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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
As indicated by its category, Scyther seems to be based on a {{wp|mantis}} — most closely resembling the {{wp|European mantis}} and the {{wp|Chinese mantis}} — with arms shaped like {{wp|scythe}}s. It also possesses some {{wp|reptile|reptilian}} characteristics (e.g. head, teeth, claws, bipedal stance) that give it similarities to {{wp|Dromaeosauridae|dromaeosaurid}} dinosaurs. As indicated in its Pokédex entries, it may also be based on a ninja. There are similarities to the {{wp|Kamikiri (haircutting)|kamikiri}}, a haircutting yokai with sharp claws and teeth that may look like an insect. | As indicated by its category, Scyther seems to be based on a {{wp|mantis}} — most closely resembling the {{wp|European mantis}} and the {{wp|Chinese mantis}} — with arms shaped like {{wp|scythe}}s. It also possesses some {{wp|reptile|reptilian}} characteristics (e.g. head, teeth, claws, bipedal stance) that give it similarities to {{wp|Dromaeosauridae|dromaeosaurid}} dinosaurs, as well as to {{wp|Therizinosauridae|therizinosaurids}} (scythe lizards) due to the shape of its arms. As indicated in its Pokédex entries, it may also be based on a ninja. There are similarities to the {{wp|Kamikiri (haircutting)|kamikiri}}, a haircutting yokai with sharp claws and teeth that may look like an insect. | ||
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