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Undo revision 3589060 by Robbie (talk) "Sugimori revised Vaporeon to make it more cat-like and removed the leg fins." is an observation by Dr. Lava (as indicated by the "Dr. Lava's Notes" heading). it is not said by Sugimori or anyone else on the dev team.
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
According to designer Atsuko Nishida, Vaporeon and especially its tail were designed with the idea of {{wp|mermaid}}s in mind | According to designer Atsuko Nishida, Vaporeon and especially its tail were designed with the idea of {{wp|mermaid}}s in mind.<ref name=EVs/> It also resembles {{wp|Felidae|felines}}, {{wp|Canidae|canids}}, and various aquatic creatures such as fish and {{wp|dolphin}}s. Its ears resemble a mix between a fish's fin and a {{wp|fennec fox}}'s ears. | ||
Vaporeon may also be inspired by the {{wp|Telchines}} of {{wp|Greek mythology}}, or the {{wp|Merlion}}, a national symbol of {{wp|Singapore}}. Its ability to become invisible and turn into water might be inspired by the {{wp|Asrai}}. Vaporeon's resemblance to both {{wp|carnivora}}ns and {{wp|cetacea}}ns could be based on {{wp|Evolution of cetaceans|primitive whales}}, such as ''{{wp|Kutchicetus}}''. Its fringe around its neck resembles a {{wp|ruff (clothing)|ruff}} and gives it a resemblance to a {{wp|lion}}. This could make it a possible reference to a {{wp|sea-lion}}, a semi-aquatic cryptid. Vaporeon's appearance could be a visual pun on a catfish. | Vaporeon may also be inspired by the {{wp|Telchines}} of {{wp|Greek mythology}}, or the {{wp|Merlion}}, a national symbol of {{wp|Singapore}}. Its ability to become invisible and turn into water might be inspired by the {{wp|Asrai}}. Vaporeon's resemblance to both {{wp|carnivora}}ns and {{wp|cetacea}}ns could be based on {{wp|Evolution of cetaceans|primitive whales}}, such as ''{{wp|Kutchicetus}}''. Its fringe around its neck resembles a {{wp|ruff (clothing)|ruff}} and gives it a resemblance to a {{wp|lion}}. This could make it a possible reference to a {{wp|sea-lion}}, a semi-aquatic cryptid. Vaporeon's appearance could be a visual pun on a catfish. | ||