Reptile

Syzoth, more commonly referred to as Reptile, is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. He is one of the few original characters, debuting in the original Mortal Kombat arcade game as a secret character. He made his playable debut in Mortal Kombat II.
Since his debut, Reptile has been a well-known servant to the Outworld Empire, faithfully serving the Outworld Emperors Shao Kahn and Kotal Kahn while remaining loyal to his master Shang Tsung.
In the New Era timeline depicted in Mortal Kombat 1, the Zaterrans were no longer extinct. However, Syzoth became an outcast among his people for having the ability to shapeshift into a human-like appearance. Unlike his previous incarnations who hid his reptilian appearance behind a mask, this version can freely shapeshift between his human appearance and his true Saurian form. He was a circus performer before also being blackmailed by Shang Tsung into working for him, as the sorcerer held his wife and son hostages. However, when Shang Tsung revealed that he lied about keeping Syzoth's family safe and killed them behind the Zaterran's back instead, Syzoth is recruited by Fire God Liu Kang to fight against an upcoming threat. Following the events of Story Mode, he develops a romantic relationship with a demon huntress Ashrah.
== Theme song ==
Theme song
Reptile theme (Mortal Kombat: Conquest)
Fury - Reptile Theme 2023 (Paul Unfaces)
== Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks, Part II ==
Reptile was mistaken by Kung Lao, as he had a flashback fighting and killing him at his own lair within the Living Forest. He took the fight against Komodai and his Saurian army when he assumed it was him.
== Shinnok's Uprising ==
Under the name of Syzoth, as well as his devolution, he was planning to reform the Saurian race during the union of Edenia against Shinnok. No one knew of his ulterior motive, until his cover was being blown after the Elder God's defeat! He ran from the crowd only to be mauled by another Saurian who was well aware of his true colors, the invincible ninja clad in rainbow garb, Chameleon!!
== Mortal Kombat: Vengeance ==
It was stated by Baraka that Reptile was a very close ally to him in his dystopian future, before he was abruptly sent back in time. He was scouting for him until he found the younger Aiko and saved her. Baraka summarized that if the rumors are true, Onaga may be using Reptile's body as an uberous upon his resurrection! He decided to tag along with the Kombatants to prevent the Deadly Alliance on doing so!
== Return of the Dragon King ==
Reptile already had his body intruded by Onaga in the Lava Shrine, as the egg hatched and shot an energy beam into him! To Baraka's horror, his theory was proven true, as he mentioned to Nightwolf, Smoke and Frost he was following Kung Lao and Fujin before they disappeared into a portal as he tried to warn them; he could tell it was a Saurian because of the rancid odor emanating from Onaga, even making out his body features. It was proven in the Nexus when Onaga's soul was oozing away as Nightwolf performed the Sin Eater ritual, imprisoning his soul in the Netherrealm! Havik was about to make the final cut till Ermac forced him into the Chaosrealm portal; he took him to Raiden's Sky Temple for recovery.
It took him a little while but by the time he began to hiss, everyone knew he was growing irritated. The Chameleons, and the Saurians in the infantry, escorted their general to Zaterra.
== Final Kombat ==
Just like with Komodai, they returned to overthrow the benevolent chameleons governing the Saurian race. Fortunately, the Chameleons bested him and Komodai in kombat before they were tossed down by Fujin from the Pyramid of Argus, then incinerated by the firestorm conjured by Blaze and Fire God Liu Kang.
== Trivia ==
* His source code description in MK1 is Freedom.
* Reptile along with his pet snake as bosses in Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks may be chosen as one of Ikran's favorite normal bosses.
== Gallery ==
File:Reptile mk1.webp|Reptile (MK1)
File:Reptile Klue.webp|Reptile Klue
File:Reptile Battle in the Pit.webp|Secret Reptile battle in the Pit
File:ReptileMKIISelect.webp|Reptile select (MKII)
File:Reptile render MKII.jpg|Reptile render MKII
File:Reptile VS MKII.webp|Reptile VS
File:Reptile Finisher MKII.webp|Reptile eating someone's head Fatality
File:Reptile mk3 select.webp|Reptile select (MK3)
File:Reptile MK3.jpg|Reptile (MK3)
File:Reptile VS MK3.webp|Reptile VS
File:ReptileMK95.jpg|Reptile (1995)
File:ReptileLizardMK1995.jpg|Reptile in his basic lizard form (1995)
File:ReptileDotR.jpg|Reptile in Defenders of the Realm
File:Reptilemk4render.webp|Reptile render (MK4)
File:Unmasked-reptile VS MK4.webp|Unmasked Reptile select
File:Reptileversus MK4.webp|Reptile vs pose
File:Reptile alt render MK4.webp|Reptile alt render (MK4)
File:Reptile in MKC.webp|Reptile (MK: Conquest)
File:ReptileMutated.jpg|Reptile mutated as seen in Deadly Alliance
File:Reptile alt render (MK DA).webp|Reptile alt render (MKDA)
File:Reptile with his Kirehashi.webp|Reptile with his Kirehashi
Reptile Lotion Deadly Alliance.jpg|Reptile Lotion in Deadly Alliance Krypt
File:Reptile kameo in MKD Konquest.webp|Reptile's Konquest kameo
File:Reptile mk2 darkprison.webp|Reptile MK2 attire in Dark Prison
File:Reptile mk4 darkprison.webp|Reptile MK4 attire in Dark Prison
File:Reptilearmageddonversus.webp|Reptile Armageddon VS
File:Reptile's Medal.webp|Reptile's Medal
File:Reptile Armageddon kostume.webp|Reptile Armageddon kostume
File:Reptile alt render MKA.webp|Alt kostume
File:Reptile MK9.webp|Reptile (MK9)
File:Reptile alt kostume MK9.webp|Alt kostume
File:Reptile MK costume MK9.webp|Reptile MK1 klassic kostume
File:MK VITA REPTILE MK2.webp|Klassic MK2 kostume
File:MK VITA REPTILE MK3.webp|MK3 kostume
File:Reptileiconmk9.webp|Reptile select
File:Reptile vs and arcade ladder pose MK9.webp|Arcade ladder and vs pose
File:Mortal kombat x reptile.webp|Reptile (MKX)
File:MKSM Reptile.webp|Reptile (MK: Shaolin Monks)
File:ReptileSnake.jpg|Reptile's snake in Shaolin Monks
File:Reptile-Mortal-Kombat-Rebirth.webp|Reptile (MK: Rebirth)
File:Reptilelive.webp
File:MK Legends Reptile .webp|Reptile (MK: Legends)
File:Reptilespittingacid.jpg|Reptile spitting acid
File:Reptile2021.jpg|Reptile (2021)
File:ModernReptile.jpg|Modern Reptile with energy ball
File:Reptile MK1.webp|Reptile (MK1)
File:MK1 Reptile Unmasked.webp|Reptile Unmasked
File:MK1 Reptile with Sareena Kameo.webp|Reptile with Sareena Kameo
File:MK1 Scorpion and Syzoth's true form.webp|Reptile's true form with Scorpion
File:Reptile lizard form MK1.jpg|Reptile's Saurian form
File:ReptileBarakaKungLaoCageMK1.webp|Reptile with Baraka, Kung Lao and Cage
File:Reptile MK1 render.webp|MK1 render
File:Reptile unedited MK1 bio.jpg|Reptile's unedited bio
File:ReptileMK1bio.png|Reptile's official bio
File:Reptile (Mortal Kombat) - Wasted Plotential
File:The Most Humiliated Character in Mortal Kombat History!
File:The Many Kontradictions of Mortal Kombat's Reptile
File:Reptile's Inner Battle. -ReptileForMK1
File:The Evolution of Reptile - Mortal Kombat Monday.
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