The single fin on Gallade’s head resembles the helmet worn by murmillo-class Roman gladiators, or the Corinthian helmet with a […]

Croagunk may have been based on the poison dart frog. Croagunk may be a combination of croak and gunk. Gureggru […]

Toxicroak may have been based on the poison dart frog. The claws on its hands may be inspired by the […]

Hitmonchan may be a personification of boxing. The colors of Hitmonchan’s gloves in its normal and Shiny colorations are a […]

Hitmonlee may be a personification of taekwondo, a sport that focuses on kick attacks. Due to its lack of a […]

Machoke appears to be based on a bodybuilder or wrestler with some reptilian traits. Machoke may be a combination of […]

Machamp appears to be based on a bodybuilder or wrestler. Seeing as it has more than two arms and blue […]

Machop appears to be based on a bodybuilder. It also possesses some reptilian features, including 3 plate-like crests on its […]

Poliwrath is based on a glass frog. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the organs […]

Considering its pig-like nose, coloration, and tendency to fly into a rage if eye contact is made, Primeape has much […]

Riolu appears to be based on the Egyptian god Anubis, who has the head of a jackal. It may also […]

Lucario appears to be based on the Egyptian god of funerals and the dead, Anubis, who has the head of […]

Considering its pig-like nose, long tail, and overall personality, Mankey has much in common with baboons. Mankey may be a […]

Infernape is based on a monkey. The gold elements in its design as well as its Japanese name are most […]

Monferno may be based on a golden snub-nosed monkey or a mandrill, a creature similar to a baboon. It also […]