>>35299635Pokemon aren't animals, but there are many Pokemon that have general basis off of real world creatures. This is what they are saying. Concepts inspired by real life creatures or objects turned into a Pokemon that combine elements. Turtonator, for example, taking inspiration from mata matas and landmines. The Pangoro line takes from pandas and banchos/delinquents.
Your statement of Pokemon not being animals is true, since they're monsters. However you're being as asinine as the people that constantly think Pokemon are ONLY animals.
