The world of Pokemon is known for its immense stable of monsters that roam its various regions and tantalize wannabe Pokemon Masters that are hoping to catch 'em all. While over 700 Pocket Monsters are currently running around within the confines of the series' various game cartridges, however, the world we live in is much more densely populated with a medley of wildlife.

All walks of life can be found throughout Earth, and while a majority (if not all) of these creatures aren't capable of following orders like the beasts in Pokemon (nor are they able to breathe fire or control objects with their minds) some look so bizarre that we wouldn't blame passersby for feeling the urge to throw a Pokeball at them.

So, with that in mind, we've created a list of 10 real animals that look like they could very well secretly be Pokemon. Without any further ado, let's take a look at some of these wacky looking creatures.

Idolomantis Diabolica

Setting aside immediate comparisons to Scyther, the idolomantis diabolica (better known as the Devil's Flower Mantis) utilizes a unique form of camouflage to help it blend in with the surrounding foliage. If the possibility of being completely unaware that the insect was sitting on that lovely flower you just picked wasn't terrifying enough, the mantis also has 180 degrees of vision. This gives it nearly unrivalled perception of the environment it finds itself in, which would make it a valuable asset to your imaginary six-monster team.

Next: Going Below Sea Level

Weedy Seadragon

Nope, you're not looking at the Pokemon Kingdra, this is an animal known as the weedy seadragon and that's actually what it looks like. As a result of its seaweed-like appearance, this fish is capable of camouflaging itself amongst floating kelp in a bid to keep out of site from any predators. Admittedly, this animal isn't capable of putting up much of a fight, but its sleek appearance makes it stand out amongst a literal sea of other creatures. Given its majestic look, it's not too challenging to picture a cartoony version of this beast belonging to the likes of Lance the Dragon Master's team.

Blobfish

Many Internet users will likely be familiar with the Blobfish, as it's notorious for being one of the uglier and laughable members of the animal kingdom once it has been taken out of the ocean. The reason for the fish's gelatinous appearance is the result of its density being less than that of water, which allows it to cruise above the ocean floor at depths up to 3,900 ft. Of course, this results in the fish being laugh-out-loud hideous once removed from the water, but its lack of muscle mass is irrelevant when it's chowing down on the tough exterior of deep sea crabs at pressures several dozen times more fierce than those found at sea level. When removed from the ocean floor though, it looks like a sad Ditto.

Goblin Shark

As one of the ugliest sharks currently in existence, the goblin shark has been making waves (pun intended) for its trademark nose and grotesque jaw. Unbeknownst to those that this fish considers prey, the creature is capable of launching its mouth at unsuspecting sea life – snapping it up in the blink of an eye. It's this bizarre jaw and elongated snout that have given the predator its name for reasons that are glaringly obvious. Still, we can't help ourselves from wanting to hurl orbs at this monster in a sad bid to make it our slave. I mean, there's certainly no debating that it would scare the ever-living pants off of anyone a trainer threw it at.

Next: Armored and Dangerous

Pangolin

The pangolin is what people would likely assume is the end result of some sort of experiment gone wrong to combine a possum and an armadillo. Admittedly, while that would make for a cool intro story that's akin to that of the legendary Pokemon Mewtwo, this monstrosity is a real-world animal that can currently be found on this planet. Equipped with a tough exterior and a ridiculously long tongue, this mammal is known for mostly feasting on ants and termites – so its massive claws are used less like steak knives and more like shovels. Regardless, if you can find an animal that looks more like Sandslash, we'd love to see it.

Coconut Crab

Growing up to 1 meter long (3.28 ft), this massive crustacean is the largest land-dwelling arthropod in the entire world. Despite the fact that crabs are commonly seen as sea creatures, however, the coconut crab doesn't have a means of breathing underwater. As a result, it can drown if it finds itself in too much H2O, but this weakness doesn't open it up to predation thanks to its immense size and rock-hard shell. Couple its hulking physique with the fact that these things can live for up to 60 years and there's no question that it would make for a good companion. Still, its adoration for coconuts and weakness to water would likely make this Pocket Monster hopeful a Rock-type.

Pink Fairy Armadillo

As the smallest species of armadillo on the planet, the pink fairy armadillo is equal parts adorable and peculiar. Found in the grasslands and sand dunes of central Argentina, these creatures are largely solitary in nature, but those immense claws and bony armor keep it safe where numbers do not. Aside from the fact that this thing looks like a Pocket Monster, the newly implemented Fairy-type would no doubt benefit from another member. We're thinking a Fairy/Ground-type makes the most sense.

Next: Welcome To The Jungle

Caledonian Crested Gecko

Aside from the cool factor that accompanies the crested gecko, there's little question that it resembles a number of existing Pocket Monsters. What's particularly interesting about this creature, however, is that scientists believed it to be extinct until they stumbled upon it in 1994 after a massive tropical storm in New Caledonia. Following the creature's reemergence, it has managed to become a popular pet, which should attest to the quality of the companionship that people have already started creating with the crested gecko. Sounds like this animal would be a no-brainer addition to anyone's team.

Amazonian Royal Flycatcher

Known for the feathers on their head that they can pop up whenever the bird feels the need to, the amazonian royal flycatcher lives up to its name in almost every regard. Known for its lightning-fast flight patterns that enable it to snag bugs that are in midair or resting on foliage, it's easy to see how the flycatcher was given its name. On top of speed, the bird is also quite intelligent. For starters, it builds nests up to six feet long, and usually has them sit on branches hovering over the water. This prevents predators from getting ahold of it and its young, which is why the species has been able to thrive throughout the Amazon.

Sunda Flying Lemur

Also referred to as the malayan colugo or sunda colugo, the sunda flying lemur has flaps of skin underneath its arms that allow it to glide from tree to tree with relative ease. Despite its name, this animal isn't actually a lemur at all, but is instead a species known as the colugo. Depending on the type, its coat will vary from animal to animal, but the nocturnal nature of these creatures will make it hard to see its coloration while it's active. Still, we couldn't think of a better way to terrify friends than to train one of these things to leap out of trees at them in the dead of night.

What do you think of our list of animals that look like Pokemon? Are there any other bizarre creatures you can think of that would look good on this list? Get at us in the comments below.