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[[File:Ash Oshawott.png|thumb|right|300px|[[Ash's Oshawott]] holding his scalchop]] | [[File:Ash Oshawott.png|thumb|right|300px|[[Ash's Oshawott]] holding his scalchop]] | ||
'''Scalchops''' (Japanese: '''ホタチ''' ''hotachi'') and ''' | '''Scalchops''' (Japanese: '''ホタチ''' ''hotachi'') and '''seamitars''' (Japanese: '''アシガタナ''' ''ashigatana'') are a type of shell weapon used by {{p|Oshawott}}, {{p|Dewott}}, and {{p|Samurott}}. | ||
Oshawott has one on its chest, Dewott has one on each hip, and Samurott's are tucked inside the scabbards on its forelegs. These are detachable, and are often thrown. They are used in the execution of the move {{m|Razor Shell}}, when performed by a Pokémon with a scalchop or | Oshawott has one on its chest, Dewott has one on each hip, and Samurott's are tucked inside the scabbards on its forelegs. These are detachable, and are often thrown. They are used in the execution of the move {{m|Razor Shell}}, when performed by a Pokémon with a scalchop or seamitar. | ||
Scalchops are made of the same material as fingernails, known as {{wp|keratin}}, and are capable of regrowing if they happen to get destroyed. According to a book in the [[Nacrene Gym]], Oshawott's scalchop grows from its bellybutton. | Scalchops are made of the same material as fingernails, known as {{wp|keratin}}, and are capable of regrowing if they happen to get destroyed. According to a book in the [[Nacrene Gym]], Oshawott's scalchop grows from its bellybutton. | ||
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==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
[[File:Oshawott Scalchop PP2.png|thumb|250px|right|Oshawott attacking {{p|Charizard}} with his scalchop in PokéPark 2]] | [[File:Oshawott Scalchop PP2.png|thumb|250px|right|Oshawott attacking {{p|Charizard}} with his scalchop in PokéPark 2]] | ||
The scalchop can clearly be seen on the sprites of {{p|Oshawott}}, {{p|Dewott}}, and the | The scalchop can clearly be seen on the sprites of {{p|Oshawott}}, {{p|Dewott}}, and the seamitars can be seen on the sprites of {{p|Samurott}}. It is also seen in the animation for {{m|Razor Shell}}, visibly slicing into the opponent. | ||
In [[Pokédex 3D]], each of Oshawott, Dewott, and Samurott's animations shows them removing their scalchops and | In [[Pokédex 3D]], each of Oshawott, Dewott, and Samurott's animations shows them removing their scalchops and seamitars. | ||
In [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]], Oshawott uses his scalchop in battle. He is capable of throwing it like a {{wp|boomerang}}, or slashing opponents with it like a sword. Dewott also uses its scalchops in battle, and to help Oshawott train. Samurott unleashes powerful blows with his | In [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]], Oshawott uses his scalchop in battle. He is capable of throwing it like a {{wp|boomerang}}, or slashing opponents with it like a sword. Dewott also uses its scalchops in battle, and to help Oshawott train. Samurott unleashes powerful blows with his seamitars that can cause geysers. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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A Dewott is first seen using its scalchops in ''[[BW004|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!]]'' to execute Razor Shell while battling [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Later in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'' [[Burgundy]]'s Dewott uses its scalchops against [[Cilan's Dwebble]]. | A Dewott is first seen using its scalchops in ''[[BW004|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!]]'' to execute Razor Shell while battling [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Later in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'' [[Burgundy]]'s Dewott uses its scalchops against [[Cilan's Dwebble]]. | ||
In both ''[[M14|Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom]]'' and ''[[M14|Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram]]'', [[Leeku]]'s Samurott uses its | In both ''[[M14|Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom]]'' and ''[[M14|Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram]]'', [[Leeku]]'s Samurott uses its seamitars against [[Ash's Tepig]]. | ||
Unlike the manga, it is implied that if a scalchop is lost or destroyed then it can never be replaced. | Unlike the manga, it is implied that if a scalchop is lost or destroyed then it can never be replaced. | ||
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==Name origin== | ==Name origin== | ||
Scalchop seems to be a portmanteau of "scallop" and "chop". Its Japanese name, ''hotachi'', is a portmanteau of 帆立 ''hotate'', meaning scallop, and 太刀 ''tachi'', meaning long sword. | Scalchop seems to be a portmanteau of "scallop" and "chop". Its Japanese name, ''hotachi'', is a portmanteau of 帆立 ''hotate'', meaning scallop, and 太刀 ''tachi'', meaning long sword. Seamitar seems to be a portmanteau of "sea" and "scimitar". Its Japanese name, ''ashigatana'' seems to be a portmanteau of 海驢 ''ashika'', meaning sea lion, and 刀 ''katana'', meaning sword. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Ash Oshawott Razor Shell.png|Oshawott using its scalchop in the anime | File:Ash Oshawott Razor Shell.png|Oshawott using its scalchop in the anime | ||
File:Dewott Razor Shell.png|A Dewott using its scalchops in the anime | File:Dewott Razor Shell.png|A Dewott using its scalchops in the anime | ||
File:Leeku Samurott.png|Samurott using its | File:Leeku Samurott.png|Samurott using its seamitar in the anime | ||
File:Unova starters evolution artwork.png|Artwork featuring Samurott holding its | File:Unova starters evolution artwork.png|Artwork featuring Samurott holding its seamitar | ||
File:Bianca Oshawott broken Scalchop Adventures.png|[[Bianca's Oshawott]] having its scalchop broken | File:Bianca Oshawott broken Scalchop Adventures.png|[[Bianca's Oshawott]] having its scalchop broken | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||