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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | * Each of Hariyama's [[base stats]] is exactly double those of its pre-evolution {{p|Makuhita}}. | ||
* Hariyama has the highest base {{stat|HP}} stat of all {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon. | * Hariyama has the highest base {{stat|HP}} stat of all {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon. | ||
* Hariyama has a higher [[catch rate]] than its pre-evolution. | * Hariyama has a higher [[catch rate]] than its pre-evolution. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Hariyama appears to be based on a {{wp|sumo|sumo wrestler}}, also known as a ''{{wp|rikishi}}'' or ''sumōtori''. Its bald head and long hair resemble the traditional hairstyle of sumo wrestlers before being tied into a topknot called a ''{{wp|chonmage}}''. Its two-toed feet resemble Japanese sandals called ''{{wp|geta}}'' or ''{{wp|zōri}}''. The square flaps surrounding its midsection resemble fabric fronds called ''sagari'' that hang off a wrestler's cloth belt called a ''{{wp|mawashi}}''. Its large hands, {{pkmn|category}}, and ability to learn {{m|Arm Thrust}} | Hariyama appears to be based on a {{wp|sumo|sumo wrestler}}, also known as a ''{{wp|rikishi}}'' or ''sumōtori''. Its bald head and long hair resemble the traditional hairstyle of sumo wrestlers before being tied into a topknot called a ''{{wp|chonmage}}''. Its two-toed feet resemble Japanese sandals called ''{{wp|geta}}'' or ''{{wp|zōri}}''. The square flaps surrounding its midsection resemble fabric fronds called ''sagari'' that hang off a wrestler's cloth belt called a ''{{wp|mawashi}}''. Its large hands, {{pkmn|category}}, and ability to learn {{m|Arm Thrust}} may be a reference to ''harite'', an open-hand slapping technique, while its habit of stomping the ground in battle may be a reference to ''shiko'', an exercise and ritual used to drive away spirits. Its ability to learn {{m|Brine}} may be a reference to the ritual of throwing salt before a match to purify the wrestling ring. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Hariyama and Hariteyama may be a combination of 張り手 ''harite | Hariyama and Hariteyama may be a combination of 張り手 ''{{tt|harite|an open-hand slapping technique}}'', 張り合う ''{{tt|hariau|to compete with}}'', 張り倒す ''{{tt|haritaosu|to knock down}}'', and 山 ''{{tt|yama|mountain}}'', referring to its large size. | ||
針山 ''Hariyama'' is also a sumo ranking and literally means ''pincushion''. | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== |
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