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Keldeo is most likely based on the legend of the kelpie, a supernatural water horse that sometimes appeared as a […]

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Genesect is generally based on the giant insects of the Paleozoic era, which existed for 300 million years, making it […]

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Kyurem and its two counterparts Reshiram and Zekrom are based on the concept of yin and yang in Taoism. Kyurem, […]

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Zekrom and its counterpart Reshiram are based on the concept of yin and yang in Taoism, directly referenced by Zekrom’s […]

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In Incarnate Forme, Landorus may be based on the Inari, the kami of fertility. It may also have drawn inspiration […]

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In Incarnate Forme, Thundurus may be based on Raijin, the kami of thunder and lightning. It may also have drawn […]

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Reshiram and its counterpart Zekrom are based on the concept of yin and yang in Taoism, directly referenced by Reshiram’s […]

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In Incarnate Forme, Tornadus may be based on Fūjin, the kami of wind. It may also have drawn inspiration from […]

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Virizion appears to be based on the character of Aramis from the novel The Three Musketeers. Like Aramis, it is […]

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Terrakion appears to be based on the character of Porthos from the novel The Three Musketeers. Like Porthos, Terrakion is […]

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Cobalion appears to be based on the character of Athos from the novel The Three Musketeers. Like Athos, Cobalion is […]

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Larvesta is based on a moth and the famed Japanese monument, the Tower of the Sun. Larvesta appears to be […]

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Volcarona is based on a moth, particularly the Atlas moth or cecropia moth. Conceptually, it seems to be derived from […]

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Zweilous is based on the Yamata no Orochi. Its multiple heads and Shiny coloration resemble the Zmey Gorynych, and it […]

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Hydreigon is based on the Yamata no Orochi, including its red eyes. Its three heads and Shiny coloration resemble the […]