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Nope; Samurott's sword is called the Ashigatana (A portmanteau of 海驢, Ashika (Sea Lion) and 刀, Katana (Sword). I guess we can add it to the article as an extra. Revert if you think that's better.
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(Nope; Samurott's sword is called the Ashigatana (A portmanteau of 海驢, Ashika (Sea Lion) and 刀, Katana (Sword). I guess we can add it to the article as an extra. Revert if you think that's better.) |
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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'') are a type of shell weapon by {{p|Oshawott}}, {{p|Dewott | '''Scalchops''' (Japanese: '''ホタチ''' ''Hotachi'') are a type of shell weapon used by {{p|Oshawott}}, and {{p|Dewott}}. Oshawott has one on its chest, while Dewott has one on each hip. These are detachable, and are often thrown. They are used in the execution of the move {{m|Razor Shell}}. | ||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
The scalchop can clearly be seen on the sprites of {{p|Oshawott}} | The scalchop can clearly be seen on the sprites of {{p|Oshawott}} and {{p|Dewott}}. It is also seen in the animation for {{m|Razor Shell}} slicing into the opponent. | ||
In [[Pokédex 3D]] each of Oshawott | In [[Pokédex 3D]] each of Oshawott and Dewott's animations shows them removing their scalchops. | ||
==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 the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
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==Name origin== | ==Name origin== | ||
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 sword. | 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. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery perrow=4> | <gallery perrow=4> | ||
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:Oshawott Razor Shell.png|Oshawott using its scalchop in the anime | File:Oshawott Razor Shell.png|Oshawott using its scalchop in the anime | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||