Tynamo and its evolutionary relatives may be based on electric eels, lampreys and possibly leeches or lancelets. The fact that it is Electric-type may be an allusion to bioelectrogenesis. It also resembles leptocephalus, larval stage of the eel, or also a knifefish. The waving yellow mark running along its body combined with the physical appearance overall makes certain resemblance to Haikouichthys, or even a Crookes tube or a Geissler tube. Tynamo may also be based on a skyfish, which would explain its Levitate Ability.
Tynamo may be a combination of tiny or tyke (referring to its small size) and dynamo (referring to its Electric type).
Shibishirasu may be a combination of 痺れ shibire (numbness) or しびれうなぎ shibireunagi (electric eel) and シラス shirasu (whitebait).
No: 602
English Name: Tynamo
Japanese Name: Shibishirasu
Generation: 5
Type: Electric
Species: EleFish Pokémon
Abilities: Levitate
Evolution: Tynamo > Eelektrik > Eelektross
Tynamo is a short, white, eel-like Pokémon with dark, oval eyes and a red, four-point star-shaped mouth. A wavy, yellow stripe runs along its body, which has a long fin membrane, giving it a tapered shape.
Tynamo has an organ that generates electricity, which it discharges when in danger. A single Tynamo does not generate much power, so groups of Tynamo move in schools and create a more powerful shock. The Pokémon Company merchandise artwork and several TCG illustrations depict Tynamo swimming in or leaping out of bodies of water.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Black: While one alone doesn’t have much power, a chain of many Tynamo can be as powerful as lightning.
Pokemon White: These Pokémon move in schools. They have an electricity-generating organ, so they discharge electricity if in danger.
Pokemon Black 2: One alone can emit only a trickle of electricity, so a group of them gathers to unleash a powerful electric shock.
pokemon White 2: One alone can emit only a trickle of electricity, so a group of them gathers to unleash a powerful electric shock.
Pokemon X: While one alone doesn’t have much power, a chain of many Tynamo can be as powerful as lightning.
Pokemon Y: One alone can emit only trickle of electricity, so a group of them gathers to unleash a powerful electric shock.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: While one alone doesn’t have much power, a chain of many Tynamo can be as powerful as lightning.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: One alone can emit only trickle of electricity, so a group of them gathers to unleash a powerful electric shock.
