PsychoIncarnate
The Eternal Will of the Swarm
I'm pretty sure it's just war than a mixture of turtle and tortoise
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What do they Mean? // An Analysis of Pokemon Names
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IC3R
Smash Lord
I've done everything up to Jumpluff: (#152-189)
Chikorita (Chik-oh-rita) #152
The second Grass-type starter Pokemon, the name being derived from two words from different languages: "Chick" and "señorita", from English and Spanish slang, respectively. Both words refer to a lovely/sexy young woman.
Bayleef (Bay-leef) #153
It has a leaf on its head. The "bay" may refer to the fact it basks in sunlight, like one would do at the beach.
Meganium (Me-gay-nee-um) #154
"Mega" refers to its relatively large size, and "-anium" comes from a plant called a geranium, which the petals around its neck resemble.
Cyndaquil (Sin-duh-kwil) #155
Cyndaquil's name can be broken into the words "cinder" and "quill", because it is a porcupine-like creature with stinging flames on its back.
Quilava (Kwil-ah-vah) #156
"Quill" comes into play yet again, being a porcupine-ish creature, but with an elongated body. It has lava stored within its body.
Typhlosion (Taee-flow-zhun) #157
Its name is based off of two disasters with enormously destructive effects: "typhoon" and "explosion". One could call this Pokemon a "Fiery Storm".
Totodile (Toh-toh-dael) #158
Totodile's name most likely is made up of "tot", referring to a small child, and "crocodile". This theory is further backed up by the Pokemon's Japanese name 鰐の子 (read as: Waninoko), which roughly translates to "crocodile's child".
Croconaw (Krah-koh-naw) #159
Based off of a crocodile, yet again, and also from the word "gnaw", meaning to lightly bite. However, this creature does NOT have a weak jaw.
Feraligatr (Fer-al-i-gay-ter) #160
Feraligatr was named for its aggresive and territorial nature (a.k.a. "feral"), and because it's...well...an alligator.
Sentret (Sen-treht) #161
Because of its behavioral scouting, this Pokemon was duely given "sentry" as part of its name. Being a rodent, the "-ret" half of Sentret's name may be part of "ferret"--oddly enough, Sentret more resembles a raccoon, than a ferret.
Furret (Fur-reht) #162
Simply put, it's a furry ferret.
Hoothoot (Hoot-hoot) #163
It's an owl. Owls hoot. This one does it twice.
Noctowl (Nahk-towl) #164
Being an OWL, which is a NOCTurnal creature...duh.
Ledyba (Leh-dee-bah) #165
A simple play on the word "ladybug".
Ledian (Leh-dee-en) #166
Ledian is a ladybug-like creature that possess some features of an old cartoon alien, like large black eyes. "Ladybug + Alien"
Spinarak (Spin-uh-rack) #167
A combination of "spinneret", the silk-spinning organ on the abdomen of spiders, and "Arachnida", the class of Animalia in which spiders reside.
Ariados (Ah-ree-uh-dohs) #168
Obviously an arachnid, but the "-dos" part of the name is most likey refers to the fact it is the second stage in this particular evolutionary line.
Crobat (Kroh-bat) #169
Crobat's name originated from its animalistic base (the bat), and the fact when all four of its wings are spread, it looks like a large purple cross or "X".
Chinchou (Cheen-choh) #170
Chinchou's name is formed simply by switching the two Kanji for "lantern" (which I'm unable to find at the moment).
Lanturn (Lan-tern) #171
Gamefreak got lazy. Lanturn's still awesome, though.
Pichu (Pee-chyu) #172
As in the case with Pikachu, Pichu's name comes from the Japanese onomatopia used for the squeaking of mice. The "Pi-" may mean cute in some other language, but details are scarce at the moment.
Cleffa (Klef-fah) #173
Jigglypuff isn't the only Pokemon known for singing. Its name is made by combining "clef", which gives name to a key in music, with "fa" being the fourth key in an octave.
Igglybuff (Ig-lee-buhf) #174
Sounds like Gamefreak was looking for a clever rhyme to Jigglypuff and Wigglytuff.
Togepi (Toh-geh-pee) #175
Comes from the Japanese word とげ (read as: toge), which means "spike", and also he the prefix/suffix of "pi", which may mean cute.
Togetic (Toh-geh-tick) #176
Uses とげ, yet again meaning "spike", but instead has "-tic" for its suffix. When saying "-tic" with an Engrish accent, it sounds like "chick", this time describing a baby bird. (After all, it has yet to transform into Togekiss.)
Natu (Nah-too) #177
Its name sounds somewhat South American, which makes sense due to the pattern on Natu's stomach. The word itself may be part of Aztec language.
Xatu (Zah-too) #178
Its name sounds somewhat South American, which makes sense due to the pattern on Xatu's stomach. The word itself may, again, be part of Aztec language.
Mareep (Meh-reep) #179
Most people are unsure of where the first half of Mareep's name is derived from, but it is undeniably a sheep.
Flaaffy (Flaa-fee) #180
List two words that come to mind when you hear the word "sheep": 1) fluffy, 2) BAA!
There you go...
Ampharos (Am-fehr-ohs) #181
A combination of "ampere", the SI unit of electrical current, and "Pharos", the legendary lighthouse of Alexandria. This may explain why it is used in the Olivine lighthouse.
Bellosom (Bel-lah-sum) #182
A play on the word "blossom", also contributing to the fact its petals make a sweet sound, like a small bell.
Marill (Meh-rill) #183
Derived from two aquatic terms: "rill", which is like a miniature river, and "marine", a general term used for anything relating to the ocean.
Azumarill (Ah-zoo-meh-rill) #184
Take Marill's name and slap "azure" (blue) at the beginning. It's that simple.
Sudowoodo (Soo-doh-woo-doh) #185
Sudowoodo's name literally means "false tree". Proper name, I'd say.
Politoed (Pah-lee-tohd) #186
Comes from the obsolete word "polliwog", known as "tadpole" these days. The other part of its name is based off of "toad", a counterpart to frogs.
Hoppip (Hah-pip) #187
Hoppip's name is formed by combining "hop", a childish method of foot-travel, and "pip", a type of small seed.
Skiploom (Skip-loom) #188
Keeping true to the childish travel theme, this Pokemon's name is made by putting "skip" and "bloom" together.
Jumpluff (Juhm-pluf) #189
Combines "jump" and "fluff", because it likes to jump around waving its cotton hands, similar to the movement of a cheerleader.
Zook
Perpetual Lazy Bum
Way to ruin the fun for the rest of us. :/I've done everything up to Jumpluff: (#152-189)
Chikorita (Chik-oh-rita) #152
The second Grass-type starter Pokemon, the name being derived from two words from different languages: "Chick" and "señorita", from English and Spanish slang, respectively. Both words refer to a lovely/sexy young woman.
Bayleef (Bay-leef) #153
It has a leaf on its head. The "bay" may refer to the fact it basks in sunlight, like one would do at the beach.
Meganium (Me-gay-nee-um) #154
"Mega" refers to its relatively large size, and "-anium" comes from a plant called a geranium, which the petals around its neck resemble.
Cyndaquil (Sin-duh-kwil) #155
Cyndaquil's name can be broken into the words "cinder" and "quill", because it is a porcupine-like creature with stinging flames on its back.
Quilava (Kwil-ah-vah) #156
"Quill" comes into play yet again, being a porcupine-ish creature, but with an elongated body. It has lava stored within its body.
Typhlosion (Taee-flow-zhun) #157
Its name is based off of two disasters with enormously destructive effects: "typhoon" and "explosion". One could call this Pokemon a "Fiery Storm".
Totodile (Toh-toh-dael) #158
Totodile's name most likely is made up of "tot", referring to a small child, and "crocodile". This theory is further backed up by the Pokemon's Japanese name 鰐の子 (read as: Waninoko), which roughly translates to "crocodile's child".
Croconaw (Krah-koh-naw) #159
Based off of a crocodile, yet again, and also from the word "gnaw", meaning to lightly bite. However, this creature does NOT have a weak jaw.
Feraligatr (Fer-al-i-gay-ter) #160
Feraligatr was named for its aggresive and territorial nature (a.k.a. "feral"), and because it's...well...an alligator.
Sentret (Sen-treht) #161
Because of its behavioral scouting, this Pokemon was duely given "sentry" as part of its name. Being a rodent, the "-ret" half of Sentret's name may be part of "ferret"--oddly enough, Sentret more resembles a raccoon, than a ferret.
Furret (Fur-reht) #162
Simply put, it's a furry ferret.
Hoothoot (Hoot-hoot) #163
It's an owl. Owls hoot. This one does it twice.
Noctowl (Nahk-towl) #164
Being an OWL, which is a NOCTurnal creature...duh.
Ledyba (Leh-dee-bah) #165
A simple play on the word "ladybug".
Ledian (Leh-dee-en) #166
Ledian is a ladybug-like creature that possess some features of an old cartoon alien, like large black eyes. "Ladybug + Alien"
Spinarak (Spin-uh-rack) #167
A combination of "spinneret", the silk-spinning organ on the abdomen of spiders, and "Arachnida", the class of Animalia in which spiders reside.
Ariados (Ah-ree-uh-dohs) #168
Obviously an arachnid, but the "-dos" part of the name is most likey refers to the fact it is the second stage in this particular evolutionary line.
Crobat (Kroh-bat) #169
Crobat's name originated from its animalistic base (the bat), and the fact when all four of its wings are spread, it looks like a large purple cross or "X".
Chinchou (Cheen-choh) #170
Chinchou's name is formed simply by switching the two Kanji for "lantern" (which I'm unable to find at the moment).
Lanturn (Lan-tern) #171
Gamefreak got lazy. Lanturn's still awesome, though.
Pichu (Pee-chyu) #172
As in the case with Pikachu, Pichu's name comes from the Japanese onomatopia used for the squeaking of mice. The "Pi-" may mean cute in some other language, but details are scarce at the moment.
Cleffa (Klef-fah) #173
Jigglypuff isn't the only Pokemon known for singing. Its name is made by combining "clef", which gives name to a key in music, with "fa" being the fourth key in an octave.
Igglybuff (Ig-lee-buhf) #174
Sounds like Gamefreak was looking for a clever rhyme to Jigglypuff and Wigglytuff.
Togepi (Toh-geh-pee) #175
Comes from the Japanese word とげ (read as: toge), which means "spike", and also he the prefix/suffix of "pi", which may mean cute.
Togetic (Toh-geh-tick) #176
Uses とげ, yet again meaning "spike", but instead has "-tic" for its suffix. When saying "-tic" with an Engrish accent, it sounds like "chick", this time describing a baby bird. (After all, it has yet to transform into Togekiss.)
Natu (Nah-too) #177
Its name sounds somewhat South American, which makes sense due to the pattern on Natu's stomach. The word itself may be part of Aztec language.
Xatu (Zah-too) #178
Its name sounds somewhat South American, which makes sense due to the pattern on Xatu's stomach. The word itself may, again, be part of Aztec language.
Mareep (Meh-reep) #179
Most people are unsure of where the first half of Mareep's name is derived from, but it is undeniably a sheep.
Flaaffy (Flaa-fee) #180
List two words that come to mind when you hear the word "sheep": 1) fluffy, 2) BAA!
There you go...
Ampharos (Am-fehr-ohs) #181
A combination of "ampere", the SI unit of electrical current, and "Pharos", the legendary lighthouse of Alexandria. This may explain why it is used in the Olivine lighthouse.
Bellosom (Bel-lah-sum) #182
A play on the word "blossom", also contributing to the fact its petals make a sweet sound, like a small bell.
Marill (Meh-rill) #183
Derived from two aquatic terms: "rill", which is like a miniature river, and "marine", a general term used for anything relating to the ocean.
Azumarill (Ah-zoo-meh-rill) #184
Take Marill's name and slap "azure" (blue) at the beginning. It's that simple.
Sudowoodo (Soo-doh-woo-doh) #185
Sudowoodo's name literally means "false tree". Proper name, I'd say.
Politoed (Pah-lee-tohd) #186
Comes from the obsolete word "polliwog", known as "tadpole" these days. The other part of its name is based off of "toad", a counterpart to frogs.
Hoppip (Hah-pip) #187
Hoppip's name is formed by combining "hop", a childish method of foot-travel, and "pip", a type of small seed.
Skiploom (Skip-loom) #188
Keeping true to the childish travel theme, this Pokemon's name is made by putting "skip" and "bloom" together.
Jumpluff (Juhm-pluf) #189
Combines "jump" and "fluff", because it likes to jump around waving its cotton hands, similar to the movement of a cheerleader.
IC3R
Smash Lord
I haven't been here in a while, so I figured I'd be obnoxious.
And why did you make the page a mile long by QUOTING me? Silly Zook
Wow, thanks IC3R! Zrky's right though, we aren't even on the second gen. I appreciate the work, that'll save me some time when we get there. You even did it in the right colour so I can just copy pasta. Thanks a ton. As for ruining the fun, you guys can still try to make them funny/witty.
Mmm, and I'll edit the Pokemon we have left into this post so you guys can see. There aren't too many left.
Mmm, and I'll edit the Pokemon we have left into this post so you guys can see. There aren't too many left.
quoting to make the page even longerI've done everything up to Jumpluff: (#152-189)
Chikorita (Chik-oh-rita) #152
The second Grass-type starter Pokemon, the name being derived from two words from different languages: "Chick" and "señorita", from English and Spanish slang, respectively. Both words refer to a lovely/sexy young woman.
Bayleef (Bay-leef) #153
It has a leaf on its head. The "bay" may refer to the fact it basks in sunlight, like one would do at the beach.
Meganium (Me-gay-nee-um) #154
"Mega" refers to its relatively large size, and "-anium" comes from a plant called a geranium, which the petals around its neck resemble.
Cyndaquil (Sin-duh-kwil) #155
Cyndaquil's name can be broken into the words "cinder" and "quill", because it is a porcupine-like creature with stinging flames on its back.
Quilava (Kwil-ah-vah) #156
"Quill" comes into play yet again, being a porcupine-ish creature, but with an elongated body. It has lava stored within its body.
Typhlosion (Taee-flow-zhun) #157
Its name is based off of two disasters with enormously destructive effects: "typhoon" and "explosion". One could call this Pokemon a "Fiery Storm".
Totodile (Toh-toh-dael) #158
Totodile's name most likely is made up of "tot", referring to a small child, and "crocodile". This theory is further backed up by the Pokemon's Japanese name 鰐の子 (read as: Waninoko), which roughly translates to "crocodile's child".
Croconaw (Krah-koh-naw) #159
Based off of a crocodile, yet again, and also from the word "gnaw", meaning to lightly bite. However, this creature does NOT have a weak jaw.
Feraligatr (Fer-al-i-gay-ter) #160
Feraligatr was named for its aggresive and territorial nature (a.k.a. "feral"), and because it's...well...an alligator.
Sentret (Sen-treht) #161
Because of its behavioral scouting, this Pokemon was duely given "sentry" as part of its name. Being a rodent, the "-ret" half of Sentret's name may be part of "ferret"--oddly enough, Sentret more resembles a raccoon, than a ferret.
Furret (Fur-reht) #162
Simply put, it's a furry ferret.
Hoothoot (Hoot-hoot) #163
It's an owl. Owls hoot. This one does it twice.
Noctowl (Nahk-towl) #164
Being an OWL, which is a NOCTurnal creature...duh.
Ledyba (Leh-dee-bah) #165
A simple play on the word "ladybug".
Ledian (Leh-dee-en) #166
Ledian is a ladybug-like creature that possess some features of an old cartoon alien, like large black eyes. "Ladybug + Alien"
Spinarak (Spin-uh-rack) #167
A combination of "spinneret", the silk-spinning organ on the abdomen of spiders, and "Arachnida", the class of Animalia in which spiders reside.
Ariados (Ah-ree-uh-dohs) #168
Obviously an arachnid, but the "-dos" part of the name is most likey refers to the fact it is the second stage in this particular evolutionary line.
Crobat (Kroh-bat) #169
Crobat's name originated from its animalistic base (the bat), and the fact when all four of its wings are spread, it looks like a large purple cross or "X".
Chinchou (Cheen-choh) #170
Chinchou's name is formed simply by switching the two Kanji for "lantern" (which I'm unable to find at the moment).
Lanturn (Lan-tern) #171
Gamefreak got lazy. Lanturn's still awesome, though.
Pichu (Pee-chyu) #172
As in the case with Pikachu, Pichu's name comes from the Japanese onomatopia used for the squeaking of mice. The "Pi-" may mean cute in some other language, but details are scarce at the moment.
Cleffa (Klef-fah) #173
Jigglypuff isn't the only Pokemon known for singing. Its name is made by combining "clef", which gives name to a key in music, with "fa" being the fourth key in an octave.
Igglybuff (Ig-lee-buhf) #174
Sounds like Gamefreak was looking for a clever rhyme to Jigglypuff and Wigglytuff.
Togepi (Toh-geh-pee) #175
Comes from the Japanese word とげ (read as: toge), which means "spike", and also he the prefix/suffix of "pi", which may mean cute.
Togetic (Toh-geh-tick) #176
Uses とげ, yet again meaning "spike", but instead has "-tic" for its suffix. When saying "-tic" with an Engrish accent, it sounds like "chick", this time describing a baby bird. (After all, it has yet to transform into Togekiss.)
Natu (Nah-too) #177
Its name sounds somewhat South American, which makes sense due to the pattern on Natu's stomach. The word itself may be part of Aztec language.
Xatu (Zah-too) #178
Its name sounds somewhat South American, which makes sense due to the pattern on Xatu's stomach. The word itself may, again, be part of Aztec language.
Mareep (Meh-reep) #179
Most people are unsure of where the first half of Mareep's name is derived from, but it is undeniably a sheep.
Flaaffy (Flaa-fee) #180
List two words that come to mind when you hear the word "sheep": 1) fluffy, 2) BAA!
There you go...
Ampharos (Am-fehr-ohs) #181
A combination of "ampere", the SI unit of electrical current, and "Pharos", the legendary lighthouse of Alexandria. This may explain why it is used in the Olivine lighthouse.
Bellosom (Bel-lah-sum) #182
A play on the word "blossom", also contributing to the fact its petals make a sweet sound, like a small bell.
Marill (Meh-rill) #183
Derived from two aquatic terms: "rill", which is like a miniature river, and "marine", a general term used for anything relating to the ocean.
Azumarill (Ah-zoo-meh-rill) #184
Take Marill's name and slap "azure" (blue) at the beginning. It's that simple.
Sudowoodo (Soo-doh-woo-doh) #185
Sudowoodo's name literally means "false tree". Proper name, I'd say.
Politoed (Pah-lee-tohd) #186
Comes from the obsolete word "polliwog", known as "tadpole" these days. The other part of its name is based off of "toad", a counterpart to frogs.
Hoppip (Hah-pip) #187
Hoppip's name is formed by combining "hop", a childish method of foot-travel, and "pip", a type of small seed.
Skiploom (Skip-loom) #188
Keeping true to the childish travel theme, this Pokemon's name is made by putting "skip" and "bloom" together.
Jumpluff (Juhm-pluf) #189
Combines "jump" and "fluff", because it likes to jump around waving its cotton hands, similar to the movement of a cheerleader.
IC3R
Smash Lord
Okay, now that is obnoxious. Zook, fix plz?quoting to make the page even longer
Um... I think bayleef is actually more a play on words:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bay_leaf
If you look at the leaf, it resembles the one on bayleef's head. Also, the leaf is used in cooking, and bayleef has a bite taken out of its leaf....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bay_leaf
If you look at the leaf, it resembles the one on bayleef's head. Also, the leaf is used in cooking, and bayleef has a bite taken out of its leaf....
I think this is the actual reason
M.K
Level 55
Why did everyone quote that long post and then post tiny responses >_< That annoys the crap out of me.
Anyways, I think it would be helpful if you posted a list of the Pokemon that have not been done yet, Dedede.
Anyways, I think it would be helpful if you posted a list of the Pokemon that have not been done yet, Dedede.
IC3R
Smash Lord
Oh, shoot, I had no idea :embarrass
But yeah, I'll get some stuff for those up soon.
IC3R
Smash Lord
Here's some of the missing critters:
Pidgey (Pid-jee) #16
Simply put, this is a tiny pigeon.
Pidgeotto (Pid-jee-oh-toh) #17
However, this is NOT a tiny pigeon.
Pidgeot (Pid-jee-aht) #18
This is DEFINITELY not a tiny pigeon.
Rattata (Ra-tuh-ta) #19
Obviously a rat, but the rest of the name comes from the scratching sound one would here if a rat was within the walls of one's home.
Raticate (Ra-ti-kayt) #20
A much LARGER rat, but this one has teeth that can eradicate a two-story building in about five minutes. You do NOT want this thing in your house! o.o
Spearow (Speer-oh) #21
Because of its swift, precise movements, this Pokemon's name's base word is "spear". It somewhat resembles a fierce breed of sparrow.
Fearow (Feer-oh) #22
Another sparrow, but with a much larger wingspan and beak. It's pretty intimidating, so it's no wonder why the first half of its name is "Fear".
Nidoran/F (Nee-doh-ran) #29
A romanization of the Japanese katakana for "needle", ニードル (read as: niidoru).
Nidorina (Nee-doh-ree-noh) #30
A romanization of the Japanese katakana for "needle", ニードル (read as: niidoru). The "-ina" establishes femininity.
Nidoqueen (Nee-doh-kween) #31
A romanization of the Japanese katakana for "needle", ニードル (read as: niidoru). It's the final stage of the female line, so it is the queen.
Nidoran/M (Nee-doh-ran) #32
A romanization of the Japanese katakana for "needle", ニードル (read as: niidoru).
Nidorino (Nee-doh-ree-noh) #33
A romanization of the Japanese katakana for "needle", ニードル (read as: niidoru). The "-ino" establishes masculinity.
Nidoking (Nee-doh-keeng) #34
A romanization of the Japanese katakana for "needle", ニードル (read as: niidoru). It's the final stage of the male line, so it is the king.
Jigglypuff (Jih-ga-lee-puff) #39
It's a puffball... and it's jiggly...
Wigglytuff (Wih-ga-lee-tuff) #40
It's wiggly rather than jiggly now, and it grew stronger, so it's "tuff" (tough).
Psyduck (Sai-duck) #54
A duck whose constant headaches give it Psychic powers. Hence, a Psy(chic)duck.
(I have no clue about golduck, so if anyone wants to give that a try, go ahead)
Mankey (Man-kee) #56
A monkey that stands upright and can fight with its fists, like a man. Monkey+Man=Mankey
Primeape (Prime-ape) #57
It's an ape in its prime, and it is stronger than most others, making it the "Prime" ape.
Growlithe (Growl-ith) #58
It's a small dog, so it can only growl, and it's very agile, or "lithe."
Arcanine (Arr-cane-ine) #58
The fire it breathes is magical, or "arcane," and it's a large dog, or canine.
Machop (Muh-chop) #66
Combination of the words "Macho" meaning manly or strong, and "chop" which is one of the first attacks this pokemon learns.
Machoke (Muh-choke) #67
Combination of the words "Macho" meaning manly or strong, and "choke," an action stronger than a karate chop.
Machamp (Muh-champ) #68
Combination of the words "Macho" meaning manly or strong, and "champ" showing that this is the strongest Pokemon and therefore the champion.
Bellsprout #69
It's a small sprout of a plant whose head is shaped like a bell.
Weepinbell (Wee-pin-bell) #70
"Weepin" because it oozes acid, which could look like tears, or it could be because of its teardrop shape, "bell" because it looks like a bell.
Victreebell (Vick-tree-bell) #71
Reaching its final evolutionary stage and becoming strong gives it "victory," and it still looks like a bell, but upside-down.
Tentacool (Ten-ta-cool) #72
A play on the word "Tentacle," showing this Pokemon is cool.
Tentacruel (Ten-ta-crool) #73
Another play on the word tentacle, this Pokemon poisons people to die a painful death, making it very cruel.
Magnemite (Mag-ne-mite) #81
Combines the words "Magnet," which this pokemon has, and "Mite," showing this pokemon is small.
Magneton (Mag-ne-tahn) #82
Combines the words "Magnet," which this pokemon has, and "Ton," showing this pokemon has grown larger and heavier... (I think)
It's a puffball... and it's jiggly...
Wigglytuff (Wih-ga-lee-tuff) #40
It's wiggly rather than jiggly now, and it grew stronger, so it's "tuff" (tough).
Psyduck (Sai-duck) #54
A duck whose constant headaches give it Psychic powers. Hence, a Psy(chic)duck.
(I have no clue about golduck, so if anyone wants to give that a try, go ahead)
Mankey (Man-kee) #56
A monkey that stands upright and can fight with its fists, like a man. Monkey+Man=Mankey
Primeape (Prime-ape) #57
It's an ape in its prime, and it is stronger than most others, making it the "Prime" ape.
Growlithe (Growl-ith) #58
It's a small dog, so it can only growl, and it's very agile, or "lithe."
Arcanine (Arr-cane-ine) #58
The fire it breathes is magical, or "arcane," and it's a large dog, or canine.
Machop (Muh-chop) #66
Combination of the words "Macho" meaning manly or strong, and "chop" which is one of the first attacks this pokemon learns.
Machoke (Muh-choke) #67
Combination of the words "Macho" meaning manly or strong, and "choke," an action stronger than a karate chop.
Machamp (Muh-champ) #68
Combination of the words "Macho" meaning manly or strong, and "champ" showing that this is the strongest Pokemon and therefore the champion.
Bellsprout #69
It's a small sprout of a plant whose head is shaped like a bell.
Weepinbell (Wee-pin-bell) #70
"Weepin" because it oozes acid, which could look like tears, or it could be because of its teardrop shape, "bell" because it looks like a bell.
Victreebell (Vick-tree-bell) #71
Reaching its final evolutionary stage and becoming strong gives it "victory," and it still looks like a bell, but upside-down.
Tentacool (Ten-ta-cool) #72
A play on the word "Tentacle," showing this Pokemon is cool.
Tentacruel (Ten-ta-crool) #73
Another play on the word tentacle, this Pokemon poisons people to die a painful death, making it very cruel.
Magnemite (Mag-ne-mite) #81
Combines the words "Magnet," which this pokemon has, and "Mite," showing this pokemon is small.
Magneton (Mag-ne-tahn) #82
Combines the words "Magnet," which this pokemon has, and "Ton," showing this pokemon has grown larger and heavier... (I think)
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Vulpix (Vol-Picks) #37
Vulpine- Like a fox/resembling one.
Ix- The last two letters in "Six", since vulpix has six tails.
Basically, a six-tailed fox.
Ninetails (Nine-tales) #38
Nine- The number nine.
Tails- You know what it is.
A fox with nine tails.
Paras (Pair-us/iss) #46
A small part from the word "parasite", which means an organism that benefits from the deterioration of another organism. This possibly describes the mushrooms on its back.
Parasect (Pair-uh-sect) #47
Just like paras, except the "sect" is part of insect, describing its bug-like qualities....
What is that thing?
Doduo (Doh-du-oh) #84
Do- the first syllable in the word "Dodo", which is a type of (extinct) flightless bird.
Duo- Meaning two.
In this case, a two-headed flightless bird.
Dodrio (Doh-Dree-oh) #85
Do- the first syllable in the word "Dodo", which is a type of (extinct) flightless bird.
Drio- Meaning three, with a "d" inserted where a "t" should be.
In this case, a three-headed flightless bird.
Koffing (Ko-ffing) #109
A play on the word *coughing*. It expels poisonous gas from its pores, and can make you cough.
Excuse me?
Weezing (Wee-zing) #110
A play on the word *Wheezing* It expels poisonous gas from its pores, and can make you wheeze.
Cut that out.
Horsea (Hor-See) #116
"Seahorse" backwards. Horsea is a seahorse, after all.
Seadra (See- Dra) #117
Sea-Dra(gon)
Sea- as in a large body of salt water.
Dra- a part of the word "dragon". Seadra has dragon-like qualities.
Basically, a sea dragon.
Staryu (Star-yoo) #120
Star combined with a play on the word "you"
Starmie (Star- mee) #121
Star combined with a play on the word "me"
Omanyte (O/ Ah- mah/ meh/ mi- nite) #138
A play on the word "ammonite" which is an ancient species of cuttlefish. This explains why it is a fossil pokemon.
Omastar (O/ Ah- mah/ meh/ mi- star) #139
A play on the word "ammonite" which is an ancient species of cuttlefish, but shortened to "Oma" plus "star" because of its star-shaped front.
Edit it however you need to.
Vulpix (Vol-Picks) #37
Vulpine- Like a fox/resembling one.
Ix- The last two letters in "Six", since vulpix has six tails.
Basically, a six-tailed fox.
Ninetails (Nine-tales) #38
Nine- The number nine.
Tails- You know what it is.
A fox with nine tails.
Paras (Pair-us/iss) #46
A small part from the word "parasite", which means an organism that benefits from the deterioration of another organism. This possibly describes the mushrooms on its back.
Parasect (Pair-uh-sect) #47
Just like paras, except the "sect" is part of insect, describing its bug-like qualities....
What is that thing?
Doduo (Doh-du-oh) #84
Do- the first syllable in the word "Dodo", which is a type of (extinct) flightless bird.
Duo- Meaning two.
In this case, a two-headed flightless bird.
Dodrio (Doh-Dree-oh) #85
Do- the first syllable in the word "Dodo", which is a type of (extinct) flightless bird.
Drio- Meaning three, with a "d" inserted where a "t" should be.
In this case, a three-headed flightless bird.
Koffing (Ko-ffing) #109
A play on the word *coughing*. It expels poisonous gas from its pores, and can make you cough.
Excuse me?
Weezing (Wee-zing) #110
A play on the word *Wheezing* It expels poisonous gas from its pores, and can make you wheeze.
Cut that out.
Horsea (Hor-See) #116
"Seahorse" backwards. Horsea is a seahorse, after all.
Seadra (See- Dra) #117
Sea-Dra(gon)
Sea- as in a large body of salt water.
Dra- a part of the word "dragon". Seadra has dragon-like qualities.
Basically, a sea dragon.
Staryu (Star-yoo) #120
Star combined with a play on the word "you"
Starmie (Star- mee) #121
Star combined with a play on the word "me"
Omanyte (O/ Ah- mah/ meh/ mi- nite) #138
A play on the word "ammonite" which is an ancient species of cuttlefish. This explains why it is a fossil pokemon.
Omastar (O/ Ah- mah/ meh/ mi- star) #139
A play on the word "ammonite" which is an ancient species of cuttlefish, but shortened to "Oma" plus "star" because of its star-shaped front.
IC3R
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Here's more of the missing critters:
Clefairy (Klef-ayr-ee) #35
As we all know, metronomes are used for measuring beats within a measure of music, and Metronome is Clefairy's favorite move. A clef names any of the eight keys in an octave. It's a pretty rare and mystical Pokemon, so it simply makes sense for it to be a fairy.
Clefable (Klef-ay-bul) #36
As we all know, metronomes are used for measuring beats within a measure of music, and Metronome is Clefable's favorite move. A clef names any of the eight keys in an octave. Clefable's existence seems like that of a fairy tale, also known as a fable.[/I]
Zubat (Zoo-bat) #41
It's blind as a bat...because it is a bat. Though it's a bit of a stretch, the "Zu-" may be a different spelling of "zoo". This is odd because one hardly ever sees a bat at the zoo.
Golbat (Gol-bat) #42
A much larger bat creature, capable of gulping (or "golping", I dunno) a whopping 10 ounces of BLOOD...
Meowth (Mee-owth) #52
Meowth is a cat Pokemon, and "meow" is an onomotopia for the sound that cats make. The shiny gold object protruding from Meowth's skull is some form of currency, and the fact it can produce these at will must mean it has an incredible sense of wealth. Meow + wealth = Meowth
Persian (Per-zhun) #53
Persian is yet another cat-like creature. There are multiple explantions for its name, but the most likely is that Persian items are considered to be very valuable to the world, and this evolutionary line is based around wealth, ergo Persian.
Thanks! Now, once Mewter changes his post or whatever so I can use it, it appears as though we will only need the following Pokemon:
From this point on, check the OP to see what Pokemon we need!
Shellder (Shell-dur) #90
This pokemon takes shelter in its shell, so shelter-->shell-ter-->shell-der-->Shellder!
Cloyster (Clo-ees-ter) #91
A cloister is a place of seclusion, and this is an oyster that secludes itself. Cl-oyster.
Exeggcute (Ex-egg-cute) #102
This is a group of eggs, the one in the middle looks like it has a plan to execute.
Exeggcutor (Ex-egg-cue-tor) #103
The eggs have turned into heads, and now it's the executor of plans.
Golduck (goal-duck) #55
According to its pokedex entry, it swims gracefully, like a gold medalist. Gold+Duck=Golduck! (I went to two different sites, no one had anything better)
Lickitung (Lick-eh-ttung) #108
It licks things with its huge tongue.
Chansey (Chan-see) #113
It can learn Metronome, which requires some luck to be useful, as well as several moves that deal recoil damage, making the use of this pokemon very chancey.
Scyther (Sai-thur) #123
It has scythes for arms... then you add an 'r' on the end.
Electabuzz (Uh-leck-tuh-buzz) #125
It's electric, and its static can emit a bit of buzz.
Magmar (Mag-marr) #126
It has the heat of magma... and add an 'r' on the end again.
Tauros (Tohr-ohss) #128
Its name is Latin for "bull"
Lapras (Lap-russ) #131
Reference to lapis lazuli, a blue gem.
Missingno (Miss-ing-no) #102
A pokemon whose code is missing a number (no.). Its code is also missing.
This pokemon takes shelter in its shell, so shelter-->shell-ter-->shell-der-->Shellder!
Cloyster (Clo-ees-ter) #91
A cloister is a place of seclusion, and this is an oyster that secludes itself. Cl-oyster.
Exeggcute (Ex-egg-cute) #102
This is a group of eggs, the one in the middle looks like it has a plan to execute.
Exeggcutor (Ex-egg-cue-tor) #103
The eggs have turned into heads, and now it's the executor of plans.
Golduck (goal-duck) #55
According to its pokedex entry, it swims gracefully, like a gold medalist. Gold+Duck=Golduck! (I went to two different sites, no one had anything better)
Lickitung (Lick-eh-ttung) #108
It licks things with its huge tongue.
Chansey (Chan-see) #113
It can learn Metronome, which requires some luck to be useful, as well as several moves that deal recoil damage, making the use of this pokemon very chancey.
Scyther (Sai-thur) #123
It has scythes for arms... then you add an 'r' on the end.
Electabuzz (Uh-leck-tuh-buzz) #125
It's electric, and its static can emit a bit of buzz.
Magmar (Mag-marr) #126
It has the heat of magma... and add an 'r' on the end again.
Tauros (Tohr-ohss) #128
Its name is Latin for "bull"
Lapras (Lap-russ) #131
Reference to lapis lazuli, a blue gem.
Missingno (Miss-ing-no) #102
A pokemon whose code is missing a number (no.). Its code is also missing.
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Cyndaquil (Sin-Dah-Kwill) #155
Combination of Cinder, and Quill of a hedgehog, which this Pokemon resembles.
Quilava (Kwill- Lah- Vah) #156
Quill again, and lava.
Typhlosion (Ty- Flo- Shon) #157
Typhoon and Explosion?
Combination of Cinder, and Quill of a hedgehog, which this Pokemon resembles.
Quilava (Kwill- Lah- Vah) #156
Quill again, and lava.
Typhlosion (Ty- Flo- Shon) #157
Typhoon and Explosion?
I have no idea about Typhlosion.
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Typhoon/Explosion? Like a fiery-hurricane type deal?Typhlosion (Ty- Flo- Shon) #157
Typhoon and Explosion?
I have no idea about Typhlosion.
PsychoIncarnate
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being a compination of a typhoon and an explosion, and being the eruption pokemon...
Typlosion should be able to learn Magma Storm!
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That's all I could think of, but I'm probably wrong.
And I have no idea how you would write the pronunciation of sion- I guess "shon" is wrong XD, so that needs changing.
POKE40
Smash Lord
Any takers?
Dunsparce:
Its a "land snake" pokemon...
wtf is a land snake
Circa
Smash Champion
Boss: "Hey George, do you have any ideas on what to call this ****ed up thing?"
Any takers?
Dunsparce:
Its a "land snake" pokemon...
wtf is a land snake
George: "I dunno boss, my mind is rather sparse right now."
Thus, Dunsparce was born.
EDIT: I has one.
Smeargle (Smear-gull) #235
A combination of the word smear, which references to his only ability of painting, and beagle, which references to the animal that his appearance is based off of.
IC3R
Smash Lord
I already did the Johtos up to Jumpluff:
http://www.smashboards.com/showpost.php?p=7289644&postcount=82
Start from there.
*deletified*
http://www.smashboards.com/showpost.php?p=7289644&postcount=82
Start from there.
*deletified*
Circa
Smash Champion
That's quite a good interpretation, but that's not true. Dunsparce lives in caves, thus why it was found in Dark Cave in GSC. <.< The irony of that is the fact that sand and dunes are usually connected to deserts, which are generally considered to be dry, sunny, and hot, whereas caves are generally considered to be wet, dark, and cold. Idk...I just found that funny when I read your definition.
Dunsparce's name is just simply a combination of "dun" and "sparse". Dun is sometimes used to describe darkness, which is what Dunsparce prefers to reside in (like the Dark Cave), and sparse, because of its rarity. There could also be a partial reference to the dun fly, which helps explain part of its perplexing design (I'm lost on the snake part though).
IC3R
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Meh, either way...That's quite a good interpretation, but that's not true. Dunsparce lives in caves, thus why it was found in Dark Cave in GSC. <.< The irony of that is the fact that sand and dunes are usually connected to deserts, which are generally considered to be dry, sunny, and hot, whereas caves are generally considered to be wet, dark, and cold. Idk...I just found that funny when I read your definition.
Dunsparce's name is just simply a combination of "dun" and "sparse". Dun is sometimes used to describe darkness, which is what Dunsparce prefers to reside in (like the Dark Cave), and sparse, because of its rarity. There could also be a partial reference to the dun fly, which helps explain part of its perplexing design (I'm lost on the snake part though).
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I thought it was a combination of the words "dunce" and "sparse"That's quite a good interpretation, but that's not true. Dunsparce lives in caves, thus why it was found in Dark Cave in GSC. <.< The irony of that is the fact that sand and dunes are usually connected to deserts, which are generally considered to be dry, sunny, and hot, whereas caves are generally considered to be wet, dark, and cold. Idk...I just found that funny when I read your definition.
Dunsparce's name is just simply a combination of "dun" and "sparse". Dun is sometimes used to describe darkness, which is what Dunsparce prefers to reside in (like the Dark Cave), and sparse, because of its rarity. There could also be a partial reference to the dun fly, which helps explain part of its perplexing design (I'm lost on the snake part though).
Circa
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That's another possibility, but Dunsparce is never actually mentioned to be dumb by any means (even if it sort of does look it). They always just say that it uses its tail to burrow underground, and mention it doing so to get away from those who spot it or so it can build complex, maze-like nests. Apart from that, however, there's really no other mention of Dunsparce's abilities. Heck, they didn't even mention its wings until FireRed. XD
POKE40
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There's quite a number of legendaries that well...doesn't seem to have a meaning to their name:
more takers?
more takers?
WouW
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Kyogre comes from 'kai' which is Japanese for sea and Orca.
Rayquaza is romanized from 'Rekkuza' which is a combination of 'retsu' (violent/furious), 'ku' (sky) and 'za' (universe).
But they're busy with Gen II right now.
Rayquaza is romanized from 'Rekkuza' which is a combination of 'retsu' (violent/furious), 'ku' (sky) and 'za' (universe).
But they're busy with Gen II right now.