Shellder is similar to the clam, with its tongue representing a clam’s “foot.” The fact that it latches onto Slowpoke […]
Category: Pokemon Gen 1
Muk (Betobeton)
It appears to be a pile of living sludge. Muk may also be based on the imagined fear that heavy […]
Grimer (Betobeta)
It appears to be a pile of living sludge. Grimer may also be based on the imagined fear that heavy […]
Dewgong (Jugon)
Dewgong is based on the aquatic dwelling tropical mammal, the dugong. Its is of the same order as the manatee, […]
Dodrio (Dodorio)
Despite its name, Dodrio seems like it has more in common with ostriches than dodos. It also seems to show […]
Seel (Pauwau)
Seel is based on seal pups, bearing resemblance to a newborn harp seal. The horn on the top of Seel’s […]
Doduo (Dodo)
Despite its name, it seems like it has more in common with ostriches than dodos. It also seems to show […]
Magneton (Reakoiru)
Magneton is a cluster of three Magnemite which in turn seems to be based on the objectification of electromagnetism, one […]
Farfetchd (Kamonegi)
Farfetch’d Farfetch’d may be inspired by the Japanese saying 「鴨が葱を背負って来る」, literally translating to “a duck comes bearing green onions”. As […]
Magnemite (Koiru)
Magnemite seems to be based on a magnet. It may also be based on the objectification of electromagnetism, one of […]
Slowbro (Yadoran)
Slowbro’s shell and lifestyle are somewhat similar to hermit crabs, though it is physically similar to giant otters, giant salamanders, […]
Slowpoke (Yadon)
Due to its marine nature, shape and association with shellfish, Slowpoke may be based on various species of otter. It […]
Ponyta (Ponita)
Ponyta and its evolution are based on fiery steeds in mythology, such as those belonging to the Greek god Helios, […]
Rapidash (Gyaroppu)
Rapidash’s horn shows it may have been inspired by unicorns, but it more closely resembles a regular horse. Rapidash and […]
Graveler (Goron)
Graveler appears to be based on a boulder. Its four arms may be based on Hindu gods such as Shiva […]