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Pokèmon Origins
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I got -10200 in Jeopardy  Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:31 pm Posts: 506 Location: Most likely waiting for a post so i can swarm to it and read it until the next post. 
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I've been looking into it lately and I've slowly been uncovering the origins behind Pokèmon.
I know that Mudkip is the obvious Mudskipper. Squirtle is a turtle with a squirrel tail and a water gun glued to its back. Magikarp and Gyarados originated from the legend of Carps being able to swim up a waterfall turning into dragons. I want to be able to construct a list of all pokemon origins. If you have any, post them. All 649 are welcome. Mudkip Magikarp Gyarados That's three... Just 646 to go. P.S Shuppet is Rotom with a sheet.... Even though Shuppet was made first... _________________ Thanks to Dare234 for the Awesome Banner.   and  and  and  and  and  rock. (Get it?) |
| Mon Mar 04, 2013 1:45 am |
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Pokemon Ranger   Joined: Tue May 24, 2011 8:10 am Posts: 793 Location: In the shadows, watching over the world
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There is a great number which have no special origin, such as the bird, squirrel and cat family of each Gen. So I'm gonna comment on something else.
Vulpix-Ninetales: Kyuubi, meaning nine-tailed fox, is a legendary Japanese creature. Nincada-Ninjask-Shedinja: Nincada is a trainee ninja, Ninjask is a trained ninja and Shedinja is the lone ninja who wanders the world and has no clan. _________________ The chill of death, the heart of a metalhead. A lone rebel.  I'm a competitive battler, ask me if you have any questions on competitive battling or want advice on Ubers/OU/VGC teambuilding. Also, check my trading thread if you want. Credit to DragoBoy for the banner! Sometimes, the hand of fate must be forced! |
| Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:15 am |
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THE POWER IS ON!  Joined: Wed Aug 04, 2004 3:29 am Posts: 1416 Location: Purple Ranger
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Ninetales/Zoroark: kitsune (Zoroark is also based around kabuki).
Arcanine: shishi. Lotad/Lombre/Ludicolo: kappa. Shiftry: tengu. Espeon: nekomata. Mawile: futakuchi-onna. Nosepass/Probopass: moai. Baltoy/Claydol: dogū. Drowzee/Hypno/Munna/Musharna: baku. Dusclops: chōchinobake. Vileplume: rafflesia. Tornadus: fūjin. Thundurus: raijin. Landorus: Inari. Darumaka/Darmanitan: dharma dolls. Meowth: maneki-neko. Froslass: yuki-onna. Ho-oh: houou. Kyogre: Leviathan. Groudon: Behemoth. Rayquaza: Ziz. Castform: teru teru bozu. Chimecho: furin wind chime. Altaria: peng. Jirachi: based around the Japanese Tanabata festival. Riolu/Lucario: jackal/anubis. Dunsparce: tsuchinoko. Sneasel/Weavile: kamaitachi. Relicanth: coelacanth. Omanyte/Omastar: ammonite. Kabuto/Kabutops: horseshoe crabs. Aerodactyl: pterodactyl. Anorith/Armaldo: anomalocaris. Lileep/Cradily: sea lilies. Crandios/Rampardos: pachycephalosaurs. Shieldon/Bastiodon: ceratopsian dinosaurs. Tirtouga/Carracosta: protostega/archelon. Archen/Archeops: archeopteryx. _________________  |
| Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:46 am |
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Psychic Trainer   Joined: Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:51 pm Posts: 66 Location: Cerulean City, Kanto
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One of the ones i find most interesting is Nincada Ninjask & Shedinja being based of a Cicada
 _________________ I don't use "uber" Pokemon, I don't calculate stat values, I don't use cheating devices, I don't breed my way to perfection, and I don't care about natures. I catch my Pokemon the way they are, and treat them like individuals instead of brainless drones. If you use this philosophy, copy & paste this into your signature. Global Pokedex Team     |
| Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:00 pm |
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Pokemon Ranger  Joined: Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:00 pm Posts: 646 Location: Oops, I'm lost...
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CrazyRazey wrote: One of the ones i find most interesting is Nincada Ninjask & Shedinja being based of a Cicada Oh wow, nice gif! This little bug is awesome!  Also,  is my favorite Ghost and  is my favorite bug.~500th post Ermagherd!!! _________________ Still searching for shiny Rapidash, hatched 760 eggs!  Thanks DragoBoy for this awesome sig and Mektar for the astonishing avatar!!! I'm now a moderator Bronyland, also on the forums! (Member's Hangout) : http://www.bronyland.com/ When you're about to abandon, what you're looking for will come. ~GhostPony750 |
| Wed Mar 06, 2013 3:46 pm |
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Art Commentator   Joined: Tue May 05, 2009 2:02 pm Posts: 871 Location: Tealand
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I'm pretty sure we had a similar thread a while back. And I'm going to say the same thing. There's a series of articles here that go in-depth on the subject. They're quite interesting.
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| Wed Mar 06, 2013 6:55 pm |
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Pokemon Ranger  Joined: Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:33 am Posts: 976 Location: Pretty much anywhere, and always running
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I had a whole explanation of the fossil Pokemon's relations to actual prehistoric creatures, but then realized that Frost had already covered all of them, with links and everything. *claps* I've always loved the fossil Pokemon in particular, because of the inspiration they draw from extinct life forms, and how they're represented in Pokemon form. This is mainly due to my ambitions to enter the field of paleontology, since I've been a dinosaur nut for as long as I can remember.
Also, just to note, the name of an Armaldo I had in an old RP was Maloc, referencing the Anomalocaris, which it gets it's roots from. _________________ The peaceful village is once again under attack by the elusive werewolves! Signups are now open, and everyone is guaranteed a special role! Join now in Werewolf XXI: Drunks Only Live Once! |
| Wed Mar 06, 2013 8:34 pm |
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Psychic Trainer Joined: Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:53 am Posts: 71 Location: england :)
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in my opinion, the people in the games are just high and are throwing rocks at various animal and beating each other up and stealing their money
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| Thu Mar 28, 2013 6:47 am |
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Ace Trainer   Joined: Wed May 19, 2010 6:13 am Posts: 470
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alkranite wrote: in my opinion, the people in the games are just high and are throwing rocks at various animal and beating each other up and stealing their money Why are you here? |
| Thu Mar 28, 2013 2:38 pm |
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Psychic Trainer Joined: Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:53 am Posts: 71 Location: england :)
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extreme boredom and i have nothing better to do
i will be serious now  _________________ pm me if you want to chat about anything http://pokemon.hunngry.com/forum.php - new forum please check it out as we need more members |
| Fri Mar 29, 2013 2:20 am |
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