Great Tusk (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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===Origin===
===Origin===
Great Tusk is based on {{p|Donphan}}. Its design may also be based on {{wp|mammoth}}s or {{wp|mastodon}}s, extinct relatives of elephants. Its spikes and tail are reminiscent of {{wp|dinosaur}}s.
Great Tusk is based on {{p|Donphan}}. Its design may also be based on {{wp|mammoth}}s or {{wp|mastodon}}s, extinct relatives of elephants. Its spikes and tail are reminiscent of {{wp|dinosaur}}s. The combination of mammalian and reptilian traits may make Great Tusk be based on early {{wp|synapsids}}, also called "proto-mammals" and incorrectly called "mammal-like reptiles" in the past.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
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