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Malamar is based on an upside-down squid. Considering its body and tentacle position, it may have been inspired by the {{wp|vampire squid}}. Its ability to perform hypnosis on its prey may also be a reference to the hunting behavior of {{wp|cuttlefish}}, who also rely on hypnosis via color changing and flashing. | Malamar is based on an upside-down squid. Considering its body and tentacle position, it may have been inspired by the {{wp|vampire squid}}. Its ability to perform hypnosis on its prey may also be a reference to the hunting behavior of {{wp|cuttlefish}}, who also rely on hypnosis via color changing and flashing. It's dark/psychic typing and menacing form indicates it may have been inspired by extra-dimensional tentacled octopus monsters found in science fiction and anime. | ||
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