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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Koraidon is a large reptilian Pokémon. Most of its body is scarlet in color, with white accents on its abdomen, legs, and tail. Its head features a large plume and long, thin antennae; its rear has a similar, much larger plume. These plumes and antennae are white in color, and blue-purple at the base. It has yellow eyes with brown pupils, webbed feet, and blue features on its elbows and shoulders, as well as blue frills running down its neck. On its chest is a large circular protrusion which resembles a rubber tire. Its texture and black coloration is similar to the base of its tail. | Koraidon is a large reptilian Pokémon. Most of its body is scarlet in color, with white accents on its abdomen, legs, and tail. Its head features a large plume and long, thin antennae; its rear has a similar, much larger plume. These plumes and antennae are white in color, and blue-purple at the base. It has yellow eyes with brown pupils, webbed feet, and blue features on its elbows and shoulders, as well as blue frills running down its neck. On its chest is a large circular protrusion which resembles a rubber tire. Its texture and black coloration is similar to the base of its tail, and it can inflate or deflate as needed. | ||
Koraidon has the ability to change its form in order to facilitate travel. In Sprinting Build, it tucks in its tail and runs on all fours, moving at very fast speeds using its powerful legs. This form also allows Koraidon to climb cliffs. Swimming Build Koraidon can float in the water by turning its throat into a flotation device and using the membrane between its feet to swim. Gliding Build Koraidon can fly by unravelling its twisted tendrils into wings, allowing it to glide through the sky.<ref name=SVsite>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/legendary_pokemon/ Legendary Pokémon — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website]</ref> | Koraidon has the ability to change its form in order to facilitate travel. In Sprinting Build, it tucks in its tail and runs on all fours, moving at very fast speeds using its powerful legs. This form also allows Koraidon to climb cliffs. Swimming Build Koraidon can float in the water by turning its throat into a flotation device and using the membrane between its feet to swim. Gliding Build Koraidon can fly by unravelling its twisted tendrils into wings, allowing it to glide through the sky.<ref name=SVsite>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/legendary_pokemon/ Legendary Pokémon — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website]</ref> | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Koraidon's appearance seems to pull from various species of lizards, most notably the {{wp|iguana}}, the {{wp|gecko}}, the {{wp|Dactyloidae|anole}}, and the genera ''{{wp|Sitana}}'' and ''{{wp|Sarada (lizard)|Sarada}}'' — the latter two are collectively known as fan-throated lizards. Some elements of its design also resemble parts of a motorcycle: its antennae and shoulders are similar to handlebars, and the | Koraidon's appearance seems to pull from various species of lizards, most notably the {{wp|iguana}}, the {{wp|gecko}}, the {{wp|Dactyloidae|anole}}, and the genera ''{{wp|Sitana}}'' and ''{{wp|Sarada (lizard)|Sarada}}'' — the latter two are collectively known as fan-throated lizards. Some elements of its design also resemble parts of a motorcycle: its antennae and shoulders are similar to handlebars, and the protrusion on its chest together with its tail resemble rubber tires, the latter especially when curled. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
