Glastrier (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Both Glastrier and its counterpart {{p|Spectrier}}'s relationship with Calyrex appears to be based on the legend of {{wp|Brian Boru}} and the {{wp|Pooka}}. Legend has it that Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland, is the only person to have ever ridden a Pooka, a mischievous faery in the form of a black horse. Brian tamed the Pooka by using a special bridle that contained three hairs from the Pooka's tail and successfully staying on its back through a wild ride. The king then forced the Pooka not to torment Christian people and to never attack an Irishman ever again. This is similar to how Calyrex, a Pokémon known as a king, can only ride its loyal steed, Glastrier or Spectrier, using the Reins of Unity woven in part from hairs from the steed's mane and had to prove itself by riding through the steed's bucking. It also relates to how, in taming this steed, Calyrex stopped the steed Pokémon from tormenting the people of the Crown Tundra.

Glastrier's name may also reference the {{wp|Glashtyn}}, a {{wp|water horse}} or {{wp|goblin}} of Manx folklore. Some Glashtyn tales say that, like many other water horses, it tries to lure people onto its back, only to then gallop into a body of water where it will drown its victim or drag them to an underwater abode. The Glashtyn is sometimes called the "Howler", because its eerie cry is said to warn of approaching storms, which may be referenced by Glastrier's Ability, {{a|Chilling Neigh}}. The Glashtyn is also said to fear fire, which Glastrier is weak to due to its Ice typing.