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Poliwag (Nyoromo)
Poliwag is based on a tadpole. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the intestines of […]
Munchlax (Gonbe)
Munchlax is most likely based on a baby bear. Its habits may also be based on the fact that bears […]
Garchomp (Gaburiasu)
Appearance-wise, Garchomp seems like a cross between a European dragon, various species of sharks (including the hammerhead), and possibly a […]
Arcanine (Uindi)
Arcanine is based on the Ryukyuan シーサー shisa, or 狛犬 komainu, mythical creatures inspired by lions, tigers, and dogs. Statues […]
Mankey (Manki)
Considering its pig-like nose, long tail, and overall personality, Mankey has much in common with baboons. Mankey may be a […]
Gabite (Gabaito)
Appearance-wise, Gabite seems like a cross between a European dragon and a shark; it may be based on the landshark […]
Psyduck (Kodakku)
Psyduck’s design appears to draw inspiration from both ducks and platypuses. Psyduck is a combination of psychic (referring to its […]
Golduck (Gorudakku)
Golduck’s appearance has aspects of a duck, platypus, and kappa. Golduck may be a combination of gold and duck. While […]
Spiritomb (Mikaruge)
Spiritomb is based on a Jibakurei, a spirit bound to a single place. It is also based on a Buddhist […]
Gible (Fukamaru)
Appearance-wise, Gible seems like a cross between a European dragon and a shark. Gible and its evolved forms may also […]
Persian (Perushian)
Its appearance is arguably more similar to Siamese cats than Persian cats, and its species in Japanese is シャムネコ or […]
Happiny (Pinpuku)
Happiny shares some characteristics with infants, such as its soft skin and diaper-like pouch. Happiny is a combination of happiness […]
Chatot (Perappu)
Chatot closely resembles a masked lovebird, a kind of small parrot. It also resembles a blue-and-yellow macaw. Its head looks […]
Dugtrio (Dagutorio)
Dugtrio appears to be very similar to the artificial moles used in the Whac-A-Mole arcade games. Alolan Dugtrio’s hair may […]