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The expression on both Voltorb and Electrode may be a personification of the positive and negative charges associated with {{wp|electric charge}}. For their Kantonian forms, Voltorb has a negative angry look, where Electrode has a positive happy look. The polarity of these expressions, or charges, are reversed for their Hisuian forms. | The expression on both Voltorb and Electrode may be a personification of the positive and negative charges associated with {{wp|electric charge}}. For their Kantonian forms, Voltorb has a negative angry look, where Electrode has a positive happy look. The polarity of these expressions, or charges, are reversed for their Hisuian forms. | ||
Hisuian Voltorb's {{t|Grass}} typing may be a reference to Poké Balls originally being made from [[Apricorn]]s. The fact that it has numerous seeds inside its body may be inspired by a {{wp|seed ball}} (also known as a seed bomb), which are made by rolling various seeds with clay, forming a ball. The seed ball is then planted or thrown into the ground where vegetation is sparse, so that the seeds will germinate and grow. Its Shiny coloration may be based on an | Hisuian Voltorb's {{t|Grass}} typing may be a reference to Poké Balls originally being made from [[Apricorn]]s. The fact that it has numerous seeds inside its body may be inspired by a {{wp|seed ball}} (also known as a seed bomb), which are made by rolling various seeds with clay, forming a ball. The seed ball is then planted or thrown into the ground where vegetation is sparse, so that the seeds will germinate and grow. Its Shiny coloration may be based on an {{hi|Ultra Ball}} or {{hi|Heavy Ball}}. | ||
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