Kamen Rider Gotchard has interesting powers based on alchemy. He fights using the Gotchardriver and combining it with special cards called Ride Chemy Cards.
By combining two Chemy cards, Kamen Rider Gotchard is able to access different forms with certain powers. What's more unique is that Kamen Rider Gotchard can transmute into another form known as Wild Mode.
In this article, MogiMogy would like to discuss all main forms of Kamen Rider Gotchard that have appeared in the story so far. What are they? Check out the complete discussion below!
1. Steamhopper
Steamhopper is the main form usually used by Kamen Rider Gotchard in fighting. He can transform into that form by combining the grasshopper-based Hopper1 and the steam train-based Steamliner.
In this form, Kamen Rider Gotchar looks very agile when fighting. He can use a rifle called the Gotchardge Gun to attack enemies. Apart from that, this form has a kick-shaped finisher technique called Steamhopper Fever.
2. Appareskebow
The second form that Kamen Rider Gotchard has is Appareskebow. To access this form, Gotchard had to combine the skateboard-based Skebows and the samurai-themed Apparebushido.
In this form, Gotchard has impressive swordsmanship. He is also equipped with an arrow-shaped weapon called a Gotchartornado. Apart from that, he can move very quickly to attack his enemies.
3. Venommariner
Next, there is an interesting form called Venommariner which looks cute. This form is accessed by Gotchard by combining the Deepmariner card which resembles a submarine and Venomdake card which is inspired by a poisonous mushroom.
Venommariner appears briefly when Gotchard fights against a member of the Dark Sisters named Lachesis. When in this form, Gotchard can fire small missiles from his battle armor.
4. Antwrestler
Antwrestler is accessed by Kamen Rider Gotchard by combining Wrestler G and Antrooper card. The form is a combination of a wrestler and an ant. This form first appeared when Gotchard faced an enemy who was skilled at grappling.
When compared with the previous form, Antwrestler seems to have an advantage in terms of attack power. Gotchard's fighting style also looks very aggressive. Additionally, he has a finishing attack that mimics a typical wrestler's move.
5. Burninggorilla
Burninggorilla first appeared in the sixth episode. This form is accessed by Kamen Rider Gotchard by combining the Gorillasensei and Burningnero card. The form design was inspired by gorillas and hot hanabero chilies.
Looking at the characteristics of the two cards, Burninggorilla is an aggressive form and superior in terms of strength. Apart from that, this form allows Gotchard to produce hot and fiery attacks.
6. Needlehawk
Kamen Rider Gotchard's next form is Needlehawk. This shape is the result of a combination of the Hawkstar card which is based on an eagle and Saboneedle which has a cactus plant motif.
In this form, Kamen Rider Gotchard has armor that looks covered in thorns. He can also sprout wings that allow him to fight in the air against his enemies.
7. Dokkirishovel
Gutsshovel is a Chemy card that is usually used by Valvarad in battle. He had lent it to Houtarou. When combined with Dokkirijin, Houtarou can transform into Dokkirishovel form.
Dokkirishovel has motifs based on excavator and magician. In this form, Gotchard is able to issue magical attacks in the form of colorful bubbles that can make his enemies dizzy.
8. Batkingrobo
The next form is Batkingrobo which is accessed by Gotchard by combining the Renkingrobo and Yamibat cards. As the name suggests, the motif of this form is inspired by giant robot and bat.
Gotchard has so far only shown the Wild Mode form of Batkingrobo so the Rider mode of this form is not yet known. Gotchard can transform into a giant robot and give him the upper hand in battle for a while.
9. Goldmechanichor
Gotchard can transform into Goldmechanichor form by combining the Mechanichani and Golddash card. He also got new armor based on crabs and motorbikes.
Goldmechanichor has very thick armor compared to other armor. The armor also looks shiny because it is gold in color. Additionally, he is capable of releasing powerful energy bullets along with other supporting attacks.
10. Hiikesurose
Next, there is an interesting form called Hiikesurose. The two cards needed to activate this form are Flayrose and Hiikescue. The motif is based on roses and fire engines.
In this form, Gotchard has the ability to shoot water and manipulate rose stems at the same time. He is also able to release high-pressure water attacks that can destroy opponents.
11. Lightningjungle
Lightningjungle was created from a combination of Junglejan and Raidenji which have forest and battery motifs. At first glance, the armor design of Lightningjungle is very similar to Goldmechanicor. The difference is, Lightningjungle's armor color is silver.
Lightningjungle's main power is high voltage electric attacks. Gotchard can form a whip from electricity to attack enemies. His electric attacks became even crazier when he released his finisher technique.