There has always been a lot of whispering on schoolyards. It was the same when the first Pokémon games were released. It’s no wonder that over the years, more and more myths surrounded the world of Pokémon. We’ll take a look at a few of them.
Trading cards, discussing the latest episode, comparing captured Pokémon on the Gameboy: Pokémon first appeared over 29 years ago, and it didn’t take long for it to become a topic on the schoolyard that sparked some discussions during breaks.
We all know that one kid who already has a Pokémon at level 200. Or whose uncle works at Nintendo and has shown him the Pokémon from upcoming games. Or who just happens to possess the rarest card of all time but naturally can’t bring it to school!
Such rumors might last a day or two before they are either swept under the rug, forgotten, or – in the rarest cases – proven true. However, there are also a few myths that have lasted much longer – in some cases, even to this day.
We’ve listed a few of our favorites here! Do you have any to share? Then tell us in the comments!
1. Pressing down and B at the right moment will definitely catch a Pokémon
Let’s start with a classic! You all know that moment when the Poké Ball hits a wild Pokémon and starts wobbling back and forth.
Once, twice, three times – and click! If this sequence occurs, you can look forward to a successful catch.
To increase the chance of a catch, various things can be done. Of course, you need to weaken the opposing Pokémon. It’s best if you also put it to sleep, paralyze it, or put it in a similar state.
And, very importantly: Always press down and B when the ball moves! The latter at least turned out to be a nearly infallible but not quite 100 percent tactic on our schoolyard to actually catch Pokémon.
It’s clear now: Pressing doesn’t help at all. But people still haven’t gotten rid of the habit.
2. Pressing A frantically will definitely catch a Pokémon
Let’s stay on the Pokémon-catching topic! Because even though “Down and B” is the right tactic, other people have also developed different methods that have proven effective in similar ways.
Our editor Jasmin Beverungen, for instance, still swears by constantly pressing A repeatedly while the Pokémon tries to break free from the ball. And if you press A often enough, the Pokémon will stay caught.
It broke free? Well… then you probably didn’t press A often enough!
Our editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski, on the other hand, tends to lean towards yet another variation!
3. You can battle Professor Oak in the first games
In the red and blue editions, there are plenty of exciting battles. At the forefront is, of course, the battle against our rival Blue (also known as “Gary” or “Loser”), who challenges the player in the final duel for the champion title.
Other exciting opponents include characters like Brock, Misty, the ghost lady Agatha, or dragon master Lance. However, another character avoids all battles: Professor Oak.
The good professor distributes the starter Pokémon in the Kanto region and offers advice and assistance, but he cannot be persuaded to battle. Unless, according to the myth, you speak to him at the right moment or just talk to him repeatedly until he’s had enough and issues a challenge. At least that’s what some people claimed on the schoolyard.
Today, it’s known that there should have been a battle against the professor; corresponding data with a strong team and even a glitch that allows the battle to be played have been found. However, it was cut from the game.
You can find more myths on pages 2 and 3 of this list!
