Maokai/Trivia

General

 * Màokǎi (Hanzi: 茂凯 "excellent triumph") was named after Maokai Xiao (his concept artist).
 * Maokai's dance references the.
 * Tabs for and  can be seen during Maokai's 'Art Spotlight'.
 * For Maokai's Visual Update rooting was made to resemble '.

Quotes

 * In the Brazilian server, Maokai has a quote referencing.

Skins

 * He might be referencing the from.
 * He might be referencing the from.


 * He references.
 * His splash artwork may have been inspired by the 2016 animated film.
 * His splash artwork may have been inspired by the 2016 animated film.


 * He celebrates Snowdown Showdown 2011 by impersonating a.
 * A few things can be seen in the background:
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 * He celebrates Harrowing 2012 by impersonating a.
 * His appearance might be a sign that he was consumed by the Black Mist.
 * He and were the first skins to have a respawn animation.
 * He and were the first skins to have a respawn animation.


 * He celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2014.
 * He shares this theme with, , , , , , , and.
 * He shares this theme with, , , , , , , and.


 * He celebrates April Fools' Day 2016 ( Day)
 * He references the as well as Cody 'Elementz' Sigfusson (he 'named' him during his streams).
 * He is wearing a cat onesie.
 * Alongside, he has different themed for each of his chromas.
 * Additionally, also matches the color of his.
 * He shares this theme with, , , , , , and.
 * He shares this theme with, , , , , , and.


 * He was unlocked by players who achieved Gold+ rank in Season 6 (2016)
 * He shares this theme with, , , , , and.
 * He shares this theme with, , , , , and.