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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Scovillain seems to be based on a {{wp|chili pepper}} plant. The red head seems to be based on a ripe, mature chili, while the green head seems to represent an immature chili that is not as pungent. The shape of the heads seems to be based on the {{wp|habanero}} (as alluded to by its Japanese {{pkmn|category}}) or the {{wp|Carolina Reaper}} (the spiciest chili in the world at the time of debut). | Scovillain seems to be based on a {{wp|chili pepper}} plant. The red head seems to be based on a ripe, mature chili, while the green head seems to represent an immature chili that is not as pungent. The shape of the heads seems to be based on the {{wp|habanero}} (as alluded to by its Japanese {{pkmn|category}}) or the {{wp|Carolina Reaper}} (the spiciest chili in the world at the time of debut). | ||
Scovillain's red head being the only one to produce spicy and fire energy may allude to the {{wp|Padrón pepper}}, a variety of pepper cultivated in Galicia, Spain. The flavor of these peppers can vary from mild to very spicy, which has given way to the Galician saying ''"Os pementos de Padrón, uns pican e outros non"'' ("Padrón peppers, some are hot, some are not"). | |||
Scovillain's appearance and behavior also suggest inspiration from {{wp|kaiju}} or the {{wp|Lernaean Hydra|hydra}}. Its draconic and plant-like features may also be inspired by the {{wp|Antirrhinum majus|snapdragon}}. | Scovillain's appearance and behavior also suggest inspiration from {{wp|kaiju}} or the {{wp|Lernaean Hydra|hydra}}. Its draconic and plant-like features may also be inspired by the {{wp|Antirrhinum majus|snapdragon}}. | ||