Gaomon (Data Squad)

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{{dablink|This article refers to the Gaomon featured in [[Digimon Data Squad]]. A Gaomon also appears as a character in [[Digimon Next#Yuu Inue and Gaomon|Digimon Next]].}}
{{Digimon Infobox
|name=Gaomon
|kanji=ガオモン
|japname=
|image=[[Image:Gaomonon.JPG|center]]
|actors=[[Nakai Kazuya]] (Japanese)<br>[[Skip Stellrecht]] (English)
|partner=[[Thomas H. Norstein]]
|In-Training=Wanyamon
|rookie='''Gaomon'''
|champion=Gaogamon
|ultimate=MachGaogamon
|mega=MirageGaogamon
|mega2=MirageGaogamon Burst Mode
}}

'''[[wikia:digimon:List of Rookie Digimon (Part 1)#Gaomon|Gaomon]]''' is a [[fictional character]] from the [[Digimon]] [[Media franchise|franchise]]. Gaomon the Rookie-level [[Digimon (creature)|digimon]] partner of [[Thomas H. Norstein]], and appears as a character in the [[Digimon Data Squad]] [[anime]] series. His name originates from "Gao" Cantonese for dog.One of the members of Club Digi owned one.

==Appearance==
Gaomon is a young blue wolf digimon who wears a red headband and a pair of large red boxing gloves.

==Description==
Gaomon first appears in episode three of [[Digimon Data Squad]]. He and his partner Thomas had arrived in Japan as a bunch of [[DemiMeramon]] were being found in the country. Gaomon is very calm and quiet; in his first appearance in the Japanese version, his only dialogue consisted of answering "Yes master!" or "Sir yes Sir" (in [[English language|English]]) to Thomas's orders.<ref>{{cite episode | title = Boxer Thomas has returned! Beat Meramon | series = Digimon Data Squad | serieslink = Digimon Data Squad | network = Fuji TV | airdate = 2006-04-16}}</ref> He was given more dialogue in later episodes.

'''<u>Attacks</u>'''
* '''Double Backhand''': Spins around very fast in a whirlwind, either creating a vortex or striking an enemy in a tornado of punches.
* '''Rolling Upper''': Jumps into the air, spinning and striking his opponent with his fist.
* '''Speed Bash''' (''Gao Rush''): Rapidly punches an enemy.

==Other forms==
The name "Gaomon" refers to only the [[Digivolution#Digivolutionary Levels|rookie form]] of this digimon. Throughout the series, Gaomon gains the ability to [[Digivolution|Digivolve]] into a number of more powerful forms (each with a different name). The rookie form, however, is its most common and preferred form.

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===Gaogamon===
[[Image:Gaogamonscreenshot.jpg|thumb|Gaogamon (ガオガモン)]]

[[List of Champion Digimon (Part 2)#Gaogamon|Gaogamon]] is Gaomon's Champion form. His name is a combination of the [[Japanese language|Japanese]] [[onomatopoeia]]s "''Gao''" and "''Ga''," which are used to describe the sound of a growl. He resembles a large blue wolf.

Gaomon first Digivolved to Gaogamon in order to fight a pack of [[DemiMeramon]]. From then on, he appears in battle often. He started off being rivals with [[GeoGreymon]], the Champion form of [[Marcus Damon]]'s Digimon partner. This rivalry caused them to let an enemy [[Drimogemon]] escape. The two later settled their differences in the fifth episode of the season, and was able to finish off Drimogemon (who, at that point, had digivolved into Digmon) together.

'''<u>Attacks</u>'''
* '''Spiral Blow''': Gaogamon shoots a tornado from his mouth.
* '''Dash Double Claw''': Gaogamon slashes his enemies with his claws in an "X" pattern.
* '''Spiral Flame''': A twin attack with GeoGreymon. GeoGreymon fires his Mega Flame and Gaogamon fires his Spiral Blow which it fused together. Although they never use the name, that's what Marcus calls it because of its visual appearance.
* '''Gaoga Hound''': Grips the opponent with a bite.

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===MachGaogamon===
[[Image:Machgaogamon2.jpg|thumb|MachGaogamon (マッハガオガモン)]]
[[List of Ultimate Digimon (Part 2)#MachGaogamon|MachGaogamon]] is Gaomon's Ultimate form. Gaomon first achieves this form in episode 15, "The Gorge of Deception!". In this episode, Thomas was one of the humans who had been captured by [[MetalPhantomon]]. MetalPhantomon put them under a nightmare spell - causing Thomas to relive the day of his moms death. However, Thomas was able to break free of the spell, which awakened his DNA and allowed his partner Gaomon to Warp Digivolve into his ultimate form. In this new form, MachGaogamon was able to defeat [[MetalPhantomon]].

'''<u>Attacks'''</u>
* '''Howling Cannon''': MachGaogamon releases his roar through his cannons all at once.
* '''Winning Knuckle''': A powerful sprial punch attack.
* '''Gaoga Tornade''' (''Gaoga Tornado''): MachGaogamon flies in a spiral pattern around the enemy, creating a tornado around their body as he strikes rapidly from all angles.
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===MirageGaogamon===
[[Image:Mirage Gaogamon.JPG|thumb|MirageGaogamon (ミラージュガオガモン)]]

[[MirageGaogamon]] is Gaomon's mega form. MirageGaogamon is covered in ''Chrome Digizoid'' armor and has the Digital Hazard sign (the same four triangles which are on [[Guilmon]]) on his chest.

MirageGaogamon first appears during the fight with Kurata's group of humans-turned-Digimon, when Thomas' DNA super-powers MachGaogamon. In this episode, a silhouette of MirageGaogamon appears around MachGaogamon and produces a powerful energy attack. MirageGaogamon is properly introduced in the next episode, along with [[ShineGreymon]] and [[Rosemon]], after the Data Squad learn how to harness this new power. MirageGaogamon faces off with [[Nanami (Digimon)|Nanami]], one of the Bio Tamers. MirageGaogamon is able to defeat Nanami's digimon form [[BioLotusmon]] when Thomas's plan allows him to get BioLotusmon at pointblank range.

'''<u>Attacks</u>'''
* '''Full Moon Blaster''': MirageGaogamon accumulates all the energy in his body into his chest and fires a blast from the opening there.
* '''Double Crescent Mirage''': MirageGaogamon fires crescent moon shockwaves from his two hands.
* '''Gale Claw''': MirageGaogomon lunges forward with an incredible amount of speed, focusing his power into a single claw-swipe.
* ''' Double Gale Claw''': This attack is only ever seen in Episode 37 of the English Dub. In reality, this was a mistake by the dubbing team, in which they were confused between "Double Crescent Rise" and "Gale Claw".

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====MirageGaogamon Burst Mode====
[[Image:Miragegaogamon_burst.jpg|thumb|MirageGaogamon Burst Mode (ミラージュガオガモン バーストモード)]]

MirageGaogamon Burst Mode is MirageGaogamon's Mode change. MirageGaogamon temporarily assumes this form through Burst Digivolution - which pushes his powers and abilities to the limit.

MirageGaogamon Burst Mode first appears when a [[Knightmon]] lead by [[LordKnightmon]] attacks Relena. Thomas' DNA allows MirageGaogamon to go into his Burst Mode, giving him the power to destroy LoadKnightmon. He appeared later on helping [[ShineGreymon Burst Mode]] alongside the other DATS Digimon to defeat the Royal Knight [[Craniummon]]. He last appeared in the final confrontation against King Drasil alongside the other DATS members.

'''<u>Attacks</u>'''
* '''Meteor Shackle''' (''Full Moon Meteor Impact''): MirageGaogamon Burst Mode strikes his enemy with his spike energy ball that has the energy of a meteor.
* '''Final Mirage Burst''': An attack where MirageGaogamon Burst Mode puts all of his power inside his weapon and releases it.
* '''Luna Haken Slasher''': Cuts and tears apart the enemy with his crescent energy blade.

==References==
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