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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Marill's early design had a pink body instead of blue and lacked the erratic tail pattern. Until 2018, a fan recreation of Marill's appearance in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|1997 Nintendo Space World demo]] was the most well-known interpretation of Marill's early design as described by attendees of the event where the demo was shown. This interpretation had smaller ears with white insides instead of black and slightly different body proportions compared to the original sprite.
[[File:Spr 2d 179.png|thumb|Marill's sprite in the Nintendo Space World demo]]
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* In an early design for Marill that was used in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Nintendo Space World 1997 demo of Pokémon Gold and Silver]], Marill had a pink body instead of blue, and lacked its jagged tail.
Spr 2d 179.png|Marill's sprite in the Nintendo Space World demo
* For months prior to the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Marill was often incorrectly referred to as "Pikablu" by fans due to its slight resemblance to {{p|Pikachu}}.
Alpha mariru.png|Fan recreation of Marill's appearance in the Nintendo Space World demo
** It is even referred to as "Pikablu" on Topps' [[Pokémon the First Movie Trading Cards]].
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* For months prior to the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Marill was often incorrectly referred to as "Pikablu", likely because of its slight resemblance to {{p|Pikachu}}.
** It is even referred to as "Pikablu" on the [[Pokémon the First Movie Trading Cards|Topps trading cards for the first movie]].
* Marill is tied with {{p|Togepi}} and {{p|Azurill}} for having the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} of all {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon.
* Marill is tied with {{p|Togepi}} and {{p|Azurill}} for having the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} of all {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon.
** In addition, Marill and Azurill both have the lowest base {{stat|Special Attack}} of all Fairy-type Pokémon.
** In addition, Marill and Azurill both have the lowest base {{stat|Special Attack}} of all Fairy-type Pokémon.