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

Diplocaulus-based

Dreepy	Drakloak	Dragapult

Frog- and toad-based

Bulbasaur	Ivysaur	Venusaur	Venusaur	Venusaur	Poliwag	Poliwhirl

Poliwrath	Politoed	Croagunk	Toxicroak	Tympole	Palpitoad	Seismitoad

Froakie	Frogadier	Greninja	Greninja	Tadbulb	Bellibolt

Salamander-based

Charmander	Charmeleon	Wooper	Wooper	Quagsire	Clodsire	Mudkip	Marshtomp

Swampert	Swampert	Salandit	Salazzle	Toxel	Toxtricity	Toxtricity	Toxtricity

Arthropod Pokémon

Note: the following Pokémon appear to not be based on specifically one type of arthropod, which is why they are grouped separately.

Shuckle	Genesect

Ant-based

Durant

Antlion-based

Trapinch	Vibrava	Flygon

Bee and wasp-based

Beedrill	Beedrill	Dunsparce	Dudunsparce	Combee	Vespiquen	Naganadel

Beetle-based

Pinsir	Pinsir	Ledyba	Ledian	Heracross	Heracross

Escavalier	Vikavolt	Orbeetle	Orbeetle	Rellor	Rabsca

Centipede-based

Giratina	Venipede	Whirlipede	Scolipede	Sizzlipede	Centiskorch	Centiskorch

Cicada-based

Paras	Parasect	Nincada	Ninjask	Shedinja

Cockroach-based

Pheromosa

Cocoon-based

Metapod	Kakuna	Silcoon	Cascoon	Pupitar

Shelgon	Swadloon	Spewpa	Charjabug	Dottler

Crustacean-based

Pokémon based on crabs, lobsters, etc.

Krabby	Kingler	Kingler	Corphish	Crawdaunt	Dwebble	Crustle	Binacle

Barbaracle	Clauncher	Clawitzer	Crabrawler	Crabominable	Wimpod	Golisopod	Klawf

Cricket-based

Kricketot	Kricketune

Dinocaridid-based

Anorith	Armaldo

Dragonfly-based

Yanma	Yanmega

Firefly-based

Volbeat	Illumise

Fly-based

Cutiefly	Ribombee

Fulgoridae-based

Masquerain

Gerridae-based

Surskit

Grasshopper-based

Nymble	Lokix

Horseshoe crab-based

Kabuto

Larva-based

Pokémon based on worms and bagworms.

Caterpie	Weedle	Pineco	Forretress	Wurmple	Burmy	Burmy	Burmy	Wormadam

Wormadam	Wormadam	Sewaddle	Larvesta	Scatterbug	Grubbin	Poipole	Blipbug	Snom

Lepidopteran-based

Pokémon based on butterflies and moths.

Butterfree	Butterfree	Venomoth	Beautifly	Dustox	Mothim

Volcarona	Slither Wing	Iron Moth	Tapu Lele	Vivillon	Frosmoth

Mantis-based

Scyther	Scizor	Scizor	Kleavor	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	Tarountula	Spidops

Trilobite-based

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	Pidgeot	Spearow	Fearow	Porygon

Porygon2	Porygon-Z	Articuno	Articuno	Zapdos	Moltres	Togetic

Togekiss	Skarmory	Ho-Oh	Sigilyph	Tornadus	Yveltal	Flittle

Bluebird-based

Swablu	Altaria	Altaria

Cormorant-based

Moltres	Cramorant

Crow-based

Murkrow	Honchkrow	Corvisquire	Corviknight	Corviknight

Dove-based

Pidove	Tranquill

Duck-based

Psyduck	Golduck	Farfetch'd	Farfetch'd	Sirfetch'd	Ducklett	Quaxly	Quaxwell	Quaquaval

Eagle-based

Staraptor	Rufflet	Braviary	Braviary

Falcon-based

Talonflame

Flamingo-based

Spritzee	Aromatisse	Flamigo

Frigatebird-based

Kilowattrel

Galliform-based

Torchic	Combusken	Blaziken	Blaziken	Unfezant	Unfezant	Tapu Koko	Fezandipiti

Honeycreeper-based

Oricorio	Oricorio	Oricorio	Oricorio

Owl-based

Hoothoot	Noctowl	Rowlet	Dartrix	Decidueye	Decidueye

Parrot-based

Chatot	Squawkabilly

Pelican-based

Pelipper

Penguin-based

Delibird	Iron Bundle	Piplup	Prinplup	Empoleon	Eiscue	Eiscue

Petrel-based

Wattrel

Quetzal-based

Natu	Xatu	Hawlucha

Ratite-based

Doduo	Dodrio	Zapdos	Espathra

Robin-based

Fletchling	Fletchinder

Seagull-based

Wingull

Starling-based

Starly	Staravia

Stork-based

Bombirdier

Swallow-based

Taillow	Swellow

Swan-based

Cresselia	Swanna

Tit-based

Rookidee

Toucan-based

Toucannon

Vulture-based

Vullaby	Mandibuzz

Woodpecker-based

Pikipek	Trumbeak

Cnidaria Pokémon

Coral-based

Corsola	Corsola	Cursola

Jellyfish-based

Tentacool	Tentacruel	Frillish	Frillish	Jellicent	Jellicent	Nihilego

Clitellata Pokémon

Earthworm-based

Onix	Steelix	Steelix	Orthworm

Echinoderm Pokémon

Crinoid-based

Lileep	Cradily	Glimmet	Glimmora

Sea cucumber-based

Pyukumuku

Sea urchin-based

Pincurchin

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.

Tatsugiri	Tatsugiri	Tatsugiri

Anglerfish-based

Chinchou	Lanturn

Barracuda-based

Arrokuda	Barraskewda

Butterflyfish-based

Finneon	Lumineon

Carp-based

Goldeen	Seaking	Magikarp	Chi-Yu

Catfish-based

Whiscash	Dondozo

Coelacanth-based

Relicanth

Discus-based

Luvdisc

Dunkleosteus-based

Dracovish	Arctovish

Eel-based

Huntail	Wiglett	Wugtrio

Flatfish-based

Stunfisk	Stunfisk

Hake-based

Veluza

Lamprey-based

Milotic	Tynamo	Eelektrik	Eelektross

Loach-based

Barboach

Manta ray-based

Mantyke	Mantine

Marlin-based

Tapu Fini

Percoid-based

Remoraid	Feebas	Basculin	Basculin	Basculin	Basculegion	Basculegion

Piranha-based

Carvanha

Plectognathi-based

Qwilfish	Qwilfish	Overqwil	Alomomola	Bruxish

Sardine-based

Wishiwashi	Wishiwashi

Shark-based

Sharpedo	Sharpedo	Gible	Gabite	Garchomp	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.

Slowpoke	Slowpoke	Slowbro	Slowbro	Slowbro	Slowking	Slowking	Eevee

Eevee	Vaporeon	Jolteon	Flareon	Espeon	Umbreon	Leafeon	Glaceon

Sylveon	Loudred	Exploud	Absol	Absol	Audino	Audino

Ailuridae-based

Stufful	Bewear

Anteater-based

Heatmor

Bat-based

Zubat	Golbat	Crobat	Gligar	Gliscor

Swoobat	Noibat	Noivern	Lunala	Necrozma

Bear-based

Munchlax	Snorlax	Snorlax	Teddiursa	Ursaring	Ursaluna	Ursaluna	Spinda

Beartic	Pancham	Pangoro	Kubfu	Urshifu	Urshifu	Urshifu	Urshifu

Bovine-based

Pokémon based on cattles, bisons, etc.

Tauros	Tauros	Tauros	Tauros	Miltank	Bouffalant	Terrakion	Iron Boulder	Tapu Bulu

Camel-based

Numel	Camerupt	Camerupt

Canine-based

Dog-based

Growlithe	Growlithe	Arcanine	Arcanine	Snubbull	Granbull	Houndour	Houndoom	Houndoom

Smeargle	Lillipup	Herdier	Stoutland	Furfrou	Swirlix	Slurpuff	Zygarde	Yamper

Boltund	Fidough	Dachsbun	Maschiff	Mabosstiff	Greavard	Houndstone	Okidogi

Fox-based

Vulpix	Vulpix	Ninetales	Ninetales	Zorua	Zorua

Zoroark	Fennekin	Braixen	Delphox	Nickit	Thievul

Jackal-based

Riolu	Lucario	Lucario

Tanuki-based

Zigzagoon	Linoone

Wolf-based

Electrike	Manectric	Manectric	Rockruff	Lycanroc

Lycanroc	Zacian	Zacian	Zamazenta	Zamazenta

Caprid-based

Pokémon based on sheeps, goats, etc.

Abra	Kadabra	Alakazam	Alakazam	Mareep	Flaaffy	Ampharos

Whimsicott	Cobalion	Iron Crown	Skiddo	Gogoat	Wooloo	Dubwool

Deer-based

Stantler	Wyrdeer	Shaymin	Deerling	Sawsbuck	Virizion	Iron Leaves	Xerneas	Ting-Lu

Dolphin-based

Finizen	Palafin	Palafin

Elephant-based

Phanpy	Donphan	Great Tusk	Iron Treads	Mamoswine	Cufant	Copperajah	Copperajah

Equidae-based

Ponyta	Ponyta	Rapidash	Rapidash	Palkia	Blitzle	Zebstrika

Keldeo	Mudbray	Mudsdale	Glastrier	Glastrier	Calyrex	Calyrex

Feline-based

Pokémon based on cats, lions, tigers, etc.

Meowth	Meowth	Meowth	Meowth	Persian	Persian	Perrserker	Mewtwo

Mewtwo	Mewtwo	Mew	Raikou	Entei	Suicune	Skitty	Delcatty

Shinx	Luxio	Luxray	Glameow	Purugly	Purrloin	Liepard	Landorus

Litleo	Pyroar	Pyroar	Espurr	Meowstic	Meowstic	Litten	Torracat

Incineroar	Solgaleo	Necrozma	Zeraora	Sprigatito	Floragato	Meowscarada	Chien-Pao

Giraffe-based

Girafarig	Farigiraf

Glyptodont-based

Chesnaught

Hedgehog-based

Shaymin	Togedemaru

Hippopotamus-based

Hippopotas	Hippowdon

Hyena-based

Poochyena	Mightyena

Kangaroo-based

Kangaskhan	Kangaskhan	Breloom

Koala-based

Komala

Llama-based

Arceus

Mole-based

Diglett	Diglett	Dugtrio	Dugtrio	Drilbur	Excadrill

Mongoose-based

Zangoose	Yungoos	Gumshoos

Orca-based

Kyogre	Kyogre

Pangolin-based

Sandshrew	Sandshrew	Sandslash	Sandslash

Pig-based

Swinub	Piloswine	Mamoswine	Spoink	Grumpig

Pignite	Emboar	Lechonk	Oinkologne	Oinkologne

Pinniped-based

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

Seel	Dewgong	Spheal	Sealeo	Walrein	Popplio	Brionne	Primarina

Platypus-based

Psyduck	Golduck

Primate-based

Pokémon based on monkeys and apes.

Mankey	Primeape	Annihilape	Aipom	Ambipom	Slaking	Chimchar	Monferno

Infernape	Electivire	Pansage	Simisage	Pansear	Simisear	Panpour	Simipour

Darumaka	Darumaka	Darmanitan	Darmanitan	Oranguru	Passimian	Grookey	Thwackey

Rillaboom	Rillaboom	Zarude	Grafaiai	Munkidori

Pokémon based on humans.

Abra	Kadabra	Alakazam	Alakazam	Machop	Machoke	Machamp	Machamp

Tyrogue	Hitmonlee	Hitmonchan	Hitmontop	Mime Jr.	Mr. Mime	Mr. Mime	Mr. Rime

Smoochum	Jynx	Ralts	Kirlia	Gardevoir	Gardevoir	Gallade	Gallade

Iron Valiant	Makuhita	Hariyama	Iron Hands	Meditite	Medicham	Medicham	Timburr

Gurdurr	Conkeldurr	Throh	Sawk	Gothita	Gothorita	Gothitelle	Elgyem

Beheeyem	Pawniard	Bisharp	Kingambit	Tornadus	Thundurus	Landorus	Enamorus

Meloetta	Meloetta	Aromatisse	Zygarde	Marshadow	Blacephalon	Hatenna	Hattrem

Hatterene	Hatterene	Indeedee	Indeedee	Charcadet	Armarouge	Ceruledge	Gholdengo

Rabbit-based

Nidoran♀	Nidorina	Nidoran♂	Nidorino	Azumarill	Whismur	Buneary

Lopunny	Lopunny	Victini	Bunnelby	Diggersby	Scorbunny	Raboot

Cinderace	Cinderace	Calyrex	Calyrex	Calyrex

Rhinoceros-based

Nidorina	Nidoqueen	Nidorino	Nidoking	Rhyhorn	Rhydon	Rhyperior

Rodent-based

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

Rattata	Rattata	Raticate	Raticate	Pichu	Pikachu	Pikachu	Raichu	Raichu

Azurill	Marill	Plusle	Minun	Bidoof	Bibarel	Pachirisu	Patrat	Watchog

Minccino	Cinccino	Emolga	Chespin	Quilladin	Dedenne	Skwovet	Greedent	Morpeko

Morpeko	Tandemaus	Maushold	Maushold	Pawmi	Pawmo	Pawmot	Shroodle

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	Typhlosion	Sentret	Furret	Sneasel

Sneasel	Weavile	Sneasler	Zigzagoon	Linoone	Obstagoon	Buizel

Floatzel	Oshawott	Dewott	Samurott	Samurott	Mienfoo	Mienshao

Whale-based

Wailmer	Wailord	Cetoddle	Cetitan

Mollusc Pokémon

Bivalve-based

Shellder	Cloyster	Clamperl

Cephalopod-based

Omanyte	Omastar	Octillery	Inkay	Malamar	Clobbopus	Grapploct

Gastropod-based

Pokémon based on slugs and snails.

Slugma	Magcargo	Shellos	Shellos	Gastrodon	Gastrodon	Phione	Manaphy

Shelmet	Accelgor	Goomy	Sliggoo	Sliggoo	Goodra	Goodra	Wo-Chien

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	Venusaur	Venusaur	Machop	Cubone

Marowak	Marowak	Larvitar	Tyranitar	Tyranitar	Iron Thorns	Thundurus

Crocodile-based

Pokémon based on crocodiles and alligators.

Totodile	Croconaw	Feraligatr	Sandile	Krokorok	Krookodile	Fuecoco	Crocalor	Skeledirge

Dinosaur-based

Pokémon based on various dinosaur species.

Axew	Fraxure	Haxorus	Dracozolt	Dracovish

Pokémon based on sauropods.

Chikorita	Bayleef	Meganium	Tropius	Dialga	Dialga	Amaura	Aurorus	Raging Bolt

Pokémon based on theropods.

Sceptile	Sceptile	Groudon	Groudon	Palkia	Archen	Archeops

Tyrunt	Tyrantrum	Arctozolt	Frigibax	Arctibax	Baxcalibur	Walking Wake

Pokémon based on ceratopsians.

Lairon	Aggron	Aggron	Shieldon	Bastiodon	Gouging Fire

Pokémon based on ankylosauria.

Torterra	Jangmo-o	Hakamo-o	Kommo-o

Pokémon based on pachycephalosauria.

Bagon	Cranidos	Rampardos

Lizard-based

Pokémon based on lizards, geckos, chameleons, etc.

Charmander	Charmeleon	Lickitung	Lickilicky	Treecko	Grovyle	Sceptile

Sceptile	Kecleon	Scraggy	Scrafty	Druddigon	Helioptile	Heliolisk

Sobble	Drizzile	Inteleon	Inteleon	Cyclizar	Koraidon	Miraidon

Plesiosaur-based

Lapras	Lapras	Lugia	Arctozolt	Arctovish

Pterosaur-based

Aerodactyl	Aerodactyl

Snake-based

Ekans	Arbok	Onix	Steelix	Steelix	Dunsparce	Dudunsparce	Seviper

Snivy	Servine	Serperior	Zygarde	Silicobra	Sandaconda	Sandaconda	Hydrapple

Turtle-based

Pokémon based on turtles and tortoises.

Squirtle	Wartortle	Blastoise	Blastoise	Blastoise	Golem	Golem

Torkoal	Turtwig	Grotle	Torterra	Tirtouga	Carracosta	Turtonator

Chewtle	Drednaw	Drednaw	Enamorus	Terapagos	Terapagos

Plant Pokémon

Note: The Pokémon in bud, flower, leaf, tree, tumbleweed, vine and wood sections are based on plants in general. Pokémon based on specific plants can be found in their individual sections.

Food-based Pokémon are often based on variety of plant-based flavors:

Normal and shiny Swirlix-line: fruit and chocolate
Alcremie: strawberry, blueberry, clover, flower, vanilla, matcha, mint and lemon.

Apple-based

Applin	Flapple	Flapple	Appletun	Appletun	Dipplin	Hydrapple

Bud-based

Celebi	Calyrex	Calyrex	Calyrex

Bamboo-based

Celesteela

Banana tree-based

Tropius

Cactus-based

Cacnea	Cacturne	Maractus

Cherry-based

Cherubi	Cherrim	Cherrim

Chestnut-based

Voltorb	Electrode	Forretress	Chespin	Quilladin	Chesnaught

Coniferous tree-based

Pineco	Snover	Abomasnow	Abomasnow

Cotton-based

Cottonee	Whimsicott	Gossifleur	Eldegoss

Dandelion-based

Hoppip	Skiploom	Jumpluff

Durian-based

Ferroseed	Ferrothorn

Flower-based

Shaymin	Shaymin	Deerling	Deerling	Deerling	Deerling

Flabébé	Floette	Florges	Comfey	Glimmet	Glimmora

Geranium-based

Chikorita	Bayleef	Meganium

Leaf-based

Treecko	Grovyle	Turtwig	Grotle	Burmy	Wormadam	Leafeon

Pansage	Simisage	Sewaddle	Swadloon	Leavanny	Virizion	Iron Leaves

Rowlet	Dartrix	Decidueye	Decidueye	Grookey	Thwackey	Rillaboom

Rillaboom	Sprigatito	Floragato	Meowscarada	Wo-Chien

Lilium-based

Petilil	Lilligant	Lilligant

Mangosteen-based

Bounsweet	Steenee	Tsareena

Oak tree-based

Seedot	Nuzleaf	Shiftry

Olive-based

Smoliv	Dolliv	Arboliva

Orange-based

Ogerpon	Ogerpon	Ogerpon	Ogerpon

Orchid-based

Fomantis	Lurantis

Palm tree-based

Exeggcute	Exeggutor	Exeggutor

Peach-based

Pecharunt

Pepper-based

Capsakid	Scovillain

Pitcher plant-based

Bellsprout	Weepinbell	Victreebel

Pumpkin-based

Pumpkaboo	Gourgeist

Rafflesia-based

Bulbasaur	Ivysaur	Venusaur	Venusaur	Venusaur	Oddish	Gloom	Vileplume	Bellossom

Rice-based

Tatsugiri	Tatsugiri	Tatsugiri

Rose-based

Budew	Roselia	Roserade

Seaweed-based

Skrelp	Dragalge	Dhelmise

Strelitzia-based

Snivy	Servine	Serperior

Sunflower-based

Sunkern	Sunflora

Tea-based

Sinistea	Polteageist	Poltchageist	Sinistcha

Tree-based

Snorlax	Bonsly	Sudowoodo	Sceptile	Sceptile	Torterra	Sawsbuck

Sawsbuck	Sawsbuck	Sawsbuck	Phantump	Trevenant	Xerneas	Xurkitree

Trillium-based

Floette

Tumbleweed-based

Bramblin	Brambleghast

Venus flytrap-based

Carnivine

Vine-based

Tangela	Tangrowth	Zarude

Water lily-based

Lotad	Lombre	Ludicolo

Fungus Pokémon

Bonnets-based

Morelull	Shiinotic

Cedar-apple rust-based

Shuckle

Fly agaric-based

Foongus	Amoonguss	Brute Bonnet

Geastrales-based

Shroomish	Breloom

Tōchūkasō-based

Paras	Parasect

Wood ear-based

Toedscool	Toedscruel

Yeast-based

Fidough	Dachsbun