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Seismitoad appears to be a combination of a toad and a loudspeaker. The spherical “speakers” on its body might be […]

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Palpitoad appears to be a combination of a toad tadpole and a loudspeaker. Its spherical “speakers” were probably inspired by […]

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Pupitar is based on a pupa, as it is between its evolutionary line’s larval stage (Larvitar) and adulthood (Tyranitar). Pupitar […]

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It appears to share similarities with dinosaurs. Its penchant for eating mountains, fences, or probably anything else may come from […]

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It appears to have been based on an adult elephant, although it resembles the tire of an automobile when curled […]

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Phanpy is based on an elephant calf. Phanpy is derived from elephant. Py may be a diminutive added to reflect […]

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Piloswine’s size and appearance seem to be based on a combination of a wild boar and a yak, whose mountainous […]

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Swinub’s size and appearance seem to be based on a mix of a Peruvian guinea pig and a wild boar […]

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Zygarde’s 10%, 50%, and Complete Formes may be inspired in part by the three children of Loki and Angrboða: Fenrir, […]

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Steelix, like Onix, is most likely based on a combination of a snake and earthworm. It may also been based […]

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Gligar shares physical traits with bats, gargoyles, and scorpions. It may be based on the scorpionfly. Gligar and Gliger are […]

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Wooper seems to be based on a larval salamander, which has a flat tail and feathery, external gills. Its Shiny […]

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Quagsire appears to be based on a giant salamander. Quagsire is a combination of quagmire and the honorific sire or […]

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Diggersby is based on a rabbit. Considering its ability to use its ears as powerful digging and excavating tools, as […]

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Palossand appears to be based on a sand castle. Its Shiny color variation may be based off of black sand. […]