Eight Pokémon facts every fan MUST know... 🤔 1. Clefairy was almost Pokémon’s mascot instead of Pikachu. 2. Rhydon was the first Pokémon ever created. 3. Ash Ketchum has been 10 years old since the start of the Pokémon anime. 4. Pokémon was inspired by Satoshi Tajiri’s childhood hobby of collecting insects. 5. Nintendo initially feared Pokémon would fail. 6. The move Splash has nothing to do with water. 7. Magikarp is based on a Chinese legend about a carp that transforms into a dragon. 8. The Swords of Justice are inspired by The Three Musketeers.