Pumpkaboo (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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===Origin===
===Origin===
Pumpkaboo appears to be based on the idea of a living {{wp|Jack-o'-lantern}}. It's various sizes could reference to Giant Pumpkin Contests.
Pumpkaboo is based on a {{wp|pumpkin}}, specifically the ones carved into {{wp|Jack-o'-lantern}}s for {{wp|Halloween}}. Pumpkins are also known for their variety of sizes, possibly contributing to the four sizes Pumpkaboo comes in.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Pumpkaboo may be a combination of ''pumpkin'' and ''boo'' (a common word used to startle people) or {{wp|Peekaboo|peek-a-boo}}.
Pumpkaboo may be a combination of ''pumpkin'' and ''boo'' (a common word used to startle people).


Bakeccha may be a combination of 化物 ''bakemono'' (monster or ghost) and 南瓜 ''kabocha'' (pumpkin).
Bakeccha may be a combination of 化物 ''bakemono'' (monster or ghost) and 南瓜 ''kabocha'' (pumpkin).
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