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Bagon is based on a dragon, but possibly draws some aspects from Pachycephalosaurus, a species of two-legged dinosaur known for […]

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Luvdisc is based on the discus fish and certain other species of fish that appear to kiss each other (such […]

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Gorebyss may have been based on the snipe eel. It also resembles a pipefish as well as an oarfish and […]

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Relicanth are based on the coelacanth, an order of fish that was thought to be extinct. They are considered living […]

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It appears to have been based on the gulper eel, viperfish or moray eel. It also resembles the rarely seen […]

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Clamperl is possibly based on an oyster or a giant clam. Clamperl’s appearance and its evolutions suggest that it could […]

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Walrein is based on a walrus. Walrein may be a combination of walrus and a corruption of rain or reign. […]

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Spheal is based on an eared seal with a spherical shape. Spheal is a combination of sphere (referring to its […]

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Sealeo is based on an earless seal. Sealeo is a combination of sea or seal and leo (Latin for lion, […]

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Similar to Jynx, Glalie is based on human features, most likely on a cold, distant person or facial expression. It […]

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Snorunt is based on a yukinko, a childlike spirit in Japanese mythology said to emerge when it snows, as well […]

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Like its evolution, Wobbuffet, Wynaut is probably based on an Okiagari-koboshi doll, a Japanese traditional doll with squinted eyes that […]

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Chimecho is based on a Japanese fūrin wind chime. Chimecho is a combination of chime and echo. Chirean is a […]

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Absol is most likely based on the Bai Ze (白澤) of Chinese mythology, whose name literally translates to “white marsh.” […]

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Tropius resembles a generic sauropod (a long-necked, herbivorous dinosaur) combined with a banana plant. Tropius is a combination of tropical […]