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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Empoleon is based on an {{wp|emperor penguin}} and an emperor-in reference to its crown (which also resembles an anchor) and royal appearance. Also, the crown has the appearance of a {{wp|trident}}. It also bears some resemblance to the {{wp|royal penguin}}. | Empoleon is based on an {{wp|emperor penguin}} and an emperor-in reference to its crown (which also resembles an anchor) and royal appearance. Also, the crown has the appearance of a {{wp|trident}}, a fishing tool and supposed weapon of choice for the Greek god {{wp|Poseidon}}. It also bears some resemblance to the {{wp|royal penguin}}. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Empoleon's name comes from ''Emperor'' (being as it is based on an emperor penguin) and {{wp|Napoleon Bonaparte|Napoleon}}, Emperor of France. Its Japanese name comes from ''emperor'' and ''Bonaparte'', Napoleon's last name. | Empoleon's name comes from ''Emperor'' (being as it is based on an emperor penguin) and {{wp|Napoleon Bonaparte|Napoleon}}, Emperor of France. Its Japanese name comes from ''emperor'' and ''Bonaparte'', Napoleon's last name. | ||