Electrike (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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*Its [[alternate coloration]] may be based on its evolution {{p|Manectric}}.
*Its [[alternate coloration]] may be based on its evolution {{p|Manectric}}.
*The spikes on the back of Electrike's legs were not visible in the R/S/E back sprite.
*The spikes on the back of Electrike's legs were not visible in the R/S/E back sprite.
*Electrike shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Jolteon}}. They are both known as Lightning Pokémon.
===Origin===
===Origin===
Electrike appears to be based on some kind of {{wp|canine}}. It may also based on a demon of Japanese lore, the 雷獣 ''[[wp:Raiju|raijū]]'', an elemental lightning creature that can take on the shape of various mammals.
Electrike appears to be based on some kind of {{wp|canine}}. It may also based on a demon of Japanese lore, the 雷獣 ''[[wp:Raiju|raijū]]'', an elemental lightning creature that can take on the shape of various mammals.
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