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Pelipper resembles a pelican. Pelipper may be a combination of pelican and skipper (a rank of sailor) or flipper (referring […]

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Ralts’s appearance seems to be based slightly on that of a young child, following the theory that young children can […]

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Wingull appears to be based on a gull, but its method of floating on air currents more closely resembles an […]

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Swellow is based directly on swallows, specifically a barn swallow or welcome swallow. However, it shares characteristics with other types […]

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This bird Pokémon resembles a barn swallow or a welcome swallow. Taillow is a combination of tail and swallow. Subame […]

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Nuzleaf may be based on an acorn, and possibly on Pinocchio. They may also be based on 天狗 tengu, tricky […]

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Shiftry are based on tengu, who are known for their cruel tricks, ability to read minds, for protecting forests, and […]

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Seedot is based on an acorn. Seedot may be a combination of seed and dot or tot (referring to its […]

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Ludicolo may be based on a duck, platypus, kappa, and a giant colocynth or pineapple. With its sombrero-shaped head, poncho-like […]

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Lombre’s appearance is similar to the Japanese mythological creature known as the kappa. A kappa has a dish on its […]

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Dustox is based on Actias artemis, a Japanese moon moth. Its Shiny coloration may be inspired by moths that mimic […]

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Lotad seems to be a literal example of a lily pad. Given its general shape and habitat, it may have […]

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Beautifly appears to be based on the swallowtail butterfly while its Shiny coloration may be based on the eastern tiger […]

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Cascoon is based on the chrysalis or cocoon stage of a butterfly or moth. Cascoon may be a combination of […]

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Silcoon is based on the chrysalis or cocoon stage of a butterfly or moth; more specifically, the silkworm cocoon. Silcoon […]