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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
It seems to be based upon the concept of a living [[Poké Ball]]. | It seems to be based upon the concept of a living [[Poké Ball]]. The idea of them being mistaken for the standard Item Balls is similar to "Mimic" monsters found in other RPGs. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Voltorb's name seems to be a combination of ''volt'' and ''orb''. Its Japanese name is probably a combination of びりびり ''biribiri'', like an electric shock, and 玉 ''tama'', orb. | Voltorb's name seems to be a combination of ''volt'' and ''orb''. Its Japanese name is probably a combination of びりびり ''biribiri'', like an electric shock, and 玉 ''tama'', orb. | ||