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[[Ken Sugimori]] has said that {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Servine}}, and Serperior are based on Western culture, specifically mentioning Lady Oscar from the manga series ''{{wp|The Rose of Versailles}}'' as an inspiration. Serperior, {{p|Emboar}}, and {{p|Samurott}}'s evolutionary lines are collectively based on Western, Chinese, and Japanese culture respectively, to represent the diversity of the [[Unova]] region.<ref name=ND201>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 201, January 2011 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-3/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> | [[Ken Sugimori]] has said that {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Servine}}, and Serperior are based on Western culture, specifically mentioning Lady Oscar from the manga series ''{{wp|The Rose of Versailles}}'' as an inspiration. Serperior, {{p|Emboar}}, and {{p|Samurott}}'s evolutionary lines are collectively based on Western, Chinese, and Japanese culture respectively, to represent the diversity of the [[Unova]] region.<ref name=ND201>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 201, January 2011 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-3/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> | ||
The fact that Serperior amplifies sunlight in its body, as stated in its Pokédex entry, may be an allusion to King {{wp|Louis XIV of France}}, who famously referred to himself as the "Sun King". Its white face may allude to the {{wp|skin whitening}} fashion, mostly used by the European aristocracy in the 17th century. Its body markings resemble the {{wp|acanthus (ornament)|acanthus leaf}} motifs popularized during the {{wp|Renaissance}}. The dark green design on its chest seems to form a ''{{wp|fleur-de-lis}}'', a French insignia that is used on many European noble families' and nations' coat of arms. Along with its regal look, Serperior's ability to seize opponents with its piercing stare may be a reference to the {{wp|basilisk}}, the king of serpents in European legend. | The fact that Serperior amplifies sunlight in its body, as stated in its Pokédex entry, may be an allusion to King {{wp|Louis XIV of France}}, who famously referred to himself as the "Sun King". Its white face may allude to the {{wp|skin whitening}} fashion, mostly used by the European aristocracy in the 17th century. The way it keeps its tiny arms behind its back is a signal of dominance and authority. Its body markings resemble the {{wp|acanthus (ornament)|acanthus leaf}} motifs popularized during the {{wp|Renaissance}}. The dark green design on its chest seems to form a ''{{wp|fleur-de-lis}}'', a French insignia that is used on many European noble families' and nations' coat of arms. Along with its regal look, Serperior's ability to seize opponents with its piercing stare may be a reference to the {{wp|basilisk}}, the king of serpents in European legend. | ||
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