History Expy / Palworld

* Foxparks seems to resemble Flareon or Vulpix.

One glance through the trailers makes clear that ''Palworld'' has a CastOfExpies based off ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', though they are not restricted to that reference pool. As a subject of a parody game, all the Pals will likely have some resemblance to some Pokémon or 'Mon series.

* Grintale's over-all appearance and basis of the Cheshire Cat is similar to Gengar. However, its facial features are very similar to Galarian Meowth's, featuring the same yellow eyes and CheshireCatGrin. It also has the ears like the Skitty line, and a split-tail like [[VideoGame/YokaiWatch Jibanyan]] which in itself is designed like Dedenne's

* Grintale's over-all appearance and basis of the Cheshire Cat is similar to Gengar. However, its facial features are very similar to Galarian Meowth's, featuring the same yellow eyes and CheshireCatGrin. It also has the ears like the Skitty line, and a split-tail like [[VideoGame/YokaiWatch Jibanyan]] which is is designed like Dedenne's

* Grintale's over-all appearance and basis of the Cheshire Cat is similar to Gengar. However, its facial features are very similar to Galarian Meowth's, featuring the same yellow eyes and CheshireCatGrin. It also has the ears like the Skitty line, and a split-tail like [[YokaiWatch Jibanyan]] which is is designed like Dedenne's

* Sparkit is basically Pikachu as a small bipedal feline.

* Daedream is basically just a fusion of Whimsicott and Misdreavus appearance-wise and Darkrai powers-wise.

* Fuddler is basically ''Palworld's'' equivalent of Diglett and Drillbur.
* Killamari basically a combination of Tentacool and Drifloon, with the brain-sucking capabilities of [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Characters/DungeonsAndDragonsMindFlayers Mind Flayers]].

* Grintale's facial features are very similar to Galarian Meowth's, featuring the same yellow eyes and CheshireCatGrin.

* Tombat's base looks like a feline version of Gligar and especially Gliscor with its pose. It's wings are decorated with stars like Lunala, and its ghostly fire brings to mind the Litwick line.
* Lovander seems to be based off Salazzle.
* Bushi's humanoid form seems to have a similar color scheme as Mawile, while its hat appears to be based on Hisuian Decidueye's.

* Foxparks seems to resemble Flareon.

* Teaphant shares a creature basis and very similar coloration with Cufant.

* Frostallion and its variant Frostallion Noct seem to take inspiration from Glastrier and Spectrier in terms of inspiration and elemental typing.

* Azurobe appears to mainly be based off of Serperior and Dragonair, with some design elements taken from Suicune, Primarina, and Milotic.

* Azurobe appears to mainly be based off Milotic and Primarina, but it also takes some design elements from Dragonair and Suicune.

* Dazzi resembles a member of the Kami Quartet, more specifically Enamorus.

* Fuack seems based off fan-made Platypet, which became a Tem from ''VideoGame/TemTem''. It also harkens back to other Water-type duck Pokémon like Psyduck and Quaxly.

* Teaphant shares a creature basis and very similar coloration with Cufant.
* Univolt seems based off Zebstrika.
* Jolthog, as a white and yellow electrical hedgehog, resembles Shaymin and Togedemaru. Its Cryst variant brings to mind ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' with its blue spines.
* Tanzee is a grass-elemental monkey comparable to Pansage and Grookey.
* Gumoss is a combination of several Pokémon, its base (a slime with small hands and a flair on its head) is based on Gulpin, but it also has the acorn cap and brown palette of Seedot, twin leaves that resemble an Applin's eyes, and BlackBeadEyes and a mouth akin to a Ditto. Its orange-ish color, stubby arms and happy face also resembles many artists' renditions of [[Website/SCPFoundation SCP-999]].
* Incineram combines Houndoom's patterns and typing with Zoroark's body shape and bipedal stance.
* Mammorest has some resemblance Mamoswine, despite their typings being different (Mammorest has a GreenThumb whereas Mamoswine is AnIcePerson who is DishingOutDirt). The sharp eyes and layer of grass along its back - from trunk to tail- also brings to mind Donphan, and the rock-like growths on its back and its color scheme resemble Torterra.

* Foxparks seems to resemble Flareon.
* Tombat's base looks like a feline version of Gligar and especially Gliscor with its pose. It's wings are decorated with stars like Lunala, and its ghostly fire brings to mind the Litwick line.

* Daedream is basically just a fusion of Misdreavus appearance-wise and Darkrai powers-wise.
* Rooby is basically Autumn Form Deerling if it was a Fire-type Pokémon.
* Gorirat has some resemblance to Passimian. It's fighting temperament is reminiscent of the Mankey line
* Anubis has the same origin that Lucario has.

* Robinquill is clearly similar to Decidueye (having the same archer motif and a similar color scheme) with the avian elements removed, though the name also implies inspiration from Myth/RobinHood. Its features and HuMons nature also harkens to Gallade.
* Grintale's facial features are very similar to Galarian Meowth's, featuring the same yellow eyes and CheshireCatGrin.
* Galeclaw bears a slight resemblance to Unfezant.
* Killamari basically a combination of Tentacool and Drifloon, with the brain-sucking capabilities of [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Characters/DungeonsAndDragonsMindFlayers Mind Flayers]].

* Melpaca shares traits with Flaffy.
* Dumud is reminiscent of Clodsire, with Sobble's frill and the facial features of Slowpoke and Slowbro. It also has the DelayedReaction of the latter two.
* Pyrin seems to be inspired by Arcanine, but with the Kirin taking the place of the Shiisaa.
* Chikipi does not resemble a Pokémon at all, but rather a Cuckoo from ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' or chickens from ''VideoGame/HarvestMoon''.

* Warsect seems based off Heracross.

* Dazzi resembles a member of the Kami Quartet, more specifically Enamorus.
* Arsox mainly resembles a Gogoat that is PlayingWithFire instead of having a GreenThumb.

* Reptigneo seems based off Heatran.
* Celaray are a dead ringer for Mantine, another flying manta ray from ''Pokémon''.
* Sibelyx appears based off Nihilego and Hatterene, with Frosmoth's color scheme.
* Swee and Sweepa are actually based off of cut Pokémon [[https://bogleech.com/pokemon/pbeta237wolfman Wolfman and Warwolf]].
* Rushoar seems to resemble [[https://tcrf.net/File:PM2F_319.png another unused Pokémon design]].
* Mau resembles the cut Pokémon [[https://tcrf.net/File:PokeGoldDemo-front_198.png Berurun]], which would look [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/pokemonfanon/images/2/2a/0kkot41w_orig.png/revision/latest?cb=20211212230435 something like this]].
* Fuack seems based off fan-made Platypet, which became a Tem from ''VideoGame/TemTem''. It also harkens back to other Water-type duck Pokémon like Psyduck and Quaxly.
* Fuddler is basically ''Palworld's'' equivalent of Diglett and Drillbur.
* Broncherry also resembles Meganium.
* Kitsun harkens to Alolan Ninetales.
* Caprity seems based off Gogoat.

* Jetragon seems based off Salamance and Latias/Latios, while having Cyclizar's color scheme and the wings of Iron Moth/Iron Jugulis.
* Vaelet seems to be inspired by Celebi.
* Lovander seems based off Salazzle.
* Direhowl seems inspired by Mightyena, though it also resembles Lycanroc.
* Grizzbolt takes design cues from the Elekid line, including its evolutions Electrabuzz and Electivire, and has a body shape similar to [[Anime/MyNeighborTotoro Totoro]].
* Tocotoco is appearance-wise a fusion of Xatu and Toucannon, and gameplay-wise they function as the resident [[TheDreaded feared]] ActionBomb much like the Voltorb line.
* Faleris seems based off Corviknight.

* Fenglope gets its color scheme and some design elements from Cobalion.
* Lyleen is inspired by Liligant and Mega Gardevoir.
* Azurobe appears to mainly be based off Milotic and Primarina, but it also takes some design elements from Dragonair and Suicune.
* Relaxaurus is a theropod dinosaur with Quagsire's smooth and rotund body shape, blue/indigo coloration, and bead eyes.
* Dragostrophe resembles Reshiram with Zoroark's color scheme.
* Jormuntide takes cues from Gyarados and Seadramon.

* Shadowbeak takes parts from both Silvally and Arceus, despite being a griffin-like creature.
* Eikthyrdeer resembles Sawsbuck, albeit without the leafy antlers.
* Mozzarina is a milk-producing cow like Miltank, but sports both Snorlax's body shape and sleepy face (the only difference being the CuteLittleFangs pointing down instead of up). In addition, it has a passing resemblance to the cows from ''VideoGame/StoryOfSeasons'' in its shape.
* Bristla is basically just a fusion of Bellossom, Gossifleur and Tsareena.
* Blazamut resembles a cross between a Behemoth and Ifrit from certain games in the ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' series, with its name referencing Bahamut, another summon from said franchise.
* Cremis is a small fox with a neck-ruffle like Eevee, and it's coloration and name are akin to Milcery and Alcremie.
* Vixy design wise is basically the Normal-type equivalent of Fennekin. Some Eevee, much like Cremis, is certainly thrown in too, with being a Normal-type vixen RidiculouslyCuteCritter as well as feverishly popular in-universe.
* Hoocrates looks like Hoothoot, mixed with Murkrow and Honchkrow's color scheme and "hat crest"
* Wumpo appears to be based on a fusion of Tangrowth and Snover.
* Menasting's face is nearly the same as Giratina's.
* Sparkit is basically Pikachu as a small bipedal feline.

* Bristla appears to be based on Gossifleur, or a thornier Bellossom.

* Tocotoco is appearance-wise a fusion of Xatu and Toucannon, and gameplay-wise they function as the resident ActionBomb much like the Voltorb line.

* Tocotoco is appearance-wise a fusion of Xatu and Toucannon, and gameplay-wise they function as an ActionBomb much like the Voltorb line.

* Tocotoco has Natu's/Xatu's color scheme and similar body patterns, with its face and expression resembling Cramorant.

* Celaray are a dead ringer for Mantine, another flying manta ray.

* Mau resembles the cut Pokémon [[https://tcrf.net/File:PokeGoldDemo-front_198.png Berurun]].

* Mau resembles the cut Pokémon [[https://tcrf.net/File:PokeGoldDemo-front_198.png Berurun]].

* Wumpo appears to be based on Tangrowth, Snover, and the cut Pokémon [[https://bogleech.com/pokemon/pbeta237wolfman Wolfman and Warwolf]].

* Swee and Sweepa appear to be based off a Poro from ''VideoGame/LeagueOfLegends'' with their fluffy designs and Ice typing.

* Rushoar seems to resemble [[https://tcrf.net/File:PM2F_319.png another unused Pokémon design]].

* Daedream is a small black creature that floats about at night with a purple mane of whispy hair, making it look akin to Gastly. Its body plan resembles whimsicott, while its ears bring to mind the pre evolution of said pokemon, Cottonee. It's relation to dreams and its cloud like hair also bring to mind Munna and Musharna.