Espurr appears to be based on a kitten, particularly the Scottish Fold breed due to its curled ears and lilac coloring. It may also be inspired by nekomata, who can come from cats who live many years until their tail splits and they gain supernatural powers, much like when Espurr evolves into Meowstic.
Espurr is a combination of ESP, esper, and purr.
Nyasper may be a combination of ニャー nyā (onomatopoeia of the sound cats make) and esper.
No: 677
English Name: Espurr
Japanese Name: Nyasupa
Generation: 6
Type: Psychic
Species: Restraint Pokémon
Abilities: Infiltrator, Keen Eye, Own Tempo (hidden ability)
Evolution: Espurr > Meowstic
Espurr is a small, bipedal, feline Pokémon. Its fur is mussed and a pale grey color with the exception of its ears—which are cream-rimmed—and its paws, which have short cream socks. It has wide, annular lilac eyes with darker purple pupils. It has a small, triangular nose and tiny mouth. It has a small, fluffy, slightly curled tail. Its ears, quite large in proportion to its body, are folded- beneath them are two ring-shaped buff-colored organs. These organs emit Espurr’s intense psychic powers, and said power would leak out were the ears not sheltering the organs. When its mouth is open, two pointed teeth can be seen on its upper jaw. Espurr are solitary in the wild; they act on their own and each values its independence.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon X: The organ that emits its intense psychic power is sheltered by its ears to keep power from leaking out.
Pokemon Y: It has enough psychic energy to blast everything within 300 feet of itself, but it has no control over its power.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: The organ that emits its intense psychic power is sheltered by its ears to keep power from leaking out.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: It has enough psychic energy to blast everything within 300 feet of itself, but it has no control over its power.
