It may be based on crinoids (also known as sea lilies), marine animals related to seastars, which were once believed to be extinct.
Lileep may be a combination of lily and peep (it seems to peep out from the darkness). The latter part of its name may also derive from deep (coming from the depths of the ocean floor) or sleep (as they have been sleeping as Fossils for over one hundred million years).
Lilyla may be a play on lily and possibly lila (Spanish for lilac, referring to its purple color).
No: 345
English Name: Lileep
Japanese Name: Ririra
Generation: 3
Type: Rock, Grass
Species: Sea Lily Pokémon
Abilities: Suction Cups, Storm Drain (hidden ability)
Evolution: Lileep > Cradily
Lileep is a somewhat plant-like Pokémon with eight dark-tipped, pink tentacles protruding from an opening on top of its head. The tentacles are waved around to attract prey, which is swallowed whole after being entangled. Inside the pitch black opening are two glowing, yellow eyes. The remainder of its head is purple with yellow eyespots resembling targets. The head is connected to the body by means of a yellow stem. The body itself is purple and semi-spherical. Four stubby roots anchor this Pokémon firmly to the rocks of its home on the sea floor. Lileep has been extinct for 100 million years, but specimens can be revived from Root Fossils.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Ruby: Lileep became extinct approximately a hundred million years ago. This ancient Pokémon attaches itself to a rock on the seafloor and catches approaching prey using tentacles shaped like flower petals.
Pokemon Sapphire: Lileep is an ancient Pokémon that was regenerated from a fossil. It remains permanently anchored to a rock. From its immobile perch, this Pokémon intently scans for prey with its two eyes.
Pokemon Emerald: It disguises itself as seaweed by making its tentacles sway. Unsuspecting prey that come too close are swallowed whole. It became extinct 100 million years ago.
Pokemon FireRed: It became extinct roughly 100 million years ago. It was regenerated from a fossil using advanced techniques.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It became extinct roughly 100 million years ago. It was regenerated from a fossil using advanced techniques.
Pokemon Diamond: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
Pokemon Pearl: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
Pokemon Platinum: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
Pokemon HeartGold: It disguises its tentacles as flowers to attract and catch prey. It became extinct in ancient times.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It disguises its tentacles as flowers to attract and catch prey. It became extinct in ancient times.
Pokemon Black: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
Pokemon White: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
Pokemon Black 2: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
pokemon White 2: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
Pokemon X: It disguises its tentacles as flowers to attract and catch prey. It became extinct in ancient times.
Pokemon Y: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Lileep became extinct approximately a hundred million years ago. This ancient Pokémon attaches itself to a rock on the seafloor and catches approaching prey using tentacles shaped like flower petals.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Lileep is an ancient Pokémon that was regenerated from a fossil. It remains permanently anchored to a rock. From its immobile perch, this Pokémon intently scans for prey with its two eyes.
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