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Vivillon is based on a butterfly. Considering the many different varieties of Vivillon that differ depending on the player’s geographic […]

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Spewpa is likely based on the larval forms of certain members of the Tineidae family, such as the Carpet Moth […]

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Scatterbug is based on a caterpillar. Scatterbug is a combination of scatter and bug, and perhaps litterbug. Kofukimushi may be […]

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Talonflame is based primarily on the peregrine falcon, with some traits from other birds of prey like the red kite […]

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Fletchinder is based on a Japanese robin. Its Fire-typing may be a reference to the flame robin. Fletchinder may be […]

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Fletchling is based on a Japanese robin. Its tail design and name might suggest that it was based in part […]

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Diggersby is based on a rabbit. Considering its ability to use its ears as powerful digging and excavating tools, as […]

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Bunnelby is based on a rabbit. Its ability to use its ears as digging tools to excavate through earth and […]

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Greninja is based on a frog, and may have been inspired by horned frogs from the genera Megophrys and Ceratophrys […]

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Frogadier is based on a frog, and considering its crouched pose, dark blue “hooded” face and upper body, as well […]

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Froakie is based on a frog.Its bubbling white foam is a reference to frog foam nests, created by some species […]

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Braixen is based on a fennec fox. It also has some witch-like traits, such as the use of its stick […]

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Delphox is based on a fox with elements of a witch or mage. Delphox may be a combination of Delphic […]

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Fennekin is based on a fox, most likely a fennec fox. Fennekin may be a combination of fennec and kindle. […]

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Chesnaught seems to be based on a hedgehog combined with a matured chestnut. It may also draw inspiration from “armored” […]