![]() Gastly is the name of a ghoulish, ghost Pokémon. Farfetch’d, the Pokémon whose name is based on the word farfetched, walks around with a leek and hits people with it. Farfetched is something that is ridiculous or outlandish. Some Pokémon are simply named after their attitude or central emotion.For example, Venomoth is a combination of “venom” and “moth.” Lickitung is a combination of “lick” and “tongue.” Many Pokémon names are a combination of the animal or object’s name and some other attribute or characteristic.Meowth is a play on the sound that a cat makes. Ekans is simply the word “snake,” backwards. Look at real Pokémon as inspiration to see other interesting ways of naming your Pokémon.Play around with the spelling of your animal or object to come up with something cute or scary that communicates your Pokémon’s vibe. For example, Rattata is a rat, Zubat is a bat, and Delphox is a fox. There are no requirements when it comes to naming a Pokémon, but most Pokémon names are modified versions of what they’re based on. Name your Pokémon based on the element and animal that it’s based on. Electric Pokémon often have lightning bolts or electricity coming off of them, while poison Pokémon are often surrounded by clouds or look slimy. The features often express the type of Pokémon that it is.Your thumbtack Pokémon could have a strange symbol in its forehead and have a set of tiny arms. For example, you could give the poison fox a red streak on the side of its fur and give it a second set of ears.Cubone carries a little bone, while Farfetch’d walks around with a leek. You could also have your Pokémon hold something.Choose interesting characteristics, or stick with features that fit your vision for the Pokémon. Squirtle is a turtle, but it has a fluffy tail that turtles don’t normally have. For example, Pikachu is a rat, but it has a jagged, angular tail and 2 red dots on its cheek. These features could be wings, a halo, an extra set of arms, or some sort of pattern or symbol. To differentiate your Pokémon from a regular animal or object, give it 1-2 features that your animal or object wouldn’t normally have. There are far fewer Pokémon that are based on objects, and it’ll probably be easier for you to start with an animal.Īdd 1-2 features to your Pokémon to make it unique. The vast majority of Pokémon are based on animals.Examples based on objects include Geodude, who is a rock, and Magnemite, who is a screw with 2 magnets on it. Sandshrew is based on an armadillo, Rattata is based on a rat, and Ekans is clearly a snake. Animal designs from the game are all over the place.A thumbtack might make for an interesting object for a Pokémon. For example, you could start with a fox as the foundation for a Pokémon based on an animal.If you’re selecting an object, an ice cube, tree, or carpet could all work as good bases. This could be a rat, seal, or chicken if you’re picking an animal. Stick with simple choices for your first design to keep things simple. To start your design, pick an animal that you find fascinating or an object that you think would make a good foundation for your creation. Most Pokémon are based on an animal or object that already exists in the real world. Pick a creature or object as the base of your design. This article has been viewed 463,155 times. This article received 45 testimonials and 81% of readers who voted found it helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. WikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. There are 11 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. in English with a concentration in Literature and a Minor in Philosophy. She has ranked in the Top 100 list for Dark Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, and Fantasy Romance. She was voted by her peers as "The Perfectionist" on Roleplay Adventures, a SERP for forum roleplaying. Madeleine graduated from Mills College with a B.A. She has written seven books for DDCO Publishing, which specializes in LitRPG and is operated by New York Times Bestseller JA Cipriano. ![]() Her professional path started at NaNoWriMo, where she scripted a summer-long world-building series and hosted its Virtual Write-Ins. Some of her greatest feats were evolving Eevee to a Level 99 Umbreon and collecting every legendary bird Pokémon. She has over 20 years of gaming experience and is an avid gamer in all parts of her life-she's especially fond of tabletop board games and the world of Pokémon. Pokémon Crystal Version is her favorite game in the franchise. ![]() Madeleine Flamiano is a Role-playing Game Enthusiast based in Berkeley, California. This article was co-authored by Madeleine Flamiano and by wikiHow staff writer, Eric McClure. ![]()
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