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*Along with its evolutionary relatives, Flaaffy is the only [[Electric (type)|electric type]] that can learn [[Power Gem (move)|Power Gem]]. | *Along with its evolutionary relatives, Flaaffy is the only [[Electric (type)|electric type]] that can learn [[Power Gem (move)|Power Gem]]. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Flaaffy is based on a sheep that has had some of its wool sheered off. Its electrical aspect and ability come from how wool builds up static charges. | Flaaffy is based on a sheep that has had some of its wool sheered off. Its electrical aspect and ability come from how wool builds up static charges. It, its {{p|Ampharos|evolution}}, and its {{p|Mareep|pre-evolution}}, may also have been based off the title of the science fiction novel ''[[wikipedia:Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?|Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?]]'' | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Flaaffy's name may be a combination of ''fluffy'' and ''baa'', the sound a [[wp:sheep|sheep]] makes. Alternately, the name could be a combination of ‘’fluffy’’ and ‘’taffy’’, an informal nickname for Welsh people, who are often stereotypically associated with sheep. It may also incorporate "laugh", considering its playful nature. The double-A in its name could also originate from a double-A battery, given Flaaffy's electric type. Its Japanese name could come from 羊毛 ''yōmō'', wool, and a corruption of もこもこ ''mokomoko'', fluffy. | Flaaffy's name may be a combination of ''fluffy'' and ''baa'', the sound a [[wp:sheep|sheep]] makes. Alternately, the name could be a combination of ‘’fluffy’’ and ‘’taffy’’, an informal nickname for Welsh people, who are often stereotypically associated with sheep. It may also incorporate "laugh", considering its playful nature. The double-A in its name could also originate from a double-A battery, given Flaaffy's electric type. Its Japanese name could come from 羊毛 ''yōmō'', wool, and a corruption of もこもこ ''mokomoko'', fluffy. | ||