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Medarot 2 Core

2026-05-17T20:53:11Z

Hanbei: /* Japanese version differences */ There are quite a few more version differences than this section would previously lead you to believe.

{{Template:Infobox game
|name = Medarot 2 Core / Medabots
|name-j = メダロット弐CORE
|name-r = Medarotto Ni CORE
|image = Medarot 2 Core Kabuto Box.jpg
|genre = RPG
|platform = Game Boy Advance
|developer = [[Natsume]]
|publisher = [[Imagineer]] (Japan) [[Natsume Inc]] (North America) [[wikipedia:Ubisoft|Ubisoft]] (Europe)
|date = EU: November 22 2002 JP: December 25, 2002 (BomBom edition) NA: March 31 2003 JP: April 18 2003 (Retail edition) JP: January 2016 (Wii U Virtual Console)
}}

'''Medarot 2 Core''', released in English as '''Medabots: Metabee Version''' and '''Medabots: Rokusho Version''', is probably the most well-known Medarot game. It was developed by [[Natsume]] and published by [[Imagineer]] for the Game Boy Advance, and was the first Medarot RPG to be released in English. As the name implies, it is a remake of [[Medarot 2]], featuring updated graphics and gameplay.

The graphics style closely matches that of the [[Medarot (anime)|anime series]], and several [[Medarot]]s from [[Medarot 1]] that had appeared in the anime were made obtainable in the game. Otherwise, the story remains untouched from Medarot 2.

Like the other RPGs, the game was released in two versions where the main difference is the player's starting Medarot: '''Kabuto''' (Rhinoceros beetle, [[Metabee]]) and '''Kuwagata''' (Stag beetle, [[Rokusho]]). In the English release, they were simply referred to as the Metabee and Rokusho versions. Along with the starting Medarots, there are some Medarots and [[Medal]]s that can only be obtained in a specific version.

In an interesting turn of events, the English versions were actually released first, and Japan got it almost 5 months later.

== Selection of Medarots ==
:''Main article: [[Medarots in Medarot 2 Core]]''

For the most part, Medarot 2 Core features the same set of Medarots as [[Medarot 2]]. However, some Medarot 2-exclusive models were left out in favor of their [[Medarot 1]] counterparts, which in many cases had appeared in the anime series and were therefore more recognizable. (For example, [[HellPhoenix]] takes the place of [[DeathPhoenix]])

In Medarot 2, every Medarot from Medarot 1 was ''technically'' obtainable, but it required trading them over from the first game. In Medarot 2 Core, 21 of the Medarots from the first game were completely removed, but the remaining 39 were made possible to obtain normally without trading (unless version exclusive). There were also 10 Medarots added in Medarot 2 that could only be obtained using passwords, which were also made normally obtainable in 2 Core. As a result, the remake may have fewer ''total'' Medarots, but it has many more ''obtainable'' Medarots than the original Game Boy game.

== Changes ==

Medarot 2 Core incorporates many of the gameplay changes that happened in Medarot 3-5, while keeping the content similar to what it was in the original game.

=== From Medarot 2 ===

* The battle system has been updated, making it somewhat closer to the later Game Boy games.
* The "[[Other (skill)|Other]]" skill has been replaced with [[Disrupt (skill)|Disrupt]].
* Players name their [[Medal]]s instead of their [[Tinpet]]s.
* The Battle display the Health Points for Medarot parts separately instead of having a single unified HP display for the Medarot.
* Medals' actions during an [[Auto-battle]] can be set using the [[Rotation]] menu.
* Opponents almost never used mixed part sets compared to the original game.
* Character portraits and sprites match their appearance established in the [[Medarot (anime)|anime series]] onwards.
* To match the anime series, the Medarot roster largely features models from Medarot 1 rather than their successors from the original Medarot 2. For instance, [[Landmotor]] is included over [[Landrotor]] and [[LadyJet]] instead of [[LadyBooster]].
** Iwanoi uses [[Cyandog]] rather than [[Bluesdog]] as he originally did. Bluesdog is still in the game, but only as a random encounter in a specific area.

== Continuity and Placement ==

As a remake of Medarot 2, the events in the game are set 13 years after the beginning of Medarot 1. However, the localized version shortens the timeline to 9 years to align with the anime's narrative.

The game pays tribute to the anime, resulting in some canonical changes, most of which are aesthetic and do not affect the main plot. For example, RoboRobo grunts wear black uniforms instead of green, and some characters use Medarots from M1 instead of M2, reflecting the anime's preference for showcasing more models from the first game.

Ultimately, as a remake, Medarot 2 Core complements the original Medarot 2. In cases of conflicting information, the original Medarot 2's details likely prevail since there have been no remakes of Medarot 3 and Medarot 4 to support these changes in the timeline.

== Japanese version differences ==

A special version of the Japanese game was sold through [[Comic BomBom]] prior to the game's release. The manual from this special edition came with eight extra pages that include a signature by [[Horuma Rin]], a timeline of the game's events, and some details about content found after completing the game, such as [[Belzelga]] and [[Wonder Angel]]. This version also featured the names of everyone who ordered the special edition in the game credits. The normal edition was released in stores some months later.

Some exclusive post-game events exist in the Japanese games that aren't present in the English version, such as a plotline where [[Milky]] summons a mysterious masked Medarotter from the future (actually [[Koishimaru Tensan|Koishimaru]] from [[Medarot 5]], which was set several years after Medarot 2), who uses an exact copy of the player's current team, a special robattle against [[Rintarou Namishima|Rintarou]] using [[Cosmo-Alien]], or robattles against Ikki's family, among others.

The NA/EU versions of the game also have a glitch which prevents the event that unlocks the Shinobic Park Parts Shop during the Partsun Rally from concluding properly, which is not present in the JP version, and thus unlocks properly.

Pressing select on the parts screens also displays the part's model number. Presumably this was left out of the English version due to the model numbers being changed in the English version of the anime.

==Gallery==

=== Box Art ===

<gallery widths=200>
File:Medarot 2 Core Kabuto Box.jpg|Kabuto version
File:Medarot 2 Core Kuwagata Box.jpg|Kuwagata version
</gallery>

<gallery widths=200>
File:Medabots (Metabee) Box.jpg|Medabots Metabee version
File:Medabots (Rokusho) Box.jpg|Medabots Rokusho version
</gallery>

=== Screen ===

<gallery widths=144px>
File:Medarot 2 Core (Kabuto) Title Screen.png|Medarot 2 Core Title Screen (Kabuto)
File:Medarot 2 Core (Kuwagata) Title Screen.png|Medarot 2 Core Title Screen (Kuwagata)
File:Medabots (Metabee) Title Screen.png|Medabots Title Screen (Metabee)
File:Medabots (Rokusho) Title Screen.png|Medabots Title Screen (Rokusho)
</gallery>

== See also ==

* [[Medarot 2]]
* [[Medarot Classics Plus]]

== External links ==

*[https://web.archive.org/web/20030420182404/http://www.medarot.co.jp/game/meda2core/index.html Official site] (archive)

{{game list links|Medarot 2 Core|Medaforces}}
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Kurukuru Maruman

2026-05-11T03:00:26Z

Hanbei: /* In Medarot 2 Core */ Added encounters in 2CORE

{{Infobox Medarot
| name = Kurukuru Maruman
| name-j = クルクルマルマン
| name-r = Kurukurumaruman
| gender = M
| image = ALM-0 arte oficial.jpg
| resize = yes
| modelno = ALM-0
| type = Armadillo
| headpart = Arma-Head
| headpart-j = アルマデニー
| headpart-r = Alma Denny
| rightpart = Arma-Hand
| rightpart-j = アルマアブソー
| rightpart-r = Armavsaw
| leftpart = Arma-Arm
| leftpart-j = アルマドローン
| leftpart-r = Armed Loan
| legpart = Side Winder
| legpart-j = ヨコラーセ
| legpart-r = Yokorarce
| appear-game = Medarot 2, Medarot R, Medarot 2 Core
| appear-else = None
| design = [[Rin Horuma]]
}}

'''Kurukuru Maruman''' (クルクルマルマン), known in English as '''Rollerman''', is an armadillo-type [[Medarot]] that first appeared in [[Medarot 2]].

== Description ==
Kurukuru Maruman is a armadillo-type Medarot, resembling a [[wikipedia:Armadillo|armadillo]]. It's specialized in half block type parts that nullifies weak to medium strength attacks.

== In the games ==

=== In Medarot 2 ===

Is obtainable in random matches at Riverview City school and Mt. Odoro.

=== In Medarot 2 Core ===

Is obtainable in battles against scientists at the Medarot Island and the Medarot Corporation, and against ant-type Medarot in the Medaropolis sewers and the ant tunnels.

=== In Medarot R ===

Is obtainable from the Part Collection by fighting the camera operator that is ranked opponent number 57.

== Image gallery ==

'''Official Art:'''
<gallery widths=144px>
File:ALM108.png|Art from Medarot 2 Poster
</gallery>

'''Sprites & 3D Models:'''
<gallery widths=144>
File:M2-ALM-0.gif|Sprite in Medarot 2
File:MR-ALM-0-M-Front-Right.png|Model in Medarot R (front)
File:MR-ALM-0-M-Back-Left.png|Model in Medarot R (back)
File:M2C-ALM-0.gif|Sprite in Medarot 2 Core
</gallery>

== Related Medarots ==

{{Navbox-Type
| type = Armadillo
| code-1 = ALM-0
| name-1 = Kurukuru Maruman
| code-2 = Shingata
| name-2 = Matura
}}

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[[Category:Wheeled Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarot 2 Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarot R Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarot 2 Core Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarots introduced in Medarot 2]]

Sonic Tank

2026-05-11T01:07:57Z

Hanbei: /* In Medarot 2 Core */ grammar

{{Infobox Medarot
| name = Sonic Tank
| name-j = ソニックタンク
| name-r = Sonic Tank
| gender = M
| image = HDG-0 arte oficial.jpg
| resize = yes
| modelno = HDG-0
| type = Hedgehog
| headpart = Blast Stab
| headpart-j = ブラストスタップ
| headpart-r = Burasutostappu
| rightpart = Burning Pin
| rightpart-j = バーニングピン
| rightpart-r = Baaningupin
| leftpart = Burst Needle
| leftpart-j = バーストニードル
| leftpart-r = Baasutoniidoru
| legpart = Block Broom
| legpart-j = ブロックブルーム
| legpart-r = Burokkuburuumu
| appear-game = Medarot 2, Medarot R, Medarot 2 Core, Medarot S
| appear-else = None
| design = [[Rin Horuma]]
}}

'''Sonic Tank''' (ソニックタンク), known in English as '''Soniktank''', is a hedgehog-type [[Medarot]] that first appeared in [[Medarot 2]].

== Description ==

Sonic Tank is a hedgehog-type themed after a [[wikipedia:Hedgehog|hedgehog]], while it's name is a reference to the popular video game character [[wikipedia:Sonic_the_Hedgehog|Sonic the Hedgehog]].

== In the games ==

Sonic Tank is a tank-type Medarot that specialize in [[Napalm]] attacks, due to it's parts having [[Bomb]] attribute its most compatible with the [[Jellyfish Medal]].

=== In Medarot 2 ===

Is obtainable in random encounters in Mount Odoro (left side), making it a quite effective set for the [[Jellyfish Medal]] you obtain during the same chapter in the Kabuto version of the game.

=== In Medarot R ===

Is obtainable from the Part Collection by fighting ガードマン that is ranked opponent number 73.

=== In Medarot 2 Core ===

Is now obtainable by robottling stray tank-type [[Medarot|medarots]] in the Medaropolis Sewers and Fort Fiyun, making it one of the later sets you obtain in the game.

== Image gallery ==

'''Official Artwork:'''
<gallery widths=144px>
File:HDG126.png|Art from the Medarot 2 Poster
</gallery>

'''Sprites & 3D Models:'''
<gallery widths=144>
File:M2-HDG-0.gif|Sprite in Medarot 2
File:MR-HDG-0-M-Front-Right.png|Model in Medarot R (front)
File:MR-HDG-0-M-Back-Left.png|Model in Medarot R (back)
File:M2C-HDG-0.gif|Sprite in Medarot 2 Core
</gallery>

== Related Medarots ==

* PCP-0NF [[Warheadly]], another napalm-using Medarot, based on a porcupine

{{Navbox-Type
| type = Hedgehog
| code-1 = HDG-0
| name-1 = Sonic Tank
}}

[[Category:Male Medarots]]
[[Category:Tank Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarot 2 Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarot R Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarot 2 Core Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarot S Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarots introduced in Medarot 2]]

Sonic Tank

2026-05-11T01:07:38Z

Hanbei: /* In Medarot 2 Core */ Added the fact you can encounter it in the Medaropolis Sewers as well as Fort Fiyun

{{Infobox Medarot
| name = Sonic Tank
| name-j = ソニックタンク
| name-r = Sonic Tank
| gender = M
| image = HDG-0 arte oficial.jpg
| resize = yes
| modelno = HDG-0
| type = Hedgehog
| headpart = Blast Stab
| headpart-j = ブラストスタップ
| headpart-r = Burasutostappu
| rightpart = Burning Pin
| rightpart-j = バーニングピン
| rightpart-r = Baaningupin
| leftpart = Burst Needle
| leftpart-j = バーストニードル
| leftpart-r = Baasutoniidoru
| legpart = Block Broom
| legpart-j = ブロックブルーム
| legpart-r = Burokkuburuumu
| appear-game = Medarot 2, Medarot R, Medarot 2 Core, Medarot S
| appear-else = None
| design = [[Rin Horuma]]
}}

'''Sonic Tank''' (ソニックタンク), known in English as '''Soniktank''', is a hedgehog-type [[Medarot]] that first appeared in [[Medarot 2]].

== Description ==

Sonic Tank is a hedgehog-type themed after a [[wikipedia:Hedgehog|hedgehog]], while it's name is a reference to the popular video game character [[wikipedia:Sonic_the_Hedgehog|Sonic the Hedgehog]].

== In the games ==

Sonic Tank is a tank-type Medarot that specialize in [[Napalm]] attacks, due to it's parts having [[Bomb]] attribute its most compatible with the [[Jellyfish Medal]].

=== In Medarot 2 ===

Is obtainable in random encounters in Mount Odoro (left side), making it a quite effective set for the [[Jellyfish Medal]] you obtain during the same chapter in the Kabuto version of the game.

=== In Medarot R ===

Is obtainable from the Part Collection by fighting ガードマン that is ranked opponent number 73.

=== In Medarot 2 Core ===

Is now obtainable by robottling stray tank-type [[Medarot|medarots]] in the Medaropolis Sewers and Fort Fiyun, making them one of the later sets you obtain in the game.

== Image gallery ==

'''Official Artwork:'''
<gallery widths=144px>
File:HDG126.png|Art from the Medarot 2 Poster
</gallery>

'''Sprites & 3D Models:'''
<gallery widths=144>
File:M2-HDG-0.gif|Sprite in Medarot 2
File:MR-HDG-0-M-Front-Right.png|Model in Medarot R (front)
File:MR-HDG-0-M-Back-Left.png|Model in Medarot R (back)
File:M2C-HDG-0.gif|Sprite in Medarot 2 Core
</gallery>

== Related Medarots ==

* PCP-0NF [[Warheadly]], another napalm-using Medarot, based on a porcupine

{{Navbox-Type
| type = Hedgehog
| code-1 = HDG-0
| name-1 = Sonic Tank
}}

[[Category:Male Medarots]]
[[Category:Tank Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarot 2 Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarot R Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarot 2 Core Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarot S Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarots introduced in Medarot 2]]

Acehorn

2026-05-05T03:39:39Z

Hanbei: /* Image gallery */ Added M1PE sprite

{{Infobox Medarot
| name = Acehorn
| name-j = エースホーン
| name-r = Eesuhoon
| gender = M
| image = UNI-0 arte oficial.jpg
| resize = yes
| modelno = UNI-0
| type = Unicorn
| headpart = Guardian
| headpart-j = ガーディアン
| headpart-r = Gaadian
| rightpart = Canceller
| rightpart-j = キャンセラー
| rightpart-r = Kyanseraa
| leftpart = Recovery
| leftpart-j = リカバリー
| leftpart-r = Rikabarii
| legpart = Racer
| legpart-j = ケイバー
| legpart-r = Keibaa
| appear-game = Medarot 1, Medarot 2, Medarot R, Medarot G, Medabots AX, Medarot 2 Core
| appear-else = Medarot (anime), Medarot OCG cards
| design = [[Horuma Rin]]
}}

'''Acehorn''' (エースホーン) is a unicorn-type [[Medarot]] that first appeared in the original [[Medarot 1|Medarot game]].

== Description ==

Acehorn resembles a unicorn with a green mane and tail. Its leg parts have four hooved legs like a horse, and its arms are also hooves, giving it a centaur-like stance. It has a single gold-colored horn on its head, along with two others on its shoulders.

The name of its leg parts (Keibaa/Keiber) comes from ''keiba'', which is Japanese for horse racing. The part is named "Ace Hooves" in the English version of [[Medarot 2 Core]].

== In the games ==

Acehorn is a multi-legged Medarot that specializes in removing [[status effects]]. In Medarot 1, 2, and R, all of its parts have the [[Status Cancel]] action, which can remove negative status effects from an ally Medarot (including itself). In [[Medarot 2 Core]], this was replaced with [[Status Clear]], which has a similar use, but also works on positive status effects with the added bonus of making Acehorn immune to both.

Although it has no attacking parts, Acehorn's legs make it strong in physical attacks. However, in the earlier games its legs also have very low [[armor (stat)|armor]], and can easily be taken out with one attack.

In Medarot 1, 2, R and 2 Core, Acehorn's parts have the [[Cancel (attribute)|Cancel]] attribute, making it the obvious choice to use with the [[Unicorn Medal]].

=== In Medarot 1 ===

In [[Medarot 1]], Acehorn is the only Medarot capable of using [[Status Cancel]], although other Medarots (namely [[Comadog]], [[Magical Pierrot]], [[Tank Soldier]], and [[Mad Muscle]]) have head parts capable of cancelling specific status effects. Unlike in the later games, its head part has the [[Negate (attribute)|Negate]] attribute instead of Cancel, so not all of its parts are compatible with the [[Unicorn Medal]].

Acehorn's parts are only obtained as a gift from [[Nae]] in the post-game, and only if the player has met the conditions for Nae's ending. (The player receives [[Pinguen]]'s parts instead if they get [[Kirara]]'s ending.)

{{Stats-M1
| head-code = UNI-01
| head-name = Guardian
| head-name-j = ガーディアン
| head-attribute = Negate
| head-skill = Heal
| head-action = Status Cancel
| head-descript = Removes any status effect.
| head-armor = 40
| head-success = 15
| head-power = 0
| head-uses = 20

| right-code = UNI-02
| right-name = Canceller
| right-name-j = キャンセラー
| right-attribute = Cancel
| right-skill = Heal
| right-action = Status Cancel
| right-descript = Removes any status effect.
| right-armor = 30
| right-success = 10
| right-power = 0
| right-charge = 0
| right-cooldown = 0

| left-code = UNI-03
| left-name = Recovery
| left-name-j = リカバリー
| left-attribute = Cancel
| left-skill = Heal
| left-action = Status Cancel
| left-descript = Removes any status effect.
| left-armor = 30
| left-success = 20
| left-power = 0
| left-charge = 0
| left-cooldown = 0

| leg-code = UNI-04
| leg-name = Racer
| leg-name-j = ケイバー
| leg-attribute = Cancel
| leg-type = Multi-leg
| leg-descript = Excels at close-range fighting.
| leg-armor = 10
| leg-speed = 40
| leg-mobility = 45
| leg-fighting = 20
| leg-shooting = 0
| leg-scan = 15
| leg-conceal = 10
}}

=== In Medarot 2 ===

Acehorn's parts are not normally obtainable in [[Medarot 2]] and must be traded over from Medarot 1. It was replaced with the new UNI-type, [[Victory Horn]].

=== In Medarot R ===

Is obtainable from the Part Collection by fighting ヤンキー that is ranked opponent number 88.

=== In Medarot G/AX ===

It is used by various random encounters across the game. In AX it is mainly used by the Select Corp.

=== In Medarot 2 Core ===

Its parts can be obtained after the main game, upon defeating God Emperor and Babbyblu. Head to the small building at the port west of Riverview city, and the parts are hidden in some of the boxes.

== In the anime ==

Acehorn appears in the anime when Ikki, Arika, and Metabee are attempting to help find the Medarot that launched a surprise attack on a person and his [[Kin-Tarou]]. At this point in the episode all they have to go on is the silver coloration of the Medarot and its large horns. While Acehorn matches that general description, the person confirms it is not the attacker.

== Image gallery ==

'''Official Artwork:'''
<gallery widths=144px>
File:Acehorn UCB Artwork.jpg|Profile from the Medarot Classics Ultimate Character Book
File:UNI179.png|Art from the Medarot 2 Poster
</gallery>

'''Sprites & 3D Models:'''
<gallery widths=144px>
File:Acehorn (Medarot) Sprite.png|Sprite in Medarot 1
File:M1PE-UNI-0.png|Sprite in Medarot Perfect Edition
File:M2-UNI-0.gif|Sprite in Medarot 2
File:MR-UNI-0-M-Front-Right.png|Model in Medarot R (front)
File:MR-UNI-0-M-Back-Left.png|Model in Medarot R (back)
File:G-Acehorn-Front.gif|Sprite in Medarot G (front)
File:G-Acehorn-Side.gif|Sprite in Medarot G (side)
File:AX-Acehorn-Front.gif|Sprite in Medabots AX (front)
File:AX-Acehorn-Side.gif|Sprite in Medabots AX (side)
File:M2C-UNI-0.gif|Sprite in Medarot 2 Core
File:MROTCH-UNI-0.png|Sprite in Medarotch mobile app
</gallery>

'''Cards & Merchandise:'''
<gallery widths=144px>
File:Acehorn_toy_in_the_box.jpg|Medarot Collection figure (in-box)
File:Acehorn_toy_front_view.jpg|Medarot Collection figure (front)
File:Acehorn_toy_back_view.jpg|Medarot Collection figure (back)
</gallery>

'''Anime & Manga:'''
<gallery widths=144px>
File:Acehorn_vital_stats_in_the_anime_english_version.png|Acehorn's vital stats in the anime
</gallery>

== Related Medarots ==

{{Navbox-Type
| type = Unicorn
| code-1 = UNI-0
| name-1 = Acehorn
| code-2 = UNI-1
| name-2 = Victory Horn
| code-3 = UNI02-M
| name-3 = Legend Horn
| code-4 = UNI03-M
| name-4 = Strike Horn
}}

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[[Category:Medarots with anime appearances]]
[[Category:Medarot 1 Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarot 2 Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarot R Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarot G Medarots]]
[[Category:Medabots AX Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarot 2 Core Medarots]]
[[Category:Medarots introduced in Medarot 1]]

File:M1PE-UNI-0.png

2026-05-05T03:38:08Z

Hanbei: Ace Horn's Medarot Perfect Edition sprite.

== Summary ==
Ace Horn's Medarot Perfect Edition sprite.