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The tadpole connection to Lotad is tenuous at best, only based on a weak interpretation of the name. The connection with kappas is already mentioned on Lombre's page, which makes it more relevant.
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Lotad seems to be primarily based on a {{wp|Nymphaeaceae|lily pad}}. It | Lotad seems to be primarily based on a {{wp|Nymphaeaceae|lily pad}}. It is based on the Japanese yokai called a Kappa. It shares the Kappa's signature beak, aquatic habitat and water-dish. Kappas are known to have a dish of water on top of their heads, which is vital to their health. Lotad's raindish ability mirrors this aspect. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Lotad is a combination of ''{{wp|lotus}}'' and | Lotad is a combination of ''{{wp|lotus}}''and ''{{wp|lily pad}}''. | ||
Hassboh is based on 蓮 ''hasu'' (lotus) and 赤ん坊 ''akanbō'' (baby) or 帽子 ''bōshi'' (hat). | Hassboh is based on 蓮 ''hasu'' (lotus) and 赤ん坊 ''akanbō'' (baby) or 帽子 ''bōshi'' (hat). | ||