Volcanion appears to be based on the Ryukyuan shisa, or komainu, mythical creatures inspired by lions, tigers, and dogs. Statues […]
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Qwilfish (Harisen)
Qwilfish is based on both pufferfish and porcupinefish. Its ability to shoot its toxic quills somewhat resembles explosions, which could […]
Slowking (Yadokingu)
Slowking’s shell makes it similar to hermit crabs, though it is physically similar to giant otters, giant salamanders, and hippopotamuses. […]
Clawitzer (Burosuta)
Clawitzer appears to be based on a snapping shrimp, with its oversized claw and its ability to expel powerful blasts […]
Quagsire (Nuo)
Quagsire appears to be based on a giant salamander. Quagsire is a combination of quagmire and the honorific sire or […]
Clauncher (Udeppo)
Clauncher is likely based on a snapping shrimp. Its deep blue coloration may be based upon Procambarus alleni, though it […]
Wooper (Upa)
Wooper seems to be based on a larval salamander, which has a flat tail and feathery, external gills. Its Shiny […]
Skrelp (Kuzumo)
Skrelp appears to be based on a weedy seadragon. Skrelp may be a combination of scrawny and kelp. Kuzumo may […]
Barbaracle (Gamenodesu)
Barbaracle seems to be based on the goose barnacle, due to their general shape and use of a connective “stalk” […]
Binacle (Kametete)
Binacle seems to be based on the goose barnacle, due to their general shape and use of a connective “stalk” […]
Greninja (Gekkoga)
Greninja is based on a frog, and may have been inspired by horned frogs from the genera Megophrys and Ceratophrys […]
Froakie (Keromatsu)
Froakie is based on a frog.Its bubbling white foam is a reference to frog foam nests, created by some species […]
Frogadier (Gekogashira)
Frogadier is based on a frog, and considering its crouched pose, dark blue “hooded” face and upper body, as well […]
Tapu Fini (Kapu Rehire)
Tapu Fini’s appearance when it closes its shell resembles a swordfish or a marlin. When its shell is open, Tapu […]
Bruxish (Hagigishiri)
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