While many Pokemon are designed after inanimate objects or mythical beings, there are also numerous ones that draw inspiration from actual animals such as bunnies. Fans of rabbits can discover charming bunny-themed Pokemon throughout every generation, including Buneary from Diamond & Pearl and the Fire-type Starter Scorbunny.
The designs of these bunny-inspired Pokemon are distinct, yet they bear striking similarities to each other. These bunny Pokemon often have common features such as elongated, droopy ears and a similar posture.
Although some Pokemon from earlier generations, such as Nidoran male and female, may be more elusive, others are easily identifiable.
Therefore, let us review all the rabbit Pokemon currently listed in the Pokedex as of 2024 that trainers can encounter.
How many bunny Pokemon are there?
After thoroughly examining the Pokedex, starting from the Game Boy’s Red & Blue versions up to the latest installments such as Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and its accompanying DLC, Area Zero, we have discovered a total of 20 Pokemon that are inspired by bunnies.
The complete list of bunny Pokemon featured in the series includes a variety of rabbit-like creatures with distinct designs.
Every Bunny Pokemon in the Pokedex – Full List
Genesis 1
| NUMBER | POKEMON | TYPE | SPRITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0029 | Nidoran ♀ | Poison | |
| #0032 | Nidoran ♂ | Poison | |
| #0039 | Jigglypuff | Normal/Fairy | |
| #0040 | Wigglytuff | Normal/Fairy |
Genesis 2
| NUMBER | POKEMON | TYPE | SPRITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0184 | Azumarill | Water/Fairy |
Gen 3
| NUMBER | POKEMON | TYPE | SPRITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0293 | Whismur | Normal | |
| #0311 | Plusle | Electric | |
| #0312 | My | Electric | |
| #0327 | Spinda | Normal |
Gen 4
| NUMBER | POKEMON | TYPE | SPRITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0427 | Buneary | Normal | |
| #0428 | Lopunny | Normal |
Genesis 5
| NUMBER | POKEMON | TYPE | SPRITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0494 | Victini | Psychic/Fire | |
| #0531 | Cloth | Normal |
Gen 6
| NUMBER | POKEMON | TYPE | SPRITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0659 | Bunnelby | Normal | |
| #0660 | Diggersby | Normal | |
| #0700 | Sylveon | Fairy |
Gen 7
| NUMBER | POKEMON | TYPE | SPRITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0801 | Magearna | Steel/Fairy |
Gen 8
| NUMBER | POKEMON | TYPE | SPRITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0813 | Scorbunny | Fire | |
| #0814 | Raboot | Fire | |
| #0815 | Cinderace | Fire |
Genesis 9
None of the new Pokemon introduced in Generation 9’s Scarlet & Violet were inspired by bunnies.
How are Bunny Pokemon Categorized?
Categorizing Pokemon can be challenging due to the ambiguity in defining them, especially when some may possess traits of multiple species. However, certain bunny Pokemon have been explicitly labeled as such in the Pokedex. For instance, Buneary is categorized as the ‘Rabbit Pokemon.’
Despite its clear rabbit inspirations, Bunnelby is classified as the ‘Digging Pokemon’ and does not explicitly mention the real-world animal in its name.
Some may not be as immediately recognizable, but they possess enough characteristics resembling those of a rabbit to be considered. Wigglytuff is a prime example of this. Though it may not have the typical appearance of a bunny, it does have long, rabbit-like ears and moves around by hopping.
These are all of the bunny Pokemon present in the franchise.
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