Politoed is likely based on a tree frog, possibly the European tree frog. The swirl on its stomach may represent […]
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Azumarill (Mariruri)
It may be based on a combination of a rabbit and a beach ball or possibly a personal flotation device […]
Marill (Mariru)
Marill may be based upon a combination of a mouse and a beach ball or possibly a personal flotation device […]
Lanturn (Rantan)
It is based on an anglerfish, more specifically the footballfish, although it shares some similarities with dolphins. It is also […]
Alomomola (Mamanbo)
Alomomola appears to be a combination of an ocean sunfish and a heart representing health. Due to its hand-like fins […]
Chinchou (Chonchi)
It is based on an anglerfish, more specifically the footballfish. Chinchou is a play on 提灯 chōchin (lantern). Chonchie is […]
Frillish (Pururiru)
Frillish and its evolution were most likely inspired by the Nurarihyon, a jellyfish yōkai that is either shown as a […]
Jellicent (Burungeru)
Jellicent and its pre-evolution were most likely inspired by the Nurarihyon, a jellyfish yōkai that is either shown as a […]
Croconaw (Arigeitsu)
Croconaw is based on a crocodilian. Also, the head spikes and the pattern on the chest seem to be based […]
Feraligatr (Odairu)
Like Totodile and Croconaw, Feraligatr is a crocodilian. It visually resembles an alligator. Feraligatr is a combination of feral and […]
Totodile (Waninoko)
Totodile is based on a baby crocodilian. Totodile is a combination of tot and crocodile. Waninoko can be taken to […]
Ducklett (Koaruhi)
Ducklett seems to be based on a duckling or cygnet. Its bottom plumage also resembles a swim ring, while its […]
Swanna (Suwanna)
Swanna is based on a swan, and its evolutionary line is based on the fairy tale, The Ugly Duckling. Additionally, […]
Kabutops (Kabutopusu)
Similarly to how Kabuto is based on horseshoe crabs, Kabutops resembles eurypterids, prehistoric arthropods which hunted in seas and rivers […]
Kabuto (Kabuto)
Kabuto’s design consists of a mix of trilobite and the still-living (but considered a living fossil) horseshoe crab. Kabuto is […]