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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
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Gengar seems to be based on general cartoonish {{wp|ghost}}s, {{wp|cat}}s, or the {{wp|Cheshire Cat}}, and possibly on a distorted shadow of a human being as well, like {{wp|Shadow person|shadow people}}. Due to its horn-like ears, teeth, ability to float in the air, and dark nature, Gengar may also be based on the {{wp|oni.}} | Gengar seems to be based on general cartoonish {{wp|ghost}}s, {{wp|cat}}s, or the {{wp|Cheshire Cat}}, and possibly on a distorted shadow of a human being as well, like {{wp|Shadow person|shadow people}}. Due to its horn-like ears, teeth, ability to float in the air, and dark nature, Gengar may also be based on the {{wp|oni.}} Oni sometimes have a third eye in the center of their forehead which could be the basis for Mega Gengar. | ||
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