Quilladin seems to be based on a hedgehog combined with a chestnut. It may also draw inspiration from “armored” mammals […]
Month: July 2019
Chespin (Harimaron)
Chespin is based on a hedgehog and a chestnut shoot. Chespin is a combination of chestnut and pin. It may […]
Necrozma (Nekurozuma)
Necrozma could be based off the concept of prisms and light refraction. Given the first part of its name (“necro”), […]
Kartana (Kamitsurugi)
Kartana may be based on origami and samurai. In particular, it bears a distinct resemblance to noshi, a ceremonial origami […]
Guzzlord (Akujikingu)
Due to its habit of eating almost anything but not excreting anything out, Guzzlord may be based off a black […]
Celesteela (Tekkaguya)
Celesteela is likely based on Princess Kaguya from The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter: its body resembles bamboo shoots, its […]
Xurkitree (Denjumoku)
Xurkitree appears to be based on a humanoid structure of sparking electrical wires and power lines. It also shares some […]
Pheromosa (Feroche)
Pheromosa may be based on an American cockroach that has molted, which causes it to be white in color. It […]
Nihilego (Utsuroido)
Nihilego may be inspired by a jellyfish, especially Aurelia aurita. It may also draw inspiration from Myxozoa, a class of […]
Lunala (Runaara)
Lunala appears to be based on a bat with a moon motif. In particular it might reference the two known […]
Solgaleo (Sorugareo)
Solgaleo is based on a lion with a sun motif, a fairly common motif in many Western and Middle-Eastern cultures. […]
Cosmog (Kosumoggu)
Cosmog may be based on a molecular cloud, a type of nebula where star formation occurs. Cosmog may be a […]
Tapu Fini (Kapu Rehire)
Tapu Fini’s appearance when it closes its shell resembles a swordfish or a marlin. When its shell is open, Tapu […]
Tapu Lele (Kapu Tetefu)
Tapu Lele appears to be based on a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. It may also be inspired by Kāne, […]
Tapu Bulu (Kapu Bururu)
Tapu Bulu, with and without its shell closed, appears to be based on a bull. It may also be inspired […]