Luxray (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Luxray is based on an adult male {{wp|lynx}} or {{wp|lion}}, and possibly the constellations {{wp|Lynx (constellation)|Lynx}} or {{wp|Leo (constellation)|Leo}}, due to Luxray's resemblance to these animals and it and its pre-evolutions bearing a signature star shape on the end of their tail. Its Japanese name suggests at least some minor influence from {{wp|tiger}}s.

Furthermore, in European mythology, the lynx was said to have the power to see through solid objects, exactly like Luxray. This ability is similar to a modern {{wp|Radiography|radiograph}} or "x-ray machine", explaining the basis for Luxray's name and Electric typing. Luxray may or may not have also been inspired by the mythical {{wp|sphinx}}, due to its catlike body being similar to a sphinx's design.