Pokémon community continues to debate a curious question: are the Legendary Beasts cats or dogs? The trio of Entei, Raikou, and Suicune , resurrected by Ho-Oh , has always sparked debate about their true inspiration.
Many fans called them " Legendary Dogs ," which caused confusion, as their physical characteristics are more reminiscent of felines . As a result, part of the community began calling them "Legendary Cats." Ultimately, the term " Legendary Beasts " became the most widely accepted, but the controversy remains.
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Reddit user Unbekannnt0 reignited the debate with a SpongeBob mocking those who insist that Entei, Raikou, and Suicune are dogs. The post quickly sparked a mixed response, with some fans arguing that the legendary Pokémon - like traits, while others emphasized their resemblance to big cats.
The fact is, there are reasons for both sides. Entei has a large mane, similar to a lion, Suicune has a slender silhouette and spots like a leopard, and Raikou clearly resembles a saber-toothed tiger . Furthermore, Muneo Saitou , designer of the Legendary Beasts, confirmed that their inspiration came from felines, with Entei based on a lion, Raikou on a tiger, and Suicune on a leopard.
Does the discussion still make sense?
While the debate continues, the truth is that the Legendary Beasts are neither cats nor dogs. Like many other Pokémon, their inspirations are multiple, and their concept is purely fictional . In the Pokémon Generations , for example, the trio appears in their pre-resurrection form with more canine silhouettes, further increasing the ambiguity.
Ultimately, Game Freak , leaving it up to fans to decide what to call them. But is this still a topic worth debating? Perhaps it's time to accept that Entei, Raikou, and Suicune are simply Legendary Beasts and nothing more .
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