Bastiodon is based on a ceratopsian dinosaur. Its protective growth resembles a castle wall. Its head resembles that of Chasmosaurus. […]
Category: Pokemon Gen 4
Shieldon (Tatetopusu)
Shieldon is based on a ceratopsian dinosaur and a shield. Its lack of horns makes it particularly similar to Protoceratops. […]
Rampardos (Ramuparudo)
Rampardos is based on the family of dinosaurs known as Pachycephalosauridae, although the head ornamentation resembles that of the Stygimoloch […]
Cranidos (Zugaidosu)
Cranidos is based on Pachycephalosaurus. Cranidos is derived from cranium. Zugaidos is derived from 頭蓋骨 zugaikotsu (cranium).
Roserade (Rozureido)
Roserade appears to be based on a combination of a bouquet of roses, and a mysterious patron of a masquerade […]
Budew (Subomi)
Budew is based on a rose bud. Budew is a combination of bud and dew. Subomie is a corruption of […]
Luxray (Rentora)
Luxray is based on an adult male lynx or lion, or possibly the constellation Lynx or Leo, due to the […]
Luxio (Rukushio)
Luxio is based on an adolescent lynx or lion. Luxio is a combination of lux (Latin for light) and a […]
Kricketune (Korotokku)
Kricketune appears to be based on a violin beetle, as well as crickets because they make sounds by rubbing their […]
Shinx (Korinku)
Shinx is based on a lynx kitten or lion cub. Shinx may be any combination of shock, shine, or shining […]
Kricketot (Koroboshi)
Kricketot is based on a cricket and a music conductor. Kricketot is a combination of cricket and tot. Koroboshi may […]
Bibarel (Bidaru)
Bibarel is based on a beaver. Bibarel may be a combination of beaver or Biber (German for beaver) and barrel. […]
Bidoof (Bippa)
Bidoof appears to be based on a beaver, or a gopher. It is particularly similar to the mountain beaver, a […]
Staraptor (Mukuhoku)
Staraptor is based on the white-cheeked starling, a common species of bird found throughout Asia, combined with a bird of […]
Staravia (Mukubado)
Staravia is based on an adult starling. However, its features seem to be based more on an adult northern lapwing. […]