These are 10 Pokémon based on real-life monster myths ... the Futakuchi-onna. One of many Yokai, the Futakuchi-onna represents duality in much the same way as Mawile. The myth has many variations ...

The Pokemon creators took inspiration from animals and based their designs on them ... have been inspired by the tsuchinoko, a Japanese Yokai that’s notable for its wide body.

Jynx, an original Pokemon lacking an official evolution ... and Yuki-onna, a snow woman Yokai that Jynx was based on. IndigoFenix added that Takyonna's lower body and tentacles were inspired ...