Skorupi is based on a scorpion. It has some characteristics that resemble a vinegarroon, a similar arachnid. Its Water 3 […]
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Venomoth (Morufon)
Venomoth’s ability to poison its enemies and its type combination suggests that it may have been based on a moth […]
Venonat (Konpan)
In spite of Venonat’s name it is not similar to a gnat in size, physiology or behavior, other than on […]
Stunky (Sukanpu)
It is based on a skunk, likely a hog-nosed skunk. It also bears resemblance to a cat of some sort, […]
Skuntank (Sukatanku)
Skuntank is based on a hog-nosed skunk. Its appearance and notoriety of being incredibly foul smelling is also similar to […]
Gloom (Kusaihana)
Gloom appears to resemble the nocturnal flower known as Rafflesia arnoldii, which has a foul odor. The fact that its […]
Vileplume (Rafureshia)
Vileplume, like Gloom, is based on the Rafflesia arnoldii, a foul-smelling flower known as the world’s largest single flower. This […]
Oddish (Nazonokusa)
Oddish is most likely based on a mandrake. Oddish is a combination of odd and radish (a vegetable) and a […]
Zubat (Zubatto)
Zubat’s design is inspired by bats. Its lack of eyes may come from the misconception that bats are blind. Zubat […]
Golbat (Gorubatto)
Golbat is likely based on a vampire bat. Golbat’s name may originate from the word “gollop”, which means “to eat […]
Nidoking (Nidokingu)
Nidoking shares traits of rhinoceroses, gorillas, rabbits and porcupines. Nidoking may be a combination of needle and king (reflective of […]
Nidorino (Nidorino)
Nidorino appears to be based on a rhinoceros, porcupine, rabbit, mouse, or even a hamster, as seen by their aggressive […]
Nidoqueen (Nidokuin)
Nidoqueen shares traits of rhinoceroses, gorillas, rabbits and porcupines. The coverings on its chest and its lower abdomen collectively resemble […]
Nidoran Male (Nidoran Osu)
Nidoran♂ appears to be based on a porcupine, rabbit, mouse, or a hamster, as seen by their aggressive nature towards […]
Nidoran Female (Nidoran Mesu)
Nidoran♀ appears to be based on a porcupine, rabbit (perhaps an Amami rabbit, specifically), mouse, hamster, or some combination thereof. […]