Salamence appears to be based on a salamander, most likely the Hida salamander or Anderson’s Salamander combined with the archetypal […]
Tag: Flying
Mandibuzz (Barujina)
Mandibuzz is based on an Old World vulture, most closely resembling a lappet-faced vulture with the prominent ruff of a […]
Vullaby (Baruchai)
Vullaby is based on a vulture chick. According to interviews with Ken Sugimori in Nintendo Dream, Vullaby and Mandibuzz were […]
Braviary (Woguru)
Braviary may be based on the bald eagle. Its color scheme may be inspired by the red, white, and blue […]
Rufflet (Washibon)
Rufflet, like Braviary, is based on the bald eagle, specifically a baby eaglet most likely, paralleling Rufflet’s position as the […]
Tropius (Toropiusu)
Tropius resembles a generic sauropod (a long-necked, herbivorous dinosaur) combined with a banana plant. Tropius is a combination of tropical […]
Jumpluff (Watakko)
Jumpluff appears to be based on the final stage in the lifespan of a dandelion. Its two hands closely resemble […]
Skiploom (Popokko)
Skiploom appears to be based on a bulb and a flower, specifically that of a dandelion. Skiploom is a combination […]
Natu (Neiti)
Natu appears to be based on a parrot. It also resembles a quail. As revealed in a Penny Arcade Staff […]
Xatu (Neitio)
It seems to be based on a Resplendent Quetzal with design elements from a Native American totem or kachina. Behaviorwise, […]
Togetic (Togechikku)
Togetic’s design appears to draw inspiration from a fairy, a baby bird, and an egg. Togetic and Togechick are a […]
Crobat (Kurobatto)
Crobat is based on a bat. Crobat may be a combination of cross and bat. Alternatively, it may be a […]
Ledian (Redian)
Ledian is based on a ladybug. Its Shiny coloration seems to be based on Coccinella transversalis. Redian and Ledian may […]
Noctowl (Yorunozuku)
Noctowl’s appearance is based on that of the Horned owl. Noctowl is a combination of nocturnal and owl. Yorunozuku is […]