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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Delphox is based on a fox,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141007232727/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/55933/features/interview-game-freak-on-the-origins-of-pokmon-x-y/ Official Nintendo Magazine - Interview: Game Freak on the origins of Pokémon X & Y (Archived)]</ref> likely the {{wp|fennec fox}}. It is also likely based on the {{wp|Asian witchcraft#Japan|kitsune-mochi}}, witches in Japanese folklore who inherit their magical powers from foxes; as well as {{wp|Witchcraft|witches}} and {{wp|Magic (supernatural)#Magicians|mages}} in general. Delphox's robe-like fur and use of a wand-like branch likely derive from mages as well, while its prophetic abilities may derive from {{wp|oracles}}. | Delphox is based on a fox,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141007232727/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/55933/features/interview-game-freak-on-the-origins-of-pokmon-x-y/ Official Nintendo Magazine - Interview: Game Freak on the origins of Pokémon X & Y (Archived)]</ref> likely the {{wp|fennec fox}}. It is also likely based on the {{wp|Asian witchcraft#Japan|kitsune-mochi}}, witches in Japanese folklore who inherit their magical powers from foxes; as well as {{wp|Witchcraft|witches}} and {{wp|Magic (supernatural)#Magicians|mages}} in general. Delphox's robe-like fur and use of a wand-like branch likely derive from mages as well, while its prophetic abilities may derive from {{wp|oracles}}. The down laying fur on Delphox's arm might be based on a {{wp|Kimono}} | ||
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