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[[File:Pokemon dog.jpg|thumb|240px|A real-world dog featured in a picture book]]
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'''Real-world animals''' have been mentioned more than once to exist in the [[Pokémon world|world of Pokémon]]. Most often, they are mentioned in relation to a [[species|Pokémon species]]. For example, {{p|Pikachu}} is known as the "Mouse Pokémon" and was directly referred to in the anime as an "electric mouse", hinting that real-world mice exist in the [[Pokémon world]]. Other than this, all other mentions of animals are rare.
'''Real-world animals''' have been mentioned a number of times to exist in the [[Pokémon world|world of Pokémon]]. Most often, they are mentioned in relation to a [[Pokémon category]]. For example, {{p|Pikachu}} is known as the "Mouse Pokémon" and was directly referred to in the anime as an "electric mouse", hinting that real-world mice exist in the [[Pokémon world]]. Other than this, all other mentions of animals are rare.


==In the games==
==In the games==
* A few Pokédex entries have mentioned the existence of real-world animals, mostly in [[Generation I]].
* A few [[Pokédex]] entries have mentioned the existence of real-world animals, mostly in [[Generation I]].
** In both {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokédex]] entries in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], {{wp|Indian elephant}}s are mentioned.
** In both {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] entries, {{wp|Indian elephant}}s are mentioned.
** In several of {{p|Bellsprout}}'s Pokédex entries, Bellsprout is said to prey on insects.
** In several of {{p|Bellsprout}}'s Pokédex entries, Bellsprout is said to prey on {{wp|insects}}.
** {{p|Victreebel}} is mentioned to use the {{m|Sweet Scent|Sweet Aroma}} of its honey to lure prey such as bugs, as well as large animals.
** {{p|Victreebel}} is mentioned to use the {{m|Sweet Scent|Sweet Aroma}} of its honey to lure prey such as {{wp|bug}}s, as well as large animals.
** {{p|Horsea}} is said to prey on bugs in several of its Pokédex entries. Some entries also mention that Horsea uses coral as an anchor to avoid being washed away, as well as for shade to build its nest in.
** {{p|Horsea}} is said to prey on {{wp|bug}}s in several of its Pokédex entries. Some entries also mention that Horsea uses {{wp|coral}} as an anchor to avoid being washed away, as well as for shade to build its nest in.
** {{p|Lickitung}}'s [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]] [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen]] Pokédex entries mention that it can extend its tongue like a chameleon.
** {{p|Lickitung}}'s [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen]] Pokédex entries mention that it can extend its tongue like a {{wp|chameleon}}.
* In {{3v|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the {{player}} makes a comment about crabs while aboard the [[S.S. Anne]].
* In {{3v|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the {{player}} makes a comment about {{wp|crab}}s while aboard the [[S.S. Anne]].
* In the [[Generation I|first generation]] games and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|their remakes]], a {{tc|Sailor}} mentions that jellyfish sometimes drift aboard the [[S.S. Anne]].
* In the [[Generation I|first generation]] games and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|their remakes]], a {{tc|Sailor}} mentions that {{wp|jellyfish}} sometimes drift aboard the [[S.S. Anne]].
* In the first generation games and their remakes, a chef aboard the [[S.S. Anne]] says "''Er-hem! Indeed I am le CHEF! Le main course is Eels au Barbecue!''" He also speaks of a "Salad le salmon" and a beef/veal dish.
* In the first generation games and their remakes, a chef aboard the [[S.S. Anne]] says mentions several meat dishes: "''{{wp|Eel}}s au Barbecue''", "''{{wp|Salmon}} du Salad''", and "''Prime {{wp|cattle|Beefsteak}}''".
* In the first generation games and their remakes, a {{tc|Tamer}} in the [[Fuchsia Gym]] mentions having joined the Gym due to "ninjas' long history with animals."
* In the first generation games and their remakes, a {{tc|Tamer}} in the [[Fuchsia Gym]] mentions having joined the Gym due to "ninjas' long history with animals".
* In {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, a man in [[Celadon City]] wonders if his {{p|Poliwrath}} will ever evolve into a frog Pokémon, indicating he has knowledge of regular frogs and tadpoles.
* In {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, a man in [[Celadon City]] wonders if his {{p|Poliwrath}} will ever evolve into a frog Pokémon, indicating he has knowledge of regular {{wp|frog}}s and {{wp|tadpole}}s.
* In {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, {{wp|barnacle}}s can be seen in underwater areas.
* In {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, {{wp|barnacle}}s can be seen in underwater areas.
* The {{wp|bee}}s shown in the battle animations for {{p|Vespiquen}}'s signature moves {{m|Attack Order}}, {{m|Defend Order}} and {{m|Heal Order}} take the appearance of regular bees, that do not appear to resemble {{p|Combee}}.
* The {{wp|bee}}s shown in the battle animations for {{p|Vespiquen}}'s signature moves {{m|Attack Order}}, {{m|Defend Order}} and {{m|Heal Order}} take the appearance of regular bees, that do not appear to resemble {{p|Combee}}.
* In {{2v2|Black|White}}, a Trainer in the [[Battle Subway]] says he is so obsessed with Pokémon that his wife is as mad as a {{wp|hornet}}.
* In {{2v2|Black|White}}, a Trainer in the [[Battle Subway]] says he is so obsessed with Pokémon that his wife is as mad as a {{wp|hornet}}.
* In {{pkmn|X and Y}}, fresh-caught fish is served at the restaurants in [[Lumiose City]].
* In {{pkmn|X and Y}}, fresh-caught {{wp|fish}} is served at the restaurants in [[Lumiose City]].
* In X and Y, real world {{wp|butterfly|butterflies}} appear in the background at some places during Pokémon battles.
* In {{g|Colosseum}}, when [[Nascour]] asks [[Venus]] about the progress of her takeover of [[The Under]], she comments that "a couple of {{wp|mouse|mice}} appear to be running loose".


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Concept art cat.png|thumb|A real-world cat on anime concept art]]
[[File:Concept art cat.png|thumb|A real-world cat on anime concept art]]
Animals have been seen in the {{pkmn|anime}}. They were more common in the [[original series]] as there weren't as many Pokémon species introduced at the time. A picture book based on the Pokémon anime once featured a {{wp|dog}} walking past {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, and a piece of concept art of the residents of [[Pallet Town]] featured a {{wp|cat}}. Birds can also occasionally be heard in the background. Foods that contain meat products, such as {{wp|hamburgers}} and {{wp|chicken}}, are often seen.
Animals have been seen in the {{pkmn|anime}}. They were more common in the [[original series]] as there weren't as many species of Pokémon introduced at the time. A picture book based on the Pokémon anime once featured a {{wp|dog}} walking past {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, and a piece of concept art of the residents of [[Pallet Town]] featured a {{wp|cat}}. Birds can also occasionally be heard in the background. Foods that contain meat products, such as {{wp|hamburgers}} and {{wp|chicken}}, are often seen. In addition, the guidebook ''Pocket Monsters the Animation'' confirmed that there were indeed animals in the Pokémon world, and also revealed that Pokémon weren't related to animals at all.


In [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]], the four gym [[badge]]s are made up of {{wp|seashell}}s with a gem on the center of the shell. This implies that {{wp|mollusc}}s exist within the Pokémon world.
In [[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]], the four gym [[badge]]s are made up of {{wp|seashell}}s with a gem on the center of the shell. This implies that {{wp|mollusc}}s exist within the Pokémon world.
[[File:Cissy Badge.png|thumb|Ash holds up the [[Coral-Eye Badge|badge]] he won from [[Cissy]]; the badge appears to be made of one half of a {{wp|clam}} shell.]]
[[File:Cissy Badge.png|thumb|Ash holds up the [[Coral-Eye Badge|badge]] he won from [[Cissy]]; the badge appears to be made of one half of a {{wp|clam}} shell.]]


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* ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]''
* ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]''
:After Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} fall into the [[Squirtle Squad]]'s pitfall trap, a dinosaur fossil can be seen.
:After Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} fall into the [[Squirtle Squad]]'s pitfall trap, a dinosaur fossil can be seen.
* ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''
:A cooked lobster can be seen as food served on the ship.
* ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]''
* ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]''
:More fish can be seen swimming in the ocean near the sunken [[St. Anne]].
:More fish can be seen swimming in the ocean near the sunken [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]].
[[File:Dare da EP017.png|thumb|A fish biting Slowpoke's tail]]
[[File:Dare da EP017.png|thumb|A fish biting Slowpoke's tail]]
* ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''
* ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''
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:A {{p|Gastly}} created an illusion of a {{wp|mongoose}} in order to scare {{TP|Jessie|Jessie's Ekans|Arbok}}.
:A {{p|Gastly}} created an illusion of a {{wp|mongoose}} in order to scare {{TP|Jessie|Jessie's Ekans|Arbok}}.
* ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]''
* ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]''
:When {{AP|Charmander}} lights up the room, a mounted deer head can be seen on the wall.
:When {{AP|Charmander}} lights up the room, a mounted deer head can be seen on the wall. Also one of the stuffed animals where the Ghost Pokemon show Ash and Pikachu later on appears to resemble a giraffe.  
* ''[[EP028|Fashion Flash]]''
* ''[[EP028|Fashion Flash]]''
:One of the signs on Scissor Street features a crab.
:One of the signs on Scissor Street features a crab.
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:[[Miranda]] talks to seagulls to learn the conditions of the sea. In addition, when Meowth despises the idea of going into a sewer, [[Jessie]] tells him to "pretend he's a {{wp|catfish}}."
:[[Miranda]] talks to seagulls to learn the conditions of the sea. In addition, when Meowth despises the idea of going into a sewer, [[Jessie]] tells him to "pretend he's a {{wp|catfish}}."
* ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''
* ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''
:There is a swordfish on {{ka|Victor}}'s wall.
:There is a swordfish on {{OBP|Victor|EP067}}'s wall.
* ''[[EP068|Make Room for Gloom]]''
:When Ash's Bulbasaur smells Poké-nip and becomes dazed, Misty reads a sign that says Poké-nip's scent affects Pokémon like catnip affects cats.
* ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]''
* ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]''
:While Meowth was looking for food, he came across some fish bones. Meowth is also seen eating fried chicken.
:While Meowth was looking for food, he came across some fish bones. Meowth is also seen eating fried chicken.
* ''[[EP071|To Master the Onix-expected]]''
* ''[[EP071|To Master the Onix-expected]]''
:While {{Ash}} and his friends are resting, their elderly female host mentions the disappearance of her "{{wp|muskrat}} {{wp|meatballs}}."
:While {{Ash}} and his friends are resting, their elderly female host mentions the disappearance of her "{{wp|muskrat}} {{wp|meatballs}}." However, this was only in the English dub of the episode, and is actually an example of a dub edit very similar to Brock's "[[Rice ball|donuts]]" in [[EP025|another episode]].  The so-called meatballs are actually [[wp:dango|dango]], a sweet Japanese dumpling made from rice flour.
:The host also refers to Team Rocket as "polecats", another name for {{wp|skunk}}s.
* ''[[EP078|A Friend Indeed]]''
* ''[[EP078|A Friend Indeed]]''
:The characters are eating shrimp tempura.
:The characters are eating shrimp tempura.
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:Real fish can be seen in the moment before a young [[Nurse Joy|Joy]] falls into the water.  
:Real fish can be seen in the moment before a young [[Nurse Joy|Joy]] falls into the water.  
* ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]''
* ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]''
:Meowth is seen holding, and talking about eating {{wp|Clam}}s.
:Meowth is seen holding, and talking about eating {{wp|clam}}s.
[[File:Kabutops Fish Statue.png|thumb|{{p|Kabutops}} and its prey]]
[[File:Kabutops Fish Statue.png|thumb|{{p|Kabutops}} and its prey]]
* ''[[EP133|Tanks a Lot!]]''
* ''[[EP133|Tanks a Lot!]]''
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* ''[[EP137|Foul Weather Friends]]''
* ''[[EP137|Foul Weather Friends]]''
:Meowth mentions chicken feed.
:Meowth mentions chicken feed.
* ''[[M03|Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''
:At one point in development, this movie was going to feature a Tyrannosaurus Rex. This idea was scrapped as more Generation II designs were revealed.
* ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]''
:Jessie is seen holding a goldfish.
* ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]''
* ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]''
:A {{wp|fish}} can be seen in statue form, being attacked by {{p|Kabutops}}.
:A {{wp|fish}} can be seen in statue form, being attacked by {{p|Kabutops}}.
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* ''[[EP214|Mantine Overboard!]]''
* ''[[EP214|Mantine Overboard!]]''
:Various corals are visible underwater.
:Various corals are visible underwater.
* ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]''
:A {{wp|horse}} statue is in the background.
*''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]''
:Various corals are visible underwater.
*[[XY108]]
:During the [[Poké TV]] segment, barnacles can be seen on rocks above the sea.


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
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* In ''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'', the Cerulean Gym Aquarium has real-life fish and whales.
* In ''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'', the Cerulean Gym Aquarium has real-life fish and whales.
* In ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'', [[Pika]] is seen chasing a butterfly or a moth.
* In ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'', [[Pika]] is seen chasing a butterfly or a moth.
* In ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'', [[Gyara]] is seen smiling at a butterfly.
* In ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'', a [[Roughneck]]'s {{p|Vespiquen}} uses grubs for the moves:{{m|Attack Order}},{{m|Defend Order}} and {{m|Heal Order}}.


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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A real-world dog featured in a picture book

Real-world animals have been mentioned a number of times to exist in the world of Pokémon. Most often, they are mentioned in relation to a Pokémon category. For example, Pikachu is known as the "Mouse Pokémon" and was directly referred to in the anime as an "electric mouse", hinting that real-world mice exist in the Pokémon world. Other than this, all other mentions of animals are rare.

In the games

In the anime

A real-world cat on anime concept art

Animals have been seen in the anime. They were more common in the original series as there weren't as many species of Pokémon introduced at the time. A picture book based on the Pokémon anime once featured a dog walking past Ash and his friends, and a piece of concept art of the residents of Pallet Town featured a cat. Birds can also occasionally be heard in the background. Foods that contain meat products, such as hamburgers and chicken, are often seen. In addition, the guidebook Pocket Monsters the Animation confirmed that there were indeed animals in the Pokémon world, and also revealed that Pokémon weren't related to animals at all.

In Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands, the four gym badges are made up of seashells with a gem on the center of the shell. This implies that molluscs exist within the Pokémon world.

Ash holds up the badge he won from Cissy; the badge appears to be made of one half of a clam shell.

Animal appearances have become less frequent as more Pokémon have been added to take their places.

Misty is scared when she sees a Caterpie, and Ash tries to calm her down by reminding her that it's a Bug-type Pokémon rather than a "real" bug.
Pidgeotto is seen eating a regular worm before being captured by Ash.
Ash in a cow costume
As a pun on Caterpie, Ash is seen in a cow costume.
Fish can be seen in the fish tanks inside the Gym. They have made later appearances featuring the Cerulean Gym.
Misty mentions that A.J.'s ability to control Pokémon with a whip was similar to a lion tamer.
After Ash, Misty, and Brock fall into the Squirtle Squad's pitfall trap, a dinosaur fossil can be seen.
A cooked lobster can be seen as food served on the ship.
More fish can be seen swimming in the ocean near the sunken St. Anne.
A fish biting Slowpoke's tail
In the episode's Dare da?, a fish is biting Slowpoke's tail.
Brock attempts to attract customers to a restaurant by advertising unusual animal-themed dishes, including french-fried flounder, seven-layered crab cakes, squid on a stick, and clam juice snowcones.
Fish can be seen in the aquarium in Nastina's vision of her completed luxury hotel.
The Tentacool are referred to as jellyfish in the episode.
A Gastly created an illusion of a mongoose in order to scare Jessie's Ekans.
When Charmander lights up the room, a mounted deer head can be seen on the wall. Also one of the stuffed animals where the Ghost Pokemon show Ash and Pikachu later on appears to resemble a giraffe.
One of the signs on Scissor Street features a crab.
At the end of the episode, when Team Rocket comes out of the water, Jessie can be seen with a starfish on her head.
Santa Claus tells Ash and his friends that he has "no reindeer" to pull his sleigh, and uses a Ponyta instead.
In one scene, James is holding a lobster.
Ammonite fossil
In the Japanese version, Gary finds an Ammonite fossil. In the dub it is referred to as fossilized Pokémon dung.
Meowth compares his voice to one of the chipmunks after inhaling a gas coming from a tank with a Psyduck on it.
While Ash and his friends are looking for a hotel to stay in, a picture of a tiger can be seen in one of the hotels. Furthermore, during Gary's banquet, a fish is seen sliced up.
While Ash and his friends are falling down the sewer pipes, several skeletons of unidentified prehistoric animals are seen. Also, when a chef gets his kettle back, he talks about cooking chicken.
Miranda talks to seagulls to learn the conditions of the sea. In addition, when Meowth despises the idea of going into a sewer, Jessie tells him to "pretend he's a catfish."
There is a swordfish on Victor's wall.
When Ash's Bulbasaur smells Poké-nip and becomes dazed, Misty reads a sign that says Poké-nip's scent affects Pokémon like catnip affects cats.
While Meowth was looking for food, he came across some fish bones. Meowth is also seen eating fried chicken.
While Ash and his friends are resting, their elderly female host mentions the disappearance of her "muskrat meatballs." However, this was only in the English dub of the episode, and is actually an example of a dub edit very similar to Brock's "donuts" in another episode. The so-called meatballs are actually dango, a sweet Japanese dumpling made from rice flour.
The host also refers to Team Rocket as "polecats", another name for skunks.
The characters are eating shrimp tempura.
Meowth mentions insects.
A starfish is seen on the sandbar.
Real fish can be seen in the moment before a young Joy falls into the water.
Meowth is seen holding, and talking about eating clams.
Kabutops and its prey
When Meowth mentions his "top of the line" food, it cuts to an image of a can of cat-food with a real-world cat on the label.
A fried chicken stand can be seen, as well as a chicken thigh, at the Sunflora festival.
Meowth mentions chicken feed.
At one point in development, this movie was going to feature a Tyrannosaurus Rex. This idea was scrapped as more Generation II designs were revealed.
Jessie is seen holding a goldfish.
A fish can be seen in statue form, being attacked by Kabutops.
When one of Misty's catches escapes from her fishing line, Ash says that it was probably a catfish.
Meowth's food illusion created by the Gastly includes a fish.
Various corals are visible underwater.
A horse statue is in the background.
Various corals are visible underwater.
During the Poké TV segment, barnacles can be seen on rocks above the sea.

In the manga

Animals have also been seen in the manga.

In the TCG

Numerous early Pokémon cards featured animals.

In books

At least three animals can be spotted in the Let's Find Pokémon! series.

  • In Let's Find Pokémon!, a dragonfly can be seen near a pond, and a worm can be seen in the beak of a Pidgey.
  • In Let's Find Pokémon! 3, a Kangaskhan is eating a fish with rice.

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