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{{Infobox_Medarot
{{Infobox_Medarot
| name        = Saikachis
|name        = Saikachis
| name-j      = サイカチス
|name-j      = サイカチス
| name-r      = Saikachisu
|name-r      = Saikachisu
| gender      = M
|gender      = M
| image      = Saikachis_Medarot_3_Design.gif
|image      = Saikachis_Design.png
| resize        = yes
|resize        = yes
| modelno    = KBT-5
|modelno    = KBT-50
| type        = Rhino beetle
|type        = Beetle
| headpart    = Ballista
|headpart    = Ballister
| headpart-j  = バリスター
|headpart-j  = バリスター
| headpart-r  = Barisutaa
|headpart-r  = Barisutaa
| rightpart  = Fuser
|rightpart  = HUSER
| rightpart-j = ヒューザー
|rightpart-j = ヒューザー
| rightpart-r = Hyuuzaa
|rightpart-r = Hyuuzaa
| leftpart    = Blaster
|leftpart    = Blaster
| leftpart-j  = ブラスター
|leftpart-j  = ブラスター
| leftpart-r  = Burasutaa
|leftpart-r  = Burasutaa
| legpart    = Enplace
|legpart    = Emplace
| legpart-j  = エンプレイス
|legpart-j  = エンプレイス
| legpart-r  = Enpureisu
|legpart-r  = Enpureisu
| appear-game = Medarot 3, Medarot 4, Metabee Shot, Medarot Navi, <br/> Medarot Brave, Medarot DS, Medarot 7, <br/> Medarot Dual, Medarot 8, Medarot 9, Medarot S
|appear-game = Medarot 3, Medarot 4, Medarot Navi, Medarot Brave, Medarot DS
| appear-else = Medarot 3 (manga), Medarot 4 (manga), <br/> Medarot Damashii, Medarot OCG, <br/> Medarot DS promo cards, Merchandise
|appear-else = Medarot 3 (manga), Medarot 4 (manga), Medarot Damashii, Medarot OCG, Toys
}}
}}


{{Infobox English Parts
'''Saikachis '''(サイカチス), english name '''Saikachi''', is a KBT-type [[Medarot]] who appears as an upgrade to [[Metabee]] in [[Medarot 3]]. Saikachis also appears as a character in Medarot Damashii, under the name of Metabee. "Saikachis" is from "Saikachimushi", the name for Japanese rhinocerus beetles in south-Kanto district, Japan.
|Model No. = KBT-5X
|head  = Ballister
|right = Fusier
|left  = Blaster
|legs  = Enplace
}}
 
 
'''Saikachis '''(サイカチス), known in English as '''Saikachi''', is a rhino beetle-type [[Medarot]] that first appeared in [[Medarot 3]] and as an upgrade to [[Metabee]]. Saikachis also appears as a character in Medarot Damashii, under the name of Metabee. "Saikachis" is from "Saikachimushi", the name for Japanese rhinocerus beetles in south-Kanto district, Japan.


== Description ==
== Description ==
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== In the games ==
== In the games ==


=== Medarot 3 ===
=== In Medarot 3 ===
 
Ikki Tenryou appears with Metabee as his Medarot prior to the Kabuto version of the game, but soon he replaces his parts with Saikachis's ones, which enable him to perform a Medachange.
 
=== In Medarot 4 ===
 
Saikachis appears as Ikki's first Medarot in the Kabuto version, already upgraded from Metabee.
 
'''Library description:''' ''Beetle type Medarot. An expert in strong attacks!''
 
=== In Medarot Navi ===
 
Saikachis is seen in the Kabuto version of Navi, used by Ikki during the postgame; the Kuwagata version sees him using [[Dorcus]] instead.
 
=== In Medarot Brave ===
 
'''Quote:''' ''A containing attack by Right Arm. A counter by Left Arm. Missile to finish! I'm perfect!''
 
Saikachis is seen as owned by [[Ikki]] in [[Medarot Brave]]. He is the first Medarot the player can acquire.
 
=== In Medarot DS ===
 
It can only be acquired via an event held between May 27th and June 7th, 2010, or by winning another player via Wifi who uses this Medarot.
 
=== In Medarot 7 ===
 
== Stats ==


In the Kabuto version of the game, [[Nae]] offers Saikachis' parts as a replacement for Metabee's early in Chapter 2. Saikachis was specifically designed by [[Dr. Medarot]] as a gift to Ikki.
''Note:'' In Medarot 3 and 4 stats, including Medachange, a stat listed as ''a / b'' (for example 1 / 2) means that the stat ''a'' belongs to Medarot 3, while the stat ''b'' belongs to Medarot 4.


{{Stats-M3
{{Template:Parts-M3-M4
|head-code      = KBT-31 / KBT-51
|head-code      = KBT-31 / KBT-51
|head-name      = Ballister
|head-name      = Ballister
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|head-armor      = 40
|head-armor      = 40
|head-success    = 42
|head-success    = 42
|head-power      = 29
|head-power      = 29 (chain)
|head-pierce = yes
|head-uses      = 4
|head-uses      = 4
|head-action    = Missile
|head-action    = Missile
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|right-power    = 17
|right-power    = 17
|right-charge    = 8
|right-charge    = 8
|right-cooldown = 6
|right-radiation = 6
|right-action    = Rifle
|right-action    = Rifle
|right-descript  = Fast shooting attack.
|right-descript  = Fast shooting attack.
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|left-power      = 25
|left-power      = 25
|left-charge    = 8
|left-charge    = 8
|left-cooldown = 6
|left-radiation = 6
|left-action    = Chain gun
|left-action    = Chain gun
|left-descript  = Fast shooting attack.
|left-descript  = Fast shooting attack.
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|leg-descript    = Two legged. Good for battling in "Plains" and "Jungle".  
|leg-descript    = Two legged. Good for battling in "Plains" and "Jungle".  
|leg-armor      = 45
|leg-armor      = 45
|leg-speed = 36
|leg-propulsion = 36
|leg-mobility     = 28
|leg-evasion     = 28
|leg-defense    = 62
|leg-defense    = 62
|leg-physical   = 4
|leg-proximity   = 4
|leg-ranged = 33
|leg-remoteness = 33
 
| medachange = yes
}}
{{Stats-M3-MC
| MC-type      = Shift
| total-armor  = 125
 
| leg-attribute = Speed
| leg-type      = Wheeled
| leg-descript  = Good when fighting in "Street" and "Stadium".
| leg-speed    = 60
| leg-mobility  = 31
| leg-defense  = 59
| leg-physical  = 0
| leg-ranged    = 37
 
| A-attribute  = Speed
| A-skill      = Shoot
| A-action      = Missile
| A-descript    = Always hits and pierces armor
| A-success    = 40
| A-power      = 25
|A-pierce = yes
| A-uses        = 4
| B-attribute  = Speed
| B-skill      = Set-up
| B-action      = Cross Attack Set
| B-descript    = Sets a "Cross Attack Set" trap in preparation for Cross Attack Fire
| B-success    = 25
| B-power      = 31
| B-charge      = 12
| B-cooldown    = 4
 
| C-attribute  = Speed
| C-skill      = Set-up
| C-action      = Cross Attack Fire
| C-descript    = Fires a powerful attack, but requires a "Cross Attack Set" trap to be set beforehand.
| C-success    = 17
| C-power      = 27
|C-pierce = yes
| C-charge      = 12
| C-cooldown    = 4
}}
}}
=== Medarot 4 ===
Saikachis appears as Ikki's first Medarot in the Kabuto version, already upgraded from Metabee.
'''Library description:''' ''Beetle type Medarot. An expert in strong attacks!''
Its stats remain unchanged from [[Medarot 3]]
=== Medarot Navi ===
Saikachis is seen in the Kabuto version of Navi, used by Ikki during the postgame; the Kuwagata version sees him using [[Dorcus]] instead.
=== Metabee Shot ===
A Saikachis is the player character in [[Metabee Shot]]. Players must use Saikachis' missiles to destroy opposing Medarots while dodging enemy attacks.
=== Medarot Brave ===
'''Quote:''' ''A containing attack by Right Arm. A counter by Left Arm. Missile to finish! I'm perfect!''
Saikachis is seen as owned by [[Ikki]] in [[Medarot Brave]]. He is the first Medarot the player can acquire.


{{Template:Parts-MB
{{Template:Parts-MB
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}}
}}


=== Medarot DS ===
== In the anime ==
 
Saikachis appears for the first time when [[Nae Akihabara|Miss Nae]] gives [[Ikki]] new parts for his [[Metabee]]. This was because Metabee couldn't fight [[Ginkai|Ginkai's]] [[Gundesperado]], a [[Death Medarot]]. The fact it was a Death Medarot made its attacking parts useless, and the [[Medaforce]] couldn't deal damage, as they are based on feelings and a [[Death Medal|Death Medarot's medal]] has no feelings, and thus can't use or receive damage from a Medaforce. Even when keeping his name, Metabee changed his parts to Saikachis ones, which allowed it to perform a Medachange, and now, as a car, it could defeat Gundesperado by making its head hit the ground.


Its model number is now KBT05-M.
He is voiced by [[Junko Takeuchi]], and in the english dub, by [[Joe Motiki]].


It can only be acquired via an event held between May 27th and June 7th, 2010, or by winning another player via Wifi who uses this Medarot.
== Image gallery ==
 
<gallery widths=144px>
 
File:M4-KBT-5.gif|Sprite in Medarot 4
 
File:M4-KBT-5-MC.gif|Medachange sprite in Medarot 4
 
File:MN-KBT-5BH.png|Sprite in Medarot Navi
 
File:MN-KBT-5BH-MC.png|Medachange sprite in Medarot Navi
 
File:MB-KBT-5X.png|Model in Medarot Brave


Although the Medachange feature is not available in this game, Azuma may use a Medachanged Sakaichis as a mean of transport, similar to [[Landmotor]] from Medarot 2 Core, but the difference is that Azuma doesn't even need to have Sakaichis in his team.
File:MDS-KBT05-M.jpg|Model in Medarot DS


{{Medarot album text
File:Saikachis.jpg|Saikachis concept art in Medarot Damashii (front & back view)
| Japanese = じゅうかきけいのパーツを <br/> そうびした、かりょく <br/> じゅうしのカブトムシがた <br/> メダロット。 <br/> そのこうげきは、どんなに <br/> ぶあついそうこうをも <br/> かんたんにつらぬく。
| English  = (TBA)
}}


{{Stats-MDS
File:Saikachis_in_the_anime_action_mode.jpg|Saikachis concept art in Medarot Damashii (Action Mode)
| head-code      = KBT05-M-1
| head-name      = Ballista
| head-name-j    = バリスター
| head-attribute  = Shoot
| head-skill      = Shoot
| head-action    = Missile
| head-descript  = Guarantee of hit.
| head-armor      = 105
| head-success    = 24
| head-power      = 48@
| head-charge    = 37
| head-cooldown  = 3
| head-uses      = 6
| right-code      = KBT05-M-2
| right-name      = Fuser
| right-name-j    = ヒューザー
| right-attribute = Shoot
| right-skill    = Snipe
| right-action    = Rifle
| right-descript  = Fires a precise shot.
| right-armor    = 115
| right-success  = 40
| right-power    = 24
| right-charge    = 36
| right-cooldown  = 27


| left-code      = KBT05-M-3
File:Saikachis_in_the_anime_demolition_mode.jpg|Saikachis concept art in Medarot Damashii (Demolition Mode)
| left-name      = Blaster
| left-name-j    = ブラスター
| left-attribute  = Shoot
| left-skill      = Shoot
| left-action    = Gatling
| left-descript  = Fires a barrage of bullets. Damage varies for each hit.
| left-armor      = 95
| left-success    = 34
| left-power      = 15
| left-charge    = 45
| left-cooldown  = 25


| leg-code        = KBT05-M-4
File:Saikachis_Card_1.jpg|Card 1
| leg-name        = Enplace
| leg-name-j      = エンプレイス
| leg-type        = Bipedal
| leg-descript    = Desert ☆☆☆☆☆, Badlands ★★☆☆☆<br/>Mountainous ★★★☆☆, Valley ★★★★☆<br/>Forest ★★★★★, Grasslands ★★★★☆<br/>Street ★★★☆☆, Stadium ★★★☆☆<br/>Beach ☆☆☆☆☆, Underwater ☆☆☆☆☆
| leg-armor      = 120
| leg-mobility    = 21
| leg-evasion    = 25
| leg-defense    = 20
| leg-physical    = 10
| leg-ranged      = 33
}}


=== Medarot 7 ===
File:Saikachis_Card_1_Rare_1.jpeg|Card 1 (Rare Version 1)
Saikachi can be obtained in both versions of the game. You must defeat the [[Medal Hunters]]' Captain [[Ikki Tenryou]], and after winning agaist him, he will give it to you.


This gives the player two options when they want to upgrade Metabee.
File:Saikachis_Card_1_Rare_2.jpeg|Card 1 (Rare Version 2)


{{Stats-M7
File:Saikachis_Card_2.jpeg|Card 2
| head-code      = KBT05-M-1
| head-name      = Ballista
| head-name-j    = バリスター
| head-attribute  = Shoot
| head-skill      = Shoot
| head-action    = Missile
| head-descript  = Guarantee of hit.
| head-armor      = 165
| head-success    = 9
| head-power      = 45@
| head-charge    = 35
| head-cooldown  = 9
| head-uses      = 4
| right-code      = KBT05-M-2
| right-name      = Fuser
| right-name-j    = ヒューザー
| right-attribute = Shoot
| right-skill    = Snipe
| right-action    = Rifle
| right-descript  = Fires a precise shot.
| right-armor    = 105
| right-success  = 37
| right-power    = 23
| right-charge    = 46
| right-cooldown  = 31


| left-code      = KBT05-M-3
File:Saikachis_Card_2_Rare.jpeg|Card 2 (Rare Version)
| left-name      = Blaster
| left-name-j    = ブラスター
| left-attribute  = Shoot
| left-skill      = Shoot
| left-action    = Gatling
| left-descript  = Fires a barrage of bullets. Damage varies for each hit.
| left-armor      = 105
| left-success    = 25
| left-power      = 36
| left-charge    = 37
| left-cooldown  = 37


| leg-code        = KBT05-M-4
File:Saikachis_Card_ 2_Medachange.jpg|Card 2 (Medachange Card)
| leg-name        = Enplace
| leg-name-j      = エンプレイス
| leg-type        = Bipedal
| leg-descript    = Forest ★★★★☆, Mountain ★★★☆☆, Sand ★★☆☆☆<br/>Flat ★★★★☆, Water ★★☆☆☆, Frozen ★★☆☆☆<br/>Cave ★★★☆☆, Space ★☆☆☆☆
| leg-armor      = 180
| leg-mobility    = 25
| leg-evasion    = 27
| leg-defense    = 24
| leg-physical    = 27
| leg-ranged      = 32
}}


=== Medarot 8 ===
File:Saikachis_Promo_Card.jpeg|Friendship card underlay (promo card)


The "C" was added at the end of its model number to signify having a [[Medachange]].
File:Saikachis_DS_Card.jpg|Medarot DS promo card (Premium pack)


== In the anime ==
File:Saikachi_dual_model_kit_tinpet_and_parts.jpg|Dual Model Kit (Tinpet & parts)
=== Medarot Damashii ===


''Main Article: [[Ikki's Metabee]]''
File:Saikachi_dual_model_kit_front.jpg|Dual Model Kit (front view)


Saikachis appears for the first time when [[Nae]] gives [[Ikki]] new parts for his [[Metabee]]. This was because Metabee couldn't fight [[Ginkai|Ginkai's]] [[Gun Desperado]], a [[Death Medarot]]. The fact it was a Death Medarot made its attacking parts useless, and the [[Medaforce]] couldn't deal damage, as they are based on feelings and a [[Death Medal|Death Medarot's medal]] has no feelings, and thus can't use or receive damage from a Medaforce. Even when keeping his name, Metabee changed his parts to Saikachis ones, which allowed it to perform a Medachange, and now, as a car, it could defeat Gundesperado by making its head hit the ground.
File:Saikachi_dual_model_kit_back.jpg|Dual Model Kit (back view)


He is voiced by [[Junko Takeuchi]], and in the english dub, by [[Joe Motiki]].
File:Saikachi_dual_model_kit_action_pose.jpg|Dual Model Kit (action pose)


== Image gallery ==
File:Saikachi_dual_model_kit_medachange_action_mode_in_front.jpg|Dual Model Kit: Medachange "Action Mode" (front view)


'''Concept Art:'''
File:Saikachi_dual_model_kit_medachange_action_mode_in_back.jpg|Dual Model Kit: Medachange "Action Mode" (back view)
<gallery widths=144px>
File:Saikachis Early Concept Art.png|Early concept art
File:Saikachis Detail Concept Art.png|Detail concept art
File:Saikachis Medachange Concept Art.png|Concept art (Medachange)
File:Saikachis Transformation Concept Art.png|Transformation concept art
</gallery>


'''Official Artwork:'''
File:Saikachi_dual_model_kit_power_pack.jpg|Dual Model Kit: Power Pack
<gallery widths=144px>
File:Saikachis_Medarot_3_Design.gif|Official art from Medarot 3
File:M9 Saikachis portrait.png|Dialogue portrait in Medarot 9
</gallery>


'''Sprites:'''
File:Saikachi_dual_model_kit_front_with_power_pack.jpg|Dual Model Kit with Power Pack (front view)
<gallery widths=144px>
File:M3-KBT-3b.gif|Sprite in Medarot 3
File:M3-KBT-3b-MC.gif|Sprite in Medarot 3 (Medachange)
File:M4-KBT-5.gif|Sprite in Medarot 4
File:M4-KBT-5-MC.gif|Sprite in Medarot 4 (Medachange)
File:Navi-KBT-5BH.gif|Sprite in Medarot Navi
File:Navi-KBT-5BH-MC.gif|Sprite in Medarot Navi (Medachange)
</gallery>


'''3D Models:'''
File:Saikachi_dual_model_kit_back_with_power_pack.jpg|Dual Model Kit with Power Pack (back view)
<gallery widths=144px>
File:MB-KBT-5X.png|Model in Medarot Brave
File:MDS-KBT05-M.png|Model in Medarot DS
File:MDS-KBT05-M-Front-Right.png|Model in Medarot DS (front angle)
File:MDS-KBT05-M-Back-Left.png|Model in Medarot DS (back angle)
File:M7-KBT05.png|Model in Medarot 7
File:M7-KBT05-MC.png|Model in Medarot 7 (Medachange)
File:Dual-KBT05-M.png|Model in Medarot Dual
File:Dual-KBT05-M-Back.png|Model in Medarot Dual (back)
File:Dual-KBT05-M-MC.png|Model in Medarot Dual (Medachange)
File:Dual-KBT05-M-MC-Back.png|Model in Medarot Dual (Medachange) (back)
File:M8-KBT05-C (M).jpg|Model in Medarot 8
File:M8-KBT05-C Back (M).jpg|Model in Medarot 8 (back)
File:M8-KBT-5-Medachange.gif|Medachange in Medarot 8
File:M8-KBT05-C-MC (M).jpg|Model in Medarot 8 (Medachange)
File:M8-KBT05-C-MC Back (M).jpg|Model in Medarot 8 (Medachange) (back)
File:MGM-KBT05-M-Front-Right.png|Model in Medarot Girls Mission
File:MGM-KBT05-M-Back-Left.png|Model in Medarot Girls Mission (back)
File:MGM-KBT05T-M-Front-Right.png|Model in Medarot Girls Mission (Medachange)
</gallery>


'''Cards:'''
File:Saikachi_dual_model_kit_medachange_demolition_mode_in_front.jpg|Dual Model Kit: Medachange "Demolition Mode" (front view)
<gallery widths=144px>
File:Saikachis_Medarot_OCG_Card_1.jpg|Medaort OCG card 1
File:Saikachis_Medarot_OCG_Card_1_Rare_Version_1.jpg|Medaort OCG card 1 (Rare version 1)
File:Saikachis_Medarot_OCG_Card_1_Rare_Version_2.jpg|Medarot OCG card 1 (Rare version 2)
File:Saikachis_Medarot_OCG_Card_2.jpg|Medarot OCG card 2
File:Saikachis_Medarot_OCG_Card_2_Rare_Version.jpg|Medarot OCG card 2 (Rare version)
File:Saikachis_Medachange_Medarot_OCG_Card_2.jpg|Medarot OCG card 2 (Medachange)
File:Saikachis_Medarot_OCG_Promo_Card.jpg|Friendship Card Underlay (promo card)
File:Saikachis_Medarot_DS_Card.jpg|Medarot DS Promo card (Premium pack)
</gallery>


'''Merchandise:'''
File:Saikachi_dual_model_kit_medachange_demolition_mode_in_back.jpg|Dual Model Kit: Medachange "Demolition Mode" (back view)
<gallery widths=144px>
File:Saikachis_dual_model_kit_tinpet_and_parts.jpg|Dual Model Kit (Tinpet & parts)
File:Saikachis_dual_model_kit_front.jpg|Dual Model Kit (front)
File:Saikachis_dual_model_kit_back.jpg|Dual Model Kit (back)
File:Saikachis_dual_model_kit_medachange_action_mode_in_front.jpg|Dual Model Kit: Medachange "action mode"
File:Saikachis_dual_model_kit_medachange_action_mode_in_back.jpg|Dual Model Kit: Medachange "action mode" (back)
File:Saikachis_dual_model_kit_power_pack.jpg|Dual Model Kit: power pack
File:Saikachis_dual_model_kit_front_with_power_pack.jpg|Dual Model Kit with power pack
File:Saikachis_dual_model_kit_back_with_power_pack.jpg|Dual Model Kit with power pack (back)
File:Saikachis_dual_model_kit_medachange_demolition_mode_in_front.jpg|Dual Model Kit: Medachange "demolition mode"
File:Saikachis_dual_model_kit_medachange_demolition_mode_in_back.jpg|Dual Model Kit: Medachange "demolition mode" (back)
File:Saikachis_Model_by_Kotobukiya_1.jpg|Model Kit by Kotobukiya
File:Saikachis_Model_by_Kotobukiya_2.jpg|Model Kit by Kotobukiya (back)
File:Saikachis_Model_by_Kotobukiya_4.jpg|Model Kit by Kotobukiya (medal hatch)
File:Saikachis_Model_by_Kotobukiya_5.jpg|Model Kit by Kotobukiya (Medachange)
File:Saikachis_Model_by_Kotobukiya_6.jpg|Model Kit by Kotobukiya (Medachange) (back)
</gallery>


'''Anime & Manga:'''
<gallery widths=144px>
File:Saikachis_vital_stats_in_medarot_damashii.png|Saikachis' vital stats in Medarot Damashii
File:Saikachis_concept_art_for_medarot_damashii.jpg|Concept art for Medarot Damashii (front & back)
File:Saikachis_medachange_concept_art_for_medarot_damashii_action_mode.jpg|Concept Art in Medarot Damashii (Medchange: action mode)
File:Saikachis_medachange_concept_art_for_medarot_damashii_demolition_mode.jpg|Concept art in Medarot Damashii (Medachange: demolition mode)
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Related Medarots ==
== Related Medarots ==


* KWG-50 [[Dorcus]], its Kuwagata Series counterpart.
{{Template:Navbox-KBT}}
* MWB-1 [[Ambiguous 2]], its MWB-series counterpart that is a glass cannon.
 
[[Category:Medabots Spirit characters]]


{{Template:Navbox-KBT}}
[[Category:Medarots that can Medachange]]


[[Category:Medarot Damashii characters]]
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