The inspiration for each Pokemon character

Magikarp is based on Asian carp. There was a legend that said if they jumped over a magic waterfall called the Dragon's Gate, they would be transformed into a water dragon.

Why is Trubbish a thing?? I didn't think it was actually a pokemon tbh.

No, he's totoro!!!! ^_^

Damn, I wasn't expecting that. I read it as your mom before everyone for some reason.

Then I can rest in peace, knowing where I got my genes from