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Volcanion appears to be based on the Ryukyuan シーサー ''{{wp|shisa}}'', or 狛犬 ''{{wp|komainu}}'', mythical creatures inspired by lions, tigers, and dogs. Statues of them in pairs are used as guardians that invite good spirits and repel evil ones. Its mechanical appearance and cannon-like "arms" may also draw inspiration from {{wp|tank}}s. | Volcanion appears to be based on the Ryukyuan シーサー ''{{wp|shisa}}'', or 狛犬 ''{{wp|komainu}}'', mythical creatures inspired by lions, tigers, and dogs. Statues of them in pairs are used as guardians that invite good spirits and repel evil ones. Its mechanical appearance and cannon-like "arms" may also draw inspiration from {{wp|tank}}s. It may also be based on a {{wp|steam engine}}. | ||
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Considering its small stature and classification as the Mischief Pokémon, Hoopa may be based on an {{wp|imp}}. | |||
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==strike three - jet plane dragon birds chapter== | ==strike three - jet plane dragon birds chapter== | ||
<!--both calculated from timid 6x 31 individuals, may be slightly off--> | |||
===Latias half=== | ===Latias half=== | ||
{{BaseStatNoCat | {{BaseStatNoCat | ||