Sarukani (Uber Rare Cat)

Sarukani is an Uber Rare Cat that was added in Version 5.9 and can be unlocked by playing the Rare Cat Capsule during the Ancient Heroes Ultra Souls gacha event. True Form added in Version 8.2 gains increased health, immunity to Weaken and lower time between attacks. Talents were added in Version 13.1.
==Evolution==
Evolves into Rock Revengers at level 10.
Evolves into The One-Hit Wonders at level 30 using Catfruit and XP.
==Performance==
+ Strong against Angel and Zombie enemies
+ Zombie Killer
+ Immune to Slow [Evolved, True]
+ Immune to Weaken [True]
===Pros===
*Many knockbacks
*Cheap and fast recharge time [Normal]
*Good DPS against Angels and Zombies [Normal]
*Good speed [Normal]
*Very high health and good range [Evolved, True]
===Cons===
*Mediocre health [Normal]
*Mediocre DPS [Evolved]
*Long attack animation [Evolved, True]
*High cost [Evolved, True]
==Strategy/Usage==
Like the other Ultra Souls, Sarukani has significantly different stats between Normal (spammable) and Evolved Form (high performance), both of which can be used effectively depending on the situation.
===Normal Form===
Sarukani can be used as a generalist midrange attacker, especially against Angels he outranges, but his use is recommended mostly against Zombies.
One issue when facing zombies is killing them reliably, something that only armies with plenty of Zombie Killers can do. Sarukani is thus best paired with the likes of Polevaulter and Li'l Flying to clear tough Zombie stages, as the main midrange attacker alongside Polevaulter, ensuring both a constant supply of Zombie-killing attacks and solid enough damage for other traits that may be present.
He is versatile enough to counter all common zombies except Cadaver Bear and Zamelle.
===Evolved Form===
The Rock Revengers are generally less suited at fighting Zombies than the first form as they aren't constantly attacking un-burrowing/reviving Zombies, which can easily lead to a lot of damage building up, as well as undesired freeze or weaken. They, however, perform well against Cadaver Bear, Zamelle and Daboo thanks to the high health and range. Against other traits, their health, slow immunity and range makes them excellent as a backliner in usually uncomfortable positions for other long ranged attackers, such as when fighting Sunfish Jones and Croakley. In addition, their stats make them a viable, though expensive, backline attacker for everyday situations, not unlike Bahamut Cat or Ururun Wolf.
Bringing them for their combo is also worth considering in certain stages or in absence of 2-slots alternatives, as they are likely to be of use regardless.
===True Form===
Faster attacks, better health and weaken immunity make the One-Hit Wonders more reliable against groups of common Zombies, but they will still need support from other Zombie Killers to not get overwhelmed, a role that they themselves could be filling by reverting to the first form. Their forte is still as support in presence of ranged "big guys", with Winged Pigge now being added to the list of foes they counter.
=== Talents ===
One-Hit Wonder's Savage Blow is massive, don't underestimate it because it's a 20% chance. If this hits, it will do massive damage to any unit, if not completely destroying any Angel and Zombie enemy in the game. Talents also bring it toxic immunity, mainly for Zollow and Papuu, but this also works against other enemies like Gobble too. Lastly, Freeze immunity helps for Zir Zeal and Chickful A, but this lets it be used against any Henry stages as well. Overall, these are good talents for an already good unit.
==Description==
==Cost==
===Normal Form===
*Chapter 1: 520¢
*Chapter 2: 780¢
*Chapter 3: 1,040¢
===Evolved/True Form===
*Chapter 1: 3,800¢
*Chapter 2: 5,700¢
*Chapter 3: 7,600¢
==Stats==
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==Catfruit Evolution==
==Talents==
*Savage Blow: Adds a 2% chance to perform a savage blow (3x damage), improves by 2% per level up to 20% (Total Cost: 235 NP)
*Immune to Toxic (Cost: 100 NP)
*Immune to Freeze (Cost: 100 NP)
*Defense Buff: Upgrades health by 2% per level up to 20% (Total Cost: 175 NP)
*Attack Buff: Upgrades attack power by 2% per level up to 20% (Total Cost: 175 NP)
==Appearance==
*Normal Form: A cat holding two branches with kaki or persimmon fruits on their end and a monkey on its head. Attacks by having the monkey take and throw a fruit.
*Evolved Form: A stage on wheels with four humanoid cats "rock and rolling". There is a cross with the fruits on it, with another cat tied with chains onto it.
*True Form: Sarukani and the band now have different appearances, along with including every pop trend (Modern, Rock, Reggae, Chinese Folk, Karaoke). They also have a unique set of colours to accompany themselves and Saru is no longer chained up on the cross, instead, he is on a separate stage of his own. There is a large depiction of the kaki/persimmon above this stage. The rolling podium also has many more speakers behind the One-Hit Wonders.
==Existence Elsewhere==
===No Longer MOMOTARO===
Sarukani Oyster is unlockable through playing the gacha during the collaboration event.
さるカキ合戦 (Sarukaki Kassen, Sarukani Oyster) 	さるカキ合戦 (Sarukaki Kassen, Sarukani Oyster) 	さるカキ合戦 (Sarukaki Kassen, Sarukani Oyster)
 	 	
Stats 	Stats 	Stats
Rarity 	★★★★★ 	★★★★★
Type 	Long 	Long
Skill 	Increased damage against Red Oni (100%, 1.2 times)Knockback Red Oni (70%) 	Increased damage against Red Oni (100%, 1.2 times)Knockback Red Oni (70%)
Number Of Meals 	3/5 	3/5
Speed 	2/5 	2/5
Description 	Translation 	Translation
さるという最高の相棒と出会ったネコ。高い位置からくり出される正確無比なカキ投げを武器に来シーズンのドラフト1位指名を目指している。タネとばし赤ヤサイ、3食タイプ。 	A cat who has met a great partner named Saru.He is aiming to be the first pick in the next season's draftarmed with an accurate and unmatched oyster throw that he delivers from a high position.Seed skipping Red yasai, three-meal type.	A cat who has met a great partner named Saru.He is aiming to be the first pick in the next season's draftarmed with an accurate and unmatched oyster throw that he delivers from a high position.Seed skipping Red yasai, three-meal type.
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==Trivia==
*This unit is based on the Japanese folktale "Saru-Kani" (The Crab and the Monkey), which is about a monkey who kills a crab by throwing persimmons (or kaki: there are many versions) on it, leading to retribution from the crab's offspring and its allies.
*The Rock Revengers are a reference to the rock band Kiss.
**Each member also references a character in the original folktale: the bee (left), the nut (right), the crab's offspring (center/lead singer), the mortar (battery) and the monkey (tied on the cross). For some reason, the last main character, the cow dung, is missing (which is probably okay).
*This unit was released shortly after Daboo of the Dead as one of the first anti-Zombie Cats. It is thus likely that they were specifically designed to counter Dead on Debut.
==Reference==
*https://battlecats-db.com/unit/323.html
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Units Release Order:
 << Nazousagi | Miyamoku Musashi >>
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