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Leppicorn Notes

The initial concept behind Leppicorn was pertaining to the application of mythical creatures in the Pokemon franchise. Many Japanese myths and demons, such as kitsune, kappa, and tengu, have had Pokemon versions introduced, while only a few other well-known creatures such as the yeti and Loch Ness Monster have also been applied. Playing upon this theme, I based the concept of Leppicorn off of the "jackalope," a mythical creature combining the Jackrabbit and antelope, whose notoriety only seems to be known in parts of the United States. Leppicorn's design incorporates a lot of influences. The "waistcoat" and shirt/pant tones are based partly