Croagunk may have been based on the poison dart frog. Croagunk may be a combination of croak and gunk. Gureggru […]
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Toxicroak (Dokuroggu)
Toxicroak may have been based on the poison dart frog. The claws on its hands may be inspired by the […]
Weezing (Matadogasu)
Considering its looks, its ability to float, and its tendency to explode, it may have been based upon a floating […]
Koffing (Dogasu)
Considering its looks, its ability to float, and its tendency to explode, it may have been based upon a floating […]
Gengar (Genga)
It seems to be simply based on general cartoonish ghosts, cats, or the Cheshire Cat and possibly on a distorted […]
Gastly (Gosu)
Gastly seems to be based on general cartoonish ghosts and spirits, or maybe a will-o’-the-wisp. It may also have been […]
Haunter (Gosuto)
Haunter is possibly based on the dila, a spirit that passes through walls then licks certain humans to death according […]
Muk (Betobeton)
It appears to be a pile of living sludge. Muk may also be based on the imagined fear that heavy […]
Grimer (Betobeta)
It appears to be a pile of living sludge. Grimer may also be based on the imagined fear that heavy […]
Tentacool (Menokurage)
Tentacool is based on a jellyfish, possibly a species of box jellyfish such as Chironex fleckeri or Carukia barnesi. Tentacool […]
Tentacruel (Dokukurage)
Tentacruel may take inspiration from the jellyfish and the Portuguese man o’ war. It also shares some characteristics of squid. […]
Victreebel (Utsubotto)
Victreebel and its pre-evolutions are based upon carnivorous pitcher plants. Victreebel seems to be a combination of victory (corrupted to […]
Bellsprout (Madatsubomi)
Bellsprout and its evolutions may be based upon carnivorous pitcher plants, particularly the Nepenthes genus. Bellsprout is a combination of […]
Weepinbell (Utsudon)
Weepinbell and the others in its evolutionary line may be based upon carnivorous pitcher plants. Weepinbell may be a combination […]
Drapion (Dorapion)
Drapion is based on a scorpion, and has some characteristics that resemble a vinegarroon (a similar arachnid). Its Water 3 […]