Shinx (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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===Origin===
===Origin===
Shinx appears to be based on a {{wp|lynx|lynx cub}}, which possesses great eyesight, with some myths even depicting them as being able to see through solid objects, a trait its final form has. It may have also been inspired by the mythical {{wp|sphinx}}, as its short face, human-like ears, and lion-like appearance and name are similar.
Shinx resembles a a {{wp|lion|lion cub}} in appearance. It may have also been inspired by the mythical {{wp|sphinx}}, as its short face, human-like ears, and lion-like appearance and name are similar. It may have also been inspired by the constellation {{wp|Leo (constellation)|Leo}}, due to Shinx's lion-like appearance and the fact that it bears a signature star shape on the end of their tail.
 
In addition, Shinx resembles a a {{wp|lion|lion cub}} in appearance.


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