Electivire was likely based on a gorilla due to it being two-legged and its hairy features. It may also be […]
Tag: Electric
Magnezone (Jibakoiru)
Magnezone appears to be based on the concept of a fused Magneton; one of the Magnemite taking a larger form […]
Voltorb (Biriridama)
It seems to be based upon the concept of a living Poké Ball (with its Shiny coloration possibly being based […]
Electrode (Marumain)
It seems to be based upon the concept of a living Poké Ball, and is often mistaken for one. The […]
Magneton (Reakoiru)
Magneton is a cluster of three Magnemite which in turn seems to be based on the objectification of electromagnetism, one […]
Magnemite (Koiru)
Magnemite seems to be based on a magnet. It may also be based on the objectification of electromagnetism, one of […]
Pachirisu (Pachirisu)
Pachirisu is based on a squirrel. The spikes on its tail (and possibly its ears) could be a reference to […]
Raichu (Raichu)
Raichu’s legs and long tail are like those of a kangaroo rat. Alolan Raichu is likely based on the concept […]
Pikachu (Pikachu)
Pikachu has physical aspects of several species of rodents, and its category suggests that it is based on a mouse. […]
Luxray (Rentora)
Luxray is based on an adult male lynx or lion, or possibly the constellation Lynx or Leo, due to the […]
Luxio (Rukushio)
Luxio is based on an adolescent lynx or lion. Luxio is a combination of lux (Latin for light) and a […]
Shinx (Korinku)
Shinx is based on a lynx kitten or lion cub. Shinx may be any combination of shock, shine, or shining […]
Zekrom (Zekuromu)
Zekrom and its counterpart Reshiram are based on the concept of yin and yang in Taoism, directly referenced by Zekrom’s […]
Thundurus (Borutorosu)
In Incarnate Forme, Thundurus may be based on Raijin, the kami of thunder and lightning. It may also have drawn […]
Stunfisk (Maggyo)
Stunfisk seems to be based on a flounder or dab combined with an electric ray. It may also be based […]