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wow, this got a serious expansion. Trying to work around the fact that Shelder and Cloyster can learn Razor Shell too
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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''' '' | '''Scalchops''' (Japanese: '''ホタチ''' ''hotachi'') and '''ashigatanas''' (Japanese: '''アシガタナ''') are a type of shell weapon 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 ashigatana. | ||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
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==Name origin== | ==Name origin== | ||
Scalchop seems to be derived from "scallop" and "chop". Its Japanese name, '' | Scalchop seems to be derived from "scallop" and "chop". Its Japanese name, ''hotachi'', is a portmanteau of 帆立 ''hotate'', meaning scallop, and 太刀 ''tachi'', meaning long sword. Ashigatana seems to be derived from 海驢 ''ashika'', meaning sea lion, and 刀 ''katana'', meaning sword. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery | <gallery> | ||
File: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:Unova starters evolution artwork.png|Artwork featuring Samurott holding its ashigatana | File:Unova starters evolution artwork.png|Artwork featuring Samurott holding its ashigatana | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||