Deino is based on a dragon, specifically an infant form of the Yamata no Orochi. Due to its blindness and […]
Category: Pokemon Gen 5
Heatmor (Kuitaran)
Heatmor seems to be based on an anteater with elements of flamethrowers and ironworks. Its wrists resemble air filter intake […]
Durant (Aianto)
Durant is based on an ant, possibly the Argentine ant, as its jaw is similar to Durant’s. Its coloration may […]
Vullaby (Baruchai)
Vullaby is based on a vulture chick. According to interviews with Ken Sugimori in Nintendo Dream, Vullaby and Mandibuzz were […]
Mandibuzz (Barujina)
Mandibuzz is based on an Old World vulture, most closely resembling a lappet-faced vulture with the prominent ruff of a […]
Braviary (Woguru)
Braviary may be based on the bald eagle. Its color scheme may be inspired by the red, white, and blue […]
Bouffalant (Baffuron)
Bouffalant is based on a buffalo, particularly an American bison. However, the horns more closely resemble those of the African […]
Rufflet (Washibon)
Rufflet, like Braviary, is based on the bald eagle, specifically a baby eaglet most likely, paralleling Rufflet’s position as the […]
Bisharp (Kirikizan)
Bisharp looks and acts similar to a traditional Japanese bandit—specifically a leader—with features resembling samurai armor. It may also originate […]
Pawniard (Komatana)
It looks and acts similar to a traditional Japanese bandit—specifically a lackey or lower member—with features resembling ashigaru armor. It […]
Golurk (Gorugu)
Golurk and its pre-evolution appear to be based on golems and, considering its body structure and ability to learn Fly, […]
Druddigon (Kurimugan)
Druddigon appears to be based on the red-headed rock agama. Its natural appearance also seems to resemble a European dragon. […]
Golett (Gobitto)
Golett appears to be based on a golem. Golett is a combination of golem and lett (suffix meaning small or […]
Mienfoo (Kojofu)
Mienfoo appears to be based on combination of a mustelid and a user of kung fu or a Japanese evil […]
Mienshao (Kojondo)
Mienshao seems to be based on an ermine and also seems to have drawn inspiration from whip fighting as well […]