Joshibatu

Joshibatu is a Tyrant introduced in Zenith.

Appearance
Young Joshibatu are born 'naked' and dark gray. Their bodies lack crystal, which makes them look boring. As they age, blue crystal forms on their backs, head, tail, knees, and claws. During this stage, their gray skin will begin to turn a deep red, and their iris will become orange. When threatened, bacteria that lives on their eyes will glow orange. Some theorize that they, along with the Jakki species, are descendants of the mighty Chromaes.

Special Abilities
The crystal on their body (specifically their hands and head) can be quickly molded to a different shape. They usually make their head resemble a lance, and their hands resemble dual swords.

Special Moves
Joshibatu has four special moves which it uses in battle.

Bite (Break Body to disable)

Base Power- 20

Variance- 15

Hit Rate- 100%

Dual Chop (Break Hands to disable)

Base Power- 25

Element- Crystal

Variance- 25

Hit Rate- 90%

* Hits twice, the second hit always dealing 25 damage.

Head Joust (Break Head to disable)

Base Power- 50

Element- Crystal

Variance- 75

Hit Rate- 85%

Tail Slam (Break Tail to disable)

Base Power- 75

Element- Crystal

Variance- 25

Hit Rate- 75%

Ecology
Joshibatu have a slow metabolism, and are actually very much like sloths when they are not in combat. They will laze around while buried under the ground. The crystal that grows on their body is also a food source to them, and according to humans who have tried it, it tastes very much like crystallized nectar, and is full of helpful vitamins and minerals. However, when they are threatened, their heart and metabolism will speed up, and they will attack.

Trivia

 * Joshibatu is based on a friend of mine, whose favorite color combination happens to be red and blue.
 * This monster was one of the first five that the lead developer of Zenith ever made (The first being the Jakki/Ace Jakki)