Charizard (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

→‎Origin: in the interview about Pikachu, it was confirmed that Charizard was designed before Charmander and that the lizard motif came with the latter
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===Origin===
===Origin===
Charizard resembles stereotypical {{wp|European dragon}}s, which are heavily associated with the element of fire in {{wp|European folklore}}; this draconic appearance would later be reflected in the {{2t|Fire|Dragon}} typing of Mega Charizard X. Like its pre-evolved forms, it may also take inspiration from {{wp|therapod}} dinosaurs, lizards, and the mythical {{wp|Salamanders in folklore|salamander}}; Mega Charizard Y in particular has characteristics of {{wp|pterosaur}}s such as ''{{wp|Pteranodon}}''.
Charizard resembles stereotypical {{wp|European dragon}}s, which are heavily associated with the element of fire in {{wp|European folklore}}; this draconic appearance would later be reflected in the {{2t|Fire|Dragon}} typing of Mega Charizard X. It may also take inspiration from {{wp|therapod}} dinosaurs; Mega Charizard Y in particular has characteristics of {{wp|pterosaur}}s such as ''{{wp|Pteranodon}}''.


While its family follows the lizard motif, said motif was introduced with Charmander, that was designed after Charizard.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/en/pikachu/ The Origin story of Pikachu]. ''Nishida:“I created the designs for Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle by working backward from their final forms. I wanted people to be surprised when it evolved into Charizard, so I designed the original Charmander in such a way that Charizard would be unimaginable.” Sugimori:“The experience of keeping small animals such as frogs, lizards, and baby turtles as pets gives the game a sense of reality and makes it easier to get into the game. I realized it might be difficult to make an emotional connection if the first partner Pokémon is a tough-looking character.”''</ref>
====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Charizard is a portmanteau of the words ''char'' (to burn) and ''lizard''.
Charizard is a portmanteau of the words ''char'' (to burn) and ''lizard''.
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