User:TwistedMeow/Pokémon designed after animals

This is a list of Pokémon by the animal they are designed after. Only Pokémon with a distinctly identifiable origin are listed.

Amphibian Pokémon

Frog- and toad-based

Poliwag	Poliwhirl	Poliwrath	Politoed	Croagunk	Toxicroak

Tympole	Palpitoad	Seismitoad	Froakie	Frogadier	Greninja

Salamander-based

Wooper	Quagsire	Mudkip	Marshtomp	Swampert	Salandit	Salazzle

Arthropod Pokémon

Ant-based

Durant

Antlion-based

Trapinch	Vibrava	Flygon

Bee- and wasp-based

Beedrill	Combee	Vespiquen	Naganadel

Beetle-based

Pinsir	Ledyba	Ledian	Heracross	Karrablast	Escavalier	Grubbin	Vikavolt

Caterpillar-based

Pokémon based on worms and bagworms.

Caterpie	Weedle	Pineco	Forretress	Wurmple

Burmy	Wormadam	Sewaddle	Larvesta	Scatterbug

Centipede-based

Venipede	Whirlipede	Scolipede

Cicada-based

Paras	Parasect	Nincada	Ninjask	Shedinja

Cockroach-based

Pheromosa

Cocoon-based

Metapod	Kakuna	Silcoon	Cascoon

Shelgon	Swadloon	Spewpa	Charjabug

Crustacean-based

Pokémon based on crabs, lobsters, etc.

Krabby	Kingler	Corphish	Crawdaunt	Dwebble	Crustle	Binacle

Barbaracle	Clauncher	Clawitzer	Crabrawler	Crabominable	Wimpod	Golisopod

Cricket-based

Kricketot	Kricketune

Dragonfly-based

Yanma	Yanmega

Firefly-based

Volbeat	Illumise

Fly-based

Cutiefly	Ribombee

Fulgoridae-based

Masquerain

Gerridae-based

Surskit

Lepidopteran-based

Pokémon based on butteflies and moths.

Butterfree	Venomoth	Beautifly	Dustox	Mothim	Volcarona	Vivillon

Mantis-based

Scyther	Scizor	Fomantis	Lurantis

Mite- and tick-based

Venonat	Joltik

Mosquito-based

Buzzwole

Phylliidae-based

Leavanny

Scorpion-based

Gligar	Gliscor	Skorupi	Drapion

Spider-based

Spinarak	Ariados	Galvantula	Dewpider	Araquanid

Trilobite-based

Kabuto	Kabutops

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

Natu	Xatu	Skarmory	Lugia	Ho-Oh	Swablu	Altaria	Starly

Staravia	Staraptor	Tornadus Therian Forme	Spritzee	Hawlucha	Yveltal

Crow-based

Murkrow	Honchkrow	Corviknight

Dove-based

Pidove	Tranquill

Duck-based

Psyduck	Golduck	Farfetch'd	Ducklett

Eagle-based

Rufflet	Braviary

Falcon-based

Talonflame

Galliform-based

Torchic	Combusken	Blaziken	Unfezant

Honeycreeper-based

Oricorio Baile Style	Oricorio Pom Pom Style	Oricorio Pa'u Style	Oricorio Sensu Style

Ostrich-based

Doduo	Dodrio

Owl-based

Hoothoot	Noctowl	Rowlet	Dartrix	Decidueye

Parrot-based

Chatot

Pelican-based

Pelipper

Penguin-based

Delibird	Piplup	Prinplup	Empoleon

Robin-based

Fletchling	Fletchinder

Seagull-based

Wingull

Swallow-based

Taillow	Swellow

Swan-based

Swanna

Toucan-based

Toucannon

Vulture-based

Vullaby	Mandibuzz

Woodpecker-based

Pikipek	Trumbeak

Cnidaria Pokémon

Coral-based

Corsola

Jellyfish-based

Tentacool	Tentacruel	Frillish	Jellicent	Nihilego

Dinocaridid Pokémon

Anomalocaris-based

Anorith	Armaldo

Echinoderm Pokémon

Crinoid-based

Lileep	Cradily

Sea cucumber-based

Pyukumuku

Starfish-based

Staryu	Starmie	Mareanie	Toxapex

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

Anglerfish-based

Chinchou	Lanturn

Carp-based

Goldeen	Seaking	Magikarp

Catfish-based

Whiscash

Coelacanth-based

Relicanth

Eel-based

Huntail

Flatfish-based

Stunfisk

Lamprey-based

Tynamo	Eelektrik	Eelektross

Loach-based

Barboach

Manta ray-based

Mantyke	Mantine

Percoid-based

Remoraid	Feebas	Basculin

Piranha-based

Carvanha

Plectognathi-based

Qwilfish	Alomomola	Bruxish

Sardine-based

Wishiwashi

Shark-based

Sharpedo	Gible	Gabite	Garchomp

Syngnathidae-based

Pokémon based on seahorses, sea dragons, pipefish, etc.

Horsea	Seadra	Kingdra	Gorebyss	Skrelp	Dragalge

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

Eevee	Vaporeon	Jolteon	Flareon	Espeon	Umbreon	Leafeon

Glaceon	Sylveon	Absol	Cobalion	Terrakion	Virizion

Ailuridae-based

Stufful	Bewear

Anteater-based

Heatmor

Bat-based

Zubat	Golbat	Crobat	Woobat	Swoobat	Noibat	Noivern	Lunala

Bear-based

Munchlax	Snorlax	Teddiursa	Ursaring

Cubchoo	Beartic	Pancham	Pangoro

Bovine-based

Pokémon based on cattles, bisons, etc.

Tauros	Miltank	Bouffalant

Camel-based

Numel	Camerupt

Canine-based

Pokémon based on dogs, wolves, foxes, etc.

Vulpix	Ninetales	Growlithe	Arcanine	Snubbull	Granbull	Houndour	Houndoom

Smeargle	Zigzagoon	Linoone	Electrike	Manectric	Riolu	Lucario	Lillipup

Herdier	Stoutland	Zorua	Zoroark	Fennekin	Braixen	Delphox	Furfrou

Zygarde 10% Forme	Rockruff	Lycanroc	Yamper	Zacian	Zamazenta

Caprid-based

Pokémon based on sheeps, goats, etc.

Mareep	Flaaffy	Ampharos	Skiddo	Gogoat	Wooloo

Deer-based

Stantler	Shaymin Sky Forme	Deerling	Sawsbuck	Xerneas

Elephant-based

Phanpy	Donphan

Equidae-based

Ponyta	Rapidash	Blitzle	Zebstrika	Keldeo	Mudbray	Mudsdale

Feline-based

Pokémon based on cats, lions, tigers, etc.

Meowth	Persian	Raikou	Entei	Suicune	Skitty	Delcatty	Shinx

Luxio	Luxray	Glameow	Purugly	Purrloin	Liepard	Landorus Therian Forme	Litleo

Pyroar	Espurr	Meowstic	Litten	Torracat	Incineroar	Solgaleo	Zeraora

Giraffe-based

Girafarig

Glyptodont-based

Chesnaught

Hedgehog-based

Shaymin Land Forme	Togedemaru

Hippopotamus-based

Hippopotas	Hippowdon

Hyena-based

Poochyena	Mightyena

Kangaroo-based

Kangaskhan

Koala-based

Komala

Mole-based

Diglett	Dugtrio	Drilbur	Excadrill

Mongoose-based

Zangoose	Yungoos	Gumshoos

Pangolin-based

Sandshrew	Sandslash

Pig-based

Swinub	Piloswine	Mamoswine	Spoink	Grumpig	Tepig	Pignite	Emboar

Pinniped-based

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

Seel	Dewgong	Spheal	Sealeo	Walrein	Popplio	Brionne	Primarina

Primate-based

Pokémon based on monkeys and apes.

Mankey	Primeape	Aipom	Ambipom	Vigoroth	Slaking	Meditite	Medicham	Chimchar	Monferno

Infernape	Electivire	Pansage	Simisage	Pansear	Simisear	Panpour	Simipour	Darmanitan	Oranguru

Passimian	Grookey

Rabbit-based

Nidoran♀	Nidoran♂	Azumarill	Whismur

Bunnelby	Diggersby	Magearna	Scorbunny

Rhinoceros-based

Rhyhorn	Rhydon	Rhyperior

Rodent-based

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

Rattata	Raticate	Pichu	Pikachu	Raichu	Azurill	Marill

Bidoof	Bibarel	Pachirisu	Patrat	Watchog	Minccino	Cinccino

Emolga	Chespin	Quilladin	Dedenne	Morpeko

Skunk-based

Stunky	Skuntank

Sloth-based

Slakoth	Vigoroth

Tapir-based

Drowzee	Hypno	Munna	Musharna

Weasel-based

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

Cyndaquil	Quilava	Typhlosion	Sentret	Furret	Sneasel	Weavile

Galarian Zigzagoon	Galarian Linoone	Obstagoon	Buizel	Floatzel	Oshawott	Dewott

Samurott	Mienfoo	Mienshao

Whale-based

Wailmer	Wailord	Kyogre

Mollusc Pokémon

Bivalve-based

Shellder	Cloyster	Clamperl

Cephalopod-based

Omanyte	Omastar	Octillery	Inkay	Malamar

Gastropod-based

Pokémon based on slugs and snails.

Slugma	Magcargo	Shellos	Gastrodon	Phione

Shelmet	Accelgor	Goomy	Sliggoo	Goodra

Reptilian Pokémon

Note: the following Pokémon appear to not be based on specifically one type of reptile, which is why they are grouped separately. Some of them have names and looks that seem to draw from dinosaurs, tuataras, etc. but they are all of general mixed reptilian designs.