Sandile seems to be based on a crocodile; it has traits from both the slender-snouted crocodile and the spectacled caiman. […]
Tag: Dark
Poochyena (Pochiena)
It shares some similarities with both wolves and hyenas. However, its small size, typically tenacious nature, and affinity for biting […]
Tyranitar (Bangirasu)
Tyranitar shares strong similarities with the Armadillo girdled lizard, a desert-dwelling lizard mainly distinguished by its especially firm scales. Tyranitar […]
Purrloin (Choroneko)
Purrloin is based on a black cat. Its fur patterning, behavior, and feline influence suggest that it may also be […]
Houndoom (Heruga)
Houndoom may have been based on the Cerberus of Greek and Roman mythology, or other legends of hellhounds. Houndoom is […]
Houndour (Derubiru)
Houndour may have been based on the Cerberus of Greek and Roman mythology, or other legends of hellhounds. Houndour is […]
Yveltal (Iberutaru)
Yveltal’s appearance is based on an avian in the shape of the letter Y, and as such has many similarities […]
Sneasel (Nyura)
Sneasel appears to be based on the kamaitachi, weasel demons with sickles on their front legs. Its Ice typing may […]
Umbreon (Burakki)
Umbreon’s origins are uncertain, though it could be based on a black cat or possibly a black fox, a color […]
Murkrow (Yamikarasu)
Murkrow is based on a crow, more specifically the Carrion Crow. Its crest resembles that of the Black Hawk-Eagle. Its […]
Malamar (Karamanero)
Malamar is based on an upside-down squid. Its body orientation and hypnosis ability may have been inspired by the vampire […]
Inkay (Maika)
Inkay is based on a squid or a cuttlefish. Considering its flashing abilities, Inkay may have been inspired by the […]
Pangoro (Goronda)
Pangoro is based on a giant panda. Considering how its pre-evolution needs to be around Dark-type Pokémon as a prerequisite […]
Greninja (Gekkoga)
Greninja is based on a frog, and may have been inspired by horned frogs from the genera Megophrys and Ceratophrys […]
Guzzlord (Akujikingu)
Due to its habit of eating almost anything but not excreting anything out, Guzzlord may be based off a black […]