It shares physical traits with gargoyles, scorpions and vampires (which share traits with bats). It is likely based on the […]

Togekiss’s design appears to draw inspiration from fairies and birds. Its association with peace and joy, as well as its […]

It is, as its name suggests, based on the Meganeura monyi, a particularly large, prehistoric species of dragonflies. Its species […]

Mantyke is based on a baby manta ray. Mantyke is a combination of manta and tyke (slang for child). Tamanta […]

Despite its name, Dodrio seems like it has more in common with ostriches than dodos. It also seems to show […]

Despite its name, it seems like it has more in common with ostriches than dodos. It also seems to show […]

Farfetch’d Farfetch’d may be inspired by the Japanese saying 「鴨が葱を背負って来る」, literally translating to “a duck comes bearing green onions”. As […]

Chatot closely resembles a masked lovebird, a kind of small parrot. It also resembles a blue-and-yellow macaw. Its head looks […]

Honchkrow is based on a crow or raven. With its bulkier, more powerful appearance, Honchkrow looks much more like a […]

Zubat’s design is inspired by bats. Its lack of eyes may come from the misconception that bats are blind. Zubat […]

Golbat is likely based on a vampire bat. Golbat’s name may originate from the word “gollop”, which means “to eat […]

Drifblim is based on a hot air balloon. Drifblim is a combination of drift and blimp. Fuwaride may be any […]

Drifloon are based on balloons. They also resemble comb jellies, specifically tentaculata. Drifloon is a combination of drift and balloon. […]

Vespiquen is based on queen bees and beehives, along with a combination of real queens. Vespiquen is a combination of […]

Mothim is based on an adult bagworm moth, which only fully matures if it is male. Mothim is a combination […]