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Aggron may be based on the ''{{wp|Korean mythology#Other mythical beings|Bulgasari}}'', a monster that eats iron in Korean legend; its draconic appearance was most likely inspired by how it appears in {{wp|Pulgasari|the film adaptation}} of the legend. | Aggron may be based on the ''{{wp|Korean mythology#Other mythical beings|Bulgasari}}'', a monster that eats iron in Korean legend; its draconic appearance was most likely inspired by how it appears in {{wp|Pulgasari|the film adaptation}} of the legend. | ||
It also seems to be based on a ''{{wp|Triceratops}}'' and various {{wp|Theropoda|theropods}}. As its Pokémon category suggests, its appearance may also be inspired by {{wp|plate armour}}s. | It also seems to be based on a ''{{wp|Triceratops}}'' and various {{wp|Theropoda|theropods}}. Its upright appearance makes it resemble a {{wp|kaiju}}, a type of Japanese monster featured in films. As its Pokémon category suggests, its appearance may also be inspired by {{wp|plate armour}}s. | ||
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