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I mean it looks like it's meant to be James bond but what is it actually??

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Inteleon appears to be based on chameleons, specifically the veiled chameleon due to the similar crest and color scheme to that of the males, and possibly basilisk lizards as well. Inteleon's appearance seems to also be heavily influenced by lizards of the Draco genus (also known as flying lizards), with its less curly tail, and its crest and back membrane resembling the dewlap and patagial membranes found in the genus. Much like Inteleon, flying lizards use their membranes to glide.

Furthermore, Inteleon seems to exhibit the motif of spies and secret agents, especially British intelligence. The coloring on its body resembles a suit and trousers, and it uses many tools that spies are often depicted using, such as guns, knives and hang gliders. This connection with spies may derive from the chameleon's purported ability to camouflage.

Inteleon's Gigantamax form seems to draw inspiration from a sniper aiming from a rooftop or a watchtower.

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To add to this, the name itself follows the theme.  "Intelligence" "Chameleon", Intel-eon, Inteleon.  Intelligence being one of the ways in which espionage are referred to.
Thanks also it has Leon in the name like the champion.
The champion Leon has nothing to do with is though. Also Inteleon might have been inspired by James Bond
Yeah I know it's just sheer coincidence