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Silverbrick (talk | contribs) (Undo revision 3629320 by Anzasquiddles (talk) Pokemon are usually based on many different inspirations, especially in later gens, even when their habitats or appearances don’t match up. Anglerfish are absolutely a possible inspiration, even with the freshwater/saltwater thing.) Tag: Undo |
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Dondozo’s low smarts and larger size compared to Tatsugiri, combined with their synergy together, seem to reference the common [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BrainsAndBrawn Brains and Brawn team-up] trope in media. Tatsugiri acting as the boss supports this, as the Brains is most often the leader in these team-ups. | Dondozo’s low smarts and larger size compared to Tatsugiri, combined with their synergy together, seem to reference the common [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BrainsAndBrawn Brains and Brawn team-up] trope in media. Tatsugiri acting as the boss supports this, as the Brains is most often the leader in these team-ups. | ||
Tatsugiri and Dondozo’s relationship may also be a twofold reference to {{wp|anglerfish}}: Tatusgiri | Tatsugiri and Dondozo’s relationship may also be a twofold reference to {{wp|anglerfish}}: Tatusgiri acts as bait to lure in prey for Dondozo to take down, much like an anglerfish and its lure; and male anglerfish are much smaller and parasitic to females, similar to how Tatsugiri is smaller and reliant on Dondozo. | ||
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