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Urshifu may be based on an {{wp|Asian black bear}} and a ''{{wp|Wushu (sport)|wushu}}'' fighter. Its two forms may reference various styles of Chinese martial arts. | Urshifu may be based on an {{wp|Asian black bear}} and a ''{{wp|Wushu (sport)|wushu}}'' fighter. Its two forms may reference various styles of Chinese martial arts. | ||
Single Strike Style Urshifu may have been based on {{wp|Bajiquan}}, a highly assaultive style featuring precise, powerful and direct strikes. This can give meaning to Single Strike Style Urshifu's signature move, Wicked Blow; which always lands in a critical hit and described to be a singular, strong punch. The posture of Single Strike Urshifu in its official artwork may be based on the ''shàngbù dǐngzhǒu'' (Chinese: 上步頂肘 / 上步顶肘) stance of Bajiquan, where the | Single Strike Style Urshifu may have been based on {{wp|Bajiquan}}, a highly assaultive style featuring precise, powerful and direct strikes. This can give meaning to Single Strike Style Urshifu's signature move, Wicked Blow; which always lands in a critical hit and described to be a singular, strong punch. The posture of Single Strike Urshifu in its official artwork may be based on the ''shàngbù dǐngzhǒu'' (Chinese: 上步頂肘 / 上步顶肘) stance of Bajiquan, where the practicer takes a step forward and protrudes an elbow towards the opponent. The Single Strike Style may also be a reference to ''Ikken Hissatsu'' (一拳必殺), a term commonly associated with karate meaning "to annihilate in one blow" or "one hit, one kill." | ||
Rapid Strike Style Urshifu may have been based on {{wp|Tai chi|Taijiquan}}, which is based around flowing movements, balance, dodging, deflecting, and tactile surging movements of "push hands" | Rapid Strike Style Urshifu and its signature move, Surging Strikes, may have been based on {{wp|Tai chi|Taijiquan}}, which is based around flowing movements, balance, dodging, deflecting, and tactile surging movements of "push hands." Its {{t|Water}} typing may also be a reference to the water parable in Taoism, which is popularized by the "flow like water" quote by {{wp|Bruce Lee}}. The posture of Single Strike Urshifu in its official artwork may be based on the "mantis hook" hand posture and the one-legging standing preparation move, also commonly known as "pheasant stance." | ||
Both Urshifu forms may represent each side of concepts of martial arts, with the Single Strike Style representing the "hard" or "external" concepts, while the Rapid Strike Style | Both Urshifu forms may represent each side of concepts of martial arts, with the Single Strike Style representing the "hard" or "external" concepts, while the Rapid Strike Style represents the "soft" or "internal" concepts. Both forms of Urshifu and their pre-evolution Kubfu may also be based on the {{wp|Ursa Major}} and the {{wp|Ursa Minor}} constellations. | ||
Urshifu's [[Gigantamax]] forms may be inspired by {{wp|fierce deities}}, transformed Buddhas with terrifying appearances yet noble hearts, that judge and punish the spirits of the dead, and additionally, quell evil. Alternatively, they might have been influenced by {{wp|Nio}}, Agyō and Ungyō, a pair of viciously powerful {{wp|Buddhist deities}} that ward off evil spirits and protect good spirits, as Urshifu is also capable of doing both. Typically, statues depicting Agyō will have its mouth open as a sign of violent aggression, while Ungyō will have its mouth closed to represent latent strength. Gigantamax Urshifu's forms seem to reverse this, as Rapid Strike Style's mouth is closed and it attacks its foes relentlessly, while Single Strike Style's mouth is open and it confidently delivers a single punch to a weak point. Additionally, the statues are often colored red and blue, though the color is not a prominent trait of either, as they can each be red or blue, and sometimes both. | Urshifu's [[Gigantamax]] forms may be inspired by {{wp|fierce deities}}, transformed Buddhas with terrifying appearances yet noble hearts, that judge and punish the spirits of the dead, and additionally, quell evil. Alternatively, they might have been influenced by {{wp|Nio}}, Agyō and Ungyō, a pair of viciously powerful {{wp|Buddhist deities}} that ward off evil spirits and protect good spirits, as Urshifu is also capable of doing both. Typically, statues depicting Agyō will have its mouth open as a sign of violent aggression, while Ungyō will have its mouth closed to represent latent strength. Gigantamax Urshifu's forms seem to reverse this, as Rapid Strike Style's mouth is closed and it attacks its foes relentlessly, while Single Strike Style's mouth is open and it confidently delivers a single punch to a weak point. Additionally, the statues are often colored red and blue, though the color is not a prominent trait of either, as they can each be red or blue, and sometimes both. | ||