Florges appears to be based on fairies and nymphs, in particular Anthousai due to its floral “hair”. Its ornate flowery […]

Tapu Fini’s appearance when it closes its shell resembles a swordfish or a marlin. When its shell is open, Tapu […]

Tapu Lele appears to be based on a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. It may also be inspired by Kāne, […]

Tapu Bulu, with and without its shell closed, appears to be based on a bull. It may also be inspired […]

Tapu Koko’s mask appears to be a stylized rooster. Its design is similar to a totem pole. It may also […]

Mimikyu’s disguise is based on Pikachu. The execution of the disguise is similar to ghost costumes made from bedsheets. Mimikyu […]

Comfey appears to be a living lei. The way it holds its vine-like tail may also be inspired by the […]

Shiinotic may be based on bioluminescent mushrooms such as those of the genus Mycena. It also features a volval sac […]

Morelull may be based on bioluminescent mushrooms such as those of the genus Mycena. It is also likely based on […]

Ribombee appears to be based on a bee fly. It may also be based on fairies and sprites. Its “pollen […]

Cutiefly appears to be based on the bee fly. Cutiefly may be a combination of cutie-pie and bee fly. Abuly […]

Primarina appears to be a combination of a pinniped and a mermaid, with inspiration from Sirens. It may also draw […]

Magearna is likely based on a karakuri puppet and a rabbit. It also may be inspired by a nursemaid, a […]