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Raticate appears to be based on a {{wp|rat}} as well as a semi-aquatic rodent such as a {{wp|muskrat}} or a {{wp|coypu}} due to its large size and webbed feet. Its scruffy ears are similar to a {{wp|guinea pig}}. | Raticate appears to be based on a {{wp|rat}} as well as a semi-aquatic rodent such as a {{wp|muskrat}} or a {{wp|coypu}} due to its large size and webbed feet. Its scruffy ears are similar to a {{wp|guinea pig}}. | ||
Alolan Raticate appears to be based on the {{wp|black rat}}, {{wp|brown rat}}, or {{wp|Polynesian rat}}, all of which are {{wp|invasive species}} in {{wp|Hawaii}}. Their attacks on sugar cane fields caused the locals to import the {{wp|Small Indian mongoose}} into Hawaii as a form of pest control, explaining the relationship between {{p|Yungoos}}/{{p|Gumshoos}} and Rattata/Raticate. Its gluttonous behavior, ability to command groups of Rattata to steal, and hostile relationship with the detective-inspired Gumshoos are reminiscent of a stereotypical {{wp|crime boss}}. It has {{wp|cheek pouches}} similar to {{wp|chipmunks}} and {{wp|hamsters}}. | Alolan Raticate appears to be based on the {{wp|black rat}}, {{wp|brown rat}}, or {{wp|Polynesian rat}}, all of which are {{wp|invasive species}} in {{wp|Hawaii}}. Their attacks on sugar cane fields caused the locals to import the {{wp|Small Indian mongoose}} into Hawaii as a form of pest control, explaining the relationship between {{p|Yungoos}}/{{p|Gumshoos}} and Rattata/Raticate. Its gluttonous behavior, ability to command groups of Rattata to steal, and hostile relationship with the detective-inspired Gumshoos are reminiscent of a stereotypical {{wp|crime boss}}. It has {{wp|cheek pouches}} similar to {{wp|chipmunks}} and {{wp|hamsters}}. Given its obesity, invasive status, and rivalry with the {{wp|Donald Trump}}-inspired [[Yungoos]] line, it may be based on {{wp|Mexicans}}. | ||
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