User:TwistedMeow/Pokémon designed after animals
This is a list of Pokémon by the animal 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 |
Salamander-based
Wooper | Quagsire | Mudkip | Marshtomp | Swampert | Salandit | Salazzle |
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Arthropod Pokémon
Ant-based
Durant |
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Antlion-based
Trapinch | Vibrava | Flygon |
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Bee- and wasp-based
Beedrill | Combee | Vespiquen | Naganadel |
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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 |
Centipede-based
Venipede | Whirlipede | Scolipede |
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Cicada-based
Paras | Parasect | Nincada | Ninjask | Shedinja |
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Cockroach-based
Pheromosa |
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Cocoon-based
Metapod | Kakuna | Silcoon | Cascoon | Pupitar |
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Shelgon | Swadloon | Spewpa | Charjabug | |
Crustacean-based
Pokémon based on crabs, lobsters, etc.
Krabby | Kingler | Corphish | Crawdaunt | Dwebble | Crustle | Binacle |
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Barbaracle | Clauncher | Clawitzer | Crabrawler | Crabominable | Wimpod | Golisopod |
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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Fulgoridae-based
Masquerain |
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Gerridae-based
Surskit |
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Lepidopteran-based
Pokémon based on butteflies and moths.
Butterfree | Venomoth | Beautifly | Dustox | Mothim | Volcarona | Vivillon |
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Mantis-based
Scyther | Scizor | Fomantis | Lurantis |
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Mite- and tick-based
Venonat | Joltik |
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Mosquito-based
Buzzwole |
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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 | Galvantula | Dewpider | Araquanid |
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Trilobite-based
Kabuto | Kabutops |
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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 | Moltres |
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Natu | Xatu | Skarmory | Lugia | Ho-Oh | Swablu | Altaria | Starly |
Staravia | Staraptor | Tornadus Therian Forme | Spritzee | Hawlucha | Yveltal | ||
Crow-based
Murkrow | Honchkrow | Corviknight |
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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
Talonflame |
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Galliform-based
Torchic | Combusken | Blaziken | Unfezant |
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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
Chatot |
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Pelican-based
Pelipper |
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Penguin-based
Delibird | Piplup | Prinplup | Empoleon |
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Robin-based
Fletchling | Fletchinder |
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Seagull-based
Wingull |
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Swallow-based
Taillow | Swellow |
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Swan-based
Swanna |
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Toucan-based
Toucannon |
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Vulture-based
Vullaby | Mandibuzz |
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Woodpecker-based
Pikipek | Trumbeak |
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Cnidaria Pokémon
Coral-based
Corsola |
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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
Pyukumuku |
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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
Whiscash |
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Coelacanth-based
Relicanth |
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Eel-based
Huntail |
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Flatfish-based
Stunfisk |
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Lamprey-based
Tynamo | Eelektrik | Eelektross |
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Loach-based
Barboach |
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Manta ray-based
Mantyke | Mantine |
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Percoid-based
Remoraid | Feebas | Basculin |
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Piranha-based
Carvanha |
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Plectognathi-based
Qwilfish | Alomomola | Bruxish |
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Sardine-based
Wishiwashi |
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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 | Slowking |
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Eevee | Vaporeon | Jolteon | Flareon | Espeon | Umbreon | Leafeon |
Glaceon | Sylveon | Absol | Cobalion | Terrakion | Virizion | |
Ailuridae-based
Stufful | Bewear |
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Anteater-based
Heatmor |
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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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Cubchoo | Beartic | Pancham | Pangoro | |
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 | Wooloo |
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Deer-based
Stantler | Shaymin Sky Forme | 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.
Giraffe-based
Girafarig |
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Glyptodont-based
Chesnaught |
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Hedgehog-based
Shaymin Land Forme | Togedemaru |
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Hippopotamus-based
Hippopotas | Hippowdon |
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Hyena-based
Poochyena | Mightyena |
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Kangaroo-based
Kangaskhan |
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Koala-based
Komala |
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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 | Vigoroth | Slaking | Meditite | Medicham | Chimchar | Monferno |
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Infernape | Electivire | Pansage | Simisage | Pansear | Simisear | Panpour | Simipour | Darmanitan | Oranguru |
Passimian | Grookey | ||||||||
Rabbit-based
Nidoran♀ | Nidoran♂ | Azumarill | Whismur | Buneary | Lopunny |
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Bunnelby | Diggersby | Magearna | Scorbunny | ||
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 | Azurill | Marill |
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Bidoof | Bibarel | Pachirisu | Patrat | Watchog | Minccino | Cinccino |
Emolga | Chespin | Quilladin | Dedenne | Morpeko | ||
Skunk-based
Stunky | Skuntank |
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Sloth-based
Slakoth | Vigoroth |
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Tapir-based
Drowzee | Hypno | Munna | Musharna |
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Weasel-based
Pokémon based on weasels, otters, ferrets, badgers, etc.
Cyndaquil | Quilava | Typhlosion | Sentret | Furret | Sneasel | Weavile |
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Galarian Zigzagoon | Galarian Linoone | Obstagoon | Buizel | Floatzel | Oshawott | Dewott |
Samurott | Mienfoo | Mienshao | ||||
Whale-based
Wailmer | Wailord | Kyogre |
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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 | Phione | Manaphy |
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Shelmet | Accelgor | Goomy | Sliggoo | Goodra | |
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 | Thundurus Therian Forme |
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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 |
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Groudon | Cranidos | Rampardos | Shieldon | Bastiodon | Archen |
Archeops | Tyrunt | Tyrantrum | Amaura | Aurorus | |
Lizard-based
Pokémon based on lizards, geckos, chameleons, etc.
Charmander | Charmeleon | Lickitung | Lickilicky | Treecko | Grovyle | Sceptile | Kecleon |
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Scraggy | Scrafty | Helioptile | Heliolisk | Sobble | |||
Plesiosaur-based
Lapras |
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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 |
Turtle-based
Pokémon based on turtles and tortoises.
Squirtle | Wartortle | Blastoise | Golem | Torkoal | Turtwig |
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Grotle | Torterra | Tirtouga | Carracosta | Turtonator | Drednaw |
See also
- User:Reshi643/Pokémon designed after animals or plants - For a combined list of Pokémon based on animals and plants
- User:TwistedMeow/Pokémon designed after novels - For Pokémon based on literature
- User:TwistedMeow/Pokémon designed after non-animals beings - For Pokémon that are non-animals