Pokémon Red and
Pokémon Green released on February 27th, 1996 - a full 24 years ago today. Each year on the anniversary of the release date fans worldwide celebrate on what is known as Pokémon Day. Festivities take place everywhere pocket monsters are known and video games such as
Pokémon Go, Pokémon Sword, and
Pokémon Shield take advantage of this time to throw festivities and add new features into their games.
Although it has been many years since the games first came out the franchise has only grown more successful over time. In fact, recently the
Guinness Book of World Records title for
Most Expensive Pokémon Trading Card (At Auction) sold for a massive $195,000. The record now belongs to the talented
Pikachu Illustrator. Focusing on some other world records that are held by Pokémon, we take a look at what else we didn't know about the expansive Pokédex.
Take a look below at a list of
Guinness Book of World Records titles held by some of your favorite Pokémon.
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First Pokémon - Rhydon (Introduced in 1996, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green)
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Fastest Pokémon - Deoxys (Speed Stat 180)
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Slowest Pokémon - Shuckle, Munchlax, and Pyukumuku (Speed Stat 5)
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Heaviest Pokémon - Cosmoem, Celesteela (2204.4 lbs)
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Shortest Pokémon - Joltik (4 inches)
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Lightest Pokémon - Flabébé, Gastly, Haunter, Cosmog, and Kartana (.2 lbs)
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Least Popular Pokémon - Simisear (May 2019 Pokémon General Election)
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Most Popular Pokémon - Greninja (May 2019 Pokémon General Election)
What do you guys think of these records? Are there any that surprise you? And if you haven't seen the newly revealed mythical pocket monster, do so below!
Mythical Pokémon discovered! We’ve confirmed the existence of Zarude, the Rogue Monkey Pokémon. When fighting, it swings around using trees and their branches, attacking relentlessly with its sharp claws or any other means it has. Its quick wit helps it excel in battles.
More Gaming related titles can be found in the Guiness Book of World Records 2020 which can be nabbed here.