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Palafin seems to be based on a {{wp|dolphin}} and a {{wp|superhero|comic book superhero}}. Its Zero Form's relative lack of visual changes from its pre-evolution seems to be inspired by the trope of superheroes assuming civilian identities to keep their true identity a secret, while its Hero Form seems to represent the hero suiting up whilst unseen and emerging as a superhero. The names of its forms and Ability reference the term "[[wiktionary:go from zero to hero|go from zero to hero]]". The connection between dolphins and superheroes may be inspired by numerous accounts of wild dolphins saving people in open seas. | Palafin seems to be based on a {{wp|dolphin}} and a {{wp|superhero|comic book superhero}}. Its Zero Form's relative lack of visual changes from its pre-evolution seems to be inspired by the trope of superheroes assuming civilian identities to keep their true identity a secret, while its Hero Form seems to represent the hero suiting up whilst unseen and emerging as a superhero. The names of its forms and Ability reference the term "[[wiktionary:go from zero to hero|go from zero to hero]]". The connection between dolphins and superheroes may be inspired by numerous accounts of wild dolphins saving people in open seas. | ||
Additionally, Palafin may be based on the {{wp|Boto|Boto Encantado}}, a mythical South American creature that takes the form of an ordinary pink river dolphin but can occasionally take a human form and will join in human festivities. Eventually, the Boto must return to the water and shapeshift back into an ordinary pink dolphin. Hero Form Palafin may also draw inspirations from the ''{{wp|Ultraman}}'' series, with the red symbol on its chest somewhat resembling the one worn by {{wp|Ultraman Nexus (character|Ultraman Noa}}. This can also be seen by its heart-shaped symbol glowing and emitting a beeping sound when it is weak, much like the various iterations of Ultraman. Hero Form Palafin's {{Shiny}} coloration is reminiscent of the {{wp|orca}}, a type of dolphin. | Additionally, Palafin may be based on the {{wp|Boto|Boto Encantado}}, a mythical South American creature that takes the form of an ordinary pink river dolphin but can occasionally take a human form and will join in human festivities. Eventually, the Boto must return to the water and shapeshift back into an ordinary pink dolphin. Hero Form Palafin may also draw inspirations from the ''{{wp|Ultraman}}'' series, with the red symbol on its chest somewhat resembling the one worn by {{wp|Ultraman Nexus (character)|Ultraman Noa}}. This can also be seen by its heart-shaped symbol glowing and emitting a beeping sound when it is weak, much like the various iterations of Ultraman. Hero Form Palafin's {{Shiny}} coloration is reminiscent of the {{wp|orca}}, a type of dolphin. | ||
Palafin evolving from Finizen at level 38 may be a reference to 1938, the year {{wp|Superman}} debuted.<!--please discuss on the talk page before attempting to remove this line--> | Palafin evolving from Finizen at level 38 may be a reference to 1938, the year {{wp|Superman}} debuted.<!--please discuss on the talk page before attempting to remove this line--> | ||