Difference between revisions of "Scyther (Pokémon)"

As indicated by its category, Scyther seems to be based on a {{wp|mantis}} - most closely resembling the common {{wp|praying mantis}} and the {{wp|Tenodera aridifolia|Japanese giant mantis}} - with arms shaped like {{wp|scythe}}s. It also possesses some {{wp|reptile|reptilian}} characteristics (e.g. teeth, claws, bipedal stance) that give it similarities to {{wp|Dromaeosauridae|dromaeosaurid}} dinosaurs. As indicated in its Pokédex entries, it may also be based on a ninja.