Nick Felker

I'm an engineer at Google. In my spare time, I've been an avid Pokemon fan since Gold & Silver, and have spent many long hours walking around New York City with Pokemon Go open on my phone.

Rolycoly, Carkol, Coalossal – Origin of Species

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In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Rolycoly Before the games’ release we were introduced to Rolycoly in one of the trailers, and its design inspirations were quickly apparent. Coal is a fascinating basis for a Pokémon, and its cultural relevance to … Read more

Zarude – Origin of Species

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In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. On Pokémon Day 2020, one of the mythical Pokémon of the eighth generation was revealed. The Rogue Monkey Pokémon Zarude. It’s name originates from a romanization of its Japanese name, which itself is a combination … Read more

Yamper and Boltund – Origin of Species

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In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture.  Yamper first appeared during the E3 demo as a Pokémon that you could use in the battle, and soon carved a spot in our hearts. Yamper Yamper seems to be a combination of the words … Read more

The origins of Wooloo & Dubwool

Wooloo and Dubwool – Origin of Species

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In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. The United Kingdom is made of four countries, three of which are all on the island of Great Britain. Of these, Wooloo the sheep Pokémon is closely associated with the areas of Galar based on … Read more

The origins of Cramorant's design

Cramorant – Origin of Species

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In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture.  Cramorant is a single-stage Water/Flying-type bird that is based on a cormorant. Its name is a combination of cormorant and “cram”, which refers to its signature ability. Cormorants are large birds which live in many … Read more

Gossifleur and Eldegoss – Origin of Species

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In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. In this article, we’ll take a look at Gossifleur and Eldegoss. Both Pokémon were revealed in an early Nintendo Direct, but many fans wondered if Eldegoss would evolve further. Gossifleur Gossifleur’s name origin is likely … Read more