Seismitoad (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

According to interviews with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''Nintendo Dream'', Seismitoad is based on a {{wp|Japanese common toad}}. Although the team had previously created Pokémon based on frogs with the Poliwag line, Sugimori wished to go for a more "traditional frog-like evolution" in this instance.<ref name=ND204>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 204, April 2011 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110704155314/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-502.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-6/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> The lumps on its body may be inspired by the "warts" found on most toads (known as {{wp|parotoid gland}}s), combined with {{wp|loudspeaker}} {{wp|electrodynamic speaker driver|drivers}}. This connection may stem from the croaking behavior seen with male frogs, which do so to attract mates. Inspiration may also come from the {{wp|common Surinam toad}}, an aquatic amphibian whose back is covered in pockets that hold its eggs. Seismitoad's ability to use vibrations to enhance its punches and cause tremors may reference the phenomenon of {{wp|resonance}} and {{wp|Mechanical resonance#Resonance disaster|resonance disaster}}s.