Magcargo is based on a snail, likely the Victaphanta atramentaria, with a body of lava and a shell of rock. […]

Slugma is based on a slug with a body of lava. It may also be based on the Cherufe, evil […]

Litleo is based on a lion cub. Litleo may be a combination of little, lit, and leo (Latin for lion). […]

Pyroar is based on a lion. The style of its fur, in particular the spiked areas on its limbs and […]

Fletchinder is based on a Japanese robin. Its Fire-typing may be a reference to the flame robin. Fletchinder may be […]

Talonflame is based primarily on the peregrine falcon, with some traits from other birds of prey like the red kite […]

Braixen is based on a fennec fox. It also has some witch-like traits, such as the use of its stick […]

Delphox is based on a fox with elements of a witch or mage. Delphox may be a combination of Delphic […]

Fennekin is based on a fox, most likely a fennec fox. Fennekin may be a combination of fennec and kindle. […]

Turtonator may be based on the mata mata, a kind of turtle. It also has elements of a land mine. […]

Salazzle appears to be based on a salamander and lizards of the Teiidae family, also known as “whiptails”. Certain whiptail […]

Salandit appears to be based on a salamander, some species of which are toxic. It may draw specific inspiration from […]

Incineroar may draw inspiration from a professional wrestler and a tiger. Its category brings to mind a heel, a wrestler […]

Torracat may be based on both the tabby cat and a tiger cub. Torracat may be a combination of torrid […]

Litten is based on a young feline, specifically a tabby cat due to the bands/stripes on its legs and the […]