User:Reshi643/Pokémon designed after animals or plants

This is a list of Pokémon by the animal or plant they are designed after. Only Pokémon with a distinctly identifiable origin are listed.

Amphibian Pokémon

Diplocaulus-based

Dreepy	Drakloak	Dragapult

Frog- and toad-based

Poliwag	Poliwhirl	Poliwrath	Politoed	Toxicroak	Tympole

Seismitoad	Froakie	Frogadier	Greninja	Tadbulb	Bellibolt

Salamander-based

Wooper		Quagsire	Clodsire

Salandit	Salazzle	Toxel	Toxtricity

Arthropod Pokémon

Ant-based

Durant

Antlion-based

Trapinch	Vibrava	Flygon

Bee and wasp-based

Beedrill		Combee	Vespiquen	Naganadel

Beetle-based

Pinsir		Ledyba	Ledian		Karrablast

Escavalier	Grubbin	Vikavolt	Orbeetle	Rellor	Rabsca

Caterpillar-based

Pokémon based on worms and bagworms.

Caterpie	Forretress	Wurmple	Burmy

Wormadam	Sewaddle	Larvesta	Scatterbug	Blipbug	Snom

Centipede-based

Venipede	Whirlipede	Scolipede	Sizzlipede	Centiskorch

Cicada-based

Paras	Parasect	Nincada	Ninjask	Shedinja

Cockroach-based

Pheromosa

Cocoon-based

Metapod	Kakuna	Silcoon	Cascoon	Pupitar

Shelgon	Swadloon	Spewpa	Charjabug	Dottler

Crustacean-based

Pokémon based on crabs, lobsters, etc.

Krabby	Kingler		Corphish	Crawdaunt	Dwebble	Crustle	Binacle

Barbaracle	Clauncher	Clawitzer	Crabrawler	Crabominable	Wimpod	Golisopod	Klawf

Cricket-based

Kricketot	Kricketune

Dinocaridid-based

Anorith	Armaldo

Dragonfly-based

Yanma	Yanmega

Firefly-based

Volbeat	Illumise

Fly-based

Cutiefly	Ribombee

Fulgoridae-based

Masquerain

Gerridae-based

Surskit

Grasshopper-based

Nymble	Lokix

Horseshoe crab-based

Kabuto

Lepidopteran-based

Pokémon based on butterflies and moths.

Butterfree		Venomoth	Beautifly	Dustox

Volcarona	Slither Wing	Iron Moth	Vivillon	Frosmoth

Mantis-based

Scyther	Scizor		Kleavor	Fomantis	Lurantis

Mite and tick-based

Venonat	Joltik

Mosquito-based

Buzzwole

Phylliidae-based

Leavanny

Scorpion-based

Gligar	Gliscor	Skorupi	Drapion

Spider-based

Spinarak	Ariados	Galvantula	Dewpider	Araquanid	Tarountula	Spidops

Trilobite-based

Kabutops

Avian Pokémon

Bird-based

Note: the following Pokémon appear to not be based on specifically one type of bird, which is why they are grouped separately. Some of them have names and looks that seem to draw from pigeons, sparrows, swallows, starlings or hawks, but they are all of general mixed bird designs.

Pidgey	Pidgeotto	Pidgeot		Fearow	Articuno		Zapdos

Skarmory	Ho-Oh	Swablu	Altaria	Tornadus Therian Forme	Spritzee	Yveltal	Flittle

Cormorant-based

Galarian Moltres	Cramorant

Crow-based

Murkrow	Honchkrow	Corvisquire	Corviknight

Dove-based

Pidove	Tranquill

Duck-based

Psyduck	Golduck	Farfetch'd		Sirfetch'd	Ducklett	Quaxly	Quaxwell	Quaquaval

Eagle-based

Staraptor	Rufflet	Braviary

Falcon-based

Talonflame

Flamingo-based

Flamigo

Frigatebird-based

Kilowattrel

Galliform-based

Torchic	Combusken	Blaziken		Unfezant		Fezandipiti

Honeycreeper-based

Oricorio Baile Style	Oricorio Pom Pom Style	Oricorio Pa'u Style	Oricorio Sensu Style

Owl-based

Hoothoot	Noctowl	Rowlet	Dartrix	Decidueye

Parrot-based

Chatot	Squawkabilly

Pelican-based

Pelipper

Penguin-based

Delibird	Iron Bundle	Piplup	Prinplup	Empoleon	Eiscue

Petrel-based

Wattrel

Quetzal-based

Natu	Xatu	Hawlucha

Ratite-based

Doduo	Dodrio	Galarian Zapdos	Espathra

Robin-based

Fletchling	Fletchinder

Seagull-based

Wingull

Starling-based

Starly	Staravia

Stork-based

Bombirdier

Swallow-based

Taillow	Swellow

Swan-based

Cresselia	Swanna

Tit-based

Rookidee

Toucan-based

Toucannon

Vulture-based

Vullaby	Mandibuzz

Woodpecker-based

Pikipek	Trumbeak

Cnidaria Pokémon

Coral-based

Corsola		Cursola

Jellyfish-based

Tentacool	Tentacruel	Frillish		Jellicent		Nihilego

Clitellata Pokémon

Earthworm-based

Orthworm

Echinoderm Pokémon

Crinoid-based

Lileep	Cradily	Glimmet	Glimmora

Sea cucumber-based

Pyukumuku

Sea urchin-based

Pincurchin

Starfish-based

Staryu	Starmie	Mareanie	Toxapex

Fish Pokémon

Note: the following Pokémon appear to not be based on specifically one type of fish, which is why they are grouped separately. Some of them have names and looks that seem to draw from butterflyfish, discus, etc. but they are all of general mixed fish designs.

Luvdisc	Finneon	Lumineon

Anglerfish-based

Chinchou	Lanturn

Barracuda-based

Arrokuda	Barraskewda

Carp-based

Goldeen	Seaking	Magikarp	Chi-Yu

Catfish-based

Whiscash	Dondozo

Coelacanth-based

Relicanth

Dunkleosteus-based

Dracovish	Arctovish

Eel-based

Huntail	Wiglett	Wugtrio

Flatfish-based

Stunfisk

Hake-based

Veluza

Lamprey-based

Milotic	Tynamo	Eelektrik	Eelektross

Loach-based

Barboach

Manta ray-based

Mantyke	Mantine

Percoid-based

Remoraid	Feebas	Basculin			Basculegion

Piranha-based

Carvanha

Plectognathi-based

Qwilfish		Overqwil	Alomomola	Bruxish

Sardine-based

Wishiwashi

Shark-based

Sharpedo		Gible	Gabite	Garchomp

Syngnathidae-based

Pokémon based on seahorses, sea dragons, pipefish, etc.

Horsea	Seadra	Kingdra	Gorebyss	Skrelp	Dragalge

Mammalian Pokémon

Note: the following Pokémon appear to not be based on specifically one type of mammal, which is why they are grouped separately. Some of them have names and looks that seem to draw from rhinoceroses, rabbits, etc. but they are all of general mixed designs.

Nidorina	Nidoqueen	Nidorino	Nidoking	Abra	Kadabra		Slowpoke

Slowbro			Slowking		Eevee	Vaporeon	Jolteon	Flareon

Espeon	Umbreon	Leafeon	Glaceon	Sylveon	Absol	Audino		Cobalion

Terrakion	Virizion	Iron Leaves	Indeedee

Ailuridae-based

Stufful	Bewear

Anteater-based

Heatmor

Bat-based

Zubat	Golbat	Crobat	Woobat	Swoobat	Noibat	Noivern	Lunala	Dawn Wings Necrozma

Bear-based

Munchlax	Snorlax		Teddiursa	Ursaring

Spinda	Cubchoo	Beartic	Pancham	Pangoro

Kubfu	Urshifu

Bovine-based

Pokémon based on cattles, bisons, etc.

Tauros				Miltank	Bouffalant

Camel-based

Numel	Camerupt

Canine-based

Dog-based

Growlithe		Arcanine		Snubbull	Granbull	Houndour	Houndoom

Smeargle	Lillipup	Herdier	Stoutland	Furfrou	Zygarde 10% Forme	Yamper	Boltund	Fidough

Dachsbun	Maschiff	Mabosstiff	Greavard	Houndstone	Okidogi

Fox-based

Vulpix		Ninetales		Zorua

Fennekin	Braixen	Delphox	Nickit	Thievul

Jackal-based

Riolu	Lucario

Tanuki-based

Zigzagoon	Linoone

Wolf-based

Electrike	Manectric		Rockruff	Lycanroc

Zacian		Zamazenta

Caprid-based

Pokémon based on sheeps, goats, etc.

Mareep	Flaaffy	Ampharos		Skiddo	Gogoat	Wooloo	Dubwool

Deer-based

Stantler	Wyrdeer	Shaymin Sky Forme	Deerling	Sawsbuck	Xerneas	Ting-Lu

Dolphin-based

Finizen	Palafin

Elephant-based

Phanpy	Donphan	Great Tusk	Iron Treads	Mamoswine	Cufant	Copperajah

Equidae-based

Ponyta	Rapidash		Blitzle	Zebstrika

Keldeo	Mudbray	Mudsdale	Glastrier	Spectrier

Feline-based

Pokémon based on cats, lions, tigers, etc.

Meowth				Persian		Perrserker

Mewtwo			Mew	Raikou	Entei	Suicune

Skitty	Delcatty	Shinx	Luxio	Luxray	Glameow	Purugly

Purrloin	Liepard	Landorus Therian Forme	Litleo	Pyroar		Espurr

Meowstic		Litten	Torracat	Incineroar	Solgaleo	Dusk Mane Necrozma

Zeraora	Sprigatito	Floragato	Meowscarada	Chien-Pao

Giraffe-based

Girafarig	Farigiraf

Glyptodont-based

Chesnaught

Hedgehog-based

Shaymin Land Forme	Togedemaru

Hippopotamus-based

Hippopotas	Hippowdon

Hyena-based

Poochyena	Mightyena

Kangaroo-based

Kangaskhan

Koala-based

Komala

Mole-based

Diglett		Dugtrio		Drilbur	Excadrill

Mongoose-based

Zangoose	Yungoos	Gumshoos

Pangolin-based

Sandshrew		Sandslash

Pig-based

Swinub	Piloswine	Mamoswine	Spoink	Grumpig	Tepig	Pignite	Emboar	Lechonk	Oinkologne

Pinniped-based

Pokémon based on marine mammals such as seals, walruses, etc.

Seel	Dewgong	Spheal	Sealeo	Walrein	Popplio	Brionne	Primarina

Primate-based

Pokémon based on monkeys and apes.

Mankey	Primeape	Annihilape	Aipom	Ambipom	Slaking	Chimchar	Monferno	Infernape

Electivire	Pansage	Simisage	Pansear	Simisear	Panpour	Simipour	Darmanitan

Oranguru	Passimian	Grookey	Thwackey	Rillaboom		Zarude	Grafaiai	Munkidori

Pokémon based on humans.

Machop	Machoke	Machamp		Tyrogue	Hitmonlee	Hitmonchan	Hitmontop	Mime Jr.

Mr. Mime		Mr. Rime	Smoochum	Jynx	Ralts	Kirlia	Gardevoir

Gallade		Iron Valiant	Makuhita	Hariyama	Iron Hands	Meditite	Medicham

Timburr	Gurdurr	Conkeldurr	Throh	Sawk	Gothita	Gothorita	Gothitelle	Elgyem

Beheeyem	Pawniard	Bisharp	Kingambit	Tornadus Incarnate Forme	Thundurus Incarnate Forme	Landorus Incarnate Forme	Meloetta

Aromatisse	Zygarde Complete Form	Marshadow	Blacephalon	Hatenna	Hattrem	Hatterene		Charcadet

Armarouge	Ceruledge	Gholdengo

Rabbit-based

Nidoran♀	Nidoran♂	Azumarill	Whismur	Buneary

Bunnelby	Diggersby	Scorbunny	Raboot	Cinderace	Calyrex

Rhinoceros-based

Rhyhorn	Rhydon	Rhyperior

Rodent-based

Pokémon based on mice, rats, squirrels, beavers, hamsters, woodchucks, etc.

Rattata		Raticate		Pichu	Pikachu		Raichu

Azurill	Marill	Plusle	Minun	Bidoof	Bibarel	Pachirisu	Patrat	Watchog

Minccino	Cinccino	Emolga	Chespin	Quilladin	Dedenne	Skwovet	Greedent

Morpeko		Tandemaus	Maushold		Pawmi	Pawmo	Pawmot	Shroodle

Skunk-based

Stunky	Skuntank

Sloth-based

Slakoth	Vigoroth

Tapir-based

Drowzee	Hypno	Munna	Musharna

Weasel-based

Pokémon based on weasels, otters, ferrets, badgers, etc.

Cyndaquil	Quilava	Typhlosion		Sentret	Furret	Sneasel

Weavile	Sneasler	Galarian Zigzagoon	Galarian Linoone	Obstagoon	Buizel	Floatzel	Oshawott

Dewott	Samurott		Mienfoo	Mienshao

Whale-based

Wailmer	Wailord	Kyogre		Cetoddle	Cetitan

Mollusc Pokémon

Bivalve-based

Shellder	Cloyster	Clamperl

Cephalopod-based

Omanyte	Omastar	Octillery	Inkay	Malamar	Clobbopus	Grapploct

Gastropod-based

Pokémon based on slugs and snails.

Slugma	Magcargo	Shellos			Manaphy

Shelmet	Accelgor	Goomy	Sliggoo	Goodra	Wo-Chien

Reptilian Pokémon

Note: the following Pokémon appear to not be based on specifically one type of reptile, which is why they are grouped separately. Some of them have names and looks that seem to draw from dinosaurs, tuataras, etc. but they are all of general mixed reptilian designs.

Bulbasaur	Venusaur		Cubone

Marowak	Larvitar	Tyranitar	Thundurus Therian Forme

Crocodile-based

Pokémon based on crocodiles and alligators.

Totodile	Croconaw	Feraligatr	Sandile	Krokorok	Krookodile	Fuecoco	Crocalor	Skeledirge

Dinosaur-based

Chikorita	Bayleef	Meganium	Lairon	Aggron		Tropius	Groudon

Cranidos	Rampardos	Shieldon	Bastiodon	Dialga	Palkia	Archen	Archeops	Axew

Fraxure	Haxorus	Tyrunt	Tyrantrum	Amaura	Aurorus	Jangmo-o	Hakamo-o	Kommo-o

Dracozolt	Arctozolt	Dracovish	Frigibax	Arctibax	Baxcalibur