Appearance-wise, Gible seems like a cross between a European dragon and a shark. Gible and its evolved forms may also […]
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Diglett (Diguda)
Diglett appears to be very similar to the artificial moles used in Whac-A-Mole arcade games, as referenced by its full […]
Dugtrio (Dagutorio)
Dugtrio appears to be very similar to the artificial moles used in the Whac-A-Mole arcade games. Alolan Dugtrio’s hair may […]
Gastrodon (Gastrodon )
Gastrodon is based on a sea slug, perhaps specifically of the order Opisthobranchia. The East Sea Gastrodon seems to be […]
Nidoking (Nidokingu)
Nidoking shares traits of rhinoceroses, gorillas, rabbits and porcupines. Nidoking may be a combination of needle and king (reflective of […]
Nidoqueen (Nidokuin)
Nidoqueen shares traits of rhinoceroses, gorillas, rabbits and porcupines. The coverings on its chest and its lower abdomen collectively resemble […]
Sandslash (Sandopan)
Sandslash shares various physical traits with the pangolin. It also draws from hedgehogs, porcupines, and echidnas due to its coloration […]
Sandshrew (Sando)
Sandshrew is based on the armadillo, a mammal that curls up into a ball, has sharp claws, and lives in […]
Torterra (Dodaitosu)
Torterra has aspects of a snapping turtle and an ankylosaur, armored dinosaurs. Its large features and spikes may also be […]
Landorus (Randorosu)
In Incarnate Forme, Landorus may be based on the Inari, the kami of fertility. It may also have drawn inspiration […]
Groudon (Guradon)
Groudon may be modeled after the Earth’s land and volcanoes and may be based on the Hebrew legends of Behemoth, […]
Golurk (Gorugu)
Golurk and its pre-evolution appear to be based on golems and, considering its body structure and ability to learn Fly, […]
Golett (Gobitto)
Golett appears to be based on a golem. Golett is a combination of golem and lett (suffix meaning small or […]
Stunfisk (Maggyo)
Stunfisk seems to be based on a flounder or dab combined with an electric ray. It may also be based […]
Claydol (Nendoru)
Claydol’s design is similar to the 遮光器土偶 Shakōki-dogū—a “spaceman” clay figurine from the Jōmon period of Japanese history. Claydol is […]