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Goldeen seems to be based on the {{wp|Tosakin}} (curly fantail) breed of {{wp|goldfish}} due to its flat tail and red-and-white scales. It might also be inspired by the {{wp|Kōhaku (fish)|Kōhaku}} variety of {{wp|koi}} fish. Its billowing tail and prominent lips and eyelids give it a feminine appearance reminiscent of a {{wp|Queen regnant|queen}} wearing a dress and makeup. Its horn may be a reference to {{wp|Matsya}}, a giant horned fish that is one of the avatars assumed by the Hindu deity {{wp|Vishnu}}. | Goldeen seems to be based on the {{wp|Tosakin}} (curly fantail) breed of {{wp|goldfish}} due to its flat tail and red-and-white scales. It might also be inspired by the {{wp|Kōhaku (fish)|Kōhaku}} variety of {{wp|koi}} fish. Its billowing tail and prominent lips and eyelids give it a feminine appearance reminiscent of a {{wp|Queen regnant|queen}} wearing a dress and makeup. This royal theme may come from the Japanese word for goldfish which is 金魚 ''Kingyo''. Its horn may be a reference to {{wp|Matsya}}, a giant horned fish that is one of the avatars assumed by the Hindu deity {{wp|Vishnu}}. | ||
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