13 Pokemon found in Pokemon Go and their real life Pokemon Equivalent


People are starting to become more and more familiar with the various types of Pokemon in existence, and some people may even remember seeing real life creatures that are spitting images of some of the pocket monsters.

We’ve compiled a list of Pokemon and their real life equivalents for your viewing pleasure. It’s quite interesting to see where some inspirations behind the iconic characters actually come from.

Beedrill = Asian Giant Hornet

Beedrill
images via pokemonpets.com & animalsadda.com

 

Pidgey = Cedar Waxwing

Pidgey
images via pokemon.wiki.com & allaboutbirds.com

 

Victreebel = Pitcher Plant

Victreebel
images via pldh.net & asknature.org

 

Seaking = Calico Ryukin Goldfish

Seaking
images via pokemon.wikia.com & animal-world.com

 

Kakuna = Bee Pupa

Kakuna
images via inkomingvirus.deviantart.com & scottcamazine.com

 

Caterpie = Eastern Swallowtail Caterpillar

Caterpie
images via pokemon.wikia.com & bc-animals.tumblr.com

 

Magikarp – Yelloweye Rockfish

Magikarp
images via pokemon.wikia.com & kingsailfishmounts.com

 

Poliwag = Translucent Tadpole

Poliwag
images via pokemonpets.com & serebiiforums.com

 

Vileplum = Rafflesia Arnoldii

Vileplum
images via pokemon.wikia.com & parasiticplants.siu.edu/Rafflesiaceae

 

Charmander = Giant Chinese Salamander

Charmander
images via pokemon.wikia.com & geneticdisorders.info

 

Omanyte = Ammonite

Omanyte
images via dltk-kids.com & dkfindout.com

 

Metapod = Pieris Rapae Pupa

Metapod
images via pokemon.wikia.com & bugguide.net

 

Pikachu – Pika

Pikachu
images via pokemon.wikia.com & blogs.scientificamerican.com