As its name suggests, Feebas is probably based on a bass, possibly the largemouth bass. It also resembles the marine hatchetfish. Its ugly appearance makes it appear to be also based from the concept of ugliness, appearing to don a wash of ugly makeup. It also seems to be based on the classic fairy tale, The Ugly Duckling, where a small and feeble “ugly duckling”, treated as an outcast by other animals, blossoms into a beautiful swan.
Feebas is a combination of feeble (weak) and bass. Feebas is also phonetically similar to phoebus (Latin for shining one), possibly alluding to Milotic, its evolved form.
Hinbass is a combination of 貧 hin (poor) and bass. Hin may also come from the words hind (located at the rear) or hinder.
No: 349
English Name: Feebas
Japanese Name: Hinbasu
Generation: 3
Type: Water
Species: Fish Pokémon
Abilities: Oblivious, Swift Swim, Adaptability (hidden ability)
Evolution: Feebas > Milotic
Feebas is a shabby, old-looking fish-like Pokémon with a light brown body covered in dark, irregular spots. It has large, deep-set eyes and big, pink lips. The tail and pectoral fins are dull blue and tattered in appearance. The dorsal fin is triangular with a hole in the middle. Due to its poor appearance, it is largely ignored by Trainers and researchers alike. However, this hardy Pokémon is capable of eating anything and living anywhere. It is often found in weed-choked ponds, even if only a little water is available. While there are many of this Pokémon in existence, populations tend to cluster in small areas. Once found, its dull wits make it easy to capture.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Ruby: Feebas’s fins are ragged and tattered from the start of its life. Because of its shoddy appearance, this Pokémon is largely ignored. It is capable of living in both the sea and in rivers.
Pokemon Sapphire: While Feebas’s body is in tatters, it has a hardy and tenacious life force that enables it to live anywhere. However, this Pokémon is also slow and dimwitted, making it an easy catch.
Pokemon Emerald: Feebas live in ponds that are heavily infested with weeds. Because of its hopelessly shabby appearance, it seems as if few Trainers raise it.
Pokemon FireRed: Ridiculed for its shabby appearance, it is ignored by researchers. It lives in ponds choked with weeds.
Pokemon LeafGreen: Ridiculed for its shabby appearance, it is ignored by researchers. It lives in ponds choked with weeds.
Pokemon Diamond: It is famous for its shabby appearance. While populous, they tend to cluster in set locations.
Pokemon Pearl: It eats anything, so it can even live in polluted streams and lakes. No one pays any attention to it.
Pokemon Platinum: It is a shabby and ugly Pokémon. However, it is very hardy and can survive on little water.
Pokemon HeartGold: It is the shabbiest Pokémon of all. It forms in schools and live at the bottom of rivers.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It is the shabbiest Pokémon of all. It forms in schools and live at the bottom of rivers.
Pokemon Black: It is a shabby and ugly Pokémon. However, it is very hardy and can survive on little water.
Pokemon White: It is a shabby and ugly Pokémon. However, it is very hardy and can survive on little water.
Pokemon Black 2: It is a shabby and ugly Pokémon. However, it is very hardy and can survive on little water.
pokemon White 2: It is a shabby and ugly Pokémon. However, it is very hardy and can survive on little water.
Pokemon X: It eats anything, so it can even live in polluted streams and lakes. No one pays any attention to it.
Pokemon Y: It is the shabbiest Pokémon of all. It forms in schools and lives at the bottom of rivers.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Feebas’s fins are ragged and tattered from the start of its life. Because of its shoddy appearance, this Pokémon is largely ignored. It is capable of living in both the sea and in rivers.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: While Feebas’s body is in tatters, it has a hardy and tenacious life force that enables it to live anywhere. However, this Pokémon is also slow and dimwitted, making it an easy catch.
Pokemon SUN: A tough Pokémon that is perfectly fine even in dirty water. However, due to its ragged, shabby appearance, it isn’t popular.
Pokemon MOON: Although unattractive and unpopular, this Pokémon’s marvelous vitality has made it a subject of research.
