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 |
Salamander-based
Wooper | Quagsire | Salandit |
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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 |
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Beetle-based
Pinsir | Ledyba | Ledian | Heracross |
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Karrablast | Escavalier | Grubbin | Vikavolt |
Caterpillar-based
Pokémon based on worms and bagworms.
Caterpie | Weedle | Pineco | Forretress | Wurmple | Burmy |
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Wormadam | Sewaddle | Accelgor | Larvesta | Scatterbug | |
Centipede-based
Venipede | Whirlipede | Scolipede |
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Cicada-based
Paras | Parasect | Nincada | Ninjask | Shedinja |
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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 |
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Crustle | Binacle | Barbaracle | Clauncher | Clawitzer |
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 |
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Gerridae-based
Surskit |
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Gnat-based
Venonat |
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Lepidopteran-based
Pokémon based on butteflies and moths.
Butterfree | Venomoth | Beautifly | Dustox |
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Masquerain | Mothim | Volcarona | Vivillon |
Mantis-based
Scyther | Scizor | Fomantis | Lurantis |
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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 |
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Trilobite-based
Kabuto | Kabutops | Anorith | Armaldo | 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 seperately. 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 |
Altaria | Starly | Staravia | Staraptor | Hawlucha | ||
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
Talonflame |
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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 |
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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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Pheasant-based
Unfezant |
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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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Vulture-based
Vullaby | Mandibuzz |
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Woodpecker-based
Pikipek |
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Cnidaria Pokémon
Coral-based
Corsola |
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Jellyfish-based
Tentacool | Tentacruel | Frillish | Jellicent |
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Echinoderm Pokémon
Crinoid-based
Lileep | Cradily |
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Starfish-based
Staryu | Starmie |
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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 seperately. Some of them have names and looks that seem to draw from goldfish, blowfish, etc. but they are all of general mixed fish designs.
Goldeen | Seaking | Magikarp | Qwilfish | Remoraid | Feebas |
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Relicanth | Finneon | Lumineon | Basculin | Bruxish | |
Anglerfish-based
Chinchou | Lanturn |
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Catfish-based
Whiscash |
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Eel-based
Huntail | Gorebyss |
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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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Mola-based
Alomomola |
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Mudskipper-based
Mudkip | Marshtomp | Swampert |
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Piranha-based
Carvanha |
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Syngnathidae-based
Pokémon based on seahorses, sea dragons, etc.
Horsea | Seadra | Kingdra | Skrelp | Dragalge |
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Shark-based
Sharpedo | Gible | Gabite | Garchomp |
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Mammalian Pokémon
Anteater-based
Heatmor |
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Bat-based
Zubat | Golbat | Crobat | Woobat |
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Swoobat | Noibat | Noivern | Lunala |
Bear-based
Munchlax | Snorlax | Teddiursa | Ursaring | Spinda |
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Cubchoo | Beartic | Pancham | Pangoro | Bewear |
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.
Deer-based
Stantler | Deerling | Sawsbuck | Xerneas |
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Elephant-based
Phanpy | Donphan |
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Feline-based
Pokémon based on cats, lions, tigers, mongooses, etc.
Meowth | Persian | Skitty | Delcatty | Zangoose | Shinx | Luxio |
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Luxray | Glameow | Purugly | Purrloin | Liepard | Litleo | Pyroar |
Espurr | Meowstic | Litten | Solgaleo | |||
Goat-based
Skiddo | Gogoat |
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Giraffe-based
Girafarig |
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Hedgehog-based
Shaymin | Chespin | Quilladin | Chesnaught | Togedemaru |
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Hippopotamus-based
Hippopotas | Hippowdon |
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Horse-based
Ponyta | Rapidash | Mudbray | Mudsdale |
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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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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 |
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Walrein | Popplio | ||
Primate-based
Pokémon based on monkeys and apes.
Mankey | Primeape | Aipom | Ambipom | Chimchar | Monferno | Infernape |
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Pansage | Simisage | Pansear | Simisear | Panpour | Simipour | Darmanitan |
Rabbit-based
Nidoran♀ | Nidoran♂ | Azumarill | 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 | Bidoof | Bibarel |
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Pachirisu | Patrat | Watchog | Minccino | Cinccino | Emolga | Dedenne |
Sheep-based
Mareep | Flaaffy | Ampharos |
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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, racoons, etc.
Cyndaquil | Quilava | Typhlosion | Sentret | Furret | Sneasel |
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Zigzagoon | Linoone | Buizel | Floatzel | Stunky | Skuntank |
Weavile | Oshawott | Dewott | Samurott | Mienfoo | Mienshao |
Yungoos | Gumshoos | ||||
Whale-based
Wailmer | Wailord |
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Zebra-based
Blitzle | Zebstrika |
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Mollusc Pokémon
Bivalve-based
Shellder | Cloyster | Omanyte | Omastar | Clamperl |
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Gastropod-based
Pokémon based on slugs and snails.
Slugma | Magcargo | Shellos | Gastrodon |
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Shelmet | Goomy | Sliggoo | Goodra |
Octopus- and squid-based
Octillery | Inkay | Malamar |
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Reptilian Pokémon
Crocodile-based
Pokémon based on crocodiles and alligators.
Totodile | Croconaw | Feraligatr |
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Sandile | Krokorok | Krookodile |
Dinosaur-based
Chikorita | Bayleef | Meganium | Cranidos | Rampardos | Shieldon | Bastiodon |
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Archen | Archeops | Tyrunt | Tyrantrum | Amaura | Aurorus | |
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 |
Snake-based
Ekans | Arbok | Onix | Dunsparce | Steelix |
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Seviper | Snivy | Servine | Serperior | Zygarde 50% Forme |
Pterosaur-based
Aerodactyl |
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Turtle-based
Pokémon based on turtles and tortoises.
Squirtle | Wartortle | Blastoise | Torkoal | Turtwig |
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Grotle | Torterra | Tirtouga | Carracosta | |
Plant Pokémon
Bud-based
Budew |
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Cactus-based
Cacnea | Cacturne | Maractus |
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Carnivorous plant-based
Weepinbell | Victreebel | Carnivine |
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Cherry-based
Cherubi | Cherrim |
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Flower-based
Note: The Pokémon in this section are based on general flowers. Pokémon based on specific flowers can be found in their individual sections.
Gloom | Vileplume | Bellsprout | Bellossom | Skiploom |
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Cotton-based
Jumpluff | Cottonee | Whimsicott |
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Lilium-based
Petilil | Lilligant |
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Mangosteen-based
Bounsweet |
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Mushroom-based
Shroomish | Breloom | Foongus | Amoonguss |
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Pumpkin-based
Pumpkaboo | Gourgeist |
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Rose-based
Roselia | Roserade |
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Seed-based
Exeggcute | Sunkern | Seedot | Ferroseed |
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Sunflower-based
Sunflora |
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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 | Shiftry | Tropius |
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Snover | Abomasnow | Phantump | Trevenant | |
Vine-based
Tangela | Tangrowth |
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Water plant-based
Lotad | Lombre | Ludicolo |
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Weed-based
Oddish | Hoppip |
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