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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Delphox's [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]] is based on a fox,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141007232727/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/55933/features/interview-game-freak-on-the-origins-of-pokmon-x-y/ Official Nintendo Magazine - Interview: Game Freak on the origins of Pokémon X & Y (Archived)]</ref> specifically resembling the {{wp|fennec fox}}. It also shares characteristics with {{wp|kitsune}} and {{wp|Asian witchcraft#Japan|kitsune-mochi}}, {{wp|Witchcraft|witches}} in Japanese folklore that inherit their powers from foxes. Additionally, the wand-like branch it utilizes for battles is likely a reference to {{wp|European witchcraft}} and robe-like fur and 'sleeves' derived from {{wp|Magic (supernatural)#Magicians|mages}}, while its prophetic abilities may be based on {{wp|oracles}}. | Delphox's [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]] is based on a fox,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141007232727/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/55933/features/interview-game-freak-on-the-origins-of-pokmon-x-y/ Official Nintendo Magazine - Interview: Game Freak on the origins of Pokémon X & Y (Archived)]</ref> specifically resembling the {{wp|fennec fox}}. It also shares characteristics with {{wp|kitsune}} and {{wp|Asian witchcraft#Japan|kitsune-mochi}}, {{wp|Witchcraft|witches}} in Japanese folklore that inherit their powers from foxes. Additionally, the wand-like branch it utilizes for battles is likely a reference to {{wp|European witchcraft}} and robe-like fur and 'sleeves' derived from {{wp|Magic (supernatural)#Magicians|mages}}, while its prophetic abilities may be based on {{wp|oracles}}. | ||
Its witch-like characteristics and appearance along with its | Its witch-like characteristics and appearance along with its Fire typing is possibly a reference to common {{wp|Witch-hunts}} that involved burning a victim for the accused practice of witchcraft. | ||
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