Gaogamon
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| Gaogamon (ガオガモン) | |
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| Level: | Champion |
| Appears in: | Digimon Data Squad Digimon Next |
| Voice actor(s): | Nakai Kazuya (Japanese) |
| Partner(s): | Thomas H. Norstein Yuu Inue |
| Digivolves from: | Gaomon[1] |
| Digivolves to: | MachGaogamon[2] |
| Attribute: | Data |
| Type: | Beast Digimon |
| Family(s): | Nature Spirits |
Gaogamon is a Beast Digimon. The etymology of his name is a combination of the Japanese onomatopoeias "Gao" and "Ga," which are used to describe the sound of a growl. The "Ga" in Gaogamon thematically ties him to Garurumon, who also has a growling onomatopoeia in his name.
Despite being similar to a wolf, Gaogamon is most likely based on the Alaskan Husky, Malamute, or Akita Inu. The claws that Gaomon possessed grew bigger, whilst the boxing gloves that protected the claws matured as well. He moves on four legs, which are tough enough for him to attack enemies whilst standing up bear-like on the spot. The ends of what appears to be a scarf are actually similar to appendages and can be used to grasp and ensnare his enemies.
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[edit] Digimon Data Squad
[edit] Digimon Next
Gaomon first digivolved to Gaogamon to help GeoGreymon fight Meramon. After Trailmon is murdered by Mummymon's soldiers, Yuu's rage forces Gaomon to digivolve to Gaogamon (Black).
[edit] Digimon World DS
Gaogamon digivolves from Gaomon, and can digivolve further into MachGaogamon depending on its stats.
Attacks
- Spiral Blow: Shoots a tornado from his mouth.
- Dash Double Claw: Dashes towards the opponent and slashes with his claws in an "X" pattern.
- Gaoga Hound: Grips the opponent with a bite.
- Flaming Tornado: A twin attack that involves spinning with GeoGreymon.
Attacks in Digimon Savers: Another Mission
- Double Claw: Attacks with his claws.
- Dash Claw: A stronger version of Double Claw.
- Super Dash Double Claw: The stongest version of Double Claw.
Variations / Subspecies
- Gaogamon (Black)
