Probopass is based on the pukau-wearing moai statues of Easter Island and a compass magnet with iron filings attached to […]
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Rhyperior (Dosaidon)
It appears to draw much of its inspiration from a rhinoceros, aspects of various dinosaurs (such as ceratopsids and Ankylosaurus) […]
Rhydon (Saidon)
It appears to draw much of its inspiration from a rhinoceros and some aspects of various dinosaurs, such as ceratopsids. […]
Rhyhorn (Saihon)
Its design appears to be inspired by an Indian rhinoceros, with similar plated armor, and an Uintatherium from whom it […]
Onix (Iwaku)
Onix is most likely based on a combination of a snake and earthworm. It may also been based on the […]
Graveler (Goron)
Graveler appears to be based on a boulder. Its four arms may be based on Hindu gods such as Shiva […]
Geodude (Ishitsubute)
Geodude is based upon a living rock or boulder. Geodude may be a combination of the prefix geo-, from γῆ […]
Golem (Goronya)
Golem is probably based on a tortoise. Tortoise are believed to hold the world on their backs in many myths, […]
Bonsly (Usohachi)
It may be based on petrified wood, plants which have become fossilized over time, placed into a flowerpot. Similarly, it […]
Shieldon (Tatetopusu)
Shieldon is based on a ceratopsian dinosaur and a shield. Its lack of horns makes it particularly similar to Protoceratops. […]
Bastiodon (Toridepusu)
Bastiodon is based on a ceratopsian dinosaur. Its protective growth resembles a castle wall. Its head resembles that of Chasmosaurus. […]
Cranidos (Zugaidosu)
Cranidos is based on Pachycephalosaurus. Cranidos is derived from cranium. Zugaidos is derived from 頭蓋骨 zugaikotsu (cranium).
Rampardos (Ramuparudo)
Rampardos is based on the family of dinosaurs known as Pachycephalosauridae, although the head ornamentation resembles that of the Stygimoloch […]
Terrakion (Terakion)
Terrakion appears to be based on the character of Porthos from the novel The Three Musketeers. Like Porthos, Terrakion is […]
Regirock (Rejirokku)
Regirock may be based on the golems of Hebrew legend. The legends cast them as servants of higher powers and […]