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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Charizard | Charizard maybe based off {{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}}''. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Charizard | Charizard may be a combination of ''char'' (to burn) and ''lizard''. | ||
Lizardon | Lizardon may be a combination of ''lizard'' and either ''dragon'' or ''don'' (Ancient Greek for ''tooth'', commonly used in {{wp|dinosaur}} names). | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||