Armadillomon
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is a Digimon creature
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 from the Japan
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ese Digimon media franchise
Digimon
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 that comprises anime
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, manga
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, toys, video games, trading card games
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 and other media.

"Armadillomon" is the name that all members of this particular Digimon species share. There are several different Armadillomon that appear in various Digimon anime and manga series.

The most well-known appearance of Armadillomon is in the Digimon Adventure 02
Digimon Adventure 02
, also commonly referred as Digimon Zero Two, is the direct sequel to the previous series and takes place three years after the original series. With most of the original characters now in junior high school, the Digital World was supposedly secure and peaceful. However, a new evil has appeared in...

 anime as the partner of Cody Hida
Cody Hida
Cody Hida, known as in Japan, is a character in the anime and manga Digimon Adventure 02.He is partnered with Armadillomon. Although he is the youngest of the DigiDestined, Cody is also the most serious. Much of his maturity and wisdom comes from his grandfather, Chikara Hida, who is also Cody's...

.

The Armadillomon of Digimon Adventure 02 also appears in all the Digimon Adventure 02 related movies.

Appearance

Armadillomon is a small armored armadillo
Armadillo
Armadillos are New World placental mammals, known for having a leathery armor shell. Dasypodidae is the only surviving family in the order Cingulata, part of the superorder Xenarthra along with the anteaters and sloths. The word armadillo is Spanish for "little armored one"...

- like Digimon
Digimon (creature)
Digimon are fictional creatures from the Japanese Digimon media franchise. They are central to several anime series and films, manga, video games and other merchandise. The word "Digimon" is invariable in the plural, and stands for "Digital Monster"...

 with three-clawed limbs and a short tail. In the Japanese version, similar to the dinosaur
Dinosaur
Dinosaurs are a diverse group of animals of the clade and superorder Dinosauria. They were the dominant terrestrial vertebrates for over 160 million years, from the late Triassic period until the end of the Cretaceous , when the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event led to the extinction of...

 Polacanthus
Polacanthus
Polacanthus, deriving its name from the Ancient Greek poly-/πολυ- "many" and acantha/ακανθα "thorn" or "prickle", was an early armored, spiked, plant-eating ankylosaur from the early Cretaceous period. Early depictions often gave it a very vague head as it was only known from the rear half of the...

, he speaks with a Nagoya dialect and usually ends his sentences with "da'gya!". In the dubbed, this turned into a Southern United States accent. Armadillomon's easy going nature is a sharp contrast to his partner Cody
Cody Hida
Cody Hida, known as in Japan, is a character in the anime and manga Digimon Adventure 02.He is partnered with Armadillomon. Although he is the youngest of the DigiDestined, Cody is also the most serious. Much of his maturity and wisdom comes from his grandfather, Chikara Hida, who is also Cody's...

's serious personality. He is about 2 feet tall.

Description

Armadillomon is one of the three Digimon of ancient times who were sealed away by the Digimon Sovereign Azulongmon in case of a crisis. He was awakened when the Digimon Emperor
Ken Ichijouji
is a fictional character in the Digimon Adventure 02 anime series.Ken is the final member of the 02 DigiDestined, partnered with Wormmon and holder of the Crest of Kindness. Unlike the other 02 DigiDestined, he lives in Tamachi, which is next to Odaiba...

 began his conquest of the Digital World. Cody, on his first visit to the Digital World, lifted the Digi-Egg of Knowledge. This freed Armadillomon from his suspended animation.

Attacks:
  • Diamond Shell (Rolling Stone): Armadillomon curls up into a ball and rams into the opponent.
  • Scratch Beat: Rapidly slashes enemies using his claws.

Other Forms

The name "Armadillomon" refers to only the rookie form of this digimon. Throughout the series, Armadillomon gains the ability to Digivolve
Digivolution
Digivolution is a term used in the Digimon anime series. Digivolution is a process used by Digimon, fictional monsters that inhabit a fictional parallel universe called the Digital World that spawned from Earth's communication networks. Through digivolution, a Digimon can evolve, or develop, into a...

 into a number of more powerful forms (each with a different name). The rookie form, however, is his most common and preferred form.

Tsubumon

Tsubumon is Armadillomon's Fresh form. The name "Tsubumon" comes the Japanese word "Tsubu", which means 'a grain' or 'a drop'. Tsubumon often appears after Armadillomon de-digivolves from his Shakkoumon form before receiving the power of Azulongmon's cores.

Attacks:
  • Bubble Blow (Acid Bubbles): Fires bubbles from his mouth.

Upamon

Upamon is the In-Training form of Armadillomon. The name "Upamon" comes from the Nahuatl word "upa", referring to a young axolotl
Axolotl
The axolotl , Ambystoma mexicanum, is a neotenic salamander, closely related to the Tiger Salamander. Larvae of this species fail to undergo metamorphosis, so the adults remain aquatic and gilled. It is also called ajolote...

 (a type of salamander
Salamander
Salamander is a common name of approximately 500 species of amphibians. They are typically characterized by a superficially lizard-like appearance, with their slender bodies, short noses, and long tails. All known fossils and extinct species fall under the order Caudata, while sometimes the extant...

). Armadillomon de-digivolves into this form when he returns to the Real World.

Attacks:
  • Shock Shout

Ankylomon

Ankylomon is Armadillomon's champion form. His name is derived from the dinosaur
Dinosaur
Dinosaurs are a diverse group of animals of the clade and superorder Dinosauria. They were the dominant terrestrial vertebrates for over 160 million years, from the late Triassic period until the end of the Cretaceous , when the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event led to the extinction of...

 Ankylosaurus
Ankylosaurus
Ankylosaurus is a genus of ankylosaurid dinosaur, containing one species, A. magniventris...

.

Armadillomon first digivolved to Ankylomon to protect Cody from Thundermon, who the DigiDestined
DigiDestined
are the major heroes in the Digimon media franchise who have been chosen by certain beings to protect the Digital World, a plane which originated from data produced by Earth's telecommunications networks. This plane is often beset by evil forces, and is closely linked to Earth; saving the Digital...

 encountered when they were helping to rebuild the Digital World
Digital World
The Digital World is a fictional universe featured in the Digimon media franchise. In Digimon anime, manga, video games, and other related merchandise, the Digital World is a parallel universe to Earth that was made from computer data originating in Earth's communication...

 after all the damage done by the Digimon Emperor. Since then, Ankylomon has appeared more than Armadillomon's Armor forms. Later, during the DigiDestined
DigiDestined
are the major heroes in the Digimon media franchise who have been chosen by certain beings to protect the Digital World, a plane which originated from data produced by Earth's telecommunications networks. This plane is often beset by evil forces, and is closely linked to Earth; saving the Digital...

's battle against BlackWarGreymon
BlackWarGreymon
BlackWarGreymon is a fictional character from the Digimon franchise. He is a Digimon who is feared as the "Black Dragon Soldier". He believes in justice and does not approve of the evil acts of others...

, Ankylomon was able to DNA Digivolve with Angemon (Patamon
Patamon
is a Digimon creature from the Japanese Digimon media franchise."Patamon" is the name that all members of this particular Digimon species share. There are several different Patamon that appear in various Digimon anime and manga series....

's champion form) to Shakkoumon, who was the first to actually inflict any real damage on the Mega-leveled BlackWarGreymon.

Attacks:
  • Tail Hammer: Ankylomon uses the spiked end of his tail as a hammer.
  • Megaton Press: Ankylomon leaps into the air and slams his body onto his opponent.

Digmon

Digmon, the "Drill of Power"and "Drill of Knowledge" is the form Armadillomon takes when he Armor Digivolves with the Digi-Egg of Knowledge. He's apparently a tribute to Tentomon and his Digivolutions (Kabuterimon and MegaKabuterimon).

Armadillomon first Armor Digivolved to Digmon on the day of his revival, when the Digimon Emperor
Ken Ichijouji
is a fictional character in the Digimon Adventure 02 anime series.Ken is the final member of the 02 DigiDestined, partnered with Wormmon and holder of the Crest of Kindness. Unlike the other 02 DigiDestined, he lives in Tamachi, which is next to Odaiba...

 abducted Davis
Davis Motomiya
Davis Motomiya, known in Japan as , is the main character in the Digimon Adventure 02 anime series. He is partnered to Veemon. He's extremely stubborn in personality.-Digimon Adventure:...

. Cody
Cody Hida
Cody Hida, known as in Japan, is a character in the anime and manga Digimon Adventure 02.He is partnered with Armadillomon. Although he is the youngest of the DigiDestined, Cody is also the most serious. Much of his maturity and wisdom comes from his grandfather, Chikara Hida, who is also Cody's...

's desire to understand life's mysteries evoked the power of the Digi-Egg, allowing Armadillomon to Armor Digivolve to Digmon and destroy the Dark Ring on Drimogemon, a Digimon who was under the Emperor's control. Digmon was a valuable fighter during the Digimon Emperor's reign of terror, but when Ken renounced his evil persona, Digmon was no longer needed as Armadillomon was now able to Digivolve normally.

Later in Digimon Data Squad he evolves from Drimogemon and attacked the DATS Digimon Gaomon & Agumon. This version of Digmon seems to be treated as an Ultimate (possibly because he digivolves from a full-power champion level), as Geogreymon and Gaogamon had to combine their attacks for enough power to defeat him, being unable to inflict even a minor scratch beforehand.

Attacks:
  • Gold Rush: Digmon fires his drills towards the opponent.
  • Rock Crackin' (Big Crack): Digmon rams his drills in the ground, causing a fissure
    Fissure
    In anatomy, a fissure is a groove, natural division, deep furrow, elongated cleft, or tear in various parts of the body.-Brain:...

    .

Submarimon

Submarimon, the "Reliable Guardian of the Sea", is the form Armadillomon takes when he Armor Digivolves with the Digi-Egg of Reliability. He's is a tribute to Gomamon and his Digivolutions (Ikkakumon and Zudomon).

Armadillomon first became Submarimon on the day the Digi-Egg of Reliability was found. The DigiDestined
DigiDestined
are the major heroes in the Digimon media franchise who have been chosen by certain beings to protect the Digital World, a plane which originated from data produced by Earth's telecommunications networks. This plane is often beset by evil forces, and is closely linked to Earth; saving the Digital...

 children had been trapped in an offshore oil platform by a MegaSeadramon who was under the control of the Digimon Emperor. Cody was able to invoke the power of the Digi-Egg of Reliability, allowing Armadillomon to Armor Digivolve to Submarimon. Submarimon destroyed the Dark Spiral on MegaSeadramon and freed the DigiDestined
DigiDestined
are the major heroes in the Digimon media franchise who have been chosen by certain beings to protect the Digital World, a plane which originated from data produced by Earth's telecommunications networks. This plane is often beset by evil forces, and is closely linked to Earth; saving the Digital...

. Submarimon is one of the few digimon forms belonging to the Digimon who is well-equipped for combat in water. Submarimon's head also contains a cockpit that can fit a single human, meaning he can be used as underwater transport.

Attacks:
  • Oxygen Torpedo (Oxygen Homing): Submarimon fires oxygen torpedoes from his front compartment.
  • Submarine Attack: Submarimon fires energy beams of water at his opponent.

Shakkoumon

Shakkoumon is an Ultimate Level Mutant digimon who is the DNA digivolved form of Angemon and Ankylomon (whose partners are T.K. and Cody Hida
Cody Hida
Cody Hida, known as in Japan, is a character in the anime and manga Digimon Adventure 02.He is partnered with Armadillomon. Although he is the youngest of the DigiDestined, Cody is also the most serious. Much of his maturity and wisdom comes from his grandfather, Chikara Hida, who is also Cody's...

 respectively), combining the features and armor attributes of a Dino-type Digimon with the powers of an Angel type. Its form and name are based around the Shakōkidogū.

Shakkoumon was first formed when the DigiDestined
DigiDestined
are the major heroes in the Digimon media franchise who have been chosen by certain beings to protect the Digital World, a plane which originated from data produced by Earth's telecommunications networks. This plane is often beset by evil forces, and is closely linked to Earth; saving the Digital...

 were about to battle BlackWarGreymon
BlackWarGreymon
BlackWarGreymon is a fictional character from the Digimon franchise. He is a Digimon who is feared as the "Black Dragon Soldier". He believes in justice and does not approve of the evil acts of others...

 in an effort to protect the very last Destiny Stone. This DNA digivolution was possible only after Cody
Cody Hida
Cody Hida, known as in Japan, is a character in the anime and manga Digimon Adventure 02.He is partnered with Armadillomon. Although he is the youngest of the DigiDestined, Cody is also the most serious. Much of his maturity and wisdom comes from his grandfather, Chikara Hida, who is also Cody's...

 surpassed his feelings of uncertainty and confusion towards T.K.'s unique personality: although usually calm, jolly and thoughtful, T.K. gets upset, almost angry and desperate and seemingly reckless when it comes to brutal, evil digimon, as was the case with Kimeramon and BlackWarGreymon both of which Cody
Cody Hida
Cody Hida, known as in Japan, is a character in the anime and manga Digimon Adventure 02.He is partnered with Armadillomon. Although he is the youngest of the DigiDestined, Cody is also the most serious. Much of his maturity and wisdom comes from his grandfather, Chikara Hida, who is also Cody's...

 and T.K. fought together. T.K.'s "dark" behavior stems from the emotional trauma he endured in the first Digimon Adventure when his partner, Patamon
Patamon
is a Digimon creature from the Japanese Digimon media franchise."Patamon" is the name that all members of this particular Digimon species share. There are several different Patamon that appear in various Digimon anime and manga series....

, digivolved for the first time into Angemon during the final fight with the Digidestined's first serious enemy Devimon but had to sacrifice his life in order to overpower the evil digimon. Both Cody
Cody Hida
Cody Hida, known as in Japan, is a character in the anime and manga Digimon Adventure 02.He is partnered with Armadillomon. Although he is the youngest of the DigiDestined, Cody is also the most serious. Much of his maturity and wisdom comes from his grandfather, Chikara Hida, who is also Cody's...

 and T.K. knew they could not let the artificial Digimon destroy the Destiny Stones and jeopardize the balance of the entire Digimon world, despite BlackWarGreymon's reasons. Their Digimon partners, Ankylomon and Angemon were able to DNA digivolve at that point, forming Shakkoumon, who teamed up with Paildramon and Silphymon to fight BlackWarGreymon.

Attacks
  • Justice Beam/Harmonious Spirit (アラミタマ Aramitama): Shakkoumon shoots reddish-orange beams out of his eyes.
  • Kachina Bombs/Ruling Spirit/Clay Bombs (ニギミタマ Nigimitama): A hole around his waist opens up to launch exploding clay disks at enemies.
  • Heaven's Ray: Shakkoumon absorbs data energy from nearby computers or other technology and uses it to fire a beam from his chest.

Trivia

  • In the Digimon Adventure 02 CD drama The Road to Armor Evolution (道へのアーマー進化, Michi e no Armor Shinka), as Cody unintentionally picks Yolei's D-Terminal, Armadillomon Armor Digivolves with the DigiEgg of Love, resulting in Pteramon.

  • In the video game Digimon Tamers: Brave Tamer it is shown that Cody Hida
    Cody Hida
    Cody Hida, known as in Japan, is a character in the anime and manga Digimon Adventure 02.He is partnered with Armadillomon. Although he is the youngest of the DigiDestined, Cody is also the most serious. Much of his maturity and wisdom comes from his grandfather, Chikara Hida, who is also Cody's...

    's Shakkoumon can digivolve further into Vikemon.
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