Masquerain

Masquerain is a Pokémon introduced in generation 3

dex entry
Garnet: These regional variants absorb wind from the air to become more actived. Meanwhile they can fly around the area

gem: surskits invade benlia and become these regional variants of masquerain. It remind people of a rainbow When they see it from a far view.

evolution method

 * ————-> (lv.22 outside benlia) hoennian masquerain

surskit


 * ————-> (lv.22 inside benlia) benlian masquerain

origin
Masquerain appears to be inspired by a variety of insects. Although rarely shown, it apparently has the ability to walk on the surface of water using its wings as if they were legs, so it may be based on an adult water strider. Its Japanese name suggests it is based on moths, many of which also use eyespots to frighten would-be predators. Its habitat, translucent wings, and hovering flight pattern are reminiscent of dragonflies and damselflies. Its head is shaped like a raindrop, causing it to resemble some lanternflies. Its combination of moth-like and dragonfly-like characteristics is similar to Kalligrammatidae, ancient lacewings that resembled butterflies. Its mimicry of an angry face may mean it is also based on a mask.

Benlian masquerain is based on a wind catcher and a bug.

Name origin
Masquerain may be a combination of masquerade (a disguise) and rain.

Amemoth may be a combination of 雨 ame (rain) or アメンボ amenbo (pond skater) and moth.