Clockwork Cat (Rare Cat)

Clockwork Cat is a Rare Cat that was added in Version 2.7 and can be unlocked when beating Oncoming Maelstrom. True Form added in Version 8.0 increases the chance and duration of his effect along with his range. In The Battle Cats POP!, he can be unlocked through the gacha system after clearing Stage 48 in Chapter 2. In The Battle Cats Unite!, he can be unlocked when beating Crimson Star (クリムゾン星), and he can only be upgraded to level 30.
==Evolution==
Evolves into Puppetmaster Cat at level 10.
Evolves into Puppetmaster & Charley when obtained from Revenge of A-Cyclone (guaranteed to drop) and is level 20 or above.
==Performance==
+ 20% chance to slow Metal enemies (30% in True Form)
===Pros===
*Fast movement speed
*Decent attack rate
*Decent stamina
*Cheap to produce
===Cons===
*Single Attack
*Short range [Normal, Evolved]
*Low attack power
==Strategy/Usage==
Clockwork Cat is a nice anti-Metal to be added into your team. However, his slow chance is only a mere 20%, meaning it is not that reliable. To remedy this, he is given a good attack rate and animation making his ability happen more often. He unfortunately gets outranged by Super Metal Hippoe, as his range is only 170. His high movement speed is somewhat detrimental if you are using other Cats with slower movement speed, as he is likely to run into enemy attacks without other units able to catch up and defend him.
===True Form===
Puppetmaster & Charley gets improved range, slow duration, and slow chance. The range is increased from 170 to 225 making him able to outrange Super Metal Hippoe. The main selling point of this True Form however, is the increased slow time going from 2.67 seconds to a whopping 6 seconds! Combined with this unit's fast attack rate, Metal enemies can be left slowed for a long time! The slow chance is also increased to 30%. A stack of Puppetmaster & Charley can use these improvements to keep the likes of Super Metal Hippoe and even Sir Metal Seal at bay. Sadly, he still retains his Single Target, meaning that a Talented Lollycat may be more useful in most situations.
==Description==
==Cost==
*Chapter 1: 330¢
*Chapter 2: 495¢
*Chapter 3: 660¢
==Stats==
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==Appearance==
*Normal Form: A masked cat with a Ninja suit carrying a tiny clockwork cat. Attacks by making the cat open and close his mouth.
*Evolved Form: An unmasked cat with a Ninja suit sprinting with a pink ninja puppet carrying a katana. Attacks by forcing the puppet to move the sword up and down.
*True Form: The ninja puppet has been replaced with Charley, and another cat holding a paper stand and wearing Puppetmaster's mask is following Puppetmaster. Attacks by making the puppet swing the knife up and down, while the cat lifts the paper.
==Existence Elsewhere==
===Nyanko Defence Force===
Clockwork Cat and its evolutions appear in Nyanko Defence Force as a Uber Super Rare team member. It can be obtained through the gacha system.
カラクリにゃんこ (Karakuri Nyanko, Karakuri Puppet Cat) 	カラクリにゃんこ (Karakuri Nyanko, Karakuri Puppet Cat) 	ネコ人形師 (Neko Ningyō-shi, Cat Puppetmaster) 	ネコチャッピー (Neko Chappī, Cat Chappy) 	
 	 	 	 	
Stats At Level 30 	Stats At Level 30 	Stats At Level 30 	Stats At Level 30 	
Rarity 	Rarity 	Uber Super Rare 	Uber Super Rare 	
Attack 	3/3 Zodiac Signs 	192 	192 	
Attack 	2/3 Zodiac Signs 	144 	144 	
Attack 	1/3 Zodiac Signs 	120 	120 	
Skill 	Skill 	Attack power increases by 50% against bosses Attack power increases by 50% against Sir Seal	Attack power increases by 50% against bosses Attack power increases by 50% against Sir Seal	Attack power increases by 50% against bosses Attack power increases by 50% against Sir Seal
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==Trivia==
*Clockwork Cat's name in the Japanese version references karakuri puppets, traditional mechanical puppets from 17th-century Japan.
*Charley is a reference to Chucky from the Child's Play slasher series, a notorious serial killer whose spirit inhabits a doll.
*The Cat holding the various puppets is a reference to Kankurō from the Naruto anime and manga series, a ninja who specializes in the use of puppets.
*There is a typo in his evolved form's description. It says ventiloquist instead of ventriloquist.
*In his true form's attack animation the cat's paper says "STAB!". this changes based on your version.
==Reference==
*https://battlecats-db.com/unit/127.html
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<< Takeda Shingen | Flower Cat >>
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Category:Cat Units
Category:Rare Cats
Category:Item Drop Cats
Category:Anti-Metal Cats
Category:Single Attack Cats
Category:Cats with Slow ability
Category:Cats requiring Awakening for True Form