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Machoke appears to be based on a bodybuilder or wrestler with some reptilian traits. Machoke may be a combination of […]

Machamp appears to be based on a bodybuilder or wrestler. Seeing as it has more than two arms and blue […]

Machop appears to be based on a bodybuilder. It also possesses some reptilian features, including 3 plate-like crests on its […]

Alakazam is based on a magician and also a spoon bender. It also shares similarities to goats and foxes, both […]

Kadabra is based on magicians and spoon benders. It also shares similarities with goats and foxes, two animals mythologically tied […]

Drapion is based on a scorpion, and has some characteristics that resemble a vinegarroon (a similar arachnid). Its Water 3 […]

It is likely based on a mystic or psychic. It also has similarities to goats and foxes, both animals with […]

Skorupi is based on a scorpion. It has some characteristics that resemble a vinegarroon, a similar arachnid. Its Water 3 […]

Hippowdon is based on a hippopotamus. Because of the spouts upon its back that constantly spit sands, Hippowdon and its […]

Poliwrath is based on a glass frog. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the organs […]

Poliwhirl is based on a glass frog. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the organs […]

Hippopotas is based on a hippopotamus, with army-like camouflage. Because of the spout upon its back that spits sand, Hippopotas […]

Considering its pig-like nose, coloration, and tendency to fly into a rage if eye contact is made, Primeape has much […]

Growlithe is most likely based on Japanese dog statues called 獅子 shisa. They may also originate from Chinese 獅 shī […]

Riolu appears to be based on the Egyptian god Anubis, who has the head of a jackal. It may also […]