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Category: Pokemon Gen 1
Vaporeon (Shawazu)
Vaporeon’s origins are uncertain, though it could be based on a cross between aquatic creatures, felines, and canids. The fins […]
Gyarados (Gyaradosu)
It appears to be based on a sea dragon or sea serpent and chinese dragon. Gyarados is partially based on […]
Lapras (Rapurasu)
Lapras is based on the fabled Loch Ness Monster in Scotland. The creature and this Pokémon resemble an extinct order […]
Magikarp (Koikingu)
Magikarp is based on the Asian carp, which are easily frightened by disturbances in water and can jump 8–10 feet […]
Tauros (Kentarosu)
It is based on a bull or a bison and may also be based on the constellation Taurus. Its tail […]
Pinsir (Kairosu)
It is based on a stag beetle, possibly Prosopocoilus inclinatus, a species commonly used in insect fighting. Its thornlike mandibles […]
Magmar (Buba)
Magmar seems to be a combination of a booby or duck with a mythical salamander of fire. However, the tail […]
Jynx (Rujura)
What Jynx is based on is a controversial topic within the fandom, although common interpretations are a Nordic or a […]
Electabuzz (Erebu)
Electabuzz is likely based on the Japanese oni that was a horned ogre that wore tiger skin and was sometimes […]
Mr. Mime (Bariyado)
Mr. Mime appears to be based on a combination of a clown, a mime, and the pantomime of pretending to […]
Scyther (Sutoraiku)
Scyther draws much inspiration from a praying mantis and more likely mantidflies based on its agile mobility. However, its face […]
Starmie (Sutami)
It appears to be a stylized seastar, with a second set of arms on its back similar to a crown […]
Staryu (Hitodeman)
Staryu’s design is based on a starfish, likely a common starfish. The large gem attached to its body is held […]