Marshtomp is based on the mudpuppy or mudskipper. It may also be based on the axolotl or gilled African lungfish, […]

This Pokémon is based on the mudpuppy or mudskipper, or also possibly an axolotl. Since Mudkip is the Mud Fish […]

Seismitoad appears to be a combination of a toad and a loudspeaker. The spherical “speakers” on its body might be […]

Tympole appears to be a combination of a toad tadpole and a loudspeaker. Tympole’s spherical “speakers” were probably inspired by […]

Palpitoad appears to be a combination of a toad tadpole and a loudspeaker. Its spherical “speakers” were probably inspired by […]

Suicune is thought to be based on numerous creatures and mythological deities, mainly the Qilin or “Kirin”, an Eastern legend […]

Panpour is based on a monkey and a fountain. It may also be based on a geyser or may be […]

Simipour is based on a monkey and a fountain; because of this, it may have been inspired by the water […]

Kingdra is based on a weedy sea dragon, but still shares many characteristics with regular seahorses. The fact that it […]

Oshawott is based on a sea otter pup and samurai[1]. The way that Oshawott’s scalchop rests on its belly resembles […]

Samurott is based on a sea lion with characteristics of an armored samurai or shogun. Samurott’s tail may be based […]

It is similar to a manta ray, with some kite-like aspects. Its flying type seems to be a reference to […]

Octillery is based on an octopus. It also has some basis on a tank or a wheeled cannon. Octillery is […]

Corsola is based on coral, possibly red coral, which is used as a precious stone. Corsola may be a combination […]

Remoraid’s talent for shooting attacks is similar to an archerfish’s. Considering its relationship to Mantyke and Mantine it appears to […]