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===Origin===
===Origin===
Scyther draws much inspiration from a {{wp|Mantis|praying mantis}}, likely the {{wp|Tenodera aridifolia|Japanese giant mantis}}. The ''aridi'' in the mantis' scientific name may explain Scyther's reptilian features, since it translates to "''green dragon''". It may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Mantispidae|mantidflies}}.
Scyther draws a lot of inspiration from a {{wp|Mantis|praying mantis}}, likely the {{wp|Tenodera aridifolia|Japanese giant mantis}}. The ''aridi'' in the mantis' scientific name may explain Scyther's reptilian features, since it translates to "''green dragon''". It may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Mantispidae|mantidflies}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
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