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{{move|Scalchop and seamitar}}
{{redirect|Scalchop|the island in the [[Decolore Islands]]|Scalchop Island}}
[[File:Ash Oshawott.png|thumb|right|300px|[[Ash's Oshawott]] holding his scalchop]]
[[File:Ash Oshawott.png|thumb|300px|[[Ash's Oshawott]] holding his scalchop]]
'''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 and Dewott use scalchops, while Samurott uses seamitars.
'''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 and Dewott use scalchops, while Samurott uses seamitars.


Oshawott has a scalchop on its chest, Dewott has one scalchop on each hip, and Samurott's seamitars 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.
Oshawott has a scalchop on its stomach, Dewott has one scalchop on each hip, and Samurott's seamitars 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.


==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|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 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.  
The scalchop can clearly be seen on the sprites of {{p|Oshawott}} and {{p|Dewott}}, and the seamitars can be seen on the sprites of {{p|Samurott}}. Although the seamitar can only be seen fully in the
[[Generation VI]] games from one of Samurott's battle animations. The scalchop 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 seamitars.
In [[Pokédex 3D]], each of Oshawott, Dewott, and Samurott's animations shows them removing their scalchops and seamitars.
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In both ''[[M14|Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom]]'' and ''[[M14|Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram]]'', [[Leeku]]'s Samurott used its seamitars against [[Ash's Tepig]].
In both ''[[M14|Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom]]'' and ''[[M14|Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram]]'', [[Leeku]]'s Samurott used its seamitars against [[Ash's Tepig]].


In [[BW126]], [[Hotachi Island]] was shown, an island celebrating Oshawott and Dewott. The island is shaped like a scalchop and its inhabitants sell merchandise based on it, such as T-shirts and souvenirs, but also food wares shaped like scalchops.
In ''[[BW126|Crowning the Scalchop King!]]'', [[Scalchop Island]] was shown, an island celebrating Oshawott and Dewott. The island is shaped like a scalchop and its inhabitants sell merchandise based on it, such as T-shirts and souvenirs, but also food wares shaped like scalchops.


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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[[File:Bianca Oshawott scalchop attack Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Oshawott hitting Tepig and Snivy with its scalchop]]
[[File:Bianca Oshawott scalchop attack Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Oshawott hitting Tepig and Snivy with its scalchop]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[Bianca's Oshawott]] tends to use his scalchop to attack anyone who injures him, typically [[Tep]] and {{TP|Cheren|Snivy}}. This first occurs when the two knock Oshawott into a machine, and later when {{adv|Black}} releases them from their Poké Balls. Oshawott's scalchop was a major asset during the [[Striaton Gym]] battle in ''[[PS470|VS Pansage, Pansear and Panpour]]''. It was used as a boomerang and managed to knock out [[Chili's Pansear]], but was then immediately shattered by [[Cilan's Pansage]]. Cilan explains that scalchops are capable of regrowing after being damaged, much like a fingernail.
[[Bianca's Oshawott]] tends to use his scalchop to attack anyone who injures him, typically [[Tep]] and {{TP|Cheren|Snivy}}. This first occurs when the two knock Oshawott into a machine, and later when {{adv|Black}} releases them from their Poké Balls. Oshawott's scalchop was a major asset during the [[Striaton Gym]] battle in ''[[PS470|Their First Gym Battle]]''. It was used as a boomerang and managed to knock out [[Chili's Pansear]], but was then immediately shattered by [[Cilan's Pansage]]. Cilan explains that scalchops are capable of regrowing after being damaged, much like a fingernail.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==Name origin==
==Name origin==
Scalchop may be a portmanteau of ''{{wp|scallop}}'' and ''chop''. Hotachi is a portmanteau of 帆立 ''hotate'' (scallop) and 太刀 ''{{wp|tachi}}'' (a type of sword).
===Scalchop===
 
Seamitar may be a portmanteau of ''sea'' and ''{{wp|scimitar}}''. Ashigatana may be a portmanteau of 海驢 ''ashika'' (sea lion) and 刀 ''{{wp|katana}}'' (a type of sword).
 
===In other languages===
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
|-  
|-  
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! Name
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|ホタチ ''Hotachi''
|From 帆立 ''hotate'' (scallop) and 太刀 ''{{wp|tachi}}'' (a type of sword)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
|Scalchop
|From ''{{wp|scallop}}'' and ''chop''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|French
|Coupillage  
|Coupillage  
|From ''coupe'' (cut) and ''coquillage'' (shell).
|From ''coupe'' (cut) and ''coquillage'' (shell)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|German
|Muschel
|Muschel
|From ''muschel'' (mussel).
|Means ''shell''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Italian
|Conchiglia  
|Conchiglia  
|Means ''shell''.
|Means ''shell''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|European Spanish
|Spanish (European)
|Vieira  
|Vieira  
|Means ''scallop''
|Means ''scallop''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Latin American Spanish
|Spanish (Latin American)
|Caparaconcha
|Caparaconcha
|From ''caparazón'' (carapace) and ''concha'' (shell).
|From ''caparazón'' (carapace) and ''concha'' (shell)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|Korean
|가리비칼 ''Garibikal''
|가리비칼 ''Garibikal''
|From 가리비 ''garibi'' (scallop) and 칼 ''kal'' (knife).
|From 가리비 ''garibi'' (scallop) and 칼 ''kal'' (knife)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|扇貝貝 ''Shànbèibèi''
|扇貝貝 ''Shànbèibèi''
|From 扇貝 ''shànbèi'' (scallop) and 貝 ''bèi'' (shell).
|From 扇貝 ''shànbèi'' (scallop) and 貝 ''bèi'' (shell)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|貝殼 ''Buihok''
|貝殼 ''Buihok''
|Means "shell".
|Means ''shell''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Finnish
|Kuori
|Means ''shell''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Indonesian
|Kerang Kipas
|Means ''fan shell''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Polish
|Polish
|Muszelka
|Muszelka
|Means ''scallop''
|Means ''scallop''
|}
===Seamitar===
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|アシガタナ ''Ashigatana''
|From 海驢 ''ashika'' (sea lion) and 刀 ''{{wp|katana}}'' (a type of sword)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Indonesian
|English
|Kerang Kipas
|Seamitar
|Literally means ''fan shell''.
|Possibly from ''sea'', ''seal'', and ''{{wp|scimitar}}''
|}
|}
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Revision as of 20:37, 29 September 2015

Scalchop redirects here. For the island in the Decolore Islands, see Scalchop Island.
Ash's Oshawott holding his scalchop

Scalchops (Japanese: ホタチ hotachi) and seamitars (Japanese: アシガタナ ashigatana) are a type of shell weapon used by Oshawott, Dewott, and Samurott. Oshawott and Dewott use scalchops, while Samurott uses seamitars.

Oshawott has a scalchop on its stomach, Dewott has one scalchop on each hip, and Samurott's seamitars are tucked inside the scabbards on its forelegs. These are detachable, and are often thrown. They are used in the execution of the move Razor Shell when performed by a Pokémon with a scalchop or seamitar.

Scalchops are made of the same material as fingernails, known as 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.

In the games

Oshawott attacking Charizard with his scalchop in PokéPark 2

The scalchop can clearly be seen on the sprites of Oshawott and Dewott, and the seamitars can be seen on the sprites of Samurott. Although the seamitar can only be seen fully in the Generation VI games from one of Samurott's battle animations. The scalchop is also seen in the animation for Razor Shell, visibly slicing into the opponent.

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 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

Ash's Oshawott without his scalchop

Scalchops are shown to be vital to Oshawott, and its evolutionary family's survival, as it provides defensive and offensive benefits. According to Professor Oak's Live Caster, an Oshawott uses its scalchop to break open Berries, and only lets those it truly trusts touch it. Cilan also mentions that a scalchop is actually a part of an Oshawott's body by some extension in Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!.

Ash's Oshawott frequently relies on his scalchop to defend him against moves that would typically have an advantage over him, such as Bullet Seed or Shock Wave. It often will fall off of his stomach onto the floor and give the opponent a temporary advantage until he is able to retrieve it. In Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!, it actually went completely missing and Oshawott learned to battle using a stone scalchop replacement, and later with no scalchop at all after the replacement was destroyed. However, by the end of the episode, Oshawott's scalchop was recovered by Iris's Axew.

A Dewott was first seen using its scalchops in The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice! to execute Razor Shell while battling Ash's Pikachu. Later in A Connoisseur's Revenge! Burgundy's Dewott used its scalchops against Cilan's Dwebble.

In both Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom and Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram, Leeku's Samurott used its seamitars against Ash's Tepig.

In Crowning the Scalchop King!, Scalchop Island was shown, an island celebrating Oshawott and Dewott. The island is shaped like a scalchop and its inhabitants sell merchandise based on it, such as T-shirts and souvenirs, but also food wares shaped like scalchops.

Unlike the manga, it is implied that if a scalchop is lost or destroyed then it can never be replaced.

In the manga

Oshawott hitting Tepig and Snivy with its scalchop

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Bianca's Oshawott tends to use his scalchop to attack anyone who injures him, typically Tep and Snivy. This first occurs when the two knock Oshawott into a machine, and later when Black releases them from their Poké Balls. Oshawott's scalchop was a major asset during the Striaton Gym battle in Their First Gym Battle. It was used as a boomerang and managed to knock out Chili's Pansear, but was then immediately shattered by Cilan's Pansage. Cilan explains that scalchops are capable of regrowing after being damaged, much like a fingernail.

Gallery

Name origin

Scalchop

Language Name Origin
Japanese ホタチ Hotachi From 帆立 hotate (scallop) and 太刀 tachi (a type of sword)
English Scalchop From scallop and chop
French Coupillage From coupe (cut) and coquillage (shell)
German Muschel Means shell
Italian Conchiglia Means shell
Spanish (European) Vieira Means scallop
Spanish (Latin American) Caparaconcha From caparazón (carapace) and concha (shell)
Korean 가리비칼 Garibikal From 가리비 garibi (scallop) and 칼 kal (knife)
Chinese (Mandarin) 扇貝貝 Shànbèibèi From 扇貝 shànbèi (scallop) and 貝 bèi (shell)
Chinese (Cantonese) 貝殼 Buihok Means shell
Finnish Kuori Means shell
Indonesian Kerang Kipas Means fan shell
Polish Muszelka Means scallop

Seamitar

Language Name Origin
Japanese アシガタナ Ashigatana From 海驢 ashika (sea lion) and 刀 katana (a type of sword)
English Seamitar Possibly from sea, seal, and scimitar