Who is that Pokemon?
The natural world is a crazy place. Believe it or not, there are animals out there that look a lot like your favorite Pokemon. However, we don’t necessarily recommend “catching them all” with Poké Balls. Dive into the world of doppelgangers and prepare to be shocked.
1. Axolotl: Master of Regeneration
![12 incredible animals that are easily mistaken for Pokemon 5 axolotl](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Wooper.png)
The axolotl, also known as the Mexican salamander, is a unique amphibian that can regenerate its heart and limbs. Members believe that its feathery outer gills and playful expression closely resemble an axolotl. Both have friendly characteristics, and their aquatic nature makes them even more appealing.
2. Fennec – delicious inspiration
![12 incredible animals that are easily mistaken for Pokemon 6 Fennekin](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Fennekin.png)
![12 incredible animals that are easily mistaken for Pokemon 6 Fennekin](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Fennekin.png)
According to many, the fennekin appears to have been inspired by the desert-dwelling fennec fox, with its bushy tail, large pointy ears, and reddish-brown color.
3. Shaco: Punch strength
![12 incredible animals that are easily mistaken for Pokemon 7 Armaldo](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Armaldo.png)
![12 incredible animals that are easily mistaken for Pokemon 7 Armaldo](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Armaldo.png)
With its brightly colored carapace emitting shades of blue, green, and orange, and its unique combat abilities, users say the creature bears an uncanny resemblance to Armaldo. Just as this character has the power to punch through steel, Shaco’s punch delivers his 2,000 pounds of force at an acceleration of 332,000 feet per second. Fun fact: It has the same force as a bullet!
4. Pangolin: roll up and strike
![12 incredible animals that are easily mistaken for Pokemon 8 sand shrew](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sandshrew.png)
![12 incredible animals that are easily mistaken for Pokemon 8 sand shrew](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sandshrew.png)
With their tough, armor-like scales, pangolins seem ready for battle at any time. Many believe that pangolins were the inspiration for the Sandshrew character. Both can curl up into a ball to protect themselves from predators. Don’t forget their tongues! With just one swing, you can catch your prey as if nothing happened.
5. Electric Eel: Shocking Abilities
![12 incredible animals that are easily mistaken for Pokemon 9 electric electric](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Eelektrik.png)
![12 incredible animals that are easily mistaken for Pokemon 9 electric electric](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Eelektrik.png)
Electric eels are like snakeheads and have strong, sharp teeth and the ability to transmit electricity as an attack. Feel like you’ve heard something similar before? Some say it’s a real electric.
6. Portuguese Man of War: Serious Stab
![12 incredible animals that are easily mistaken for Pokemon 10 Jellicent](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Jellicent.png)
![12 incredible animals that are easily mistaken for Pokemon 10 Jellicent](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Jellicent.png)
A bladder filled with translucent gas? Tentacles like extended springs? This may sound like fiction, but these cunning traits belong to the Portuguese Man of War and rival the abilities of the infamous Jellicent.
7. Red Panda: Fluffy Overload
![12 incredible animals that are easily mistaken for Pokemon 11 It's hard to breathe](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Stufful.png)
![12 incredible animals that are easily mistaken for Pokemon 11 It's hard to breathe](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Stufful.png)
Some people have declared that there are incredible similarities between the red panda and the adorable bear-like Pokemon, Stuffle. Both have cuddly, fluffy, round bodies, small ears, and expressive eyes.
8. Crab: A ferocious crustacean
![12 incredible animals that are often mistaken for Pokemon Claudant](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Crawdaunt.png)
![12 incredible animals that are often mistaken for Pokemon Claudant](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Crawdaunt.png)
A hard shell to protect it from prey, powerful pincers, and large, pointed claws make the Crab and the ferocious water-type Pokémon Crowdant identical. Please be careful next time you see one at the beach. I might even challenge you to a fight!
9. Platypus: Battle of the Bills
![12 incredible animals that are easily mistaken for Pokemon 13 Psyduck](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Psyduck.png)
![12 incredible animals that are easily mistaken for Pokemon 13 Psyduck](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Psyduck.png)
The platypus is a strange creature that looks like it came straight out of a Pokemon game. It is a real-life version of the Siam duck, with a tail like a beaver and a soft beak like a duck. Remember to use your nose as a sensory organ and its ability to pick up signals.
10. Chick-A-Mon
![12 incredible animals that are often mistaken for Pokemon14 Torsic](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Torchic.png)
![12 incredible animals that are often mistaken for Pokemon14 Torsic](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Torchic.png)
With their yellow feathers and adorable little beaks, the chicks can easily be mistaken for the fire creatures Tosic. Next time you find yourself in a field of chicks, pretend you’re having a Pokemon adventure and catch them all.
11. Stargazer: Camouflage Expert
![12 incredible animals that are often mistaken for Pokemon 15 stunfisk](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Stunfisk.png)
![12 incredible animals that are often mistaken for Pokemon 15 stunfisk](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Stunfisk.png)
With their unique ability to blend into the ocean floor and protect themselves from prey, and their broad, tired faces, stunfisks and stargazers are very similar.
12. Kissgurami: pink and wrinkled
![12 incredible animals that are often mistaken for Pokemon 16 love disc](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Luvdisc.png)
![12 incredible animals that are often mistaken for Pokemon 16 love disc](https://wealthofgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Luvdisc.png)
Love Disc is very similar to Kissing Grammy. One has an eerie resemblance, emphasizing its puckered lips and mesmerizing bright pink scales.