Real-world Pokemon inspirations

[scythemantis]

So I've recently updated one of the most popular pages on my site, which was one of the first places online to tackle this important subject:

The coolest and strangest real-world species to have Pokemon counterparts.

Comments

[random_prophet]

I love you for this. This is one of my favorite things about this series.

(Though, minor nitpick-Golduck is probably meant to be a kappa rather than a platypus, although Psyduck could definitely go both ways. As a rule of thumb, if it's not an identifiable animal it's probably related to Japanese folklore in some way.)

[scythemantis]

Kappa are usually depicted as primarily reptilian or amphibian, and especially noted as having turtle shells.

I'm sure Golduck is intended to be kappa-like, but it's a kappa-like platypus :)

[breakbot]

OH GROSS a cordyceps bug :(

[evilstorm]

Mmm...tasty, tasty cordyceps.

[china_kitty]

They're also great for your health since they are used in Chinese medicine.

[plumtreeblossom]

Those mud kippers are adorable. :-)

[willowistari]

Awesome. :D

[grindcore]

clamshell boobs

that is all