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'''Kingambit''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ドドゲザン''' ''Dodogezan'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IX]]. | '''Kingambit''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ドドゲザン''' ''Dodogezan'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IX]]. | ||
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Bisharp}} upon [[level]]ing up after defeating three Bisharp that | It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Bisharp}} upon [[level]]ing up after defeating three wild Bisharp that hold a [[Leader's Crest]]. It is the final form of {{p|Pawniard}}. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Kingambit is a humanoid, | Kingambit is a humanoid Pokémon whose appearance resembles a samurai. Its body is mostly red and black, with gold accents on its torso and helmet-like head. The blade on its head has grown tremendously from its time as a {{p|Bisharp}}, extending upward into a large machete shape with a sword-shaped indentation on it. It also has a large mustache composed of two black, red-lined blades, and two bright red circles on either side of its front torso. From its waist protrude two pairs of curved blades, somewhat resembling the omega (Ω) symbol. These curved blades surround Kingambit's body and its golden, ridged forearms. Additionally, Kingambit has long, curved, black hair that completely shields its back, and is sturdy enough for it to sit on as well as ride upon. | ||
Kingambit is flawed at devising complex strategies, but is still extremely powerful, acting as the head of Bisharp colonies and capable of leading a huge army of troops into brute-force battle. It is said that only the strongest Bisharp evolve into Kingambit. | Kingambit is flawed at devising complex strategies, but is still extremely powerful, acting as the head of Bisharp colonies and capable of leading a huge army of troops into brute-force battle. It is said that only the strongest Bisharp evolve into Kingambit. | ||
Kingambit is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Kowtow Cleave}}. | Kingambit is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Kowtow Cleave}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Supreme Overlord}} as an [[Ability]]. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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|type2-2=Steel | |type2-2=Steel | ||
|evo2={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Bag Battle Items SwSh pocket icon.png|40px]]<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level up}}<br>after defeating three Bisharp<br>that | |evo2={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Bag Battle Items SwSh pocket icon.png|40px]]<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level up}}<br>after defeating three wild Bisharp<br>that hold a {{color2|000|Leader's Crest}} | ||
|no3= | |no3= | ||
|name3=Kingambit | |name3=Kingambit | ||
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|type2-3=Steel | |type2-3=Steel | ||
}} | }} | ||
* Damage done to the wild Bisharp can be inflicted from any source, as long as the player's Bisharp lands the finishing blow, in order to count towards the evolution requirement. | |||
* Stealing or removing the [[Leader's Crest]] from a wild Bisharp holding it before defeating it does not count towards the requirement, but giving the Leader's Crest to a wild Bisharp (via {{m|Switcheroo}} or other moves) before defeating it does. | |||
===Sprites=== | ===Sprites=== | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Kingambit may be based on a {{wp|samurai}} and a {{wp|shogun}} or {{wp|daimyo}}. It gives an appearance as if it is sitting on a {{wp|throne}} | Kingambit may be based on a {{wp|samurai}} and a {{wp|shogun}} or {{wp|daimyo}}. It gives an appearance as if it is sitting on a {{wp|throne}}; specifically, the black and red motif is reminiscent of the {{wp|Chrysanthemum Throne}}. Kingambit also vaguely resembles a {{wp|rhinoceros beetle}}: its hair, the blade on its head, and the curved blades on its waist resemble the beetle's carapace, horn, and legs, respectively; and its prostrating stance before attacking opponents with its blade is similar to how rhinoceros beetles fight each other. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Kingambit may be a combination of ''king'' and ''gambit''; both words are applicable terms used in {{wp|chess}} (including in the opening known as the {{wp|King's Gambit}}). It may also include the word ''{{wp|karambit}}''. | Kingambit may be a combination of ''king'' and ''gambit''; both words are applicable terms used in {{wp|chess}} (including in the opening known as the {{wp|King's Gambit}}). It may also include the word ''{{wp|karambit}}''. | ||
Dodogezan may be a combination of ど ''do'' (very much), 土下座 ''dogeza'' (kneeling down on the ground), and 斬 ''zan'' (to cut or slay). ドゲザン ''Dogezan'' is also the Japanese name for the move {{m|Kowtow Cleave}}. | Dodogezan may be a combination of ど ''do'' (very much), 土下座 ''{{wp|dogeza}}'' (kneeling down on the ground), and 斬 ''zan'' (to cut or slay). ドゲザン ''Dogezan'' is also the Japanese name for the move {{m|Kowtow Cleave}}. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Steel | {{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Steel | ||
|ja=ドドゲザン ''Dodogezan''|jameaning=From {{tt|ど ''do''|very much}}, {{tt|土下座 ''dogeza''|kneeling down on the ground}}, and {{tt|斬 ''zan''|to cut or slay}} | |ja=ドドゲザン ''Dodogezan''|jameaning=From {{tt|ど ''do''|very much}}, {{tt|土下座 ''dogeza''|kneeling down on the ground}}, and {{tt|斬 ''zan''|to cut or slay}} | ||
|fr=Scalpereur|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|scalper|to scalp}}'' or ''scalpel'' and ''{{tt|empereur|emperor}}'' | |fr=Scalpereur|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|scalper|to scalp}}'' or ''{{wp|scalpel}}'' and ''{{tt|empereur|emperor}}'' | ||
|es=Kingambit|esmeaning=Same as English name | |es=Kingambit|esmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|de=Gladimperio|demeaning=From ''Gladiator'' and ''{{tt|imperio|Spanish for empire}}'' | |de=Gladimperio|demeaning=From ''Gladiator'' and ''{{tt|imperio|Spanish for empire}}'' | ||