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Victini's appearance, both its normal and Shiny form alike, seems to be based on [http://recipe.gourmet.yahoo.co.jp/E211234/ うさぎリンゴ ''usagi-ringo''], a method of cutting apple slices to make them look similar to rabbits. Conceptually, it might draw inspiration from {{wp|Nike (mythology)|Nike}}, the Greek, winged goddess of victory, or {{wp|Victoria (mythology)|Victoria}}, the Roman equivalent of Nike. Its tail wings may be a reference to Nike's wings. It also resembles the {{wp| | Victini's appearance, both its normal and Shiny form alike, seems to be based on [http://recipe.gourmet.yahoo.co.jp/E211234/ うさぎリンゴ ''usagi-ringo''], a method of cutting apple slices to make them look similar to rabbits. Conceptually, it might draw inspiration from {{wp|Nike (mythology)|Nike}}, the Greek, winged goddess of victory, or {{wp|Victoria (mythology)|Victoria}}, the Roman equivalent of Nike. Its tail wings may be a reference to Nike's wings. It also resembles the {{wp|fennec fox}}. | ||
Its theme of "V" could possibly be linked to it being somewhat of the fifth Generation's mascot, "V" being the Roman numeral for 5. | Its theme of "V" could possibly be linked to it being somewhat of the fifth Generation's mascot, "V" being the Roman numeral for 5. | ||