Shinx (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

(→‎In other languages: I think it's also a likely origin. Luchs in German is pronounced the same as if spelled "lux".)
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===Origin===
===Origin===
Shinx is based on a {{wp|lynx|lynx kitten}} or {{wp|lion|lion cub}}. Shinx may or may not have also been inspired by the mythical {{wp|sphinx}}, as its catlike body and name are similar.
Shinx is based on a {{wp|lynx}} or {{wp|bobcat}} kitten, and also bears similarity to a {{wp|lion|lion cub}}. Shinx may or may not have also been inspired by the mythical {{wp|sphinx}}, as its catlike body and name are similar.


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