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
Frog- and toad-based
| Poliwag | Poliwhirl | Poliwrath | Politoed | Croagunk | Toxicroak |
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| Tympole | Palpitoad | Seismitoad | Froakie | Frogadier | Greninja |
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Salamander-based
| Wooper | Quagsire | Mudkip | Marshtomp | Swampert | Salandit | Salazzle |
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Arthropod Pokémon
Ant-based
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Antlion-based
| Trapinch | Vibrava | Flygon |
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Bee- and wasp-based
| Beedrill | Combee | Vespiquen |
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Beetle-based
| Pinsir | Ledyba | Ledian | Heracross | Karrablast | Escavalier | Grubbin | Vikavolt |
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Caterpillar-based
Pokémon based on worms and bagworms.
| Caterpie | Weedle | Pineco | Forretress | Wurmple |
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| Burmy | Wormadam | Sewaddle | Larvesta | Scatterbug |
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Centipede-based
| Venipede | Whirlipede | Scolipede |
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Cicada-based
| Paras | Parasect | Nincada | Ninjask | Shedinja |
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Cockroach-based
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Cocoon-based
| Metapod | Kakuna | Silcoon | Cascoon | Pupitar |
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| Shelgon | Swadloon | Spewpa | Charjabug | |
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Crustacean-based
Pokémon based on crabs, lobsters, etc.
| Krabby | Kingler | Corphish | Crawdaunt | Dwebble | Crustle | Binacle |
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| Barbaracle | Clauncher | Clawitzer | Crabrawler | Crabominable | Golisopod | |
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Cricket-based
| Kricketot | Kricketune |
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Dragonfly-based
| Yanma | Yanmega |
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Firefly-based
| Volbeat | Illumise |
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Fly-based
| Cutiefly | Ribombee |
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Gerridae-based
| Surskit |
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Lepidopteran-based
Pokémon based on butteflies and moths.
| Butterfree | Venomoth | Beautifly | Dustox | Masquerain | Mothim | Volcarona | Vivillon |
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Mantis-based
| Scyther | Scizor | Fomantis | Lurantis |
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Mite-based
| Venonat |
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Mosquito-based
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Phylliidae-based
| Leavanny |
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Scorpion-based
| Gligar | Gliscor | Skorupi | Drapion |
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Spider-based
| Spinarak | Ariados | Joltik | Galvantula | Dewpider | Araquanid |
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Trilobite-based
| Kabuto | Kabutops | Wimpod |
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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 | Spearow | Fearow | Articuno | Zapdos |
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| Moltres | Natu | Xatu | Skarmory | Lugia | Ho-Oh | Swablu |
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| Altaria | Starly | Staravia | Staraptor | Spritzee | Hawlucha | Yveltal |
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Chicken-based
| Torchic | Combusken | Blaziken |
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Crow-based
| Murkrow | Honchkrow |
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Dove-based
| Pidove | Tranquill |
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Duck-based
| Psyduck | Golduck | Farfetch'd | Ducklett |
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Eagle-based
| Rufflet | Braviary |
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Falcon-based
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Honeycreeper-based
| Oricorio Baile Style | Oricorio Pom Pom Style | Oricorio Pa'u Style | Oricorio Sensu Style |
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Ostrich-based
| Doduo | Dodrio |
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Owl-based
| Hoothoot | Noctowl | Rowlet | Dartrix | Decidueye |
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Parrot-based
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Pelican-based
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Penguin-based
| Delibird | Piplup | Prinplup | Empoleon |
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Pheasant-based
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Robin-based
| Fletchling | Fletchinder |
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Seagull-based
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Swallow-based
| Taillow | Swellow |
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Swan-based
| Swanna |
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Toucan-based
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Vulture-based
| Vullaby | Mandibuzz |
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Woodpecker-based
| Pikipek | Trumbeak |
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Cnidaria Pokémon
Coral-based
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Jellyfish-based
| Tentacool | Tentacruel | Frillish | Jellicent | Nihilego |
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Dinocaridid Pokémon
Anomalocaris-based
| Anorith | Armaldo |
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Echinoderm Pokémon
Crinoid-based
| Lileep | Cradily |
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Sea cucumber-based
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Starfish-based
| Staryu | Starmie | Mareanie | Toxapex |
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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 |
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Anglerfish-based
| Chinchou | Lanturn |
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Carp-based
| Goldeen | Seaking | Magikarp |
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Catfish-based
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Coelacanth-based
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Eel-based
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Flatfish-based
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Lamprey-based
| Tynamo | Eelektrik | Eelektross |
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Loach-based
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Manta ray-based
| Mantyke | Mantine |
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Percoid-based
| Remoraid | Feebas | Basculin |
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Piranha-based
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Plectognathi-based
| Qwilfish | Alomomola | Bruxish |
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Sardine-based
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Shark-based
| Sharpedo | Gible | Gabite | Garchomp |
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Syngnathidae-based
Pokémon based on seahorses, sea dragons, pipefish, etc.
| Horsea | Seadra | Kingdra | Gorebyss | Skrelp | Dragalge |
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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 | Slowpoke | Slowbro | Eevee |
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| Vaporeon | Jolteon | Flareon | Espeon | Umbreon | Slowking | Leafeon |
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| Glaceon | Cobalion | Terrakion | Virizion | Sylveon | ||
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Ailuridae-based
| Stufful | Bewear |
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Anteater-based
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Bat-based
| Zubat | Golbat | Crobat | Woobat | Swoobat | Noibat | Noivern | Lunala |
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Bear-based
| Munchlax | Snorlax | Teddiursa | Ursaring | Spinda |
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Bovine-based
Pokémon based on cattles, bisons, etc.
| Tauros | Miltank | Bouffalant |
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Camel-based
| Numel | Camerupt |
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Canine-based
Pokémon based on dogs, wolves, foxes, etc.
Caprid-based
Pokémon based on sheeps, goats, etc.
| Mareep | Flaaffy | Ampharos | Skiddo | Gogoat |
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Deer-based
| Stantler | Deerling | Sawsbuck | Xerneas |
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Elephant-based
| Phanpy | Donphan |
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Equidae-based
| Ponyta | Rapidash | Blitzle | Zebstrika | Keldeo | Mudbray | Mudsdale |
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Feline-based
Pokémon based on cats, lions, tigers, etc.
| Meowth | Persian | Raikou | Entei | Suicune | Skitty | Delcatty | Shinx |
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| Luxio | Luxray | Glameow | Purugly | Purrloin | Liepard | Litleo | Pyroar |
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Giraffe-based
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Glyptodont-based
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Hedgehog-based
| Shaymin | Togedemaru |
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Hippopotamus-based
| Hippopotas | Hippowdon |
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Hyena-based
| Poochyena | Mightyena |
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Kangaroo-based
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Koala-based
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Mole-based
| Diglett | Dugtrio | Drilbur | Excadrill |
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Mongoose-based
| Zangoose | Yungoos | Gumshoos |
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Pangolin-based
| Sandshrew | Sandslash |
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Pig-based
| Swinub | Piloswine | Mamoswine | Spoink | Grumpig | Tepig | Pignite | Emboar |
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Pinniped-based
Pokémon based on marine mammals such as seals, walruses, etc.
| Seel | Dewgong | Spheal | Sealeo | Walrein | Popplio | Brionne | Primarina |
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Primate-based
Pokémon based on monkeys and apes.
| Mankey | Primeape | Aipom | Ambipom | Chimchar | Monferno | Infernape | Pansage |
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| Simisage | Pansear | Simisear | Panpour | Simipour | Darmanitan | Oranguru | Passimian |
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Rabbit-based
| Nidoran♀ | Nidoran♂ | Azumarill | Whismur | Buneary | Lopunny | Bunnelby | Diggersby |
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Rhinoceros-based
| Rhyhorn | Rhydon | Rhyperior |
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Rodent-based
Pokémon based on mice, rats, squirrels, beavers, hamsters, woodchucks, etc.
| Rattata | Raticate | Pichu | Pikachu | Raichu | Marill |
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| Azurill | Bidoof | Bibarel | Pachirisu | Patrat | Watchog |
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| Minccino | Cinccino | Emolga | Chespin | Quilladin | Dedenne |
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Sloth-based
| Slakoth | Vigoroth | Slaking |
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Tapir-based
| Drowzee | Hypno | Munna | Musharna |
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Weasel-based
Pokémon based on weasels, otters, ferrets, badgers, skunks, etc.
| Cyndaquil | Quilava | Typhlosion | Sentret | Furret | Sneasel | Buizel | Floatzel |
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| Stunky | Skuntank | Weavile | Oshawott | Dewott | Samurott | Mienfoo | Mienshao |
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Whale-based
| Wailmer | Wailord |
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Mollusc Pokémon
Bivalve-based
| Shellder | Cloyster | Clamperl |
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Cephalopod-based
| Omanyte | Omastar | Octillery | Inkay | Malamar |
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Gastropod-based
Pokémon based on slugs and snails.
| Slugma | Magcargo | Shellos | Gastrodon | Shelmet |
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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 | Ivysaur | Venusaur | Cubone | Marowak | Larvitar | Tyranitar |
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Crocodile-based
Pokémon based on crocodiles and alligators.
| Totodile | Croconaw | Feraligatr | Sandile | Krokorok | Krookodile |
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Dinosaur-based
| Chikorita | Bayleef | Meganium | Lairon | Aggron | Tropius | Cranidos | Rampardos |
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| Shieldon | Bastiodon | Archen | Archeops | Tyrunt | Tyrantrum | Amaura | Aurorus |
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Lizard-based
Pokémon based on lizards, geckos, chameleons, etc.
| Charmander | Charmeleon | Lickitung | Treecko | Grovyle | Sceptile |
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| Kecleon | Lickilicky | Scraggy | Scrafty | Helioptile | Heliolisk |
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Plesiosaur-based
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Pterosaur-based
| Aerodactyl |
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Snake-based
| Ekans | Arbok | Onix | Dunsparce | Steelix |
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| Seviper | Snivy | Servine | Serperior | Zygarde 50% Forme |
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Turtle-based
Pokémon based on turtles and tortoises.
| Squirtle | Wartortle | Blastoise | Golem | Torkoal | Turtwig |
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Plant Pokémon
Bud-based
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Cactus-based
| Cacnea | Cacturne | Maractus |
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Carnivorous plant-based
| Weepinbell | Bellsprout | Victreebel | Carnivine |
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Cherry-based
| Cherubi | Cherrim |
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Cotton-based
| Cottonee | Whimsicott |
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Dandelion-based
| Hoppip | Skiploom | Jumpluff |
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Durian-based
| Ferroseed | Ferrothorn |
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Lilium-based
| Petilil | Lilligant |
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Mangosteen-based
| Bounsweet | Steenee | Tsareena |
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Pumpkin-based
| Pumpkaboo | Gourgeist |
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Rafflesia-based
| Gloom | Vileplume | Bellossom |
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Rose-based
| Roselia | Roserade |
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Seed-based
| Exeggcute | Sunkern | Seedot |
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Sunflower-based
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Tree-based
Note: The Pokémon in this section are based on general trees. Pokémon based on specific trees can be found in their individual sections.
| Exeggutor | Bonsly | Sudowoodo | Snover | Abomasnow | Phantump | Trevenant |
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Vine-based
| Tangela | Tangrowth |
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Water plant-based
| Lotad | Lombre | Ludicolo |
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Weed-based
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Fungus-based
| Shroomish | Breloom | Foongus | Amoonguss | Morelull | Shiinotic |
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