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Heatran is most likely based on volcanic remains. Its Steel type references how the Earth’s inner core is made of […]

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Dialga, along with Palkia, may be based on the Shinto legend of Izanami and Izanagi, who are said to have […]

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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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Magnezone appears to be based on the concept of a fused Magneton; one of the Magnemite taking a larger form […]

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Magneton is a cluster of three Magnemite which in turn seems to be based on the objectification of electromagnetism, one […]

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Magnemite seems to be based on a magnet. It may also be based on the objectification of electromagnetism, one of […]

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

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Bronzong is based on a dōtaku, Japanese bells which were believed to have been used to pray for good harvests. […]

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Bronzor is based on a 銅鏡 dōkyō, or bronze mirror. Bronzor is a combination of bronze and mirror. Dohmirror is […]

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Shieldon is based on a ceratopsian dinosaur and a shield. Its lack of horns makes it particularly similar to Protoceratops. […]

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Bastiodon is based on a ceratopsian dinosaur. Its protective growth resembles a castle wall. Its head resembles that of Chasmosaurus. […]

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Empoleon is based on an emperor penguin and an emperor in reference to its crown and royal appearance. Also, the […]

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Genesect is generally based on the giant insects of the Paleozoic era, which existed for 300 million years, making it […]

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Jirachi’s design and ability of granting wishes probably refer to the habit of “wishing upon a star”, so that the […]

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Registeel may be based on the golems of Hebrew legend. The legends cast them as servants of higher powers and […]