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User:Reshi643/Pokémon designed after animals or plants

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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
060.png 061.png 062.png 186.png 453.png 454.png
Tympole Palpitoad Seismitoad Froakie Frogadier Greninja
535.png 536.png 537.png 656Froakie.png 657Frogadier.png 658Greninja.png

Salamander-based

Wooper Quagsire Mudkip Marshtomp Swampert Salandit Salazzle
194.png 195.png 258.png 259.png 260.png 757Salandit.png 758Salazzle.png

Arthropod Pokémon

Ant-based

Durant
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Antlion-based

Trapinch Vibrava Flygon
328.png 329.png 330.png

Bee and wasp-based

Beedrill Combee Vespiquen Naganadel
015.png 415.png 416.png 804Naganadel.png

Beetle-based

Pinsir Ledyba Ledian Heracross Karrablast Escavalier Grubbin Vikavolt
127.png 165.png 166.png 214.png 588.png 589.png 736Grubbin.png 738Vikavolt.png

Caterpillar-based

Pokémon based on worms and bagworms.

Caterpie Weedle Pineco Forretress Wurmple
010.png 013.png 204.png 205.png 265.png
Burmy Wormadam Sewaddle Larvesta Scatterbug
412.png 413.png 540.png 636.png 664Scatterbug.png

Centipede-based

Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede
543.png 544.png 545.png

Cicada-based

Paras Parasect Nincada Ninjask Shedinja
046.png 047.png 290.png 291.png 292.png

Cockroach-based

Pheromosa
795Pheromosa.png

Cocoon-based

Metapod Kakuna Silcoon Cascoon Pupitar
011.png 014.png 266.png 268.png 247.png
Shelgon Swadloon Spewpa Charjabug
372.png 541.png 665Spewpa.png 737Charjabug.png

Crustacean-based

Pokémon based on crabs, lobsters, etc.

Krabby Kingler Corphish Crawdaunt Dwebble Crustle Binacle
098.png 099.png 341.png 342.png 557.png 558.png 688Binacle.png
Barbaracle Clauncher Clawitzer Crabrawler Crabominable Wimpod Golisopod
689Barbaracle.png 692Clauncher.png 693Clawitzer.png 739Crabrawler.png 740Crabominable.png 767Wimpod.png 768Golisopod.png

Cricket-based

Kricketot Kricketune
401.png 402.png

Dragonfly-based

Yanma Yanmega
193.png 469.png

Firefly-based

Volbeat Illumise
313.png 314.png

Fly-based

Cutiefly Ribombee
742Cutiefly.png 743Ribombee.png

Fulgoridae-based

Masquerain
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Gerridae-based

Surskit
283.png

Lepidopteran-based

Pokémon based on butteflies and moths.

Butterfree Venomoth Beautifly Dustox Mothim Volcarona Vivillon
012.png 049.png 267.png 269.png 414.png 637.png 666Vivillon.png

Mantis-based

Scyther Scizor Fomantis Lurantis
123.png 212.png 753Fomantis.png 754Lurantis.png

Mite and tick-based

Venonat Joltik
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Mosquito-based

Buzzwole
794Buzzwole.png

Phylliidae-based

Leavanny
542.png

Scorpion-based

Gligar Gliscor Skorupi Drapion
207.png 472.png 451.png 452.png

Spider-based

Spinarak Ariados Galvantula Dewpider Araquanid
167.png 168.png 596.png 751Dewpider.png 752Araquanid.png

Trilobite-based

Kabuto Kabutops
140.png 141.png

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
016.png 017.png 018.png 021.png 022.png 144.png 145.png 146.png
Natu Xatu Skarmory Lugia Ho-Oh Swablu Altaria Starly
177.png 178.png 227.png 249.png 250.png 333.png 334.png 396.png
Staravia Staraptor Tornadus Therian Forme Spritzee Hawlucha Yveltal
397.png 398.png 641T.png 682Spritzee.png 701Hawlucha.png 717Yveltal.png

Crow-based

Murkrow Honchkrow Corviknight
198.png 430.png Corviknight.png

Dove-based

Pidove Tranquill
519.png 520.png

Duck-based

Psyduck Golduck Farfetch'd Ducklett
054.png 055.png 083.png 580.png

Eagle-based

Rufflet Braviary
627.png 628.png

Falcon-based

Talonflame
663Talonflame.png

Galliform-based

Torchic Combusken Blaziken Unfezant
255.png 256.png 257.png 521Unfezant.png

Honeycreeper-based

Oricorio Baile Style Oricorio Pom Pom Style Oricorio Pa'u Style Oricorio Sensu Style
741Oricorio-Baile.png 741Oricorio-Pom-Pom.png 741Oricorio-Pa'u.png 741Oricorio-Sensu.png

Ostrich-based

Doduo Dodrio
084.png 085.png

Owl-based

Hoothoot Noctowl Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye
163.png 164.png 722Rowlet.png 723Dartrix.png 724Decidueye.png

Parrot-based

Chatot
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Pelican-based

Pelipper
279.png

Penguin-based

Delibird Piplup Prinplup Empoleon
225.png 393.png 394.png 395.png

Robin-based

Fletchling Fletchinder
661Fletchling.png 662Fletchinder.png

Seagull-based

Wingull
278.png

Swallow-based

Taillow Swellow
276.png 277.png

Swan-based

Swanna
581.png

Toucan-based

Toucannon
733Toucannon.png

Vulture-based

Vullaby Mandibuzz
629.png 630.png

Woodpecker-based

Pikipek Trumbeak
731Pikipek.png 732Trumbeak.png

Cnidaria Pokémon

Coral-based

Corsola
222.png

Jellyfish-based

Tentacool Tentacruel Frillish Jellicent Nihilego
072.png 073.png 592Frillish.png 593Jellicent.png 793Nihilego.png

Dinocaridid Pokémon

Anomalocaris-based

Anorith Armaldo
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Echinoderm Pokémon

Crinoid-based

Lileep Cradily
345.png 346.png

Sea cucumber-based

Pyukumuku
771Pyukumuku.png

Starfish-based

Staryu Starmie Mareanie Toxapex
120.png 121.png 747Mareanie.png 748Toxapex.png

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
170.png 171.png

Carp-based

Goldeen Seaking Magikarp
118.png 119.png 129.png

Catfish-based

Whiscash
340.png

Coelacanth-based

Relicanth
369.png

Eel-based

Huntail
367.png

Flatfish-based

Stunfisk
618.png

Lamprey-based

Tynamo Eelektrik Eelektross
602.png 603.png 604.png

Loach-based

Barboach
339.png

Manta ray-based

Mantyke Mantine
458.png 226.png

Percoid-based

Remoraid Feebas Basculin
223.png 349.png 550.png

Piranha-based

Carvanha
318.png

Plectognathi-based

Qwilfish Alomomola Bruxish
211.png 594.png 779Bruxish.png

Sardine-based

Wishiwashi
746Wishiwashi-Solo.png

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
116.png 117.png 230.png 368.png 690Skrelp.png 691Dragalge.png

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
030.png 031.png 033.png 034.png 079.png 080.png 199.png
Eevee Vaporeon Jolteon Flareon Espeon Umbreon Leafeon
133.png 134.png 135.png 136.png 196.png 197.png 470.png
Glaceon Sylveon Absol Cobalion Terrakion Virizion
471.png 700Sylveon.png 359.png 638.png 639.png 640.png

Ailuridae-based

Stufful Bewear
759Stufful.png 760Bewear.png

Anteater-based

Heatmor
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Bat-based

Zubat Golbat Crobat Woobat Swoobat Noibat Noivern Lunala
041.png 042.png 169.png 527.png 528.png 714Noibat.png 715Noivern.png 792Lunala.png

Bear-based

Munchlax Snorlax Teddiursa Ursaring Spinda
446.png 143.png 216.png 217.png 327.png
Cubchoo Beartic Pancham Pangoro
613.png 614.png 674Pancham.png 675Pangoro.png

Bovine-based

Pokémon based on cattles, bisons, etc.

Tauros Miltank Bouffalant
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Camel-based

Numel Camerupt
322.png 323.png

Canine-based

Pokémon based on dogs, wolves, foxes, etc.

Vulpix Ninetales Growlithe Arcanine Snubbull Granbull Houndour Houndoom
037.png 038.png 058.png 059.png 209.png 210.png 228.png 229.png
Smeargle Zigzagoon Linoone Electrike Manectric Riolu Lucario Lillipup
235.png 263.png 264.png 309.png 310.png 447.png 448.png 506.png
Herdier Stoutland Zorua Zoroark Fennekin Braixen Delphox Furfrou
507.png 508.png 570.png 571.png 653Fennekin.png 654Braixen.png 655Delphox.png 676Furfrou.png
Zygarde 10% Forme Rockruff Lycanroc Yamper Zacian Zamazenta
718Zygarde-10Percent.png 744Rockruff.png 745Lycanroc.png Yamper.png Zacian.png Zamazenta.png

Caprid-based

Pokémon based on sheeps, goats, etc.

Mareep Flaaffy Ampharos Skiddo Gogoat Wooloo
179.png 180.png 181.png 672Skiddo.png 673Gogoat.png Wooloo.png

Deer-based

Stantler Shaymin Sky Forme Deerling Sawsbuck Xerneas
234.png 492S.png 585W.png 586W.png 716Xerneas.png

Elephant-based

Phanpy Donphan
231.png 232.png

Equidae-based

Ponyta Rapidash Blitzle Zebstrika Keldeo Mudbray Mudsdale
077.png 078.png 522.png 523.png 647.png 749Mudbray.png 750Mudsdale.png

Feline-based

Pokémon based on cats, lions, tigers, etc.

Meowth Persian Raikou Entei Suicune Skitty Delcatty Shinx
052.png 053.png 243.png 244.png 245.png 300.png 301.png 403.png
Luxio Luxray Glameow Purugly Purrloin Liepard Landorus Therian Forme Litleo
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Pyroar Espurr Meowstic Litten Torracat Incineroar Solgaleo Zeraora
668Pyroar.png 677Espurr.png 678Meowstic.png 725Litten.png 726Torracat.png 727Incineroar.png 791Solgaleo.png 807Zeraora.png

Giraffe-based

Girafarig
203.png

Glyptodont-based

Chesnaught
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Hedgehog-based

Shaymin Land Forme Togedemaru
492.png 777Togedemaru.png

Hippopotamus-based

Hippopotas Hippowdon
449.png 450.png

Hyena-based

Poochyena Mightyena
261.png 262.png

Kangaroo-based

Kangaskhan
115.png

Koala-based

Komala
775Komala.png

Mole-based

Diglett Dugtrio Drilbur Excadrill
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Mongoose-based

Zangoose Yungoos Gumshoos
335.png 734Yungoos.png 735Gumshoos.png

Pangolin-based

Sandshrew Sandslash
027.png 028.png

Pig-based

Swinub Piloswine Mamoswine Spoink Grumpig Tepig Pignite Emboar
220.png 221.png 473.png 325.png 326.png 498.png 499.png 500.png

Pinniped-based

Pokémon based on marine mammals such as seals, walruses, etc.

Seel Dewgong Spheal Sealeo Walrein Popplio Brionne Primarina
086.png 087.png 363.png 364.png 365.png 728Popplio.png 729Brionne.png 730Primarina.png

Primate-based

Pokémon based on monkeys and apes.

Mankey Primeape Aipom Ambipom Slaking Chimchar Monferno Infernape
056.png 057.png 190.png 424.png 289.png 390.png 391.png 392.png
Electivire Pansage Simisage Pansear Simisear Panpour Simipour Darmanitan
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Oranguru Passimian Grookey
765Oranguru.png 766Passimian.png Grookey.png

Pokémon based on humans.

Machop Machoke Machamp Tyrogue Hitmonlee Hitmonchan Hitmontop Mime Jr.
066.png 067.png 068.png 236.png 106.png 107.png 237.png 439.png
Mr. Mime Smoochum Jynx Ralts Kirlia Gardevoir Gallade Makuhita
122.png 238.png 124.png 280.png 281.png 282.png 475.png 296.png
Hariyama Meditite Medicham Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr Throh Sawk
297.png 307.png 308.png 532.png 533.png 534.png 538.png 539.png
Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Elgyem Beheeyem Pawniard Bisharp Tornadus Incarnate Forme
574.png 575.png 576.png 605.png 606.png 624.png 625.png 641.png
Thundurus Incarnate Forme Landorus Incarnate Forme Meloetta Aromatisse Zygarde Complete Form Hoopa Marshadow Blacephalon
642.png 645.png 648.png 683Aromatisse.png 718Zygarde-Complete.png 720Hoopa.png 802Marshadow.png 806Blacephalon.png

Rabbit-based

Nidoran♀ Nidoran♂ Azumarill Whismur Buneary Lopunny
029.png 032.png 184.png 293.png 427.png 428.png
Bunnelby Diggersby Scorbunny
659Bunnelby.png 660Diggersby.png Scorbunny.png

Rhinoceros-based

Rhyhorn Rhydon Rhyperior
111.png 112.png 464.png

Rodent-based

Pokémon based on mice, rats, squirrels, beavers, hamsters, woodchucks, etc.

Rattata Raticate Pichu Pikachu Raichu Azurill Marill
019.png 020.png 172.png 025.png 026.png 298.png 183.png
Bidoof Bibarel Pachirisu Patrat Watchog Minccino Cinccino
399.png 400.png 417.png 504.png 505.png 572.png 573.png
Emolga Chespin Quilladin Dedenne Morpeko
587.png 650Chespin.png 651Quilladin.png 702Dedenne.png Morpeko-Full.png

Skunk-based

Stunky Skuntank
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Sloth-based

Slakoth Vigoroth
287.png 288.png

Tapir-based

Drowzee Hypno Munna Musharna
096.png 097.png 517.png 518.png

Weasel-based

Pokémon based on weasels, otters, ferrets, badgers, etc.

Cyndaquil Quilava Typhlosion Sentret Furret Sneasel Weavile
155.png 156.png 157.png 161.png 162.png 215.png 461.png
Galarian Zigzagoon Galarian Linoone Obstagoon Buizel Floatzel Oshawott Dewott
263Zigzagoon-Galar.png 264Linoone-Galar.png Obstagoon.png 418.png 419.png 501.png 502.png
Samurott Mienfoo Mienshao
503.png 619.png 620.png

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
138.png 139.png 224.png 686Inkay.png 687Malamar.png

Gastropod-based

Pokémon based on slugs and snails.

Slugma Magcargo Shellos Gastrodon Phione Manaphy
218.png 219.png 422.png 423.png 489.png 490.png
Shelmet Accelgor Goomy Sliggoo Goodra
616.png 617.png 704Goomy.png 705Sliggoo.png 706Goodra.png

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
001.png 002.png 003.png 104.png 105.png 246.png 248.png 642T.png

Crocodile-based

Pokémon based on crocodiles and alligators.

Totodile Croconaw Feraligatr Sandile Krokorok Krookodile
158.png 159.png 160.png 551.png 552.png 553.png

Dinosaur-based

Chikorita Bayleef Meganium Lairon Aggron Tropius
152.png 153.png 154.png 305.png 306.png 357.png
Groudon Cranidos Rampardos Shieldon Bastiodon Archen
383.png 408.png 409.png 410.png 411.png 566.png
Archeops Tyrunt Tyrantrum Amaura Aurorus
567.png 696Tyrunt.png 697Tyrantrum.png 698Amaura.png 699Aurorus.png

Lizard-based

Pokémon based on lizards, geckos, chameleons, etc.

Charmander Charmeleon Lickitung Lickilicky Treecko Grovyle Sceptile Kecleon
004.png 005.png 108.png 463.png 252.png 253.png 254.png 352.png
Scraggy Scrafty Helioptile Heliolisk Sobble
559.png 560.png 694Helioptile.png 695Heliolisk.png Sobble.png

Plesiosaur-based

Lapras
131.png

Pterosaur-based

Aerodactyl
142.png

Snake-based

Ekans Arbok Onix Dunsparce Steelix
023.png 024.png 095.png 206.png 208.png
Seviper Snivy Servine Serperior Zygarde 50% Forme
336.png 495.png 496.png 497.png 718Zygarde.png

Turtle-based

Pokémon based on turtles and tortoises.

Squirtle Wartortle Blastoise Golem Torkoal Turtwig
007.png 008.png 009.png 076.png 324.png 387.png
Grotle Torterra Tirtouga Carracosta Turtonator Drednaw
388.png 389.png 564.png 565.png 776Turtonator.png Drednaw.png

Plant Pokémon

Bud-based

Budew
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Bamboo-based

Celesteela
797Celesteela.png

Cactus-based

Cacnea Cacturne Maractus
331.png 332.png 556.png

Carnivorous plant-based

Weepinbell Bellsprout Victreebel Carnivine
069.png 070.png 071.png 455.png

Cherry-based

Cherubi Cherrim
420.png 421.png

Cotton-based

Cottonee Whimsicott Gossifleur Eldegoss
546.png 547.png Gossifleur.png Eldegoss.png

Dandelion-based

Hoppip Skiploom Jumpluff
187.png 188.png 189.png

Durian-based

Ferroseed Ferrothorn
597.png 598.png

Lilium-based

Petilil Lilligant
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Mangosteen-based

Bounsweet Steenee Tsareena
761Bounsweet.png 762Steenee.png 763Tsareena.png

Pumpkin-based

Pumpkaboo Gourgeist
710Pumpkaboo.png 711Gourgeist.png

Rafflesia-based

Gloom Vileplume Bellossom
044.png 045.png 182.png

Rose-based

Roselia Roserade
315.png 407.png

Seaweed-based

Dhelmise
781Dhelmise.png

Seed-based

Exeggcute Sunkern Seedot
102.png 191.png 273.png

Sunflower-based

Sunflora
192.png

Tree-based

Note: The Pokémon in this section are based on general trees. Pokémon based on specific trees can be found in their individual sections.

Exeggutor Bonsly Sudowoodo Snover Abomasnow Phantump Trevenant
103.png 438.png 185.png 459.png 460.png 708Phantump.png 709Trevenant.png

Vine-based

Tangela Tangrowth
114.png 465.png

Water plant-based

Lotad Lombre Ludicolo
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Weed-based

Oddish
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Fungus-based

Shroomish Breloom Foongus Amoonguss Morelull Shiinotic
285.png 286.png 590.png 591.png 755Morelull.png 756Shiinotic.png

See also

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