Animals that the Pokémon have never been based on?

[Thomas Wiencek]

While Pokémon are based on most animals upon the Pokémon generations' initial releases, there are some kinds of animals that the Pokémon have never been based on, like an aardvark, a moose, a dolphin, etc. So, are there any kinds of animals that the Pokémon have never been based on? If you'd like to know, check out these links here: 1 & 2

 

[Sopheria]

The first example that pops into my head is a sea sponge. I know because I've been wanting to form a Spongebob team with a Starmie, Octillery, Pachirisu, and Crawdaunt. But sadly no sea sponge Pokemon yet :( A plankton Pokemon would be nice too.

 

[Hiatus]

I'd really like to see one based off saber-toothed tiger. Could imagine this Pokémon being dark-type, because of how intimidating it would possibly look. A dolphin Pokémon would be pretty nice, too. I guess Lanturn is already a dolphin, sort of, but it definitely wouldn't hurt to have another, would it? n_n"

 

[Elements1]

How about a Gila monster ^^ Lizards are my favorite animals and the only lizard pokemon seems to have is Kecleon.

 

[Raine]

O: A dolphin Pokemon would be cute! Except like Peitharchia (I'd be really surprised if I could have spelled your name on my own, but I can't OTL) mentioned, Lanturn somewhat fills that description. I guess the bear category has been filled as well, but I'd want something that closely resembles a panda :3

 

[Timbjerr]

I don't think we've had an actual wolf pokémon yet. Mightyena comes close, but sources say it's based off a hyena. :P

I'd really like to see one based off saber-toothed tiger.

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[Brendino]

I guess the bear category has been filled as well, but I'd want something that closely resembles a panda :3

Hmm, that's pretty much what Pancham and Pangoro are, no?

As for some I'd like to see, the first thing that came to mind is a narwhal. In fact, there are lots of sea creatures that haven't been done yet, like salmon, clownfish, sea cucumbers, dolphins (I've always seen Lanturn as an anglerfish, not a dolphin), etc. I'd also like to see a lemur and koala Pokemon too, and I could even see one of them as the base for a future Grass type starter.

 

[Shhmew]

I guess the bear category has been filled as well, but I'd want something that closely resembles a panda :3

Well I suppose Pancham/Pangoro fits that (spinda cries in the corner) but I'm not a fan of Pancham; I always wanted a clearly panda pokemon but this line is just kind of unappealing to me. Pandas are supposed to be friendly (or at least, docile for the most part), not evil/tricksters :C So I'd be very happy if they made more panda pokemon.

But honestly, I can't think of any animals they missed that I'm sour about. They've done a good job of including plenty of things from the animal world.

 

[PumpJack]

Well I suppose Pancham/Pangoro fits that (spinda cries in the corner) but I'm not a fan of Pancham; I always wanted a clearly panda pokemon but this line is just kind of unappealing to me. Pandas are supposed to be friendly (or at least, docile for the most part), not evil/tricksters :C So I'd be very happy if they made more panda pokemon.

But honestly, I can't think of any animals they missed that I'm sour about. They've done a good job of including plenty of things from the animal world.

That's a common misconception of pandas. They made them Fighting/Dark for a reason- they can be mighty nasty and ferocious.

Regard them as any bear- one of the most cuddly things that can rip your head off.

 

[TheFattestSnorlax]

My example would probably be the platypus. A strange creature is one of the many reasons why origins of Pokémon are there. I mean, with a mammal that lays eggs, with beaver and duck like features? A platypus deserves a go, and I want to see how one turns out.

 

[Super Bling]

Hammer Head sharks.

though garchomps head is similar.

 

[Elements1]

Hammer Head sharks.

though garchomps head is similar.

A water Garchomp evolution. Have gabite evolve with a water stone or somthing. Probably wouldn't work but a Hammer Head shark would be awesome!

 

[moon]

My example would probably be the platypus. A strange creature is one of the many reasons why origins of Pokémon are there. I mean, with a mammal that lays eggs, with beaver and duck like features? A platypus deserves a go, and I want to see how one turns out.

Well that's pretty much Psyduck and Golduck, no? They aren't really birds, they look more like platypus.

 

[Shhmew]

That's a common misconception of pandas. They made them Fighting/Dark for a reason- they can be mighty nasty and ferocious.

Regard them as any bear- one of the most cuddly things that can rip your head off.

They can be vicious just like any wild animal, but I thought they were docile and lazy by nature unless provoked, at least more so than most wild animals/bears. I could be wrong. Still, I'd like to see a more friendly and cute panda :3 (but I'm just a sucker for cute things.)

And yes, I believe Psyduck and Golduck are supposed to be like platypus :D

 

[Puddle]

I'd like to see a Pokemon based off of a Phoenix. Well, nevermind. I guess that's sort of Ho-Oh. Actually, I want some bulky, strong looking fire type freaking Rooster. Like from the Cartoons in Pokemon form. That'd be pretty legit.

 

[soreninja]

I want a pokemon that's based on some mythological monsters like a centaur.

 

[Corvus of the Black Night]

No griffons? For shame, GAME FREAK.

 

[moon]

A centaur, a satyr and a gryphon, yeah! I'd like to see those. Maybe in a region inspired by the Mediterranean countries 8)

 

[Talon Flare]

A sea urchin can be a great Evolution of Qwilfish, or his mega evolution
Others are a , dolphin, sea sponge, dragonfly, mosquito, and any mythological creature like a minotaur

 

[Elements1]

A sea urchin can be a great Evolution of Qwilfish, or his mega evolution
Others are a , dolphin, sea sponge, dragonfly, mosquito, and any mythological creature like a minotaur

I'm pretty sure Yanma is based of a dragonfly ^^