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Did you know the tails of the Forces of Nature quartet are based on the weather front map symbols?

I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen this mentioned in any Pokémon fact list or video, but it’s an observation I made after taking 7th grade science (Black and White released while I was in 5th grade).

Tornadus’ rounded swirls on his tail are similar to that of a warm front, a weather phenomenon associated with rapid cloud generation and high winds.

Thundurus’ spiked protrusions on his tail are reminiscent of a cold front, a weather phenomenon associated with aggressive winds and thunderstorms.

Landorus’ tail has staggered nubs on both sides, indicative of a stationary front, a weather phenomenon where air temperature becomes balanced and wind speed lowers (a negative combination of warm and cold fronts).

Enamorus is difficult to associate in the same way due to her more recent debut, so I feel like her design was partially inspired by an occluded front, since the symbol is often pink/purple.

So yes, their tails are awkwardly proportioned to the rest of their bodies, but did you notice this little easter egg too?

by chxlesterxl

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