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It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon. | It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon. | ||
It is a member of the [[Legendary | It is a member of the [[Legendary giants]] along with {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, {{p|Registeel}}, and {{p|Regieleki}}. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Regidrago is the only member of the [[Legendary | * Regidrago is the only member of the [[Legendary giants]] that: | ||
** Does not have a base {{stat|HP}} stat of 80. | ** Does not have a base {{stat|HP}} stat of 80. | ||
** Does not have a base {{stat|Speed}} that is a multiple of 50. | ** Does not have a base {{stat|Speed}} that is a multiple of 50. | ||
** Cannot learn {{m|Lock-On}} and {{m|Zap Cannon}} by level up; instead it learns {{m|Laser Focus}} (in [[Generation VIII]]) or {{m|Focus Energy}} (in [[Generation IX]]) and {{m|Dragon Energy}}. | ** Cannot learn {{m|Lock-On}} and {{m|Zap Cannon}} by level up; instead it learns {{m|Laser Focus}} (in [[Generation VIII]]) or {{m|Focus Energy}} (in [[Generation IX]]) and {{m|Dragon Energy}}. | ||
** Does not share a weakness with any of the other | ** Does not share a weakness with any of the other giants. | ||
** Has its official romanized Japanese name differ from its English name. | ** Has its official romanized Japanese name differ from its English name. | ||
** Is not in {{g|Unite}}. | ** Is not in {{g|Unite}}. | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Regidrago seems to be based on the golems of Hebrew legend. The legends cast them as servants of higher powers and are said to have writing on their heads. When the writing is removed, the creature would be weakened, or even killed in some legends. Regidrago's face that consists of seven dots may be based on {{wp|Braille alphabet}} which was necessary to use to encounter [[Legendary | Regidrago seems to be based on the golems of Hebrew legend. The legends cast them as servants of higher powers and are said to have writing on their heads. When the writing is removed, the creature would be weakened, or even killed in some legends. Regidrago's face that consists of seven dots may be based on {{wp|Braille alphabet}} which was necessary to use to encounter the [[Legendary giants]] for the first time in [[Sealed Chamber]]. | ||
Regidrago also seems to be based on a dragon head and a crystal ball or a pearl held by an {{wp|Asian dragon}}. | Regidrago also seems to be based on a dragon head and a crystal ball or a pearl held by an {{wp|Asian dragon}}. | ||
The five [[Legendary | The five [[Legendary giants]] may collectively be themed after historical epochs, with Regidrago representing the {{wp|Middle Ages}}, a period known for its legends of dragons. Alternatively, Regidrago may represent the {{wp|Mesozoic}}, the era when dinosaurs walked the Earth which is also known as the Age of Reptiles. Regidrago's being the remnants of an ancient dragon or crystalized dragon energy may be a vague reference to {{wp|fossil fuel}}s. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
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==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
* [[Legendary | * [[Legendary giants]] | ||
* [[Legendary Pokémon]] | * [[Legendary Pokémon]] | ||
* [[The Crown Tundra]] | * [[The Crown Tundra]] | ||