Phanpy is based on an elephant calf. Phanpy is derived from elephant. Py may be a diminutive added to reflect […]
Category: Pokemon Gen 2
Kingdra (Kingudora)
Kingdra is based on a weedy sea dragon, but still shares many characteristics with regular seahorses. The fact that it […]
Houndoom (Heruga)
Houndoom may have been based on the Cerberus of Greek and Roman mythology, or other legends of hellhounds. Houndoom is […]
Skarmory (Eamudo)
Skarmory has much in common with the Andean Condor and cranes, birds which are held in high esteem in Japan. […]
Houndour (Derubiru)
Houndour may have been based on the Cerberus of Greek and Roman mythology, or other legends of hellhounds. Houndour is […]
Mantine (Mantain)
It is similar to a manta ray, with some kite-like aspects. Its flying type seems to be a reference to […]
Octillery (Okutan)
Octillery is based on an octopus. It also has some basis on a tank or a wheeled cannon. Octillery is […]
Delibird (Deribado)
Aspects of Delibird’s appearance appear to come from the rockhopper penguin. However, its red and white color scheme, its ability […]
Corsola (Sanigo)
Corsola is based on coral, possibly red coral, which is used as a precious stone. Corsola may be a combination […]
Remoraid (Teppouo)
Remoraid’s talent for shooting attacks is similar to an archerfish’s. Considering its relationship to Mantyke and Mantine it appears to […]
Piloswine (Inomu)
Piloswine’s size and appearance seem to be based on a combination of a wild boar and a yak, whose mountainous […]
Swinub (Urimu)
Swinub’s size and appearance seem to be based on a mix of a Peruvian guinea pig and a wild boar […]
Magcargo (Magukarugo)
Magcargo is based on a snail, likely the Victaphanta atramentaria, with a body of lava and a shell of rock. […]
Slugma (Magumaggu)
Slugma is based on a slug with a body of lava. It may also be based on the Cherufe, evil […]
Ursaring (Ringuma)
Ursaring is based on a bear and may be seen as incorporating traits of the Asian black bear, grizzly bear, […]