Kari and Gatomon

Kari and Gatomon have a really special relationship. That's because of their story. Gatomon was separated from others Digimon when they were all still in DigiEgg. As Nyaromon she waited for Kari all alone. When she finally evolved to Salamon she decided to go looking for Kari. She didn't have any luck but she was found by Myotismon who beat her all the time. She evolved in Gatomon and became one of Myotismon team. Her only real friend was Wizardmon who died for her. Gatomon and Wizardmon helped Myotismon with looking for the eighth DigiDestined. After all these years Gatomon forgot what was she waiting for. But when she saw Kari she remembered that she was waiting for her partner. Because of that Gatomon betrayed Myotismon and helped Kari and other DigiDestined.

Kari and Gatomon became really good friends immediately. Gatomon always protected Kari ... when she was sick or when there was an evil Digimon after her (after DigiDestined).

In episode 53 when their crests were destroyed and they though they were defeated Gatomon didn't believe it. Because what would be the point of searching for Kari?

Gatomon: We can't let ourselves be defeated here. If we do, then what was the point of my search for Hikari all this time?
Kari: Tailmon ...
Gatomon: I've been waiting so long for the day when I could meet you and protect you, Hikari. *

In the last episode when digidestined had to go back home they were saying goodbyes to their digimon. Kari gave her whistle to Gatomon.

Gatomon: For me?
Kari: Yeah!
Gatomon: Thank you.
Kari: It looks very good on you.
Gatomon: Really? Well ... take care ... Hikari
Kari: Yeah. Until next time.
Gatomon: Next time?
Kari: Yeah that's right! **

In season 2 their relationship is still as good as it was in season 1. In episode 13 when Kari disappeared Gatomon tried to find her together with T.K.. They were all really scared for her, but Gatomon knew that Kari is going to be okay because she isn't weak. She is strong because of the family and friends she has.

Gatomon: Hikari isn't weak. Hikari is strong. But that's because she has friends who help her. ***

In Last Evolution Kizuna and in The Beginning Kari and Gatomon are the same as they were in the beginning. As always, they support one another and have a close relationship. They both acknowledge their good work and praise each other. In The Beginning movie, Kari mentions that they have managed to build a strong relationship together and that she believes in their bond.

Kari: The bonds between us didn't simply arrive pre-made. We've built them together.
# Gatomon noods.****

Kari: I believe in my bond with Tailmon. Ukkomon's power didn't build it. We did.
Gatomon: Hikari ... ****

* - Digimon Adventure 01; Episode 53 - The Final Dark Digimon
** - Digimon Adventure 01; Episode 54 - A New World
*** - Digimon Adventure 02; Episode 13 - The Call of Dagomon
**** - Digimon Adventure 02; The Beginning

Holy ring

Holy ring is a golden ring that is worn by Digimon (just a several one, not all of them). The ring gives the Digimon (who wears it) the power which is related to its holiness. But if Digimon loses his holiness it also loses his Holy ring. Gatomon wears it's holy ring on her tail. That's why she also mentions it as a tail ring. This ring gives Gatomon great power. She is more powerful. With the ring, she is so strong as champion level, but without it, she is strong just like the rookie level.

Gatomon loses her ring in the first episode of season 2. She was running away from Unimon (who was possessed by a dark ring). Gennai returns the holy ring in the last episode of Digimon 2 and explains to them that he used the holy ring for the DNA evolution.

Gennai: The Holy Ring was used to control the power of darkness in the Digimon Kaiser's fortress. It was left behind and I used it for the Jogress evolution.*

And also Salamon has a holy ring around his neck.

* - Digimon Adventure 02; Episode 50 - A Million Points of Light

Digimon Tri

Nothing changes in the Tri series. Gatomon and Kari still care about each other and are protective as always. Even after the reboot Kari and Gatomon don't have any problems reconnecting. When they meet again Nyaromon is seen with the whistle which belonged to Kari in the first season. Kari smells the same as the whistle Nyaromon has so it is easier for her to trust Kari and to feel calm around her. The reboot made all the Digimon lose their memories and because Gatomon's past is cruel and full of pain and sadness Kari feels that the reboot is not necessarily a bad thing since Gatomon now doesn't remember all the pain and sorrow she went through.

When Kari becomes engulfed in corrupted digital code because she thought Tai died Nyaromon evolves to Ophanimon Falldown Mode and creates a dark portal where Ophanimon merges with Raguelmon into Ordinemon. Since Kari has this mysterious power she finds herself in a place full of data where Gatomon who is now trapped in Ordinemon together with Meicoomon tells Kari that she is alright and not to worry about her but asks her to save Meicoomon from the pain and sadness.

Digivolution

Name: YukimiBotamon (Snow Botamon)
Level: (Baby) Fresh
Type: Slime Digimon
Digivolves from: Digi Egg (pink/red egg with dark pink/red circles)
Digivolves to: Nyaromon
Voice Actors: (JAP.) Hanioka Yukiko ; (ENG.) / ;
Attacks: Diamond Dust

Name: Nyaromon
Level: In-Training
Type: Lesser Digimon
Digivolves from: YukimiBotamon
Digivolves to: Salamon
Voice Actors: (JAP.) Kobayashi Akiko ; (ENG.) / ;
Attacks: Tail Whip, Galactica Magnum Tail, Atomic Bomber Tail

Name: Salamon
Level: Rookie
Type: Mammal Digimon
Digivolves from: Nyaromon
Digivolves to: Gatomon
Voice Actors: (JAP.) Yoko Asada; (ENG.) Edie Mirman;
Attacks: Puppy Howling, Petty Punch, Sledge Crash.

Name: Gatomon
Level: Champion
Type: Holy Beast Digimon
Digivolves from: Salamon
Digivolves to: Angewomon
Voice Actors: (JAP.) Yuka Tokumitsu; (ENG.) Edie Mirman;
Attacks: Lightning Claw, Neko Kick, Cat Tail, Neko Scratch, Cat Laser, ...

Name: Angewomon
Level: Ultimate
Type: Archangel Digimon
Digivolves from: Gatomon
Digivolves to: Magnadramon
Voice Actors: (JAP.) Yuka Tokumitsu; (ENG.) Edie Mirman;
Attacks: Celestial Arrow, Heaven's Charm, Holy Air

Name: Magnadramon
Level: Mega
Type: Holy Dragon Digimon
Digivolves from: Angewomon
Digivolves to: /
Voice Actors: (JAP.) Yuka Tokumitsu; (ENG.) / ;
Attacks: Fire Tornado, Dragon Fire, Hermit Fog

Name: Ophanimon
Level: Mega
Type: Throne
Digivolves from: Angewomon
Digivolves to: Ophanimon C (with ChronoCore)
Voice Actors: (JAP.) /; (ENG.) / ;
Attacks: Eden's Javelin & Sefirot Crystal & Eden's Needle & Eden's Air

Name: Ophanimon Falldown Mode
Level: Mega
Type: Fallen Angel
Digivolves from: Angewomon
Digivolves to: Ordinemon (with Raguelmon)
Voice Actors: (JAP.) /; (ENG.) / ;
Attacks: Flame Hellscythe & Demon's Crystal

Name: Ordinemon
Level: Mega
Type: Fallen Angel
Digivolves from: Ophanimon Falldown Mode + Raguelmon
Digivolves to: /
Voice Actors: (JAP.) / ; (ENG.) / ;
Attacks: End of the World & Magna Visibility & Summon Apocalypse

Name: Nefertimon
Level: Armor
Type: Holy Beast Digimon
Digivolves from: Gatomon + ArmorEgg of Light
Digivolves to: /
Voice Actors: (JAP.) Yuka Tokumitsu; (ENG.) Edie Mirman;
Attacks: Rosetta Stone, Queen's Paw, Beam of Isis

Name: Silphymon
Level: Ultimate
Type: Beast Man Digimon
Digivolves from: Gatomon + Aquilamon
Digivolves to: /
Voice Actors: (JPN.) Yuka Tokumitsu, Koichi Tochika (ENG.) Edie Mirman, Neil Kaplan
Attacks: Rosetta Stone, Queen's Paw, Beam of Isis

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