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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Aggron may be based on the {{wp|Pulgasari (creature)|Pulgasari}}, a monster that eats iron in Korean legend; its draconic appearance was most likely inspired by how it appears in {{wp|Pulgasari|the film adaptation}} of the legend. | Aggron may be based on the {{wp|Pulgasari (creature)|Pulgasari}}, a monster that eats iron in Korean legend; its draconic appearance was most likely inspired by how it appears in {{wp|Pulgasari|the film adaptation}} of the legend. Aggron's design may have also drawn inspiration from the ''{{wp|kaiju}}'' genre. | ||
Aggron's design may have also drawn inspiration from the ''{{wp|kaiju}}'' genre. | |||
It also seems to be based on a ''{{wp|Triceratops}}'' and various {{wp|Theropoda|theropods}}. As its Pokémon category suggests, its appearance may also be inspired by {{wp|plate armour}}s, and its head resembles a {{wp|knight}} or {{wp|gladiator}}'s helmet. | It also seems to be based on a ''{{wp|Triceratops}}'' and various {{wp|Theropoda|theropods}}. As its Pokémon category suggests, its appearance may also be inspired by {{wp|plate armour}}s, and its head resembles a {{wp|knight}} or {{wp|gladiator}}'s helmet. | ||
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Aggron may be a combination of ''aggressive'' or ''{{wp|Construction aggregate|aggregate}}'' and ''{{wp|iron}}''. | Aggron may be a combination of ''aggressive'' or ''{{wp|Construction aggregate|aggregate}}'' and ''{{wp|iron}}''. | ||
Bossgodora may be a combination of ''boss'' | Bossgodora may be a combination of ''boss'' and コドラ ''Kodora'' ({{p|Lairon}}). | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
