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* Serperior is the tallest Pokémon introduced in Generation V, {{type|Grass}} Pokémon, and fully evolved [[starter Pokémon]]. | * Serperior is the tallest Pokémon introduced in Generation V, {{type|Grass}} Pokémon, and fully evolved [[starter Pokémon]]. | ||
* Serperior is the only Pokémon without legs in the same evolutionary line as a starter Pokémon. | * Serperior is the only Pokémon without legs in the same evolutionary line as a starter Pokémon. | ||
* Serperior, {{p| | * Serperior, {{p|Samurott}} and {{p|Emboar}} all share the same base stat total of 528. | ||
* Serperior's evolutionary line is the only starter evolutionary line to not learn any {{type|Ground}} moves, discounting {{m|Hidden Power}}. | * Serperior's evolutionary line is the only starter evolutionary line to not learn any {{type|Ground}} moves, discounting {{m|Hidden Power}}. | ||
* Serperior shares the same species name as {{p|Slowking}}; the Royal Pokémon. | * Serperior shares the same species name as {{p|Slowking}}; the Royal Pokémon. | ||
* Serperior, along with | * Serperior, along with Samurott, are the only two fully evolved starters that cannot learn {{m|Earthquake}}. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Serperior is based on multiple species of non-venomous {{wp|snakes}} and limbless lizards, such as the {{wp|Green Vine Snake}}, the {{wp|Emerald Tree Boa}}, the {{wp|Royal Python}} or the snake-like {{wp|Lialis burtonis}}. Its design was based on {{wp|Strelitzia}}s, most likely either the {{wp|strelitzia juncea}} and/or the {{wp|strelitzia reginae}}. Its appearence may have also been inspired by the {{wp|Quetzalcoatl}}; a green, {{wp|Feathered Serpent (deity)|feathered serpent deity}}. Serperior's appearance may have been based on the {{wp|acanthus (ornament)|acanthus leaf}} motifs used specially during the 18th century. It and its pre-evolutions were confirmed to have been inspired from European, specifically French, royalty. The fact that Serperior amplifies sunlight in its body, as stated in its Pokédex entry, may be an allusion to King {{wp|Louis XIV}}, a famous French king who referred to himself as the "Sun King". Serperior's white face also alludes to the {{wp|skin whitening}} fashion, mostly used by the European aristocracy in the 17th century. The fact that Serperior can seize opponents with its piercing stare makes a reference to the {{wp|Basilisk}}, king of serpents in European legends. The plant-like appendages may bear a small resemblence to the {{wp|cobra}}. | Serperior is based on multiple species of non-venomous {{wp|snakes}} and limbless lizards, such as the {{wp|Green Vine Snake}}, the {{wp|Emerald Tree Boa}}, the {{wp|Royal Python}} or the snake-like {{wp|Lialis burtonis}}. Its design was based on {{wp|Strelitzia}}s, most likely either the {{wp|strelitzia juncea}} and/or the {{wp|strelitzia reginae}}. Its appearence may have also been inspired by the {{wp|Quetzalcoatl}}; a green, {{wp|Feathered Serpent (deity)|feathered serpent deity}}. Serperior's appearance may have been based on the {{wp|acanthus (ornament)|acanthus leaf}} motifs used specially during the 18th century. It and its pre-evolutions were confirmed to have been inspired from European, specifically French, royalty. The fact that Serperior amplifies sunlight in its body, as stated in its Pokédex entry, may be an allusion to King {{wp|Louis XIV}}, a famous French king who referred to himself as the "Sun King". Serperior's white face also alludes to the {{wp|skin whitening}} fashion, mostly used by the European aristocracy in the 17th century. The fact that Serperior can seize opponents with its piercing stare makes a reference to the {{wp|Basilisk}}, king of serpents in European legends. The plant-like appendages may bear a small resemblence to the {{wp|cobra}}. | ||