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* Larvesta and Volcarona cannot learn {{m|Attract}}, despite having genders and being compatible with other TMs. They share this trait with {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ferroseed}}, and {{p|Ferrothorn}}. | * Larvesta and Volcarona cannot learn {{m|Attract}}, despite having genders and being compatible with other TMs. They share this trait with {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ferroseed}}, and {{p|Ferrothorn}}. | ||
* Volcarona, along with {{p|Whimsicott}}, are the only non-{{type|Flying}} Pokémon able to learn {{m|Hurricane}}. | * Volcarona, along with {{p|Whimsicott}}, are the only non-{{type|Flying}} Pokémon able to learn {{m|Hurricane}}. | ||
*Volcarona is the only non-legendary Pokémon that learns a move upon reaching lv 100. | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Volcarona is based on a moth, particularly the {{wp|Attacus atlas|Atlas moth}} or {{wp|Hyalophora cecropia|Cecropia Moth}}. Conceptually, it seems to be derived from the phrase "like a moth to a flame," which refers to the observed positive {{wp|phototaxis}} demonstrated by moths. It may be based on a {{wp|solar deity}}, a type of god said to be able to control various aspects of the sun such as sunrise, sunset, eclipses, position, etc, the black spots on its wings representing {{wp|sunspot|dark spots on the sun}}. Its wings may be based on the petals of a {{wp|Lilium lancifolium|tiger lily}}, having the same number of extensions, black spots, and red-orange coloring. The head and antennae of Volcarona bear a resemblance to the headpiece of {{wp|Hathor}}, which depicts the horns of the goddess cradling a disk representing the sun in between. Volcarona's appearance may also be loosely based on that of a {{wp|seraph}}, a type of angel that is often associated with fire, as its name literally translates to "burning one". Like Volcarona, seraphim are often depicted with six red wings and no legs. Its color scheme is very similar to some incarnations of {{wp|Mothra}}. | Volcarona is based on a moth, particularly the {{wp|Attacus atlas|Atlas moth}} or {{wp|Hyalophora cecropia|Cecropia Moth}}. Conceptually, it seems to be derived from the phrase "like a moth to a flame," which refers to the observed positive {{wp|phototaxis}} demonstrated by moths. It may be based on a {{wp|solar deity}}, a type of god said to be able to control various aspects of the sun such as sunrise, sunset, eclipses, position, etc, the black spots on its wings representing {{wp|sunspot|dark spots on the sun}}. Its wings may be based on the petals of a {{wp|Lilium lancifolium|tiger lily}}, having the same number of extensions, black spots, and red-orange coloring. The head and antennae of Volcarona bear a resemblance to the headpiece of {{wp|Hathor}}, which depicts the horns of the goddess cradling a disk representing the sun in between. Volcarona's appearance may also be loosely based on that of a {{wp|seraph}}, a type of angel that is often associated with fire, as its name literally translates to "burning one". Like Volcarona, seraphim are often depicted with six red wings and no legs. Its color scheme is very similar to some incarnations of {{wp|Mothra}}. | ||