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Mamoswine appears to be based on a combination of a woolly mammoth and a wild boar. Mamoswine is a combination […]

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It shares physical traits with gargoyles, scorpions and vampires (which share traits with bats). It is likely based on the […]

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It appears to draw much of its inspiration from a rhinoceros, aspects of various dinosaurs (such as ceratopsids and Ankylosaurus) […]

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It appears to draw much of its inspiration from a rhinoceros and some aspects of various dinosaurs, such as ceratopsids. […]

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Its design appears to be inspired by an Indian rhinoceros, with similar plated armor, and an Uintatherium from whom it […]

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Marowak is reptilian in nature and may be based on bipedal dinosaurs. Alolan Marowak’s design may draw inspiration from fire […]

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Cubone may be based on a dinosaur. It also could be based on primitive cultures that wore bones for decoration […]

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Onix is most likely based on a combination of a snake and earthworm. It may also been based on the […]

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Graveler appears to be based on a boulder. Its four arms may be based on Hindu gods such as Shiva […]

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Geodude is based upon a living rock or boulder. Geodude may be a combination of the prefix geo-, from γῆ […]

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Golem is probably based on a tortoise. Tortoise are believed to hold the world on their backs in many myths, […]

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Hippowdon is based on a hippopotamus. Because of the spouts upon its back that constantly spit sands, Hippowdon and its […]

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Hippopotas is based on a hippopotamus, with army-like camouflage. Because of the spout upon its back that spits sand, Hippopotas […]

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Appearance-wise, Garchomp seems like a cross between a European dragon, various species of sharks (including the hammerhead), and possibly a […]

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Appearance-wise, Gabite seems like a cross between a European dragon and a shark; it may be based on the landshark […]