Lycanroc (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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===Origin===
===Origin===
Lycanroc is based on a {{wp|wolf}} and shares traits with the extinct {{wp|Japanese wolf|Japanese}} and {{wp|Hokkaido wolf|Hokkaido wolves}} in particular. Its Rock-type seems to be a reference to the link between wolves (also called as 山犬 ''yamainu'', lit. mountain dog) and mountains in Japan.
Overall Lycanroc shares traits with the extinct {{wp|Japanese wolf|Japanese}} and {{wp|Hokkaido wolf|Hokkaido wolves}} in particular. Its {{t|Rock}} typing seems to be a reference to the link between {{wp|Wolf|wolves}} (also called as 山犬 ''yamainu'', lit. mountain dog) and mountains in Japan.


Lycanroc's Midday and Dusk Forms appear to be based on a {{wp|wolf}}, while its Midnight Form appears to be based on a {{wp|werewolf}}. The duality between Midday and Midnight Forms may be a reference to the {{wp|okuri-inu}}, a mountain wolf creature that could take either a protective approach, similar to Midday Form's behavior; or an aggressive one much like Midnight Form's.
Lycanroc's Midday and Dusk Forms appear to be based on a wolf, while its Midnight Form appears to be based on a {{wp|werewolf}}. The duality between Midday and Midnight Forms may be a reference to the {{wp|okuri-inu}}, a mountain wolf creature that could take either a protective approach, similar to Midday Form's behavior; or an aggressive one much like Midnight Form's.


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