Zorua is likely based on a fox cub, with facial markings resembling Kabuki or Noh theatre makeup. The concept of […]
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Darkrai (Dakurai)
Darkrai’s appearance and abilities suggest it is based on the concept of nightmares. Resembling a shadow, it may also have […]
Crawdaunt (Shizariga)
Crawdaunt’s name and appearance suggest that it is based on a red swamp crayfish. However, its size and Dark type […]
Cacturne (Nokutasu)
Cacturne is based on a cactus, possibly the saguaro, and a scarecrow. It could be associated with nighttime because cacti […]
Carvanha (Kibania)
Carvanha is mostly based on piranhas. Carvanha may be a combination of carve or carnivore and piranha. Kibanha may be […]
Sharpedo (Samehada)
Sharpedo is based on a shark with the body of a torpedo. It also looks like a shark that has […]
Sableye (Yamirami)
Sableye is a stylization of the Hopkinsville Goblin, a creature from an alleged Kentucky “alien encounter” described as having shining […]
Scraggy (Zuruggu)
Scraggy appears to be based on a sort of lizard. In addition, with its moulted skin “pants”, Scraggy seem to […]
Scrafty (Zuruzukin)
Scrafty appears to be based on a lizard. With its red spike mohawk, molted skin “pants” and “hoodie”, Scrafty also […]
Krokorok (Warubiru)
Krokorok seems to be based on the Baryonyx, a fish-eating, slender-snouted dinosaur which heavily resembled a crocodilian. Like its pre-evolution, […]
Krookodile (Warubiaru)
Krookodile seems to be based on the Baryonyx, a fish-eating, slender-snouted dinosaur which heavily resembled a crocodilian, and possibly a […]
Nuzleaf (Konohana)
Nuzleaf may be based on an acorn, and possibly on Pinocchio. They may also be based on 天狗 tengu, tricky […]
Shiftry (Datengu)
Shiftry are based on tengu, who are known for their cruel tricks, ability to read minds, for protecting forests, and […]
Liepard (Reparudasu)
Liepard has traits of both housecats and leopards. It could also draw inspiration from spotted wildcats like the leopard cat, […]
Mightyena (Guraena)
It shares some similarities with both wolves and hyenas. The design may have been influenced by domestic breeds like the […]