Guilmon (Tamers)

Guilmon is a fictional character from the Digimon franchise, a Reptile Digimon. He is featured in Digimon Tamers and is Takato Matsuki's partner. He is curious and naïve, the youngest of the partner Digimon. However, he is a brave Digimon and is not afraid to defend his friends.

He was voiced by Masako Nozawa (Japanese) and Steven Blum (English).

Description
Though Guilmon appears to be relatively small (about the size of Agumon) he is actually very large, the size of a human adult when standing erect. The pattern on his chest is that of a hazard symbol. It refers to Guilmon's potential to Digivolve into Megidramon, a Digimon so wild and volatile that it has the power to destroy the entire Digital World.

Digivolution

 * Fresh (Baby I) - Jyarimon
 * In-Training (Baby II) - Gigimon
 * Rookie (Child) - Guilmon
 * Champion (Adult) - Growlmon
 * Ultimate (Perfect) - WarGrowlmon
 * Mega (Ultimate) - Gallantmon, Megidramon
 * Mega (Ultimate) - Gallantmon Crimson Mode

Attacks

 * Pyro Sphere (Fireball): Spits a concentrated blast of fire from his mouth.
 * Rock Breaker: His claw becomes coated in fire, and he slashes at his opponent.
 * Neck Stretcher: An attack introduced in Rumble Arena 2, an uppercut with added flames.

Abilities
Guilmon is surprisingly fast (given his size) and is incredibly durable. This is proven when he is attacked by Renamon (this occurred early in the series, before the two became allies). He holds his own without any help from Takato, even though Renamon is a far more experienced fighter. She unleashed her best attack on Guilmon without him even flinching, showing no pain or bothering to move, showing it did little to nothing at best.

In the Digimon World 4 video game, Guilmon can use the Kurenaimaru Sword as his weapon.

Digimon Tamers
Guilmon was a Digimon born from Takato's imagination, brought to life by the Blue Card. At first Guilmon called his Tamer "Takatomon", as he was not aware of the differences between humans and Digimon. Over time, Guilmon matured and learned to talk normally. He developed a taste for bread, especially from the Matsuda bakery. Despite his innocent nature, his pupils slit and he enters a feral state when he senses an enemy, growling in his throat and rushing off without an explanation (this happened fairly often when he considered Renamon his enemy and seemed eager to face her). He is normally playful and friendly, proving to be quite popular with Takato's classmates for being a real live Digimon. Despite still being portrayed as childlike, in a way, he is more mature than the other Digimon, in a naive sort of way. For example, when Takato didn't want him to digivolve, in fear that Guilmon would no longer be the same, Guilmon pointed out that Takato has changed over time as well, but he is still the same person. Therefore, it should be no different for a Digimon.

Guilmon gets along very well with Terriermon and Calumon, and later Renamon. Later he acknowledges her knack for "being right" about combat most of the time, though he still seems to not care for the Renamon much like the others. This still ends up resulting in Terriermon teasing the other two about liking each other ("Renamon and Guilmon, sitting in a tree!"). He was also willing to spend time with Impmon during the imp's latest hobby of scaring young couples in the local park with his fire attack, but failed to see the humor and left, much to Impmon's displeasure. It is quite possible Renamon saw him as someone powerful enough to be worthy of her warrior's respect upon and after his Digivolving to Growlmon in order to battle Devidramon, as she was eager to fight Growlmon when Takato attempted to hide him as he couldn't reverse his evolution, but thought better of it and left.

Jyarimon
Jyarimon is a Slime Digimon, the Fresh form of Guilmon. Its Japanese name is Jarimon, which comes from the Japanese word "Jarijari", meaning pebbles. Did not appear in the anime.

Gigimon
Gigimon is a Lesser Digimon who is the In-Training form of Guilmon. The name "Gigimon" comes from the Japanese word "gigi", meaning doubt. Due to the effects of Operation Doodlebug, Guilmon De-Digivolved to Gigimon after the D-Reaper was defeated and was forced to return to the Digital World.

Growlmon
a Dinosaur-type Digimon, the Chanpion Digivolved form of Guilmon. He is known as Growmon in the Japanese version.

Guilmon first Digivolved to Growlmon when he fought against Devidramon. In his new form, he fought a fierce battle against the dark dragon and ultimately destroyed it. Afterwards, Growlmon couldn't de-digivolve and was trapped in this form. Takato tried various ways to let him use up his "surplus" of energy, but nothing seemed to work. Finally, while observing a rainbow with Takato, Growlmon de-digivolves back to Guilmon. Growlmon also fought against the Devas but mainly digivolved to WarGrowlmon since the Devas were Ultimate-level Digimon. He also fought against Beelzemon but after the evil Digimon killed Leomon, Takato's rage caused him to digivolve to WarGrowlmon and then to Megidramon. Growlmon also sometimes fought against D-Reaper, although he fought more battles as Gallantmon.

 Attacks: 
 * Pyro Blaster (Exhaust Flame): Shoots a powerful fire ball from his mouth.
 * Dragon Slash (Plasma Blade): Charges the blades on his arms with energy and slashes enemies with them.

WarGrowlmon
He is a Cyborg-type Digimon, and the Ultimate form of Guilmon. He is known as MegaloGrowmon in the Japanese Version. WarGrowlmon's appearance is similar to that of MetalGreymon and WarGreymon.

WarGrowlmon first appeared when Mihiramon of the Devas appeared. Since it was much stronger than most other Digimon, a Blue Card suddenly appeared and by slashing it, Growlmon was able to digivolve to WarGrowlmon, which then defeated Mihiramon. Growlmon later digivolved again to defeat the Devas Indramon and Vikaralamon, although the latter one nearly destroyed him. When the Tamers entered the Digital World, WarGrowlmon again appeared to fight Beelzemon. However, because of Takato's rage and his desire to kill Beelzemon (who had killed Leomon), WarGrowlmon digivolved to Megidramon. Later, WarGrowlmon was also present to fight some agents of the D-Reaper. WarGrowlmon's original name, MegaloGrowmon, comes from Greek, μεγαλο-/megalo- meaning 'big', 'tall' or 'great'. His English name is most likely a reference to WarGreymon from the original Digimon Adventure.

 Attacks: 
 * Atomic Blaster: Fires a strong energy beam from the two cannons on his chest.
 * Radiation Blade/Plasma Blade (Double Edge): Energizes the blades on his forarms and uses them to cut through enemies.

Megidramon
A Mega Level Dragon Digimon. His name may come from Megiddo, the place where, in Christian tradition, the final battle between good and evil, Armageddon, will take place. It may also come from the Latin word 'Megid' which means 'to destroy'.

Angered by Leomon's death at the hands of Beelzemon, Takato wanted WarGrowlmon to digivolve so that he could defeat Beelzemon. However Takato's anger caused WarGrowlmon to Dark Digivolve to Megidramon. At first, Takato was filled with as much bloodlust as Megidramon. Jeri finally snapped him back to his senses and he became horrified by this transformation (which also caused the destruction of his D-Ark), Takato could only watch as Megidramon and Beelzemon went head to head. Although Megidramon at first had the upper hand with Beelzemon wrapped in his coils and pressing forward with his fangs in an attempt to devour him, Beelzemon was finally able to defeat Megidramon by kicking at the Hazard symbol on his chest after absorbing Makuramon's data and beat the serpentine dragon unconcious. Takato cried, knelt down by the unconscious Megidramon and wished that they could fight Beelzemon together as it should be, which resulted in him Biomerging with Guilmon to become Gallantmon. Takato then received an Ultimate (Golden) D-Ark.

 Attacks: 
 * Megid Flame (Megido Flame): Unleashes a stream of flames from his mouth.
 * Dragon Howling (Hell Howling): Lets out a devastating roar.
 *  Pyro Blade: The blades on his arms engulf in fire and he slashes his enemy.

Gallantmon
He is a Mega form of Guilmon. He is known as Dukemon in the Japanese version. His weapons are his Gram Lance and Aegis Shield which he uses to generate his attacks.

The first Biomerged Digimon (termed 'Matrix Evolution/Matrix Evolved' in the Japanese version), Guilmon became Gallantmon when Takato Biomerged with him so they could fight Beelzemon together. The ensuing battle was fierce but Gallantmon managed to defeat Beelzemon. However, Gallantmon did spare the hostile Digimon on Jeri's pleas. Gallantmon eventually was a major power in the battle against the D-Reaper, playing a key role in confronting it, obtaining the ARMS "Grani" as his mode of transportation until it gave Gallantmon the power to transform into Gallantmon Crimson Mode for the final battle against the D-Reaper.

 Attacks: 
 * Lightning Joust (Royal Saber): Stabs the opponent with his Gram Lance OR fires electricity from it.
 * Shield of the Just (Final Elysium/Final Purificicaton): Fires an energy beam from his Aegis Shield.
 * Spiral Saver: Does a spiral attack uppercut with his lance.
 * Dragon Driver: A joint attack with Grani; they drive themselves into their opponent.
 * Yuggoth Blaster: A joint attack with Grani; a blue tri-bolo energy attack that shoots from Grani's mouth.

 Grani:  Zero ARtifical MonSter Grani / "Zero ARMS Grani" (ゼロアームズ・グラニ zeroāmuzu gurani). Grani is a special type of Digimon that also serves as a transport vehicle. It was named after Sigurd's horse from Norse mythology (Gallantmon's lance, Gram, is named after Sigurd's sword). It even has its own card in the Card Game to equip to Gallantmon for him to ride on. Grani is voiced by Dave Mallow. Grani mainly serves as a "steed" for Gallantmon to ride on, and had Mitsuo Yamaki's Yuggoth Program installed. Grani was originally a rudimentary digital lifeform (though it soon evolved into a sentient Digimon), created by the 'Monster Maker' team with the aid of Hypnos as an 'ark' to bring the kids home from the Digital World, in the process developing a bond with Guilmon. Later the ark was modified and brought to the Real World by Henry Wong's D-Power in order to act as a flying 'steed' for Gallantmon to assist in fighting the D-Reaper. It was destroyed when it gave its data to Gallantmon, enabling him to Mode Change to Gallantmon Crimson Mode. Dave Mallow voices Grani in the English version and Masami Kikuchi in the Japanese version.

Gallantmon Crimson Mode


He is the advanced form of Gallantmon, remaining in that form for a limited time. While in this form, the Digital Hazard in Gallantmon's Digicore is completely sealed so he can fight with his full power. He is known as Dukemon Crimson Mode in the Japanese version.

Gallantmon Crimson Mode appeared towards the end of the series, when the group was battling the D-Reaper. Gallantmon found himself overwhelmed in his battle, and seemed to be at its mercy. But then, Grani, whose body was deteriorating, arrived. Claiming that his time with Guilmon and Takato had allowed him to feel as though he was truly alive, he lent them the last of his power, transforming Gallantmon into his Crimson Mode. With this newfound power, they were able to defeat the D-Reaper's Agent-01.

 Attacks: 
 * Royal Saber (Invincible Sword): Attacks his opponent with his energy sword "Blutgang".
 * Crimson Light (Quo Vadis): Hurls his spear, "Gungnir", at his foes, and breaks up their electrons with blinding light.
 * Final Justice: Fires an energy beam of light from "Gungnir".

Trivia

 * Guilmon's evolutionary line bears similarities to that of Evangelion Unit 01 from Neon Genesis Evangelion. The strongest simililarites can be seen while examining the designs of WarGrowlmon and Gallantmon Crimson Mode.


 * Guilmon's evolutionary line seems to be a throwback to Agumon's. Jyarimon and Gigimon as Koromon, Guilmon as Agumon, Growlmon as Greymon, WarGrowlmon as MetalGreymon and WarGreymon, and Gallantmon and Gallantmon Crimson Mode as Omnimon.


 * Guilmon made an appearance in Digimon Battle Spirit and Digimon Rumble Arena 1 and 2, with BlackGuilmon as a secret character.


 * Despite being a reptile digimon, Guilmon is identified several times as a dinosaur, as well as the fact he sniffs about and roars like a raptor when feeling lonely.