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==In the games==
==In the games==
[[File:Oshawott Scalchop PP2.png|thumb|250px|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}} 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
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}}. In the [[Generation VI]] games, the seamitar can be seen fully in one of Samurott's battle animations. The scalchop is seen in the animation for {{m|Razor Shell}}, visibly slicing into the opponent.  
[[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 the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Oshawott no scalchop.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash's Oshawott without his scalchop]]
[[File:Oshawott no scalchop.png|thumb|left|250px|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 [[Berry|Berries]], and only lets those it truly trusts touch it. {{an|Cilan}} also mentions that a scalchop is actually a part of an Oshawott's body by some extension in ''[[BW028|Oshawott's Lost 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 Pokémon Live Caster]], an Oshawott uses its scalchop to break open [[Berry|Berries]], and only lets those it truly trusts touch it. {{an|Cilan}} also mentions that a scalchop is actually a part of an Oshawott's body by some extension in ''[[BW028|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 {{m|Bullet Seed}} or {{m|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 ''[[BW028|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]].
[[Ash's Oshawott]] frequently relies on his scalchop to defend him against moves that would typically have an advantage over him, such as {{m|Bullet Seed}} or {{m|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 ''[[BW028|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]].
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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.
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.
It is implied that if a scalchop is lost, then it can't be replaced{{fact}}, but it can be repaired if broken.


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[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|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.
When angered, {{adv|Bianca}}'s {{TP|Bianca|Oshawott}} will fly into a rage and wildly swing its scalchop around at whoever happened to anger it. During Bianca, {{adv|Black}}, and {{adv|Cheren}}'s [[Striaton Gym]] battle, Oshawott threw its water-soaked scalchop at [[Chili]]'s {{TP|Chili|Pansear}} like a boomerang, defeating it. Immediately afterward, [[Cilan]]'s {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} shattered the scalchop before throwing Oshawott into a wall. Cilan explained that scalchops are capable of regrowing after being damaged, much like a fingernail.
 
{{adv|Blake}}'s {{TP|Blake|Dewott}} uses its scalchops in a variety of ways in battle. In addition to using them as blades, Dewott can throw a single scalchop to distract an opponent, allowing it to hit it with the second one. After battle, Dewott takes the time to polish its scalchops. In [[PS534]], Dewott used its scalchops as a pair of castanets to help with the performance of Blake's team in the [[Autumn Choral Competition]].
 
[[Cedric Juniper]]'s {{p|Samurott}} used its seamitars to battle against [[N]]'s [[Gigi]] and {{TP|N|Zorua}} while battling alongside {{adv|Black}}'s [[Bo]] and {{adv|White}}'s {{adv|Amanda}}. Later, it was used to fight against N's {{DL|Tao trio (Adventures)|Zekrom}}. Samurott attempted to strike Zekrom with its seamitar, but the blade easily shattered upon contact with Zekrom's arm.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Ash Oshawott Razor Shell.png|Oshawott using its scalchop in the anime
File:Ash Oshawott Razor Shell.png|[[Ash's 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:Leeku Samurott.png|Samurott using its seamitar in the anime  
File:Leeku Samurott.png|[[Leeku]]'s Samurott using its seamitar in the anime  
File:Unova starters evolution artwork.png|Artwork featuring Samurott holding its seamitar
File:Unova starters evolution artwork.png|Artwork featuring Samurott holding its seamitar
File:Bianca Oshawott broken Scalchop Adventures.png|[[Bianca's Oshawott]] having its scalchop broken
File:Bianca Oshawott broken Scalchop Adventures.png|[[Bianca's Oshawott]] having its scalchop broken in Pokémon Adventures
File:Blake Dewott polishing scalchop.png|[[Blake's Dewott]] polishing its scalchops in Pokémon Adventures
File:Cedric Samurott seamitar Adventures.png|[[Cedric Juniper]]'s Samurott using its seamitar in Pokémon Adventures
File:Cedric Samurott broken seamitar Adventures.png|[[Cedric Juniper]]'s Samurott having its seamitar broken in Pokémon Adventures
File:Golden scalchop.png|A golden scalchop
File:Golden scalchop.png|A golden scalchop
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Origin==
==Origin==
The Scalchop is based on the shells from {{wp|Scallops}}. Since they are shaped like fans and are used as weapons, they may also be based on the {{wp|Japanese war fan}}s used for {{wp|Tessenjutsu}}.   
The scalchop is based on the shells from {{wp|scallops}}. Since they are shaped like fans and are used as weapons, they may also be based on the {{wp|Japanese war fan}}s used for {{wp|Tessenjutsu}}.   


The Seamitar is heavily inspired by the japanese swords known as {{wp|Katana}}. It also shares a large resemblance to {{wp|pen shells}}.
The seamitar is heavily inspired by the Japanese swords known as {{wp|katana}}. It also shares a large resemblance to {{wp|pen shells}}.


==Name origin==
==Name origin==
===Scalchop===
''Scalchop''
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{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
|-
! Language
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
|Japanese
|ホタチ ''Hotachi''
|ホタチ ''Hotachi''
|From 帆立 ''hotate'' (scallop) and 太刀 ''{{wp|tachi}}'' (a type of sword)
|From 帆立 ''hotate'' (scallop) and 太刀 ''{{wp|tachi}}'' (a type of sword)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|English
|English
|Scalchop
|Scalchop
|From ''{{wp|scallop}}'' and ''chop''
|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
|Means ''shell''
|Literally "shell"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Italian
|Italian
|Conchiglia  
|Conchiglia  
|Means ''shell''
|Literally "shell"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Spanish (European)
|Spanish (European)
|Vieira  
|Vieira  
|Means ''scallop''
|Literally "scallop"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Spanish (Latin American)
|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 and mainland China}})
|扇貝貝 ''Shànbèibèi''
|扇貝貝 / 扇贝贝 ''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''
|扇貝貝 ''Sinbuibui'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>貝殼 ''Buihok'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}
|Means ''shell''
|From 扇貝 ''sinbui'' (scallop) and 貝 ''bui'' (shell)<br>Means ''shell''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Finnish
|Finnish
|Kuori
|Kuori
|Means ''shell''
|Literally "shell"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Indonesian
|Indonesian
|Kerang Kipas
|Kerang Kipas
|Means ''fan shell''
|Literally "fan shell"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Polish
|Polish
|Muszelka
|Muszelka
|Means ''scallop''
|Literally "scallop"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Swedish
| Musselskal
| Literally "clam shell"
|}
|}


===Seamitar===
''Seamitar''
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
|-
! Language
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
|Japanese
|アシガタナ ''Ashigatana''
|アシガタナ ''Ashigatana''
|From 海驢 ''ashika'' (sea lion) and 刀 ''{{wp|katana}}'' (a type of sword)
|From 海驢 ''ashika'' (sea lion), 足 ''ashi'' (foot), and 刀 ''{{wp|katana}}'' (a type of sword)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|English
|English
|Seamitar
|Seamitar
|Possibly from ''sea'', ''seal'', and ''{{wp|scimitar}}''
|From ''sea'', ''seal'', and ''{{wp|scimitar}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
|足刃 ''Zúrèn''
|From Japanese 足刀 ''Ashigatana''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|足刃 ''Jūkyahn''
|From Japanese 足刀 ''Ashigatana''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
|각검 ''Gakgom''
|From 각 ''gak'' (angle) and 검 ''gom'' (sword)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Brazilian Portuguese
|Espadaqua
|From ''espada'' (sword) and ''aqua''
|}
|}
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{{-}}
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[[it:Conchiglia]]
[[it:Conchiglia]]
[[zh:扇貝貝和足刃]]

Revision as of 12:30, 2 July 2017

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. In the Generation VI games, the seamitar can be seen fully in one of Samurott's battle animations. The scalchop is 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 Pokémon 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.

It is implied that if a scalchop is lost, then it can't be replaced[citation needed], but it can be repaired if broken.

In the manga

Oshawott hitting Tepig and Snivy with its scalchop

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

When angered, Bianca's Oshawott will fly into a rage and wildly swing its scalchop around at whoever happened to anger it. During Bianca, Black, and Cheren's Striaton Gym battle, Oshawott threw its water-soaked scalchop at Chili's Pansear like a boomerang, defeating it. Immediately afterward, Cilan's Pansage shattered the scalchop before throwing Oshawott into a wall. Cilan explained that scalchops are capable of regrowing after being damaged, much like a fingernail.

Blake's Dewott uses its scalchops in a variety of ways in battle. In addition to using them as blades, Dewott can throw a single scalchop to distract an opponent, allowing it to hit it with the second one. After battle, Dewott takes the time to polish its scalchops. In PS534, Dewott used its scalchops as a pair of castanets to help with the performance of Blake's team in the Autumn Choral Competition.

Cedric Juniper's Samurott used its seamitars to battle against N's Gigi and Zorua while battling alongside Black's Bo and White's Amanda. Later, it was used to fight against N's Zekrom. Samurott attempted to strike Zekrom with its seamitar, but the blade easily shattered upon contact with Zekrom's arm.

Gallery

Origin

The scalchop is based on the shells from scallops. Since they are shaped like fans and are used as weapons, they may also be based on the Japanese war fans used for Tessenjutsu.

The seamitar is heavily inspired by the Japanese swords known as katana. It also shares a large resemblance to pen shells.

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 Literally "shell"
Italian Conchiglia Literally "shell"
Spanish (European) Vieira Literally "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 / 扇贝贝 Shànbèibèi From 扇貝 shànbèi (scallop) and 貝 bèi (shell)
Chinese (Cantonese) 扇貝貝 Sinbuibui *
貝殼 Buihok *
From 扇貝 sinbui (scallop) and 貝 bui (shell)
Means shell
Finnish Kuori Literally "shell"
Indonesian Kerang Kipas Literally "fan shell"
Polish Muszelka Literally "scallop"
Swedish Musselskal Literally "clam shell"

Seamitar

Language Name Origin
Japanese アシガタナ Ashigatana From 海驢 ashika (sea lion), 足 ashi (foot), and 刀 katana (a type of sword)
English Seamitar From sea, seal, and scimitar
Chinese (Mandarin) 足刃 Zúrèn From Japanese 足刀 Ashigatana
Chinese (Cantonese) 足刃 Jūkyahn From Japanese 足刀 Ashigatana
Korean 각검 Gakgom From 각 gak (angle) and 검 gom (sword)
Brazilian Portuguese Espadaqua From espada (sword) and aqua