Almost every Pokémon have their roots in something deeper or sinister, like the terrifying inspiration of Phantump or the creepy tree that gave Exeggutor life. How could it be otherwise, Sigilyph does not escape this dynamic, and considering its appearance, we did not expect it to.
Sigilyph is one of those Pokémon that when you see it for the first time you have to take some time to be able to observe all its characteristics. At the beginning it can even be a little scary, as was my case, although others caused fascination. And it is that the origins of this Pokémon are not for less.
If the Nazca lines were a Pokémon
Sigilyph's Inspiration:
Sigilyph is based on the Nazca Lines – massive geoglyphs formed in Peru between 500BC and 500AD. Nazca lines are best viewed from above, and some measure 1000+ meters long. Many believe the Nazca people created these lines to be seen by gods in the sky. pic.twitter.com/dxn8imi4pd
– Dr. Lava's Lost Pokemon (@DrLavaYT) December 9, 2019
According to Twitter's DrLavaYT user, this Pokémon It is inspired by the Nazca lines found in Peru, and according to studies with Carbon-14, these figures are between 600 years a. C. and the 500 years d. C. In this conglomerate of forms we can find from animals, geometries and many others that were used by this civilization to offer nature.
These lines they can measure up to a thousand meters, and are almost exclusively visible from the air, but also from the surrounding hills. The people of Nazca, who were responsible for building and designing these incredible hieroglyphs, did so that only the gods had the joy of seeing them.
The Original Sigilyph:
According to Ken Sugimori, Sigilyph's original design was SO bizarre, the designers had to meet "many times" in order to tone it down and make him look like an actual Pokemon.
Link to full interview about Gen 5 Pokemon development: https://t.co/Hyuu4B9cEB pic.twitter.com/JA8bpAq6Pv
– Dr. Lava's Lost Pokemon (@DrLavaYT) December 9, 2019
This is a Pokémon so strange that sometimes it scares to see it. But Sigilyph became much weirder, explains Ken Sugimori. According to their statements, they had to meet many times and change details of this creature so that it could become like a real Pokémon. And he adds that "Pokémon like Sigilyph, which really make an impression, are much more interesting."
Sometimes Pokémon make a lot of sense, and sometimes they don't. Certainly Sigilyph seemed inspired by something ancient
What was your first impression with Sigilyph? Do you like its design? Leave your answer in our comments!
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