Japan can be considered as one of the countries with the most developed animation industry in the world with a variety of genres for audiences of all ages. And with its great success, “Pokémon” is deserved to be recognized as one of the most influential animated series. The story follows the main character – Ash Ketchum while he travels around the world, meets a lot of friends and conquers many Pokémon in order to become a Master Trainer.
One of the factors that help this series attract the attention and love of the viewers is of course the Pokémon – the pocket monsters with supernatural abilities that can evolve into a better version of themselves if all the necessary requirements are met. By the way, did you know that these adorable creatures are inspired by real things? For instance, Luvdisc is based on the kissing gourami or Poliwag is a translucent tadpole.
Keep scrolling down to explore this interesting fact and prepare yourself for the game “Pokémon – Reality Version! I bet that you will be amazed to know that what the inspirations for the author to draw these super cute creatures are.
#1 The sketch of Mr. Mime is inspired by a clown-like performer
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You have no idea about this information, don’t you?
#2 An overflowing bag of garbage is the inspiration for the author to draw Trubbish
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This is such a creative idea, right?
#3 Stunfisk is a stargazer
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I don’t know why but I get goosebumps when I see the right picture.
#4 Shellos – Chromodoris lochi
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Both creatures are super adorable, aren’t they?
#5 Drowzee is based on a Malayan tapir
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You can easily spot the similarities between Drowzee and its original version.
#6 Sandslash – A pangolin
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I didn’t know that pandalin could look this adorable!
#7 Victreebel is a pitcher plant
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Pitcher plants are one of the most dangerous plants on the planet. You know, they can even eat a mouse!
#8 It’s not difficult to realize that Chatots are inspired by yellow collared lovebirds
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#9 The idea of Vileplume is refered to a Rafflesia arnoldii
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Interesting fact: Rafflesia arnoldii is the largest flower on Earth.
#10 Gharial is the inspiration for Krookodile
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Its long, thin snout is what distinguishes gharial from other crocodiles. This iconic feature is still retained when the Pokemon‘s author draws Krookodile.
#11 It seems that Magikarp is inspired the yellow rockfish
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Different from the cuteness of the animated version, the real version of Magikarpcan can make any child cry.
#12 Mudkip looks just like the axolotl
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To be honest, I don’t see the common things of these two creatures at all.
#13 Luvdisc is based on the kissing gourami
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This cute fish is one of my favorite Pokémon in this series.
#14 The Eastern tiger swallowtail caterpillar is the creature that inspires the author to draw Caterpie
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I bet that this lovable animal can melt everyone heart!
#15 Gorebyss is the long-nosed chimaera
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Although Gorebyss is based on the long-nosed chimaera, Gorebyss brings a cute vibe while the chimaera that is a nightmare for small sea creatures.
#16 Poliwag is a translucent tadpoles
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You don’t see this coming, do you?
