Shadow Gao (Uber Rare Cat)

Shadow Gao is an Uber Rare Cat that can be unlocked by playing the Rare Cat Capsule during the Epicfest and Best of the best gacha events.

Cat
Evolves into Diabolic Gao at level 10.

Pros

 * Uber damage to traitless (White) enemies.
 * Quick attack animation.
 * Excellent range.
 * Immune to Shockwaves and knockback.
 * 100% chance to Freeze traitless (White) enemies in his Evolved form.
 * Great amount of health.

Cons

 * Expensive.
 * Long recharging time.
 * Freezing time is extremely short.
 * Slow movement speed.

Strategy/Usage
Shadow Gao is an excellent uber. With an outstanding 4.9k DPS, as well as Shockwave immunity, Diabolic Gao can work against most enemies, even traited, as his DPS is higher than many others and his range is above-average.

Diabolic Gao rules over a very narrow niche in the Cat Army: Massive damage against non-traited enemies. As Shadow Gao has high DPS even against traited enemies, Shadow Gao is an incredible offensive force able to wipe out many enemy lineups.

Shadow Gao will make dealing with enemies such as Master A. and R. Ost easier, as long as he is protected by meatshields. Note that Shadow Gao is also immune to Shockwaves, making him many shockwave enemies' worst nightmare. He will also make Floor 30 of the Heavenly Tower pretty easy (provided you can deal with peons while not relying on Trolly Blogger to lure).

Even at his worst, Diabolic Gao can be used as a generalist; though the price jump is high, the impressive un-hypermaxed 6.2k DPS combined with fast attack rate (Bahamut has under 4.5k DPS), shockwave immunity and high range makes Diabolic Gao almost a direct upgrade to many other ubers.

Cost

 * Chapter 1: $4000
 * Chapter 2: $6000
 * Chapter 3: $8000

Appearance

 * Normal Form: Similar in appearance to his normal counterpart, Mighty Lord Gao, but he is now jet black with the exception of the blue spirals on his crest and shoulders. He is somewhat smaller than normal Gao, and the crest over his head has decreased in size as well, but there's still a Cat riding atop him.
 * Evolved Form: Gao now has more blue detailing across his body, including his crest which became more ornate. He seems to have gained somewhat of a charcoal colored mane and a second tail. The normal cat is still present on top of Gao's neck/back.

Trivia

 * When he was released, PONOS changed enemies that are both Floating and White/Grey into only Floating, such as Teacher Bun Bun, to prevent Shadow Gao from being too overpowered.

Reference

 * http://battlecats.spica-net.com/unit/334.html