Ponchomon

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An Armor-level Ghost Digimon that evolved through the power of the "Digimental of Purity". Although it is classified as a Ghost-type, it is an unusual Digimon that looks like a Plant-type, judging from its appearance, and it is rumored that when a Togemon has died due to unforeseen circumstances, it will become a Ponchomon. It is said to be a Digimon that was generated from a "Latin music distribution program" that exists on the Network. It looks as if it has a cheerful personality, but its facial expression can't be read, and it is eerie to other Digimon. Because all of its actions are performed with a Latin rhythm, it views Digimon that can't keep up with the beat as its enemies. It seems to get along with Bakemon, who moves to its own music. Its Signature Moves are striking the opponent while getting into a rhythm with the maracas on its Mexican hat (Blood Dance: Maracas Version), and driving punches that only hit the opponent's face with its leather-strapped fists, intoxicating them with its destructive power (Tequila Knuckle).
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Attack Techniques

Name Original Romanization Dub Description
Blood Dance: Maracas Version [3] ブラッドダンス・マラカスバージョン Buraddo Dansu Marakasu Bājon Blood Dance: Maracas Version[3] Strikes the opponent while getting into a rhythm with the maracas on its Mexican hat.[3]
Tequila Knuckle [3] テキーラナックル Tekīra Nakkuru Tequila Knuckle[3] Drives punches that only hit the opponent's face with its leather-strapped fists, intoxicating them with its destructive power.[3]
Cactus Bat [4] カクタスバット Kakutasu Batto Cactus Butt[8]

Evolutions

Evolves From

Evolves To

Appearances

Anime

Digimon Tamers: The Adventurers' Battle

Ponchomon is one of Baromon's henchmen, along with Sepikmon and Pipismon.

Ponchomon and Pipismon in Digimon Tamers: The Adventurers' Battle.
Ponchomon in Digimon Tamers: The Adventurers' Battle.

Digimon Frontier

Ponchomon can be seen talking to two Pumpmon in "Defeat Me! Legendary Warrior Vritramon Runs Wild". In "Blizzarmon, Blow the Snow, Call the Glaciers!", Ponchomon is watching the eating contest at the Akiba Market, and in "Choo-Choo! The Great Trailmon Race", several Ponchomon watch the Great Trailmon Race.

Ponchomon in Digimon Frontier.

Digimon Xros Wars: The Evil Death Generals and the Seven Kingdoms

A few Ponchomon contribute to the Final Xros that turns Shoutmon into Shoutmon X7: Superior Mode, and at least one Ponchomon appears as the Digimon return to the Digital World after the defeat of Darkness Bagramon, in "Glorious DigiXros, Seize it! Our Future!!".

Digimon Xros Wars: The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time

Three Ponchomon are shown in Digimon Land: one greets the human children who visit, one sells chocolate-covered bananas, and one sells popcorn.

Digimon Adventure:

Voice Actor: Japanese Yamada Kinoko | English Corina Boettger

Ponchomon is the Partner Digimon of Tachikawa Mimi.

Palmon takes this form during the battle against Etemon and Volcamon in "Clash, the King of Digimon". Izumi Koshiro theorized that their attacks could have influenced her evolution process. As Ponchomon, she was able to dance around Etemon and Volcamon's attacks, beating them easily and making them recognize her as the King of Digimon.

Ponchomon in Digimon Adventure:

Manga

Digimon Next

Ponchomon is shown in a crowd of Digimon and humans watching a battle at the battle arena.

Video Games

Digimon World 3

Four Ponchomon appear as NPCs. Two work as clerks at each El Dorado Club (one in Asuka City and one in Amaterasu City), where they offer the player information on items. The other two Ponchomon make the Twinkle weapon if the player has the Old Wand and Khakkara weapons. The third Ponchomon can be found in the Protocol Ruins of Amaterasu East if the player has Patamon at level 45 or higher. The last Ponchomon is at the Mirage Tower of Amaterasu West if the player has Renamon at level 45 or higher.

Digimon Racing

Ponchomon appears as an NPC in the Desert Cliffs area, where it rolls rocks at the racers to try to make them crash.

Digimon Story

Ponchomon may evolve from Wizarmon if it is above level 27 and holding the Digimental of Purity. An NPC Ponchomon is a merchant at the DigiFarm shop.

Digimon Story: Sunburst & Moonlight

Ponchomon is an obtainable Digimon. It Armor evolves from Patamon. It can Jogress evolve with Etemon into Deathmon (Black), or with Hangyomon into Pukumon.

Digimon Story: Sunburst & Moonlight Gameplay Data - Ponchomon
295 - Ponchomon
Idle Hit Attack Overworld
Generation Perfect
Species Dark
Type Attacker
Base Stats
Strong Element Weak Element HP MP ATK DEF SPI SPD APT
Dark Light 221 228 133 100 101 106 48
Acquisition Info
Digimon Location None
Hatches from None
Evolution Info
Evolution Requirements Armor Evolution - Patamon with Digimental of Purity
  • Level 23, Dark EXP 2000
Jogress Requirements -
Devolves to Regular None
Jogress None
Armor
Evolves to Regular None
Jogress
Armor None
Skill Info
Element Skill MP Range Effect Learn Lv
Equip Skills
Thunder
Fui no Ichigeki ふいのいちげき
*Dub: Surprise Blow
  • Attacks 2 zones with tricky movements to catch the opponent unawares.
18 ▯▮▯▮▯ 28 20

Dark
Yami Blast ヤミブラスト
*Dub: Black Blast
  • Attacks 1 zone with an energy ball of darkness.
23 ▯▯▮▯▯ 45 30

Earth
Haouken はおうけん
*Dub: Pummel Whack
  • Gathers the power of beasts in its fists and unleashes fatal punches at 3 zones.
48 ▯▮▮▮▯ 61 33

Earth
Winning Punch ウイニングパンチ
*Dub: Winning Punch
  • Unleashes fatal punches to 2 zones at a speed fast enough to slice through wind.
65 ▯▯▮▮▯ 85 41
Special Skill
Dark
Tequila Knuckle テキーラナックル
*Dub: TequilaKnuckle
  • [Confusion] Attacks 2 zones with fierce punches while grooving to a Latin rhythm.
53 ▯▯▮▮▯ 85 1
Trait Info
Powerful 4 パワフル4
*Dub: Powerful 4
Digimon's ATK +20.
Dark Breath 4 やみのいぶき4
*Dub: DarkBreath4
Significantly increases resistance to Dark-element skills.
Immovable Will 3 ふどうのいし3
*Dub: Hard Rock3
Significantly increases resistance to Confusion.

Digimon Life

Digimon Collectors

Digimon Crusader

Digimon World Re:Digitize Decode

Ponchomon is only obtainable as a collectible card. Its card is part of the Digimental of Purity (純真のデジメンタル, Junshin no Dejimentaru) set.

Digimon Fortune

Digimon World -next 0rder-

Available as a collectable card.

Digimon World -next 0rder- International Edition

Available as a collectable card.

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Hacker's Memory

Ponchomon is available as a Digimon Medal.

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth

Available as a Digimon Medal in the Japanese PS4/Switch versions, and the western Switch/PC versions.

Digimon New Century

Voice Actor: Japanese Nanao Haruhi

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