Like the other Eeveelutions, Sylveon displays several characteristics of various mammalian creatures. Sylveon may be a combination of sylph, a […]
Category: Pokemon Gen 6
Diancie (Dianshi)
Diancie could be based on the carbuncle, a mythical fairy-like creature that was rumored to have a jewel embedded on […]
Volcanion (Borukenion)
Volcanion appears to be based on the Ryukyuan shisa, or komainu, mythical creatures inspired by lions, tigers, and dogs. Statues […]
Zygarde (Jigarude)
Zygarde’s 10%, 50%, and Complete Formes may be inspired in part by the three children of Loki and Angrboða: Fenrir, […]
Xerneas (Zeruneasu)
Xerneas’s appearance is based on a cervid (more specifically the extinct species Eucladoceros) in the shape of the letter X […]
Yveltal (Iberutaru)
Yveltal’s appearance is based on an avian in the shape of the letter Y, and as such has many similarities […]
Noivern (Onban)
Noivern seems to be based on a combination of wyvern, a fruit bat or a leaf-nosed bat, and loudspeaker or […]
Avalugg (Kurebesu)
Avalugg appears to be based on a tabular iceberg or a stalactite. It may be a representation of the submerged […]
Noibat (Onbatto)
Noibat may be based on a bat, and the design of its ears may be based on speakers. Noibat is […]
Bergmite (Bergmite )
Bergmite appears to be based on an iceberg or a stalagmite. Bergmite may represent the tip of the iceberg, which […]
Gourgeist (Panpujin)
Gourgeist appears to be based on both gourd and modern pumpkin jack-o’-lanterns. Its multiple sizes may be a reference to […]
Pumpkaboo (Baketcha)
Pumpkaboo is based on a pumpkin, specifically the ones carved into jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween. Pumpkins are also known for their […]
Trevenant (Orotto)
Trevenant is probably based on a kodama, the spirits of trees that sometimes inhabit old aged trees. Its stripe-like indentation […]
Phantump (Bokure)
Phantump is probably based on the stump of a kodama, the spirits of trees that sometimes inhabit old aged trees. […]
Klefki (Kureffi)
Klefki is based on a keychain, and possibly also the pagan tradition of blaming fairies for the loss of small […]