Grotle (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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===Origin===
===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Turtwig, Grotle and Torterra}}
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Turtwig, Grotle and Torterra}}
Grotle is based on a {{wp|snapping turtle}}. It may also be based on a {{wp|World Turtle}}, most likely Akupara. World Turtles are mythical turtles who carry worlds and universes on their backs. It also may be based on the {{wp|Cultural depictions of turtles and tortoises#Japan|minogame}}.
Grotle is based on a {{wp|snapping turtle}}, but may also originate from a {{wp|World Turtle}}, most likely Akūpāra. The ''{{wp|Cultural depictions of turtles and tortoises#Japan|minogame}}'' could be another inspiration.


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