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Due to its marine nature, shape and association with shellfish, Slowpoke may be based on various species of otter. It […]

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Slowbro’s shell and lifestyle are somewhat similar to hermit crabs, though it is physically similar to giant otters, giant salamanders, […]

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Tentacool is based on a jellyfish, possibly a species of box jellyfish such as Chironex fleckeri or Carukia barnesi. Tentacool […]

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Tentacruel may take inspiration from the jellyfish and the Portuguese man o’ war. It also shares some characteristics of squid. […]

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Poliwhirl is based on a glass frog. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the organs […]

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Poliwrath is based on a glass frog. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the organs […]

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Poliwag is based on a tadpole. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the intestines of […]

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Psyduck’s design appears to draw inspiration from both ducks and platypuses. Psyduck is a combination of psychic (referring to its […]

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Golduck’s appearance has aspects of a duck, platypus, and kappa. Golduck may be a combination of gold and duck. While […]

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Gastrodon is based on a sea slug, perhaps specifically of the order Opisthobranchia. The East Sea Gastrodon seems to be […]

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Shellos is based on a sea slug, more specifically the Chromodoris lochi. Shellos may be a combination of shell and […]

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Floatzel is based on an otter, which is in the same family as weasels, however it resembles weasels a little […]

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Buizel seems to be based on a weasel, as well as a river otter. Buizel and Buoysel are a combination […]

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Bibarel is based on a beaver. Bibarel may be a combination of beaver or Biber (German for beaver) and barrel. […]

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Squirtle appears to be based on turtles. Squirtle is a combination of squirt (to spray and small child) and turtle, […]