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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* All of Miriam's Pokémon refer to specific types of medicine and healing: Hypno refers to {{wp|hypnotherapy}} and sleeping well, Pincurchin represents {{wp|acupuncture}} and possibly {{wp|electroconvulsive therapy|shock therapy}}, Sawsbuck represents {{wp|aromatherapy}} and medicinal herbs, Glalie refers to {{wp|cryotherapy}} and possibly a cold compress such as an {{wp|ice pack}}, Eelektross most likely refers to either a {{wp|defibrilator}} or {{wp|leeching (medical)|leeching}}, and Toxapex references acupuncture once again, as well as the use of venom in medicine.
* All of Miriam's Pokémon refer to specific types of medicine and healing: Hypno refers to {{wp|hypnotherapy}} and sleeping well, Pincurchin represents {{wp|acupuncture}} and possibly {{wp|electroconvulsive therapy|shock therapy}}, Sawsbuck and Meganium represent {{wp|aromatherapy}} and medicinal herbs, Glalie refers to {{wp|cryotherapy}} and possibly a cold compress such as an {{wp|ice pack}}, Eelektross most likely refers to either a {{wp|defibrilator}} or {{wp|leeching (medical)|leeching}}, and Toxapex references acupuncture once again, as well as the use of venom in medicine.
** Hypno's {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}} [[Pokédex]] entry mentions how the Pokémon is sometimes used in hospitals to assist doctors with patients that are unable to sleep at night, relating to Miriam's profession in the medical field as a nurse.
** Hypno's {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}} [[Pokédex]] entry mentions how the Pokémon is sometimes used in hospitals to assist doctors with patients that are unable to sleep at night, relating to Miriam's profession in the medical field as a nurse.
** With Sawsbuck's possible relation to the idea of aromatherapy, there is a move by the same name, {{m|Aromatherapy}}, which cures the user, all Pokémon in the party, and all allies of any status conditions, relating back to the medical theme of Miriam's party. Coincidentally, prior to [[Generation IX]], this move could be learned by Sawsbuck.
** With Sawsbuck and Meganium's possible relations to the idea of aromatherapy, there is a move by the same name, {{m|Aromatherapy}}, which cures the user, all Pokémon in the party, and all allies of any status conditions, relating back to the medical theme of Miriam's party. Coincidentally, prior to [[Generation IX]], this move could be learned by both Sawsbuck and Meganium.


==Names==
==Names==
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