It seems to be based on a type of ammonite. Omastar’s name is a combination of a phonetic anagram of […]
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Omanyte (Omunaito)
It is based on the ammonite. Omanyte is a phonetic anagram of ammonite, the creature on which it is based. […]
Vaporeon (Shawazu)
Vaporeon’s origins are uncertain, though it could be based on a cross between aquatic creatures, felines, and canids. The fins […]
Gyarados (Gyaradosu)
It appears to be based on a sea dragon or sea serpent and chinese dragon. Gyarados is partially based on […]
Lapras (Rapurasu)
Lapras is based on the fabled Loch Ness Monster in Scotland. The creature and this Pokémon resemble an extinct order […]
Magikarp (Koikingu)
Magikarp is based on the Asian carp, which are easily frightened by disturbances in water and can jump 8–10 feet […]
Starmie (Sutami)
It appears to be a stylized seastar, with a second set of arms on its back similar to a crown […]
Staryu (Hitodeman)
Staryu’s design is based on a starfish, likely a common starfish. The large gem attached to its body is held […]
Manaphy (Manafi)
Manaphy may be based on sea angels, tiny transparent ocean mollusks. The Manaphy Egg’s design is similar to Turritopsis dohrnii. […]
Milotic (Mirokarosu)
Milotic may be loosely based on sirens or the Loch Ness Monster, but mostly has characteristics of a sea serpent […]
Feebas (Hinbasu)
As its name suggests, Feebas is probably based on a bass, possibly the largemouth bass. It also resembles the marine […]
Crawdaunt (Shizariga)
Crawdaunt’s name and appearance suggest that it is based on a red swamp crayfish. However, its size and Dark type […]
Corphish (Heigani)
Based on its Ruby Pokédex entry, Corphish is probably based on the red swamp crayfish. Corphish may be a combination […]
Barboach (Dojotchi)
Barboach seems to be based on the dojo loach found in East Asia. Sharing many characteristics with the genus such […]
Whiscash (Namazun)
Whiscash may be based on Namazu, a catfish in Japanese mythology which caused earthquakes. Since its pre-evolution appears to be […]