Meowscarada (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Meowscarada appears to be based on a {{wp|feline}} — possibly the {{wp|Iberian lynx}} — and a {{wp|Magic (illusion)|magician}}, with its high Speed and Dark typing likely inspired by the {{wp|sleight of hand}} needed to create a convincing act. Its category and signature move, {{m|Flower Trick}}, seem to be inspired by the {{wp|Hat-trick (magic trick)|magic trick}} of making flowers appear. Meowscarada's mask and ears are also reminiscent of the {{wp|Cap and bells|cap}} worn by {{wp|jester}}s, and the diamonds on its mask may be intended to evoke the {{wp|Harlequin}} stock character and those used in {{wp|French-suited playing cards}}. With its round shape and six prominent petals, Meowscarada's flower resembles a {{wp|pomegranate}}, a fruit of particular cultural importance in certain regions of Spain, such as {{wp|Granada}}. This ties into its nature as an explosive, as {{wp|grenade}}s are named for their resemblance to pomegranates.