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[[File:Tao trio.png|thumb|300px|Zekrom, Reshiram, Kyurem, Black Kyurem, and White Kyurem]] | [[File:Tao trio.png|thumb|300px|Zekrom, Reshiram, Kyurem, Black Kyurem, and White Kyurem]] | ||
The '''Tao trio''' is a collective fan term used to refer to the three {{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{type|Dragon}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of the [[Unova]] region: {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, and {{p|Kyurem}}. Other fan terms include '''Tao dragon trio''' and '''energy trio'''. According to Unova myths, the [[ | The '''Tao trio''' is a collective fan term used to refer to the three {{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{type|Dragon}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of the [[Unova]] region: {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, and {{p|Kyurem}}. Other fan terms include '''Tao dragon trio''' and '''energy trio'''. According to Unova myths, the [[Legendary trio]] was created during the war plaguing the region. | ||
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* {{wp|Yin and yang}} are dependent fundamentals in {{wp|Taoism}}, which Reshiram and Zekrom are directly connected to. Reshiram and Zekrom's species names in Japanese are "White Yang" and "Black Yin," respectively, and the names of their battle music are also respectively "Blazing White Yang" and "Electrifying Black Yin." Kyurem, on the other hand, is an analogy to {{wp|Wuji (philosophy)|wuji}}—a separate concept of Taoism—under the assumption that the absence of the warmth Reshiram and Zekrom generate (and thus their conceptual yin and yang) equals the infinite absence wuji implies. Wuji is also said to be represented by an empty circle; Kyurem's species name is the Boundary Pokémon. | * {{wp|Yin and yang}} are dependent fundamentals in {{wp|Taoism}}, which Reshiram and Zekrom are directly connected to. Reshiram and Zekrom's species names in Japanese are "White Yang" and "Black Yin," respectively, and the names of their battle music are also respectively "Blazing White Yang" and "Electrifying Black Yin." Kyurem, on the other hand, is an analogy to {{wp|Wuji (philosophy)|wuji}}—a separate concept of Taoism—under the assumption that the absence of the warmth Reshiram and Zekrom generate (and thus their conceptual yin and yang) equals the infinite absence wuji implies. Wuji is also said to be represented by an empty circle; Kyurem's species name is the Boundary Pokémon. | ||
** The Tao trio may also relate to the {{wp|Three Pure Ones}}. | ** The Tao trio may also relate to the {{wp|Three Pure Ones}}. | ||
** According to [[Drayden]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, however, {{p|Kyurem}} is the remainder of the {{tt|original dragon|the single dragon that Reshiram and Zekrom used to be}} after it was split into two. Also, Kyurem shifts into its two forms by fusing with either Reshiram or Zekrom. Due to this, Kyurem is sometimes viewed as the [[Legendary | ** According to [[Drayden]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, however, {{p|Kyurem}} is the remainder of the {{tt|original dragon|the single dragon that Reshiram and Zekrom used to be}} after it was split into two. Also, Kyurem shifts into its two forms by fusing with either Reshiram or Zekrom. Due to this, Kyurem is sometimes viewed as the [[Legendary leader|leader]] within the trio, much like {{p|Rayquaza}} and {{p|Landorus}} and their respective trios. | ||
* The Two Contraries are a pair of dragons in {{wp|alchemy}}, named Sophic Mercury and Sophic Sulfur. They are commonly depicted as a white, fluffy dragon with two wings and a black, scaly dragon with four limbs. These depictions heavily informed the body designs of Reshiram and Zekrom. Sophic Mercury is described as active and Sophic Sulfur as passive, which could be a loose inspiration for the truth and ideals that Reshiram and Zekrom represent. The Two Contraries fight because they are opposites, yet they complete each other, similarly to the concept of yin and yang. The Two Contraries are also what allow free will and awareness to exist, reflected in Pokémon by the choice between truth and ideals. Sophic Sulfur's name and corresponding element could be an inspiration for Reshiram being {{type|Fire}}. In addition, the Three Essentials, mercury, sulfur, and salt, the elements needed to create a {{wp|philosopher's stone}}, are considered the "child" of the Two Contraries. When the Essentials and Contraries are merged, they become a three-headed dragon. This could be the basis for the original dragon, which split into Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem long ago. The process of fusing requires the presence of Sophic Salt to freeze the Two Contraries together and ground them. This could be the inspiration for Kyurem being {{type|Ice}}. | * The Two Contraries are a pair of dragons in {{wp|alchemy}}, named Sophic Mercury and Sophic Sulfur. They are commonly depicted as a white, fluffy dragon with two wings and a black, scaly dragon with four limbs. These depictions heavily informed the body designs of Reshiram and Zekrom. Sophic Mercury is described as active and Sophic Sulfur as passive, which could be a loose inspiration for the truth and ideals that Reshiram and Zekrom represent. The Two Contraries fight because they are opposites, yet they complete each other, similarly to the concept of yin and yang. The Two Contraries are also what allow free will and awareness to exist, reflected in Pokémon by the choice between truth and ideals. Sophic Sulfur's name and corresponding element could be an inspiration for Reshiram being {{type|Fire}}. In addition, the Three Essentials, mercury, sulfur, and salt, the elements needed to create a {{wp|philosopher's stone}}, are considered the "child" of the Two Contraries. When the Essentials and Contraries are merged, they become a three-headed dragon. This could be the basis for the original dragon, which split into Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem long ago. The process of fusing requires the presence of Sophic Salt to freeze the Two Contraries together and ground them. This could be the inspiration for Kyurem being {{type|Ice}}. | ||
** Sophic Salt being needed to freeze and ground the Two Contraries could be reflected in the Tao Trio's typing. Reshiram and Zekrom are both weak to {{type|Ground}} moves, and Kyurem's Ice-type moves are super effective against {{type|dragon}}. | ** Sophic Salt being needed to freeze and ground the Two Contraries could be reflected in the Tao Trio's typing. Reshiram and Zekrom are both weak to {{type|Ground}} moves, and Kyurem's Ice-type moves are super effective against {{type|dragon}}. | ||
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== | ==See also== | ||
* {{p|Reshiram}} | * {{p|Reshiram}} | ||
* {{p|Zekrom}} | * {{p|Zekrom}} | ||