5. Spark
Originally appearing in Donkey Kong Jr. in 1982, Spark has featured in several Mario related games since then, most notably in Super Mario Bros. 2. Sparks are essentially anthropomorphic metal orbs that constantly emit surges of electricity and are typically found coursing around the edges of the platforms that you, as Mario or one of the other characters, must jump on to progress.
Pokemon Totally Ripped It Off With:
Magnemite
Oh hey, look, it's
an anthropomorphic metal orb that constantly emits surges of electricity. Where have I heard that sentence before? Oh yes, I wrote it, like thirty-five seconds ago. Essentially, you're looking at the exact seem creature in both images, only imagined by two different creature designers. And sure, while their in-game function is entirely different, it's hard to say that Pokemon hasn't been drawing inspiration from Mario, the king of bizarre critter design, throughout the design of the Pokemon Universe.
If Pokemon Got There First:
Potential Evolutions: Spark Sparkatron Sparkivore
Potential Moves: Paralyze, Thundershock, Electro Ball, Shock Wave