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Alternatively, Toxtricity may be based on {{wp|newt}}s, which are a type of salamander. Newts are poisonous, have rounded toes, and lizard-like bodies. The {{wp|Northern Crested Newt}} in particular resembles Toxtricity, sharing its jagged crest, yellow underbelly, and spots resembling the chest protrusions. The spikes on the side of the Pokémon's head are reminiscent of the gills newts have in their larval stage. | Alternatively, Toxtricity may be based on {{wp|newt}}s, which are a type of salamander. Newts are poisonous, have rounded toes, and lizard-like bodies. The {{wp|Northern Crested Newt}} in particular resembles Toxtricity, sharing its jagged crest, yellow underbelly, and spots resembling the chest protrusions. The spikes on the side of the Pokémon's head are reminiscent of the gills newts have in their larval stage. | ||
It also appears to take inspiration from {{wp|punk rock}} {{wp|guitarist}}s. Its Amped and Low Key forms resemble {{wp|electric guitar}}s and {{wp|bass guitar}}s, with the number of chest protrusions equaling the number of strings on each guitar (six and four, respectively) and, according to official bios, making a sound similar to that of the respective instrument when strummed by Toxtricity | It also appears to take inspiration from {{wp|punk rock}} {{wp|guitarist}}s. Its Amped and Low Key forms resemble {{wp|electric guitar}}s and {{wp|bass guitar}}s, with the number of chest protrusions equaling the number of strings on each guitar (six and four, respectively) and, according to official bios, making a sound similar to that of the respective instrument when strummed by Toxtricity. <ref name="Amped"/><ref name="LowKey"/> Gigantamax Toxtricity's habit of generating a guitar-shaped spark to attack may be also a reference to {{wp|Instrument destruction|guitar smashing}}, a common act by guitarists at the end of a concert set or after the band's signature song. The frills on its head might be meant to closely resemble a {{wp|mohawk|mohawk hairstyle}}, while the spikes on its wrist referencing spiked collars and the part on its waist referencing a belt. The stripes on its legs are similar to torn pants. | ||
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