Bronzor is based on a 銅鏡 dōkyō, or bronze mirror. Bronzor is a combination of bronze and mirror. Dohmirror is […]
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Chingling (Rishan)
Chingling is based on a 鈴 Suzu bell, used at Shinto shrines. Chingling may derive from chime and jingling, possibly […]
Jirachi (Jirachi)
Jirachi’s design and ability of granting wishes probably refer to the habit of “wishing upon a star”, so that the […]
Latias (Ratiasu)
Latias appears to be a cross between a jet plane and a dragon. It and Latios may also draw inspiration […]
Latios (Ratiosu)
Latios appears to be a cross between a jet plane and a dragon. It and Latias may also draw inspiration […]
Metagross (Metagurosu)
Metagross is similar to a robot. It also appears to be based on a super computer, given its mechanical structure […]
Metang (Metangu)
Metang is made of two Beldum merged. It is visually similar to both flying saucers and crabs. Metang may be […]
Beldum (Danbaru)
Beldum seems to be a magnetic robot based on a dumbbell. It also resembles a limb of a Metang or […]
Wynaut (Sonano)
Like its evolution, Wobbuffet, Wynaut is probably based on an Okiagari-koboshi doll, a Japanese traditional doll with squinted eyes that […]
Chimecho (Chirin)
Chimecho is based on a Japanese fūrin wind chime. Chimecho is a combination of chime and echo. Chirean is a […]
Elgyem (Rigure)
Elgyem is based on greys, one of the more popular kinds of alien. Its rocky physical appearance may be a […]
Beheeyem (Obemu)
Beheeyem is based on greys, one of the more popular kinds of alien. Judging from Elgyem’s Pokédex entry, it and […]
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, […]
Reuniclus (Rankurusu)
Reuniclus and the rest of its evolutionary line seem to bear reference to cells, with the green substance surrounding their […]