Weavile may be based on cats and weasels, but it also seems to draw inspiration from 鎌鼬 kamaitachi, weasel demons […]
Tag: Dark
Drapion (Dorapion)
Drapion is based on a scorpion, and has some characteristics that resemble a vinegarroon (a similar arachnid). Its Water 3 […]
Spiritomb (Mikaruge)
Spiritomb is based on a Jibakurei, a spirit bound to a single place. It is also based on a Buddhist […]
Stunky (Sukanpu)
It is based on a skunk, likely a hog-nosed skunk. It also bears resemblance to a cat of some sort, […]
Skuntank (Sukatanku)
Skuntank is based on a hog-nosed skunk. Its appearance and notoriety of being incredibly foul smelling is also similar to […]
Honchkrow (Donkarasu)
Honchkrow is based on a crow or raven. With its bulkier, more powerful appearance, Honchkrow looks much more like a […]
Zweilous (Jiheddo)
Zweilous is based on the Yamata no Orochi. Its multiple heads and Shiny coloration resemble the Zmey Gorynych, and it […]
Hydreigon (Sazandora)
Hydreigon is based on the Yamata no Orochi, including its red eyes. Its three heads and Shiny coloration resemble the […]
Deino (Monozu)
Deino is based on a dragon, specifically an infant form of the Yamata no Orochi. Due to its blindness and […]
Vullaby (Baruchai)
Vullaby is based on a vulture chick. According to interviews with Ken Sugimori in Nintendo Dream, Vullaby and Mandibuzz were […]
Mandibuzz (Barujina)
Mandibuzz is based on an Old World vulture, most closely resembling a lappet-faced vulture with the prominent ruff of a […]
Pawniard (Komatana)
It looks and acts similar to a traditional Japanese bandit—specifically a lackey or lower member—with features resembling ashigaru armor. It […]
Bisharp (Kirikizan)
Bisharp looks and acts similar to a traditional Japanese bandit—specifically a leader—with features resembling samurai armor. It may also originate […]
Absol (Abusoru)
Absol is most likely based on the Bai Ze (白澤) of Chinese mythology, whose name literally translates to “white marsh.” […]
Zoroark (Zoroaku)
Zoroark is likely based on kitsune of Japanese folklore, a shape-shifting mythical fox that would trick unsuspecting travelers for fun. […]