Magneton is a cluster of three Magnemite which in turn seems to be based on the objectification of electromagnetism, one […]
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Farfetchd (Kamonegi)
Farfetch’d Farfetch’d may be inspired by the Japanese saying 「鴨が葱を背負って来る」, literally translating to “a duck comes bearing green onions”. As […]
Magnemite (Koiru)
Magnemite seems to be based on a magnet. It may also be based on the objectification of electromagnetism, one of […]
Slowpoke (Yadon)
Due to its marine nature, shape and association with shellfish, Slowpoke may be based on various species of otter. It […]
Slowbro (Yadoran)
Slowbro’s shell and lifestyle are somewhat similar to hermit crabs, though it is physically similar to giant otters, giant salamanders, […]
Rapidash (Gyaroppu)
Rapidash’s horn shows it may have been inspired by unicorns, but it more closely resembles a regular horse. Rapidash and […]
Ponyta (Ponita)
Ponyta and its evolution are based on fiery steeds in mythology, such as those belonging to the Greek god Helios, […]
Graveler (Goron)
Graveler appears to be based on a boulder. Its four arms may be based on Hindu gods such as Shiva […]
Golem (Goronya)
Golem is probably based on a tortoise. Tortoise are believed to hold the world on their backs in many myths, […]
Geodude (Ishitsubute)
Geodude is based upon a living rock or boulder. Geodude may be a combination of the prefix geo-, from γῆ […]
Tentacruel (Dokukurage)
Tentacruel may take inspiration from the jellyfish and the Portuguese man o’ war. It also shares some characteristics of squid. […]
Tentacool (Menokurage)
Tentacool is based on a jellyfish, possibly a species of box jellyfish such as Chironex fleckeri or Carukia barnesi. Tentacool […]
Victreebel (Utsubotto)
Victreebel and its pre-evolutions are based upon carnivorous pitcher plants. Victreebel seems to be a combination of victory (corrupted to […]
Bellsprout (Madatsubomi)
Bellsprout and its evolutions may be based upon carnivorous pitcher plants, particularly the Nepenthes genus. Bellsprout is a combination of […]
Weepinbell (Utsudon)
Weepinbell and the others in its evolutionary line may be based upon carnivorous pitcher plants. Weepinbell may be a combination […]