Marshtomp is based on the mudpuppy or mudskipper. It may also be based on the axolotl or gilled African lungfish, […]
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Mudkip (Mizugoro)
This Pokémon is based on the mudpuppy or mudskipper, or also possibly an axolotl. Since Mudkip is the Mud Fish […]
Seismitoad (Gamageroge)
Seismitoad appears to be a combination of a toad and a loudspeaker. The spherical “speakers” on its body might be […]
Tympole (Otamaro)
Tympole appears to be a combination of a toad tadpole and a loudspeaker. Tympole’s spherical “speakers” were probably inspired by […]
Palpitoad (Gamagaru)
Palpitoad appears to be a combination of a toad tadpole and a loudspeaker. Its spherical “speakers” were probably inspired by […]
Suicune (Suikun)
Suicune is thought to be based on numerous creatures and mythological deities, mainly the Qilin or “Kirin”, an Eastern legend […]
Panpour (Hiyappu)
Panpour is based on a monkey and a fountain. It may also be based on a geyser or may be […]
Simipour (Hiyakki)
Simipour is based on a monkey and a fountain; because of this, it may have been inspired by the water […]
Kingdra (Kingudora)
Kingdra is based on a weedy sea dragon, but still shares many characteristics with regular seahorses. The fact that it […]
Oshawott (Mijumaru)
Oshawott is based on a sea otter pup and samurai[1]. The way that Oshawott’s scalchop rests on its belly resembles […]
Samurott (Daikenki)
Samurott is based on a sea lion with characteristics of an armored samurai or shogun. Samurott’s tail may be based […]
Mantine (Mantain)
It is similar to a manta ray, with some kite-like aspects. Its flying type seems to be a reference to […]
Octillery (Okutan)
Octillery is based on an octopus. It also has some basis on a tank or a wheeled cannon. Octillery is […]
Corsola (Sanigo)
Corsola is based on coral, possibly red coral, which is used as a precious stone. Corsola may be a combination […]
Remoraid (Teppouo)
Remoraid’s talent for shooting attacks is similar to an archerfish’s. Considering its relationship to Mantyke and Mantine it appears to […]