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Servine is based on a {{wp|snake}},<ref name=ND201/> perhaps specifically the {{wp|vine snake}}, {{wp|tree snake}}, or {{wp|Opheodrys|green snake}}. Like its pre-evolution {{p|Snivy}}, Servine may have been designed with arms and legs to make it appear non-threatening, so as to not put off players. [[Ken Sugimori]] stated that the evolutionary line is meant to gradually become more snake-like as the Pokémon evolves.<ref name=ND201/> Some of Servine's features may have also been based on {{wp|legless lizard}}s or {{wp|skink}}s, especially those with serpentine aspects such as, but not limited to, ''{{wp|Brachymeles}}'' and ''{{wp|Ablepharus}}''. The shape of Servine's head, body, and crest may be based on the {{wp|Strelitzia|bird of paradise}} or {{wp|Heliconia|false bird of paradise}} flowers. | Servine is based on a {{wp|snake}},<ref name=ND201/> perhaps specifically the {{wp|vine snake}}, {{wp|tree snake}}, or {{wp|Opheodrys|green snake}}. Like its pre-evolution {{p|Snivy}}, Servine may have been designed with arms and legs to make it appear non-threatening, so as to not put off players. [[Ken Sugimori]] stated that the evolutionary line is meant to gradually become more snake-like as the Pokémon evolves.<ref name=ND201/> Some of Servine's features may have also been based on {{wp|legless lizard}}s or {{wp|skink}}s, especially those with serpentine aspects such as, but not limited to, ''{{wp|Brachymeles}}'' and ''{{wp|Ablepharus}}''. The shape of Servine's head, body, and crest may be based on the {{wp|Strelitzia|bird of paradise}} or {{wp|Heliconia|false bird of paradise}} flowers. | ||
Ken Sugimori has also said that Snivy, Servine, and {{p|Serperior}} are based on Western culture, specifically mentioning the manga series ''{{wp|The Rose of Versailles}}'' as an inspiration.<ref name=ND201>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 201, January 2011 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-3/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> Additionally, Servine's physical features resemble the {{wp|acanthus (ornament)|acanthus leaf}} motifs popularized during the {{wp|Renaissance}}. | Ken Sugimori has also said that Snivy, Servine, and {{p|Serperior}} are based on Western culture, specifically mentioning the manga series ''{{wp|The Rose of Versailles}}'' as an inspiration.<ref name=ND201>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 201, January 2011 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-3/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> Additionally, Servine's physical features resemble the {{wp|acanthus (ornament)|acanthus leaf}} motifs popularized during the {{wp|Renaissance}}. Servine, {{p|Pignite}}, and {{p|Dewott}}'s evolutionary lines are collectively based on Western, Chinese, and Japanese culture respectively, to represent the diversity of the [[Unova]] region.<ref name=ND201/> | ||
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