Gaogamon
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[edit] Gaogamon
| Gaogamon (ガオガモン) | |
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| Level: | Champion |
| Attribute: | Data |
| Type: | Beast Digimon |
| Family(s): | Nature Spirits |
| Digivolves from: | Gaomon[1] |
| Digivolves to: | MachGaogamon[2] |
| Appears in: | Digimon Data Squad Digimon Next |
| Voice actor(s): | (Ja:) Nakai Kazuya |
| Partner(s): | Thomas H. Norstein Yuu Inui |
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 roar (Gao) and growl (ga) . 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.
[edit] Digimon Data Squad
[edit] Digimon Next
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Gaogamon digivolves from Gaomon, and can digivolve further into MachGaogamon depending on its stats.
[edit] Digimon World Dawn/Dusk
Gaogamon digivolves from Gaomon, and can digivolve to MachGaogamon.
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
[edit] Black Gaogamon
| Black Gaogamon (黒いガオガモン Kuroi Gaogamon) | |
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| Level: | Champion |
| Family(s): | Nature Spirits |
| Digivolves from: | Gaomon[3] |
| Appears in: | Digimon Next |
| Partner(s): | Yuu Inui |
Black Gaogamon is a Gaogamon corrupted by a Dark Digisoul.
[edit] Digimon Next
Variations / Subspecies
[edit] Notes and References
- ↑ Digimon Data Squad, "The Return of Thomas!" [03]
- ↑ Digimon Data Squad, "The Gorge of Deception!" [15]
- ↑ Digimon Next, "The Other Overseer!" [13]
