Remember, Pokémon are as real as we believe they are, okay?
Ponyta = Pony*
Odish = This Plant
Pikachu = Quokka
Pidgey = Sparrow
Caterpie = Caterpillar (also duh)
Squirtle = Turtle (duh)
Sad Meowth = Sad Cat
Charmander = Salamander*
Rattata = Rat
Geodude = This Rock
Horsea = Seahorse (get it?)
Exeggutor = This Palm Tree
Kangaskhan = Kangaroo
Ekans = Snake (E-K-A-N-S = S-N-A-K-E)
Mewtwo = This Horrible, Disgusting Cat
Drowzee = Tapir
Eevee = Fennec Fox
Snorlax = A Bear Saying Hello
Sandshrew = Pangolin
Rhyhorn = Rhinoceros
Krabby = Crab (Ohhhhhhhhh)