#beast type

DigiMonday - GAOMON

(Child Level/Data Attribute/Beast Type)

There are many dog-themed Digimon, but among them Gaomon stands out as a personal favourite (something about that blue-and-red colour scheme combined with its cute "plucky kid trying boxing for the first time" vibe, I think.) Its official description states that it wears those big boxing gloves to protect the claws on its hands which are still growing in, and indeed with their thick padding they do kind-of resemble bag gloves (a type of boxing glove used for training, but which aren't generally used for actually fighting.) It's also apparently a relative of Gazimon, which I suppose implies that Gazimon is a dog as opposed to some sort of cat/springhare/monkey... thing?

(Bag gloves are made to protect your hands when training with punching bags. That Agumon's hands are basically unprotected, but then I supposed that's clearly not the biggest breach of punching best-practice its committing here...)

Gaomon debuted in 2006 in the Digivice iC 10X VPet, but is probably best known for its prominent role in the Anime Digimon Savers/Digimon Data Squad which debuted later that same year (where a Gaomon serves as the partner of Thoma/Thomas Norstein, and one of the main non-human characters.) Gaomon made another major appearance in the 2012 game Digimon Word Re:Digitize (where a named Gaomon, Sashenka, features as the partner of major supporting character Nicolai Petrov) and has since made frequent appearances in Digimon games, cards and merch. Its nice to see this funny little punch-pup getting some love!

Favourite Gaomon Art: This early Gaomon design, which is as silly as it is cute. It looks like early on Gaomon was intended to be more of a baby version of its "official" evolution, Gaogamon.

Cubfang & Wolfang, Beast-type creatatures that live in dens deep within temperate & colder Forest areas. They hunt in packs and are extremely dangerous, so getting too close to their habitats is a bad idea. That said, if you are able to catch one, they are lifelong companion material!

Cubfang: While high energy and playful, one must beware of this creatature's incredibly strong bite. Wolfang: Wolfang can take down prey much stronger than itself by working together in packs. They can even hunt humans with deadly efficiency.

I consider Cubfang & Wolfang to be the poster of the "den" system - in addition to just spawning throughout the overworld, some Creatatures spawn more frequently in - or even exlusively at - little mini-structures throughout the Overworld called "dens". These dens are distinct for different species that call them home: for example, in forests you may also come across a Messigeon nest, which will contain higher-leveled Packigeon and even fully grown Coureagle, which can be both dangerous and rewarding as you get stronger creatatures with better stats.

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Name: Wolverash Name Etymology: Portmanteau of Wolverine and Thrash Classification: Wolverine Pokemon Type: Frenzy Electric Evolution Method: Evolves into Piezorine with a Thunderstone. Flavour Text: Don't let it cute looks fool you. Come across a Wolverash whilst it's having a bad day and you'll leave the encounter shredded and shocked.

Cats - notorious nighttime predators with excellent low light vision that only requires one sixth of the light that humans require to see - don’t have Darkvision, but rats, who have poor eyesight and can’t actually see in the dark, do. Probably because they’re sensitive to bright light? But they use a combo of other senses that are mechanically more similar to Blindsight, which they do not have.

Ravens don’t get Flyby? When they make it their business to annoy and attack bigger, badder animals (including flying birds of prey) and then swoop or twist their way out of there without getting hurt?

Reef sharks get Pack Tactics. That makes sense. They don’t cooperate in hunting or share food like a pack, but they do travel and hunt in mass interspecies groups for opportunistic purposes, so it works. But killer whales (orcas) - literally called the wolves of the sea because they hunt intelligently in packs - don’t have Pack Tactics. Like... these guys have such advanced group hunting maneuvers they might as well be Battle Master Fighters. It’s their most important, real-life “combat” feature!!!

Name: Aereon Name Origin: Portmanteau of Aether and Eon Classification: Bright Light Pokemon Type: Light Evolution Method: Evolves from a Eevee exposed to a Dawn Stone Ability: Serene Grace Flavour Text: It's a pokemon that's really active during the day. The glowing orb between it's ears and the halo on it's tail can appear and glow at will. It dislikes fighting and is more prone to using Flash and running away from confrontation. If needed, it will fight by blinding opponents and striking them down whilst they can't see.

Eon Burst Light Special 100 BP / 100 Acc / 10 PP An extreme energy blast attack. This also damages the user a little.

Name: Baseon Name Origin: Portmanteau of Basic and Eon Classification: Basic Pokemon Type: Normal Evolution Method: Evolves from an Eevee holding the Silk Scarf Ability: Adaptability/Run Away Flavour Text: This Pokemon was thought to be the one and only evolution for Eevee until others were discovered in different environments. It's rather proud of it's long silky fur and doesn't like it getting dirty.

Eon Burst Normal Physical 100 BP / 100 Acc / 10 PP A dangerous full-body ramming attack. This also damages the user a little.

Name: Brawleon Name Origin: Portmanteau of Brawl and Eon Classification: Fisticuff Pokemon Type: Fighting Evolution Method: Evolves from an Eevee holding the Black Belt Ability: Guts Flavour Text: Put 'em up! Put 'em up! Brawleon wants to fight and won't take no for an answer. It doesn't greet you by using it's cry and coming up to you leisurely, oh no! Prepare to be greeted by this Pokemon rearing up on it's hind legs and punching the air with its forepaws. It's actually very skilled at fighting on two legs and can even use punching attacks with it's forepaws. But that isn't to saw a Double Kick from Brawleon won't hurt all the same!

Eon Burst Fighting Physical 100 BP / 100 Acc / 10 PP A dangerous full-body ramming attack. This also damages the user a little.

Name: Chroneon Name Origin: Portmanteau of Chronos (the personification of time) and Eon Classification: Time Pokemon Type: Time Evolution Method: Evolves from an Eevee holding the Pocket Watch Ability: Quick Start (The Pokemon gets to attack twice on its first turn) Flavour Text: Ask Chroneon the time and the arrows on it's neck will point to the exact minute and hour it currently is. It's very popular amongst those who aren't morning people, able to wake them up at the exact time every day. It's more accurate than most clocks.

Eon Burst Time Special 100 BP / 100 Acc / 10 PP An extreme energy blast attack. This also damages the user a little.

Name: Contameon Name Origin: Portmanteau of Contaminate and Eon Classification: Sting Pokemon Type: Poison Evolution Method: Evolves from an Eevee that is leveled up whilst poisoned Ability: Poison Touch Flavour Text: Avoid Contameon as much as possible. This Pokemon is easily set off; it tends to act first and ask questions later. An encounter with Contameon is most likely to end up with you mildly poisoned from the horn on it's head. As long as you don't get stung with the large stinger on its tail count yourself lucky.

Eon Burst Poison Physical 100 BP / 100 Acc / 10 PP A dangerous full-body ramming attack. This also damages the user a little.

Name: Emaneon Name Etymology: Portmanteau of Emanation and Eon Classification: Hero Pokemon Type: Aura Evolution Method: Evolves from an Eevee that levelled up holding the Knight's Shield Ability: Zen (Powers up Aura type moves when the Pokemon's HP is low) Flavour Text: A noble Pokemon to a fault. When it senses danger, with it's horn and whiskers, it jumps into action immediately to defend those in trouble. It has a tendency to be a bit too hasty, however, trying to defend those who can defend themselves.

Eon Burst Aura Special 100 BP / 100 Acc / 10 PP An extreme energy blast attack. This also damages the user a little.

Name: Eraleon Name Origin: Portmanteau of Feral and Eon Classification: Feral Pokemon Type: Beast Evolution Method: Evolves from an Eevee holding a Bear's Fang Ability: Moxie Flavour Text: The Eevee evolution that's hardest to train and the most unpredictable. Eraleons are fierce, savage Pokemon who don't back down from a fight. Those that evolve from Eevee are a bit easier, thus many Trainers choose to go that route. However some brave Trainers will still try to catch wild ones, soon becoming overwhelmed with this Pokemon's unpredictability.

I'm working on the other 5 now, but here's how i think the type match up for the Beast type would go

Beast type

Takes 1/2 damage from: Fighting, Normal, Bug, Fairy, Dark, Harvest

Takes x2 damage from: Steel, Fire, Water, Ice, Posion, Psychic, Magic, Monster

Neutral damage by: Electric, Dragon, Grass, Rock, Ghost, Ground, Flying, Treat, Scary

Deals x2 damage to: Fighting, Normal, Bug, Fairy, Psychic, Dark

Deals x1 damage to: Electric, Dragon, Grass, Rock, Ground, Flying, Harvest, Beast, Treat, Scary

Deals x1/2 damage to: Steel, Water, Ice, Poison, Psychic, Magic

Deals x0 damage to: Fire, Ghost

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Really interesting choices and breakdown! Thanks for taking the time to make and share this.