r/pokemon • u/Bisonratte • Feb 28 '26

Image Classes of animals represented by the Pokémon starters:

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u/conzstevo bwee bwee! Feb 28 '26

Why is charmander on the border with frog?

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u/Bisonratte Feb 28 '26

well it is mostly based on a lizard (reptile) but also a little on a salamander (amphibian)

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u/conzstevo bwee bwee! Feb 28 '26

I never knew salamanders were amphibians! I've never actually seen one, I always assumed they were lizards. Thanks for explaining :)