Froslass is most likely based on Yuki-onna, a female ice-spirit of Japanese folklore. Froslass is a combination of frost and […]
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Mamoswine (Manmu)
Mamoswine appears to be based on a combination of a woolly mammoth and a wild boar. Mamoswine is a combination […]
Glaceon (Gureishia)
Like many of the Eeveelutions, Glaceon shares characteristics of foxes, dogs and cats. It is more closely based on an […]
Weavile (Manyura)
Weavile may be based on cats and weasels, but it also seems to draw inspiration from 鎌鼬 kamaitachi, weasel demons […]
Abomasnow (Yukinoo)
Abomasnow appears to be based on a cross between an evergreen tree covered in snow and a yeti. Abomasnow is […]
Snover (Yukikaburi)
Snover appears to have been based on the daikon radish, also known as the winter radish, which are traditionally harvested […]
Cloyster (Parushen)
It appears to be based on a bivalve of the genus Spondylus with a black pearl as its head. Cloyster […]
Dewgong (Jugon)
Dewgong is based on the aquatic dwelling tropical mammal, the dugong. Its is of the same order as the manatee, […]
Kyurem (Kyuremu)
Kyurem and its two counterparts Reshiram and Zekrom are based on the concept of yin and yang in Taoism. Kyurem, […]
Regice (Rejiaisu)
Regice may be based on the golems of Hebrew legend. The legends cast them as servants of higher powers and […]
Walrein (Todozeruga)
Walrein is based on a walrus. Walrein may be a combination of walrus and a corruption of rain or reign. […]
Spheal (Tamazarashi)
Spheal is based on an eared seal with a spherical shape. Spheal is a combination of sphere (referring to its […]
Sealeo (Todogura)
Sealeo is based on an earless seal. Sealeo is a combination of sea or seal and leo (Latin for lion, […]
Glalie (Onigori)
Similar to Jynx, Glalie is based on human features, most likely on a cold, distant person or facial expression. It […]
Snorunt (Yukiwarashi)
Snorunt is based on a yukinko, a childlike spirit in Japanese mythology said to emerge when it snows, as well […]