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Gatomon is a Holy Beast Digimon. It has a very healthy curiosity, so it loves pranks. Although its body is small, it is a precious Holy-species Digimon, and its appearance does not match the true strength it possesses. It wears a Holy Ring on its tail, but if it is lost, its power is decreased and it can no longer exhibit its original power. In order to defend itself, it wears long claws copied from SaberLeomon's data.[15] Even though Gatomon is not a descendant of an ancient species, it became able to Armor digivolve by awakening the special abilities that slept within its composition data.[16]

Attacks

  • Lightning Paw[17] (ネコパンチ Neko Punch?, lit. "Cat Punch"): Uses its long claws and attacks the opponent.
    • Lightning Paw Rush
    • Final Lightning Paw
  • Cat's Eye Hypnotism[18] (Cat's Eye): Manipulates the opponent with a piercing glare, causing the opponent to attack themselves.
  • Lightning Kick[19] (ネコキック Neko Kick?, lit. "Cat Kick"): A super-fast flying kick.
  • Cat Tail: Uses its cute tail to slap the enemy.
  • Cat Laser: Emits an incredible beam of light.
    • Cat Laser Combo
  • Cat Claw Fury[20] (ネコスクラッチ Neko Scratch?, lit. "Cat Scratch"): Uses its claws to dig through hard surfaces.
  • Cat Trip (Tail Tip): Pounces on the enemy with its foreclaws.
  • Megakick (Mega Kick): A downward kick from the air.
  • Nekodamashi (猫だまし? lit. "Cat Trick"): A midair flip that hits the opponent with its tail.
  • One-Two Neko Punch (ワンツー猫パンチ? lit. "One-Two Cat Punch"): Strikes twice with its claws
  • Neko Rush (猫ラッシュ? lit. "Cat Rush"): Back-flips to hit the opponent with its tail.
  • Neko Finish (猫フィニッシュ? lit. "Cat Finish"): Launches itself into a headbutt.
  • Zutsuki (頭突き? lit. "Headbutt"): Headbutts the enemy.
  • Heaven Knuckle (Heaven's Knuckle): Punches with a holy iron fist.
  • Scratch: Scratches the enemy.
  • Cat Dropkick: Dropkicks the enemy.
  • Spinning Cat Kick: A spinning kick with of its both feet.
  • Cat Typing Kick: Repeatedly kicks the enemy while in the air.
  • Side Cat Tail: Twirls, whipping the enemy with its tail.
  • Power Cat Hammer: Hits the enemy with both paws.
    • Power Cat Hammer Slam

Quick Answers

What happens to Gatomon's power if it loses its Holy Ring? toggle section
Gatomon's power diminishes significantly when it loses its Holy Ring, or tail ring, dropping to the level of a Rookie-level Digimon from a Champion-level. The ring's absence enables Gatomon to armor digivolve like other DigiDestined partners and serves to contain the dark energy of the Digimon Emperor's fortress.
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What species does Gatomon belong to in the Digimon universe? toggle section
Gatomon, or Tailmon, is a character from the Digimon Adventure series. This Digimon is an Animal Digimon and belongs to the Holy-species. Despite its small stature, Gatomon holds considerable power, amplified by a Holy Ring on its tail. The loss of this ring results in a significant reduction in Gatomon's power.
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How does Gatomon's appearance contrast with its true strength? toggle section
Gatomon, also recognized as Tailmon, is an Armor Digivolved Digimon. Its appearance resembles a lynx with flaming fur, which belies its true strength. Gatomon is known for its substantial resilience and power, particularly in close combat scenarios. Notably, it is characterized by its defiance and refusal to obey orders.
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What is the significance of Gatomon's long claws? toggle section
Gatomon utilizes its long claws, derived from SaberLeomon's data, in its primary attack, Lightning Paw. Despite not being a descendant of an ancient species, Gatomon possesses the unique capability to Armor digivolve. It can also manipulate enemies into self-attack with its piercing gaze.
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How does Gatomon's curiosity influence its behavior? toggle section
Gatomon, also known as Tailmon, is characterized by a robust curiosity that shapes its actions. This curiosity prompts it to react to any movement, including chasing its own tail, often seen spinning in place. It also encourages Gatomon to engage in pranks. Furthermore, Gatomon's curiosity motivates it to participate in situations it deems beneficial, without considering the nature of the situation.
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Design[]

Gatomon appears similar to a white Egyptian cat wearing large lime yellow and red striped gloves with black claws sticking out of them. Its ears are large with tufts of purple hair on the tips reminiscent of a caracal (Caracal caracal). Its tail has purple stripes with a tuft on the end and it wears a Holy Ring on it.

Etymologies[]

Tailmon (テイルモン)

Official romanization in the Digimon Reference Book and used in Japanese and some American English media.

  • Tail.
Gatomon

Official name given by the Digimon Encyclopedia and used in most American English and some Japanese media.[21]

  • Esp: Gato (lit. "Cat (Felis catus)").

Development[]

Gatomon was designed by Kenji Watanabe and was originally supposed to be a mouse/rat.[22]

Fiction[]

Digimon Adventure[]

Main article: Gatomon (Adventure)

Digimon Adventure (PSP game)[]

Main article: Gatomon (Adventure)

Digimon Adventure 02[]

Main article: Gatomon (Adventure)

Digimon Adventure 3D: Digimon Grandprix![]

Main article: Gatomon (Adventure)

Digimon Adventure tri.[]

Main article: Gatomon (Adventure)

Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna[]

Main article: Gatomon (Adventure)

Digimon Adventure 20th Memorial Story[]

Main article: Gatomon (Adventure)

Digimon Tamers: Battle Spirit Ver 1.5[]

Main article: Gatomon (Adventure)

Digimon Frontier[]

Multiple Gatomon are seen at the Autumn Leaf Fair. During the first one, one accompanies a Wizardmon as a homage to the Digimon Adventure Gatomon and her late friend. Bizarre Bazaar Some are also seen during the return there. All Aboard The Tag Team Express

Digimon World Data Squad[]

Gatomon is a digivolution in Lalamon's galaxy once the following requirements have been met:

Gatomon is also a requirement for Angewomon, Butterflymon, and Tylomon.

Digimon Fusion[]

Main article: Gatomon (Fusion)

Several Gatomon appear within the Fusion Fighters army in Mikey Kudo's dream. Mikey Goes To Another World! When Dorulumon shows up, his appearance causes Mikey to remember the dream. A Rival Appears

Digimon Xros Wars (manga)[]

Main article: Gatomon (Adventure)

Digimon Adventure:[]

Main article: Gatomon (Adventure:)

Digivice[]

Main article: Gatomon (Adventure:)

Digimon Next[]

Main article: Gatomon (Next)

A number of Gatomon work as attendants at Angewoman's spa. However, they eventually turn out to be Hagurumon working for Datamon in order to attempt to trap Tsurugi Tatsuno, Yu Inui, and Ami Kitajima.

Digimon Digital Card Battle[]

Main article: Gatomon (Adventure)

The R-Gatomon card is #083, and is a Champion-level card. Its basic stats are 750 HP, 30 DP, and 20 +P. It possesses the techniques "Lightning Paw" (410), "Lightning Kick" (300), and "Cat's Eyes" (210, to 0), and the Support Effect "If own HP are less than 500, boost own Attack Power +300."

The Gatomon card is #184, and is a Rookie-level, Nature-specialty partner card. Its basic stats are 600 HP, 0 DP, and +P 30. It possesses the techniques "Lightning Paw" (290), "Lightning Kick" (200), and "Cat's Eyes" (0, Counter), and the Support Effect "Change own Specialty to Nature. Draw 1 Card." It can be obtained from Cody Hida by winning the Igloo City Battle Arena, or from Ken Ichijouji by choosing between it and the #187 Wormmon partner card.[citation needed]

Digimon World 2[]

Gatomon digivolves from ToyAgumon, and can digivolve further into Angewomon.

Digimon World 3[]

A Gatomon appears at the Inns, cities and other locations around the world to heal Junior's Digimon and restore their MP with a cost. It is also available as a white Champion Digimon card with 13/14.

Digimon World Re:Digitize[]

Main article: Emilie (Re:Digitize)

Gatomon digivolves from Gabumon, Kamemon, and Patamon and can digivolve to Angewomon, LadyDevimon, and Lilamon.

Digimon World Re:Digitize: Decode[]

Gatomon digivolves from Kamemon, Chuumon, Patamon, and Salamon, and can digivolve to Angewomon, Monzaemon, and Lillymon. If the waste gauge fills to the maximum, it will digivolve to Sukamon.

Digimon World: Next Order[]

Main article: Rikka

Gatomon is a Hand-To-Hand Vaccine type, Champion level Digimon. It digivolves from Salamon, SnowAgumon, and Gumdramon, and can digivolve into Angewomon, Taomon (Silver), and Lillymon. If the poop gauge hits max, it will digivolve into PlatinumSukamon.

Digimon World DS[]

Gatomon digivolves from Salamon, and can digivolve further into Angewomon or LadyDevimon depending on its stats.

Digimon World Dawn and Dusk[]

Main article: Gatomon (Dawn)

Gatomon is #104, and is a Champion-level, Balance-class, Holy-species Digimon with a resistance to the Light element and weakness to the Dark element. Its basic stats are 151 HP, 181 MP, 97 Attack, 76 Defense, 100 Spirit, 85 Speed, and 49 Aptitude. It possesses the Halo 3 and LuckyMedal2 traits.

It dwells in the Highlight Haven.

Gatomon digivolves from Salamon and can digivolve to Angewomon. In order to digivolve or degenerate to Gatomon, your Digimon must be at least level 18, with 70% friendship.

Gatomon can DNA digivolve to Silphymon with Aquilamon.

Gatomon can be hatched from the Holy DigiEgg.

It can armor digivolve into Lynxmon, Kabukimon, or Tylomon.

Another Gatomon sells equipment in Shine W Area.

Digimon Story: Lost Evolution[]

Gatomon is #078, and is a Champion-level, Balance-class, Holy-species Digimon with a resistance to the Holy and Water elements and a weakness to the Dark and Fire elements. It possesses the Paralysis Guard and Healing Hand traits.

It dwells in the Palette Amazon. When defeated, it can drop the debug plate for Angewomon.

Gatomon digivolves from Salamon and can digivolve into Angewomon, Lynxmon or Silphymon. In order to digivolve or degenerate into Tailmon, your Digimon must be at least level 17 with 50% Friendship, but only once you have revived Gatomon.

It can be hatched from the Holy Striped Egg.

Digimon Story: Super Xros Wars Blue and Red[]

Gatomon DigiFuses from Salamon and Kudamon, and can DigiFuse to Silphymon with Aquilamon, to Angewomon with Wizardmon and Starmon, to Kabukimon with Floramon and Ninjamon, to Beastmon with Lekismon and Wendigomon, and to Baihumon with SaberLeomon, Vikemon, and AncientWisemon.

Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth[]

Gatomon is a Light Vaccine type, Champion level Digimon, who uses 8 memory. Gatomon digivolves from Salamon, Patamon, and Terriermon and can digivolve into Angewomon, Lillymon, and can DNA digivolve to Silphymon with Aquilamon. Its special attack is Lightning Paw and its support skill is Holy Ring which increases HP recovery by 20%.

In Complete Edition, Gatomon can also digivolve from Lunamon and digivolve to Pandamon.

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker's Memory[]

Gatomon is #115 and is a Light Vaccine type, Champion level Digimon, who uses 8 memory. Gatomon digivolves from Salamon, Patamon, Terriermon, and Lunamon, and can digivolve into Angewomon, Lillymon, Pandamon, and can DNA digivolve to Silphymon with Aquilamon. Its special attack is Lightning Paw and its support skill is Holy Ring which increases HP recovery by 20%.

Digimon Rumble Arena[]

Main article: Gatomon (Adventure)

Digimon Rumble Arena 2[]

Main article: Gatomon (Adventure)

Digimon All-Star Rumble[]

Main article: Gatomon (Adventure)

Digimon Racing[]

Main article: Gatomon (Adventure)

Digimon World Championship[]

Gatomon can digivolve from Terriermon, Salamon, and Lunamon with passing time. Gatomon can digivolve to Pandamon with passing time, MagnaAngemon with 40 Holy AP, and WereGarurumon with 40 Beast AP.

Digimon Battle[]

Gatomon digivolves from Salamon and can digivolve to Angewomon.

Digimon Masters[]

Main article: Gatomon (Adventure)

Gatomon digivolves from Salamon, and can digivolve to Angewomon.

Digimon Heroes![]

Tailmon digivolves from Plotmon and can digivolve to Angewomon, Nefertimon, and Sanzomon.

Digimon Soul Chaser[]

Gatomon digivolves from Salamon, and can digivolve to Angewomon.

Digimon Links[]

Gatomon digivolves from Terriermon, Patamon, and Salamon, and can digivolve to Angewomon, Lillymon, and Silphymon.

Digimon ReArise[]

Main article: Gatomon (ReArise)

Gatomon digivolves from Salamon and can digivolve to Angewomon, Lynxmon, Rabbitmon, Opossummon, or Swanmon.

Digimon New Century[]

Main article: Gatomon (New Century)

Gatomon digivolves from Salamon and can digivolve to Angewomon.

Digimon Survive[]

Gatomon evolves from Patamon and can evolve to MagnaAngemon and Angewomon. If Takuma Momozuka is able to befriend a Gatomon and asks it for an item, it will give him Choice Ribs.

Notes and references[]

  1. Without its Tail Ring, Gatomon may be treated as a "Rookie" Digimon, such as the partner card in Digimon Digital Card Battle.
  2. 2000 Bandai D-Terminal English toy
  3. Digimon Adventure, "The Eighth Child Revealed" [34]
  4. Digimon Adventure, "Wizardmon's Gift" [37]
  5. Digimon Adventure 02: Tag Tamers
  6. Digimon Adventure 02, "Opposites Attract" [31]
  7. All forms are compatible with DW:EVOLVE.
  8. Digimon Adventure:, "The Kari of Dawn" [33]
  9. Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker's Memory Field Guide: BlackGatomon: "The mutation of Gatomon that makes BlackGatomon is quite rare, and its population is pretty low."
  10. Digimon Adventure:, "The Glowing Angewomon" [35]
  11. Digimon Fusion, "Final Fusion - The Fight For Earth!" [54]
  12. 12.0 12.1 Digimon Digital Card Battle
  13. Serbian dub
  14. Digimon Encounters
  15. Digimon Reference Book: Tailmon
  16. Digimon Reference Book: Nefertimon
  17. This attack is named "Lightning Claw" on Bo-15, "Catastrophe" in Digimon Rumble Arena 2, and "Cat Punch" in Digimon World Data Squad, and Digimon Battle.
  18. This attack is named "Cat's Eyes" in Digimon Digital Card Battle, "Feline's Eye" in Digimon World Data Squad and Digimon World Championship, and retains its original name of "Cat's Eye" in Digimon ReArise.
  19. This attack is named "Collar Kicker" in Digimon Rumble Arena 2.
  20. This attack is named "Cat Scratch" in Digimon All-Star Rumble.
  21. Digimon Adventure tri. Digivice screen
  22. https://twitter.com/jinke_jinke/status/1101292513720061952
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