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[[File:Pokemon dog.jpg|thumb|240px|A real-world dog featured in a picture book]]
[[File:Pokemon dog.jpg|thumb|240px|A real-world dog featured in a picture book]]
'''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.
'''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.
==Pokédex entries==
Some [[Pokédex]] entries mention the existence of real-world animals.
* {{wp|Indian elephant}}s are mentioned in entries for {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}.
* {{p|Bellsprout}} preys on {{wp|insects}}.
* {{p|Victreebel}} uses the sweet aroma of its honey to lure prey such as {{wp|bug}}s, as well as large animals.
* {{p|Horsea}} preys on {{wp|bug}}s. It also uses {{wp|coral}} as an anchor to avoid being washed away, as well as for shade to build its nest in.
* {{p|Lickitung}} can extend its tongue like a {{wp|chameleon}}.
* Coral branches grow from {{p|Corsola}}'s head, and are a food source for {{p|Mareanie}}.
* West Sea {{p|Gastrodon}} eats microscopic {{wp|plankton}}.
===Pokémon categories===
Some [[Pokémon category]] names are animals, such as the Poodle Pokémon ({{p|Furfrou}}'s category), which implies that there are not only dogs, but different breeds of dogs.
The Pokédex routinely mentions the category of each Pokémon in various media. Examples include:
* In the anime episode ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]'', {{Ash}}'s [[Pokédex]] tells him the category of {{p|Squirtle}}, a Tiny {{wp|Turtle}} Pokémon.
* In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga round ''[[PS350|Boogying with Buneary]]'', {{adv|Diamond}}'s Pokédex displays the category of {{p|Buneary}}, a {{wp|Rabbit}} Pokémon.
* The Pokémon category is found on [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] cards.


==In the games==
==In the games==
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[[File:Attack Order VI 2.png|thumb|250px|Bees in the animation of {{m|Attack Order}} in [[Generation VI]]]]
[[File:Attack Order VI 2.png|thumb|250px|Bees in the animation of {{m|Attack Order}} in [[Generation VI]]]]
[[File:RG Old Amber.png|thumb|150px|Old Amber artwork]]
[[File:RG Old Amber.png|thumb|150px|Old Amber artwork]]
* Some [[Pokédex]] entries have mentioned the existence of real-world animals, mostly in [[Generation I]].
* In the [[Generation I]] games and their remakes:
** {{wp|Indian elephant}}s are mentioned in both {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] Pokédex entries.
** A {{tc|Sailor}} mentions that {{wp|jellyfish}} sometimes drift aboard the [[S.S. Anne]].
** In several of {{p|Bellsprout}}'s Pokédex entries, Bellsprout is said to prey on {{wp|insects}}.
**A chef aboard the [[S.S. Anne]] mentions several meat dishes: "''{{wp|Eel}}s au Barbecue''", "''{{wp|Salmon}} du Salad''", and "''Prime {{wp|cattle|Beefsteak}}''".
** {{p|Victreebel}} is mentioned to use the sweet aroma of its honey to lure prey such as {{wp|bug}}s, as well as large animals.
** A {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} in the [[Team Rocket Hideout|Rocket Hideout]] insults the player by calling them a little rat.
** {{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.
** A {{tc|Tamer}} in the [[Fuchsia Gym]] mentions having joined the Gym due to "ninjas' long history with animals".
** {{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}}.
** {{p|Raichu}}'s [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] entries mention {{wp|Indian elephant}}s once more.
* In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the {{player}} makes a comment about {{wp|crab}}s while aboard the [[S.S. Anne]].
* In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, a {{tc|Sailor}} mentions that {{wp|jellyfish}} sometimes drift aboard the [[S.S. Anne]].
* In the Generation I games and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, a chef aboard the [[S.S. Anne]] mentions several meat dishes: "''{{wp|Eel}}s au Barbecue''", "''{{wp|Salmon}} du Salad''", and "''Prime {{wp|cattle|Beefsteak}}''".
* In the Generation I games and their remakes, a {{tc|Tamer}} in the [[Fuchsia Gym]] mentions having joined the Gym due to "ninjas' long history with animals".
* In Generation I artwork of [[Old Amber]], there is a mosquito or similar insect visible within the item.
* In Generation I artwork of [[Old Amber]], there is a mosquito or similar insect visible within the item.
* In {{game2|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 {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Katherine from [[Sinnoh Route 211]] says "I go everywhere with my {{p|Noctowl|NOCTOWL}}. We’re gonna show you owl best! Ha!" This is a pun between "{{wp|owl}}" and "our".
* Real-world {{wp|bee}}s appear in the battle animations for {{p|Vespiquen}}'s signature moves {{m|Attack Order}}, {{m|Defend Order}} and {{m|Heal Order}} {{p|Combee}}.
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, a Trainer in the [[Battle Subway]] says he is so obsessed with Pokémon that his wife is as mad as a {{wp|hornet}}.
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, a Trainer in the [[Battle Subway]] says he is so obsessed with Pokémon that his wife is as mad as a {{wp|hornet}}.
* In {{g|X and Y}}, fresh-caught {{wp|fish}} is served at the restaurants in [[Lumiose City]].
* In {{g|X and Y}}:
* In Pokémon X and Y, real world {{wp|butterfly|butterflies}} appear in the background at some places during Pokémon battles.
** Fresh-caught {{wp|fish}} is served at the restaurants in [[Lumiose City]].
* {{p|Corsola}}'s [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] entries state that coral branches grow from its head, which are apparently a food source for {{p|Mareanie}}.
** Real world {{wp|butterfly|butterflies}} appear in the background at some places during Pokémon battles.
* West Sea {{p|Gastrodon}}'s Moon entry states that it eats microscopic {{wp|plankton}}.
* In battle animation:
** Yellow birds are seen circling around a [[Status condition#Confusion|confused]] Pokémon.
** Real-world {{wp|bee}}s appear in the battle animations for {{p|Vespiquen}}'s signature moves {{m|Attack Order}}, {{m|Defend Order}} and {{m|Heal Order}}.


===In the side series===
===In the side series===
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Concept art cat.png|thumb|250px|A real-world cat in anime concept art]]
[[File:Concept art cat.png|thumb|250px|A real-world cat in 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 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.
Real-life 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 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 {{pkmn|world}}, and also revealed that {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} weren't related to animals at all.


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.
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|250px|Ash holds up the {{Badge|Coral-Eye}}, which appears to be made of one half of a {{wp|clam}} shell.]]
[[File:Cissy Badge.png|thumb|250px|Ash holds up the {{Badge|Coral-Eye}}, which appears to be made of one half of a {{wp|clam}} shell.]]


Animal appearances have become less frequent as more Pokémon have been added to take their places.
However, animal appearances in the anime have become less frequent as more Pokémon have been added to take their places.


==={{series|Original}}===
[[File:EP001 worm.png|thumb|250px|A wild Pidgey eating a regular worm in {{rt|1|Kanto}}]]
* ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''
:When Ash overslept and didn't get a Pokémon, {{an|Professor Oak}} says, "The early bird catches a worm, or... in this case... A Pokémon...".
:A wild {{p|Pidgey}} can be seen eating a {{wp|worm}} right before {{Ash}} tries to catch it.
* ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]''
:Various animals were mentioned by {{TRT}}. Mostly, they referred to {{MTR}} as a cat, and {{AP|Pikachu}} as a mouse.
* ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''
* ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''
:{{an|Misty}} is scared when she sees a {{AP|Caterpie}}, and {{Ash}} tries to calm her down by reminding her that it's a {{type|Bug}} ''Pokémon'' rather than a "real" bug.
:{{an|Misty}} is scared when she sees a {{AP|Caterpie}}, and Ash tries to calm her down by reminding her that it's a {{type|Bug}} ''Pokémon'' rather than a "real" {{wp|bug}}.
:{{AP|Pidgeotto}} is seen eating a regular {{wp|worm}} before being captured by Ash.
:{{AP|Pidgeotto}} is seen eating a regular worm before being captured by Ash.
[[File:Ash cow suit.png|thumb|250px|Ash in a cow costume]]
[[File:Ash cow suit.png|thumb|250px|Ash in a cow costume]]
* ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]''
* ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]''
:As a pun on {{p|Caterpie}}, Ash is seen in a {{wp|cow}} costume.
:As a pun on {{tt|'''虫'''|むし}} (''mushi'', "insect") and {{tt|'''牛'''|うし}} (''ushi'', "cow"), Ash is seen in a {{wp|cow}} costume because Misty is scared of bugs. In the [[dub]], he makes a pun saying, "{{p|Caterpie|Cowterpie}}".
* ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]''
* ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]''
:{{wp|Fish}} can be seen in the fish tanks inside the [[Cerulean Gym|Gym]]. They have made later appearances featuring the Cerulean Gym.
:{{wp|Fish}} can be seen in the fish tanks inside the [[Cerulean Gym|Gym]]. They have made later appearances featuring the Cerulean Gym.
* ''[[EP008|Path to the Pokémon League]]''
* ''[[EP008|Path to the Pokémon League]]''
:{{an|Misty}} mentions that [[A.J.]]'s ability to control Pokémon with a whip was similar to a {{wp|lion}} {{wp|lion tamer|tamer}}.
:Misty mentions that [[A.J.]]'s ability to control Pokémon with a whip is similar to a {{wp|lion}} {{wp|lion tamer|tamer}}.
* ''[[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, Misty, and {{an|Brock}} fall into the [[Squirtle Squad]]'s pitfall trap, a {{wp|dinosaur fossil}} can be seen.
* ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''
* ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''
:A cooked lobster can be seen as food served on the ship.
:A cooked {{wp|lobster}} can be seen as food served on the ship.
:A fish is seen on the counter while James is running after his {{i|Poké Ball}} in the sinking ship.
:In the Japanese version, the [[Magikarp salesman]] tells [[James]] that {{p|Magikarp}} is the king of {{wp|koi}}. This is a reference to "Koiking", the Japanese name of Magikarp. In the dub, he says, "The king of all {{wp|carp}}! A Magikarp!"
* ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]''
* ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]''
:More fish can be seen swimming in the ocean near the sunken [[S.S. Anne|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|250px|A fish biting Slowpoke's tail]]
[[File:Dare da EP017.png|thumb|250px|A fish biting Slowpoke's tail]]
* ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''
* ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''
:In the episode's ''[[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]]'', a fish is biting {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail.
:In the episode's [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]], a fish is biting {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail.
* ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]''
* ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]''
: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.
:Brock attempts to attract customers to a restaurant by advertising unusual animal-themed dishes, including french-fried {{wp|flounder}}, seven-layered {{wp|crab cakes}}, {{wp|squid}} on a stick, and clam juice snowcones.
:Team Rocket sends a missile that is shaped like a {{wp|shark}}'s head to ruin the [[Beach Beauty and Pokémon Costume Contest]].
* ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]
* ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]
:Fish can be seen in the aquarium in Nastina's vision of her completed luxury hotel.
: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.
:The {{p|Tentacool}} are referred to as {{wp|jellyfish}} in the episode.
[[File:Mongoose anime.png|thumb|250px|The mongoose in ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'']]
[[File:Mongoose anime.png|thumb|250px|The mongoose in ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'']]
* ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]''
* ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]''
: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. Also one of the stuffed animals where the Ghost Pokémon show Ash and Pikachu later on appears to resemble a giraffe.  
:When {{AP|Charmander}} lights up the room, a mounted deer head can be seen on the wall.  
:Some of the toys in the {{t|Ghost}} Pokémon's playroom appear to resemble {{wp|giraffe}}s and {{wp|duck}}s, and there is a merry-go-round with {{wp|horse}}s.
* ''[[EP027|Hypno's Naptime]]''
:Two different species of real world fish are seen in Meowth's fantasy.
* ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]''
* ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]''
:One of the signs on Scissor Street features a crab.
:One of the signs on [[Scissor Street]] features a {{wp|crab}}.
* ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''
:Fish tails are seen in one plate when James and Meowth were dreaming about food. Meowth also mentions roast leg of {{wp|lamb}}.
* ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]
:Some real world animal plushes are seen on some of the shelves of the festival.
* ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]
* ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]
:At the end of the episode, when Team Rocket comes out of the water, Jessie can be seen with a starfish on her head.
:At the end of the episode, when Team Rocket comes out of the water, Jessie can be seen with a starfish, an {{wp|urchin}} and a seashell on her head.
* ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''
* ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''
:[[Santa Claus]] tells Ash and {{ashfr}} that he has "no {{wp|reindeer}}" to pull his sleigh, and uses a {{p|Ponyta}} instead.
:[[Santa Claus]] tells Ash and {{ashfr}} that he has "no {{wp|reindeer}}" to pull his sleigh, and uses a {{p|Ponyta}} instead.
* ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]''
* ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]''
:In one scene, [[James]] is holding a lobster.
:In one scene, James is seen holding a lobster.
[[File:Ammonite Fossil anime.png|thumb|250px|Ammonite fossil]]
:In the last scene, Team Rocket are eating canned squid, {{wp|salmon}} and brown fish.
* ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]''
* ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]''
:In the Japanese version, {{Gary}} finds an {{wp|Ammonoidea|Ammonite fossil}}. In the dub it is referred to as fossilized Pokémon dung.
:Lots of real world animal plushes are seen in the stores in the [[Princess Festival]].
* ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]''
:There are banners depicting multiple random fish on some houses.
:Drawn {{wp|bunnies}} and {{wp|bear}}s appear on some of the walls of the school.
:{{wp|Rabbit}} ears are seen in the top hat drawn on Team Rocket's van.
* ''[[EP054|Case of the K-9 Capers]]''
* ''[[EP054|Case of the K-9 Capers]]''
:{{MTR}} compares his voice to one of {{wp|Alvin and the Chipmunks|the chipmunks}} after inhaling a gas coming from a tank with a Psyduck on it.
:Meowth compares his voice to one of {{wp|Alvin and the Chipmunks|the chipmunks}} after inhaling a gas coming from a tank with a {{p|Psyduck}} on it.
* ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]''
* ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]''
: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 looking for a hotel to stay in, a picture of a {{wp|tiger}} can be seen in one of the hotels.
:During [[Gary]]'s banquet, some fish are seen sliced up.
:{{wp|Butterflies}} are seen on a painting when Ash and his friends are at [[Blaine]]'s hotel.
:A green mouse is seen on a cup in one of the many tourist stands of [[Cinnabar Island]].
* ''[[EP061|The Misty Mermaid]]''
:Real world fish are seen in an aquarium inside the Cerulean Gym.
:James and Meowth wear {{wp|geese}} costumes.
:In addition, they are compared to {{p|Seel}} and {{p|Dewgong}} with {{wp|seal}}s.
:Various coral are visible underwater.
:A {{wp|starfish}} is seen underwater.
:Misty goes inside a giant clam underwater.
* ''[[EP062|Clefairy Tales]]''
* ''[[EP062|Clefairy Tales]]''
: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.
: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.
* ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''
* ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''
:{{OBP|Miranda|M01}} 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}}."
:{{OBP|Miranda|M01}} talks to {{wp|seagulls}} to learn the conditions of the sea.
:When Meowth despises the idea of going into a sewer, in the dub, [[Jessie]] tells him, "Pretend you're a {{wp|catfish}}!" In the Japanese version, Meowth says, "I'm not a {{wp|brown rat}}!" (Japanese: '''ドブネズミじゃにゃ!''')
* ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''
* ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''
:There is a swordfish on {{OBP|Victor|EP067}}'s wall.
:There is a {{wp|swordfish}} on {{OBP|Victor|EP067}}'s wall.
:Some kind of yellow shark/seal is seen in a picture frame when she talks.
* ''[[EP068|Make Room for Gloom]]''
* ''[[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.
:When [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] smells Poké-nip and becomes dazed, Misty reads a sign that says Poké-nip's scent affects Pokémon like {{wp|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.
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:The host also refers to Team Rocket as "polecats", another name for {{wp|skunk}}s.
: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.
:One of the foods the characters eat is {{wp|shrimp tempura}}.
* ''[[Meowth's Song]]
* ''[[Meowth's Song]]
:Meowth mentions insects.
:In one scene, Meowth mentions {{wp|insects}}.
* ''[[EP087|The Crystal Onix]]''
* ''[[EP087|The Crystal Onix]]''
:A starfish is seen on the sandbar.
:A starfish is seen on the sandbar.
* ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''
* ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''
: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]] 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 clams.
[[File:Kabutops Fish Statue.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Kabutops}} and its prey]]
[[File:Kabutops Fish Statue.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Kabutops}} and its prey]]
* ''[[EP133|Tanks a Lot!]]''
* ''[[EP133|Tanks a Lot!]]''
: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.
: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.
* ''[[EP135|Grin to Win!]]''
* ''[[EP135|Grin to Win!]]''
:A fried chicken stand can be seen, as well as a chicken thigh, at the Sunflora festival.
:A fried chicken stand can be seen along with a chicken thigh in the [[Sunflora Festival]].
* ''[[EP137|Foul Weather Friends]]''
* ''[[EP137|Foul Weather Friends]]''
:Meowth mentions chicken feed.
:Meowth mentions {{wp|chicken feed}}.
* ''[[M03|Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''
* ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]''
: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.
:A horse statue can be seen in the background.
* ''[[M03|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]] Pokémon designs were revealed.
* ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]''
* ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]''
:Jessie is seen holding a goldfish.
:Jessie is seen holding a {{wp|goldfish}}.
* ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]''
* ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]''
:A {{wp|fish}} can be seen in statue form, being attacked by {{p|Kabutops}}.
:A fish can be seen in statue form, being attacked by {{p|Kabutops}}.
* ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''
* ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''
:When one of Misty's catches escapes from her fishing line, Ash says that it was probably a catfish.
:When one of Misty's catches escapes from her fishing line, Ash says that it was probably a catfish.
* ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]''
* ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]''
: Meowth's food illusion created by the {{p|Gastly}} includes a {{wp|fish}}.
: Meowth's food illusion created by the Gastly includes a fish.
* ''[[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.
==={{series|Advanced Generation}}===
* ''[[AG108|Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snorunt!]]''
:During the Team Rocket [[motto]], James mentions he's wearing {{wp|mink}}.
* ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''
:Various corals are visible underwater.
 
==={{series|XY}}===
*''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]''
*''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]''
:Various corals are visible underwater.
:Various corals are visible underwater.
*''[[XY040|Day Three Blockbusters!]]''
:In the video of Team Charmander on the {{p|Wailord}}, real mollusk shells are seen.
*''[[XY111|Unlocking Some Respect!]]''
*''[[XY111|Unlocking Some Respect!]]''
:During the [[Poké TV]] segment, barnacles can be seen on rocks above the sea.
:During the [[Poké TV]] segment, {{wp|barnacles}} can be seen on rocks above the sea.
*''[[XY124|A Gaggle of Gadget Greatness!]]''
*''[[XY124|A Gaggle of Gadget Greatness!]]''
:Snail-like Sligoo toy can be seen in the Gadget Festival.
:{{wp|Snail}}-like {{p|Sliggoo}} toys can be seen in the [[Gadget Festival]].
 
==={{series|Sun & Moon}}===
[[File:SM038 Starfish and Shell.png|thumb|250px|A Starfish and Shell seen on a bucket]]
*''[[SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!]]''
:One of {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}'s disguises show a starfish and a shell that appears in a beach bucket.
*''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''
:The shape of the clasp of [[Ida]] is a real shell.
{{-}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
Animals have also been seen in the {{pkmn|manga}}.
Animals have also been seen in the {{pkmn|manga}}.


===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===={{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}====
* ''[[PS022|A Hollow Victreebel]]''
** There are real-life mice, shrews, and birds as {{p|Bellsprout}}, {{p|Weepinbell}}, and {{p|Victreebel}}'s prey at the [[Kanto Safari Zone]].
* ''[[PS025|You Know...Articuno!]]''
** [[Gyara]] is seen smiling at a butterfly.
===={{chap|Yellow}}====
* ''[[PS044|Do Wrong, Dewgong!]]''
** [[Pika]] is seen chasing a butterfly or a moth.
===={{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
* ''[[PS255|With a Spoink in Your Step I]]''
** In the Chuang Yi version, [[Ruby (Adventures)|Ruby]] states that [[Fofo]] has the strength of a {{wp|lion}} and the heart of a {{wp|tiger}}.
* ''[[PS266|The Final Showdown VII]]''
** In the Chuang Yi version, [[Archie]] or [[Maxie]] says that [[Winona]] has been "buzzing around [their] ears like an annoying {{wp|fly}}".
* ''[[PS267|The Final Showdown VIII]]''
** In the Chuang Yi version, Archie and Maxie say "we can get rid of you flies anytime we want", referring to [[Ruby (Adventures)|Ruby]] and [[Sapphire (Adventures)|Sapphire]].
===={{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}====
* ''[[PS350|Boogying with Buneary]]''
** In the Chuang Yi version, [[Keira]] calls her Buneary a "snugglebunny".
* ''[[PS381|Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim I]]''
** A {{tc|Roughneck}}'s {{p|Vespiquen}} uses grubs for the moves {{m|Attack Order}}, {{m|Defend Order}}, and {{m|Heal Order}}.
===In other manga===
* In ''[[How I Became a Pokémon Card]]'', a cat appears in one chapter.
* In ''[[How I Became a Pokémon Card]]'', a cat appears in one chapter.
* In ''[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]'', regular animals appear alongside Pokémon.
* In ''[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]'', regular animals appear alongside Pokémon.
* In ''[[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]]'', a snail appears in [[GDZ04]]. In [[GDZ13]], [[Shu]] is shown capturing some {{wp|beetle}}s in the forest.
* In ''[[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]]'', a snail appears in [[GDZ04]]. In [[GDZ13]], [[Shu]] is shown capturing some {{wp|beetle}}s in the forest.
* In ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'', there were real-life mice, shrews and birds as {{p|Bellsprout}}, {{p|Weepinbell}}, and {{p|Victreebel}}'s prey at the [[Kanto Safari Zone]].
* 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.
* Real-life animals such as fish, butterflies and horses have occasionally been seen in the ''[[Magical Pokémon Journey]]'' manga.
* In ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'', [[Gyara]] is seen smiling at a butterfly.
* In ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'', a {{tc|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 {{wp|frog}} next to an {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Oddish|63}}.
* A {{wp|frog}} next to an {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Oddish|63}}.
* A {{wp|wasp}} flying near a {{TCG ID|Jungle|Venonat|63}}.
* A {{wp|wasp}} flying near a {{TCG ID|Jungle|Venonat|63}}.
* A {{wp|Butterfly}} flying near a {{TCG ID|Vending|Squirtle|S1}}, and an {{TCG ID|Jungle|Eevee|51}}.
* A {{wp|butterfly}} flying near a {{TCG ID|Vending|Squirtle|S1}}, and an {{TCG ID|Jungle|Eevee|51}}.
* A {{wp|worm}} for {{TCG ID|Base Set|Magikarp|35}} and {{TCG ID|Jungle|Spearow|62}}.
* A {{wp|worm}} for {{TCG ID|Base Set|Magikarp|35}} and {{TCG ID|Jungle|Spearow|62}}.
* A {{wp|crab}} next to an {{TCG ID|Jungle|Exeggutor|35}}.
* A {{wp|crab}} next to an {{TCG ID|Jungle|Exeggutor|35}}.
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* The shadow of what appears to be a {{wp|shark}} is on the original {{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Super Rod|103}} card.
* The shadow of what appears to be a {{wp|shark}} is on the original {{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Super Rod|103}} card.
* {{wp|Fish}}, or perhaps {{wp|porpoises}}, near a {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Magikarp|47}}.
* {{wp|Fish}}, or perhaps {{wp|porpoises}}, near a {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Magikarp|47}}.
===Attacks===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{tcg colorless color light}}; border:3px solid #{{tcg colorless color}}"
! Attack
! Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{wp|Cat}} {{wp|Flea|Fleas}}
| [[Giovanni's Meowth (Gym Challenge 74)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| Cat Kick
| [[Meowth (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 69)]]<br/>[[Meowth (Next Destinies 80)]]<br/>[[Giovanni's Meowth (Gym Challenge 74)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| Cat Punch
| [[Meowth (Wizards Promo 10)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| Dogpile
| [[Chansey (Expedition 72)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{wp|Jellyfish}} Pod
| [[Misty's Tentacool (Gym Heroes 32)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| Jellyfish Poison
| [[Misty's Tentacruel (Gym Heroes 10)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| Jellyfish Sting
| [[Tentacruel (Fossil 44)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{wp|Tiger}} Swing
| [[Incineroar-GX (Sun & Moon 27)]]
|}


==In [[List of Pokémon books|books]]==
==In [[List of Pokémon books|books]]==
At least three animals can be spotted in the [[Let's Find Pokémon!]] series.
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 {{p|Pidgey}}.
* In ''Let's Find Pokémon!'', a dragonfly can be seen near a pond, and a worm can be seen in the beak of a {{p|Pidgey}}.
* In ''Let's Find Pokémon! 3'', a {{p|Kangaskhan}} is eating a fish with rice.
* In ''Let's Find Pokémon! 3'', a {{p|Kangaskhan}} is eating a fish with rice.
==Trivia==
* [[Takeshi Shudo]]'s original idea for the [[M03|third Pokémon movie]] was about a real-world {{wp|Tyrannosaurus|Tyrannosaurus rex}} fossil being discovered. It would have come to life and gone on a rampage through the [[Kanto]] [[region]]. <ref>http://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/movies/pm_lord_unknown_tower_entei/lord_unknown_tower_entei_mythical_third_movie.html</ref>
** Also according to Shudo, real animals went extinct in the Pokémon world years ago and no longer exist. He claimed that instances of real-world animals appearing in earlier episodes of the {{pkmn|anime}} were due to the animation staff not paying enough attention.
==References==
{{Reflist}}


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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.

Pokédex entries

Some Pokédex entries mention the existence of real-world animals.

Pokémon categories

Some Pokémon category names are animals, such as the Poodle Pokémon (Furfrou's category), which implies that there are not only dogs, but different breeds of dogs.

The Pokédex routinely mentions the category of each Pokémon in various media. Examples include:

In the games

In the core series

Bees in the animation of Attack Order in Generation VI
Old Amber artwork

In the side series

In spin-off games

In the anime

A real-world cat in anime concept art

Real-life 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 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 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 Coral-Eye Badge, which appears to be made of one half of a clam shell.

However, animal appearances in the anime have become less frequent as more Pokémon have been added to take their places.

Original series

A wild Pidgey eating a regular worm in Route 1
When Ash overslept and didn't get a Pokémon, Professor Oak says, "The early bird catches a worm, or... in this case... A Pokémon...".
A wild Pidgey can be seen eating a worm right before Ash tries to catch it.
Various animals were mentioned by Team Rocket. Mostly, they referred to Meowth as a cat, and Pikachu as a mouse.
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 (mushi, "insect") and (ushi, "cow"), Ash is seen in a cow costume because Misty is scared of bugs. In the dub, he makes a pun saying, "Cowterpie".
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 is 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.
A fish is seen on the counter while James is running after his Poké Ball in the sinking ship.
In the Japanese version, the Magikarp salesman tells James that Magikarp is the king of koi. This is a reference to "Koiking", the Japanese name of Magikarp. In the dub, he says, "The king of all carp! A Magikarp!"
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.
Team Rocket sends a missile that is shaped like a shark's head to ruin the Beach Beauty and Pokémon Costume Contest.
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.
Some of the toys in the Ghost Pokémon's playroom appear to resemble giraffes and ducks, and there is a merry-go-round with horses.
Two different species of real world fish are seen in Meowth's fantasy.
One of the signs on Scissor Street features a crab.
Fish tails are seen in one plate when James and Meowth were dreaming about food. Meowth also mentions roast leg of lamb.
Some real world animal plushes are seen on some of the shelves of the festival.
At the end of the episode, when Team Rocket comes out of the water, Jessie can be seen with a starfish, an urchin and a seashell 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 seen holding a lobster.
In the last scene, Team Rocket are eating canned squid, salmon and brown fish.
Lots of real world animal plushes are seen in the stores in the Princess Festival.
There are banners depicting multiple random fish on some houses.
Drawn bunnies and bears appear on some of the walls of the school.
Rabbit ears are seen in the top hat drawn on Team Rocket's van.
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.
During Gary's banquet, some fish are seen sliced up.
Butterflies are seen on a painting when Ash and his friends are at Blaine's hotel.
A green mouse is seen on a cup in one of the many tourist stands of Cinnabar Island.
Real world fish are seen in an aquarium inside the Cerulean Gym.
James and Meowth wear geese costumes.
In addition, they are compared to Seel and Dewgong with seals.
Various coral are visible underwater.
A starfish is seen underwater.
Misty goes inside a giant clam underwater.
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.
When Meowth despises the idea of going into a sewer, in the dub, Jessie tells him, "Pretend you're a catfish!" In the Japanese version, Meowth says, "I'm not a brown rat!" (Japanese: ドブネズミじゃにゃ!)
There is a swordfish on Victor's wall.
Some kind of yellow shark/seal is seen in a picture frame when she talks.
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.
One of the foods the characters eat is shrimp tempura.
In one scene, Meowth mentions insects.
A starfish is seen on the sandbar.
Real fish can be seen in the moment before a young Nurse 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 along with a chicken thigh in the Sunflora Festival.
Meowth mentions chicken feed.
A horse statue can be seen in the background.
At one point in development, this movie was going to feature a Tyrannosaurus Rex. This idea was scrapped as more Generation II Pokémon 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.

Advanced Generation series

During the Team Rocket motto, James mentions he's wearing mink.
Various corals are visible underwater.

XY series

Various corals are visible underwater.
In the video of Team Charmander on the Wailord, real mollusk shells are seen.
During the Poké TV segment, barnacles can be seen on rocks above the sea.
Snail-like Sliggoo toys can be seen in the Gadget Festival.

Sun & Moon series

A Starfish and Shell seen on a bucket
One of Mimikyu's disguises show a starfish and a shell that appears in a beach bucket.
The shape of the clasp of Ida is a real shell.


In the manga

Animals have also been seen in the manga.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Red, Green & Blue arc

Yellow arc

Ruby & Sapphire arc

Diamond & Pearl arc

In other manga

In the TCG

Numerous early Pokémon cards featured animals.

Attacks

Attack Card
Cat Fleas Giovanni's Meowth (Gym Challenge 74)
Cat Kick Meowth (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 69)
Meowth (Next Destinies 80)
Giovanni's Meowth (Gym Challenge 74)
Cat Punch Meowth (Wizards Promo 10)
Dogpile Chansey (Expedition 72)
Jellyfish Pod Misty's Tentacool (Gym Heroes 32)
Jellyfish Poison Misty's Tentacruel (Gym Heroes 10)
Jellyfish Sting Tentacruel (Fossil 44)
Tiger Swing Incineroar-GX (Sun & Moon 27)

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.

Trivia

  • Takeshi Shudo's original idea for the third Pokémon movie was about a real-world Tyrannosaurus rex fossil being discovered. It would have come to life and gone on a rampage through the Kanto region. [1]
    • Also according to Shudo, real animals went extinct in the Pokémon world years ago and no longer exist. He claimed that instances of real-world animals appearing in earlier episodes of the anime were due to the animation staff not paying enough attention.

References

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