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*Electrode, despite being an Electric-type, did not learn any Electric-type moves by level-up until Generation III. This is also true with its pre-evolution. | *Electrode, despite being an Electric-type, did not learn any Electric-type moves by level-up until Generation III. This is also true with its pre-evolution. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
It seems to be based upon the concept of a living [[Poké Ball]], and is often mistaken for one. | It seems to be based upon the concept of a living [[Poké Ball]], and is often mistaken for one. Also, ased off its Japanese name and its explosive tendencies, Electrode may have some connection to land mines. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
An {{wp|electrode}} is a device through which electrical current passes. Considering Electrode's tendency to {{m|selfdestruct}}, it might also be a combination of ''electric'' and ''explode''. Its Japanese name is probably a combination of 丸 ''maru'', circle, and ''{{wp|mine}}'', as in {{wp|landmine}}. | An {{wp|electrode}} is a device through which electrical current passes. Considering Electrode's tendency to {{m|selfdestruct}}, it might also be a combination of ''electric'' and ''explode''. Its Japanese name is probably a combination of 丸 ''maru'', circle, and ''{{wp|mine}}'', as in {{wp|landmine}}. | ||