The various catchable creatures found within thePokémonfranchise are beloved by many, primarily for their designs or their use in battle, but it may come as a surprise thatcertain Pokémon are actually eaten by humans. The Pokédex contains numerous entries that reference certain Pokémon being consumed, whether it be just parts of them or the Pokémon in its entirety. Even the anime has occasionally made references to this fact across its nearly 30 years of existence.
While some entries in the Pokédex indicate that taking and eating certain parts of Pokémon does not hurt them in the slightest,there are some more concerning entries that indicate a much darker history regarding the relationship between humans and Pokémon. Regardless, one cannot help but be curious as to what these various Pokémon would taste like. Even with so many options to choose from, only certain Pokémon can be considered the tastiest of them all.
10Part Of Cherubi Can Be Eaten For Nutrients
As its name implies, Cherubi’s design is based on a cherry, making it a tasty snack for both humans and Pokémon alike. The Pokédex explains thatCherubi stores nutrients in the small bulb attached to its head, which makes it taste very sweet. This is why it constantly tries to hide from bird Pokémon like Starly that will often swoop down and try to eat it, but Cherubi is thankfully often fast enough to evade them in most cases.
Fortunately, there is a way to get the bulb from Cherubi in a way that does not end up hurting it. It uses the nutrients it stored inside the bulb to evolve, after whichit falls off its head painlessly. This allows both humans and Pokémon to take the bulb for themselves to eat, without needing to attack this adorable innocent creature.
9Basculin Has Different Flavors Based On Its Color
A Popular Unovan Dish
Basculin itself may be a rather underwhelming fifth-generation Pokémon, even with its multiple forms that have different colors, but it is still sought after by many humans who are looking for a meal. In the Unova region especially, these fish are a common source of food for humans, appearing on the dinner table quite frequently.They are described in the Pokédex as being “remarkably tasty,“though these are specifically regarding the red and blue forms of Basculin, rather than the whiteHisuian version of the Pokémon.
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Apparently,each form of Unovan Basculin has a different, unique flavor. The red Basculin are described as being rather fatty, and are rather popular with the youth of Unova, while the blue Basculin are said to be rather light with an “inoffensive flavor.” Such differences between the two forms of Basculin make them rather intriguing, which makes one curious as to how the white Basculin taste in comparison.
8Shuckle Hoards Berries That Can Be Made Into A Beverage
Shuckle Provides A Refreshing Drink
Even though the adorable Pokémon Shuckle is based off of a turtle, humans do not actually eat it whole. The reason it is sought after is still very much related to food, though, specifically beverages. Surprisingly,humans occasionally drink Shuckle’s body fluids, though it is not as gross as it may initially sound.
Shuckle is known to store berries inside its shell, which it eats as it hides under rocks. Over time,these berries start to ferment and slowly turn into a gooey liquid, eventually turning into juice as they mix with Shuckle’s body fluids. The juice itself is said to be rather thick and pulpy, which might sound a bit disgusting at first, but the Pokédex nevertheless describes it as being very delicious, indicating that humans clearly enjoy it.
7Consuming Polteageist Can Be Lethal To Humans
Trainers It Trusts Can Drink Its Tea
Evolving from Sinistea, Polteageistis said to live inside antique teapots.It primarily seeks out teapots that still have some leftover tea insidethem, eventually pouring itself into said pot to possess it and create a brand new Polteageist. Despite its slightly creepy premise, it is another Pokémon that can provide trainers with a refreshing drink.
It is said thatPolteageist will allow any trainer it trusts to drink its tea, though it can only be a relatively small sample. Drinking too much of it is said to be dangerous, even fatal, but there are some humans out there who manage to drink Polteageist’s tea every day without any fear. Even with the threat of danger that lurks behind it, one cannot help but be curious as to how unique Polteageist’s tea truly tastes.
6Sharpedo Was Almost Hunted To Extinction
This Pokémon’s Fin Was Once A Delicacy
Sharpedo is a terrifying Water-type Pokémon that used to be hunted by humans en masse for food long ago. Specifically, its dorsal fin was known to be a “treasured foodstuff” according to the Pokédex, making it a highly sought-after delicacy. Unfortunately, Sharpedo’s Pokédex entry inPokémon Moonindicates thatSharpedo “has a sad history” of being a victim of overfishing, meaning it almost went completely extinct long ago.
Fortunately, it seems thatthe days of hunting Sharpedo are over. Many humans tend to stay away from Sharpedo, knowing that it is a terrifying force to be reckoned with, as it is said to be a ferocious swimmer that can reach speeds of up to 75 miles per hour. Even though attempting to try a bite of Sharpedo might be tempting, it is probably best to leave such ferocious creatures alone where they can remain safe from harm.
5Farfetch’d Is A Popular Poultry Dish
A Tasty Pokémon Equipped With Garnish
Farfetch’d’s design is a rather notable one as it is always seen carrying around a large stick, which it uses as a kind of sword to defend itself. According to the Pokédex, Farfetch’d will eat this stick as a form of emergency rations if it cannot find other food, but this stick is also edible to humans as well, asit is believed to be a green onion stalk. Cooking Farfetch’d with its green onion is said to make it particularly tasty.
Unfortunately,Farfetch’d’s numbers are dwindling due to overhunting, making it extremely rare to find out in the wild. Due to this fact, many people have been attempting to breed more Farfetch’d in an effort to prevent them from going extinct. As tasty as Farfetch’d may seem, eating one is ultimately not worth the disappearance of the entire species.
4Slowpoke Tail Is A Delicacy
Slowpoke’s Tail Is Used In Many Regions
Slowpoke is often infamously remembered as the target of numerous Team Rocket schemes in the early days of the franchise,when the evil perpetrators were attempting to cut off their tails to sell them on the black market. These tails are particularly sought after by humans, as they are seen as a delicacy due to their sweet taste from the sap they produce.
Fortunately, the Pokédex states thatSlowpoke tails can fall off on their own, allowing humans to use them in various dishes without bringing any harm to the docile Pokémon. Humans in Alola have taken dried Slowpoke tails and put them into stews, whiletravelers in Galar have used them to make curry. One cannot help but be curious about how these dishes actually taste, as they look incredibly appetizing in-game.
3Appletun Smells As Sweet As It Tastes
A Sweet And Sticky Snack For Children
Appletun is known as the Apple Nectar Pokémon, which is the perfect way to describe the creature due to its resemblance to an apple pie.It is known to give off a very sweet aroma, which attracts both humans and Pokémon alike. This sweet smell is due to the nectar that covers its body, which many Pokémon like Lechonk will try to get a taste of, only to be driven away by Appletun spraying sticky nectar at their face.
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The flakey, crisp pie crust skin on Appletun’s back is also edible, according to the Pokédex. It is primarily popular with children, who will often eat pieces as a snack. Fortunately, Appletun does not seem bothered by this, making it both a friendly companion and a tasty sweet treat at the same time.
2Kingler Makes For A Better Meal Than Krabby
A Tasty Helping Of Giant Crab
Kingler is a particularly large crab Pokémon with massive pincers, and it is these pincers that humans are particularly interested in when it comes to food. This is clearly seen inGen 8’sPokémon Sword and Shield, whereone particular curry dish features an entire Kingler clawinside a plate of rice and sauce, and it looks incredibly delectable. The sheer size of Kingler’s pincers indicates that there must be a lot of meat inside to snack on, so it makes sense why this Pokémon would be so sought after when it comes to cuisine.
Even Kingler’s pre-evolution formKrabby has been mentioned to be part of human cuisinein the anime. Ash once asked if Professor Oak would eat his Krabby, only for the old man to respond that Ash’s Krabby was far too small compared to Gary’s. Clearly, Kingler is one that many food enthusiasts would have their eye on.
1Alcremie
The Sweetest Treat In Pokémon
The cream Pokémon Alcremie is just as sweet as its name implies. Witha body that is made entirely out of whipped cream, one cannot help but think of various desserts, and that is only helped by the various types of flavors that Alcremie’s different forms have. Alcremie can be the flavor of vanilla, matcha, mint, and more, depending on the time of day, and how long the player manages to spin before getting dizzy.
According to the Pokédex,Alcremie’s cream is said to bring happiness to all who eat it. This was most recently shown in thePokémon Horizonsanime, where Murdock’s Alcremie was shown to help decorate various desserts, each of which were massive hits with the crowd. Clearly, aPokémonthat is able to bring such joy to humans with its food is certainly the best treat anyone can sink their teeth into.
