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* In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]'s internal code, Hisuian Arcanine's Hidden Ability is {{a|Justified}} instead of {{a|Rock Head}}. | * In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]'s internal code, Hisuian Arcanine's Hidden Ability is {{a|Justified}} instead of {{a|Rock Head}}. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Arcanine may be based on the Ryukyuan シーサー ''{{wp|shisa}}'', or 狛犬 ''{{wp|komainu}}'', mythical creatures that resemble a mix between {{wp|lion}}s and {{wp|dog}}s. Statues of them in pairs are used as guardians that invite good spirits and repel evil ones. Its stripes and coloration are reminiscent of {{wp|tiger}}s. It could also be based on the {{wp|Xiezhi}}, a mythical fire-eating dog with similarities to lions and tigers. It may also draw inspiration from dogs with brindle ("tiger-striped") coat patterns, such as the 甲斐犬 {{wp|Kai Ken}}. Growlithe and Arcanine also share traits with the now-extinct | Arcanine may be based on the Ryukyuan シーサー ''{{wp|shisa}}'', or 狛犬 ''{{wp|komainu}}'', mythical creatures that resemble a mix between {{wp|lion}}s and {{wp|dog}}s. Statues of them in pairs are used as guardians that invite good spirits and repel evil ones. Its stripes and coloration are reminiscent of {{wp|tiger}}s. It could also be based on the {{wp|Xiezhi}}, a mythical fire-eating dog with similarities to lions and tigers. It may also draw inspiration from dogs with brindle ("tiger-striped") coat patterns, such as the 甲斐犬 {{wp|Kai Ken}}. Growlithe and Arcanine also share traits with the now-extinct marsupial species known as {{wp|Tasmanian tiger}}, given its orange fur with black stripes. | ||
In its Hisuian Form, its Rock typing and appearance may be based on the Komainu statues. Its ankle fur and tail resemble {{wp|Plume (fluid dynamics)|plume}}s of smoke. | In its Hisuian Form, its Rock typing and appearance may be based on the Komainu statues. Its ankle fur and tail resemble {{wp|Plume (fluid dynamics)|plume}}s of smoke. | ||