It seems to be based on a type of ammonite. Omastar’s name is a combination of a phonetic anagram of […]

It is based on the ammonite. Omanyte is a phonetic anagram of ammonite, the creature on which it is based. […]

Vaporeon’s origins are uncertain, though it could be based on a cross between aquatic creatures, felines, and canids. The fins […]

It appears to be based on a sea dragon or sea serpent and chinese dragon. Gyarados is partially based on […]

Lapras is based on the fabled Loch Ness Monster in Scotland. The creature and this Pokémon resemble an extinct order […]

Magikarp is based on the Asian carp, which are easily frightened by disturbances in water and can jump 8–10 feet […]

It appears to be a stylized seastar, with a second set of arms on its back similar to a crown […]

Staryu’s design is based on a starfish, likely a common starfish. The large gem attached to its body is held […]

Manaphy may be based on sea angels, tiny transparent ocean mollusks. The Manaphy Egg’s design is similar to Turritopsis dohrnii. […]

Milotic may be loosely based on sirens or the Loch Ness Monster, but mostly has characteristics of a sea serpent […]

As its name suggests, Feebas is probably based on a bass, possibly the largemouth bass. It also resembles the marine […]

Crawdaunt’s name and appearance suggest that it is based on a red swamp crayfish. However, its size and Dark type […]

Based on its Ruby Pokédex entry, Corphish is probably based on the red swamp crayfish. Corphish may be a combination […]

Barboach seems to be based on the dojo loach found in East Asia. Sharing many characteristics with the genus such […]

Whiscash may be based on Namazu, a catfish in Japanese mythology which caused earthquakes. Since its pre-evolution appears to be […]