Momotaro (Uber Rare Cat)

Momotaro is an Uber Rare Cat that can be unlocked by playing the Rare Cat Capsule during the Ancient Heroes Ultra Souls and Red Busters events.

Cat Unit # 136
Uber Rare Cat
Momotaro The Peach Angels The Peach Devils Momotaro The Peach Angels The Peach Devils

Evolution

Evolves into The Peach Angels at level 10

Evolves into The Peach Devils at level 30 using Catfruit and XP.

Performance

+ 30% chance to freeze Red and Angel enemies (40% chance in True Form)

Pros

• Fast attack rate and animation
• Low cost and recharge time
• Very fast movement speed [Evolved, True]
• Decent range [Evolved, True]
• Many knockbacks [Evolved, True]

Cons

• Mediocre range [Normal]
• Mediocre attack power [Normal, Evolved]
• Low health [Normal]

Class
Class
Normal	Crowd-Controller
Evolved	Rusher & Crowd-Controller
True		{{{TrueClass}}}

In order to classify Cat Units, see here

Strategy/Usage

Like the other Ultra Souls, Momotaro 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

Although Momotaro's freeze ability isn't 100% consistent, it comes with a good enough health pool and range, which allows him to be one of the most effective Cats for freezing both Angels and Reds. Depending on the stage, Momotaro could even outperform iCat and Juliet the Maiko.

While it may not be his forte, Momotaro can also be used as a generalist damage dealer, not unlike Paris Cat. However, Momotaro may need Catseye boosts to maintain this role.

Evolved Form

After evolving, The Peach Angels can be a good support unit to rush in and freeze Reds and Angels from a safe enough range. Their quick attack animation and time between attacks make them a good medium-range support unit, while their low cost and recharge time can make for some good stacking and a high probability to freeze enemies.

Their cost-efficiency is The Peach Angels' selling point, as without it, they have no way of justifying their below-average DPS and range. Beware of their speed as well, as they can easily enter the range of enemies that have been knocked back, so mindless use of the Cat Cannon is not recommended.

True Form

The Peach Devils get enough of a boost to make them worthy as generalists. Their stats are finally in line with their cost, allowing them to rush in, do some damage and not immediately die. Their potential shows in stages where money is scarce and stats are allowed to be a bit lower. They also have decent overall range, meaning they can stick with it pretty well.

Overall, The Peach Devils are a powerful and relatively stackable generalist, with a great ability on top. This makes them a pretty valuable unit and one that can be relied on throughout the whole game. You won't regret investing in them.

Talents

Since The Peach Devils are reliant on stats, Attack Buff and Defense Buff make them even better, although upgrading them with Catseyes first would be a better investment. Consider these Talents if you already boosted The Peach Devils with Catseyes and have the NP to boost this rusher further. Weaken makes it so that, if Freeze doesn’t activate, the weaken may; it rarely comes into play and doesn't really have a strong effect, but it can be a nice bonus.

Freeze Up helps and isn’t as expensive, but it isn’t worth the price nearly as much; it’s just a single extra second. Resist Slow is not a good choice, as while speed is a main factor for the Peach Devils, they’re already pretty strong against someone like Sunfish Jones, one of the few common Angel or Red enemies that can slow to begin with. It might be useful for some Professor A. stages, but the improvement is not worth the NP cost. Furthermore, even when maxed, this Talent merely reduces Slow duration instead of outright negating it.

Cat Combos

Combo	Units	Cat Images	Effect
Peach 'n Banana (モモとバナナ)	[Uber Rare] Momotaro [Special] Cats in a Box		Unit Speed Up (Sm)
Headband	[Rare] Sports Day Cat [Rare] Grudge Cat [Uber Rare] Momotaro		Cat Cannon Power Up (Sm)

Description

Switch EN/JP

Cat Unit # 136		Uber Rare Cat
Momotaro
		EN Description
		On a quest to find anyone stronger than him. Aim for the top! Watch the fans... Might freeze Angel/Red enemies. (Area attack).
The Peach Angels
		EN Description
		A road gang of wild cats who realized that effort and results are two different things. Might freeze Angel/Red enemies. (Area attack)
The Peach Devils
		EN Description
		Ends may not justify the means, but they definitively justify owning a sweet ride. Might freeze Angel/Red enemies. (Area attack)

Cat Unit # 136		Uber Rare Cat
ももたろう (Momotarou)
		JP Script
		自分より強いやつを探し求め旅をする 日本一を目指す桃尻にゃんこ 天使と赤い敵の動きをたまに止める（範囲攻撃）
		EN Translation
		On a quest to find anyone stronger than him. A restless Cat who aims to become number 1 in Japan. May stop the movement of Angels and Red enemies. (Area Attack)
爆走兄弟ピーチスター (Bakusō Kyōdai Pīchi Sutā, Racing Brothers Peach Star)
		JP Script
		旅をするうちに努力と結果は 比例しないことを悟ったにゃんこ愚連隊 天使と赤い敵の動きをたまに止める（範囲攻撃）
		EN Translation
		During their travels, this gang of troublemaker Cats realized that effort and results are two different things. May stop the movement of Angels and Red enemies. (Area Attack)
爆走兄弟ピーチジャスティス (Bakusō Kyōdai Pīchi Jasutisu, Racing Brothers Peach Justice)
		JP Script
		結果が全てではないことを知り 世界が色づき始めたにゃんこ愚連隊 天使と赤い敵の動きをたまに止める（範囲攻撃）
		EN Translation
		The world for this gang of troublemaker Cats has begun to take on a new color since they realized results aren't everything. May stop the movement of Angels and Red enemies. (Area Attack)

Cost

Normal Form

• Chapter 1: 600¢
• Chapter 2: 900¢
• Chapter 3: 1,200¢

Evolved Form/True Form

• Chapter 1: 2,400¢
• Chapter 2: 3,600¢
• Chapter 3: 4,800¢

Upgrade Cost

	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
0x	0	9,800	14,800	21,800	42,500	64,300	93,200	118,000	197,400	513,500	1,075,300
1x	15,600	19,600	29,600	43,600	85,000	128,600	186,400	236,000	394,800	1,027,000	2,166,200
2x	23,400	29,400	44,400	65,400	127,500	192,900	279,600	354,000	592,200	1,540,500	3,249,300
3x	27,300	34,300	51,800	76,300	148,750	225,050	326,200	413,000	690,900	1,797,250	3,790,850
4x	31,200	39,200	59,200	87,200	170,000	257,200	372,800	472,000	789,600	2,054,000	4,332,400
Total XP Cost											14,614,050

• Level 30-49 upgrades cost Catseyes: 30-44 = 1 Catseye, 45-49 = 2 Catseyes

Stats

Momotaro
Health	Attack Power	Attack Range	Attack Frequency	Movement Speed	Knockback	Attack animation	Recharge Time
720 HP	306 damage (116.2 DPS)	280	79f 2.63 seconds	10	3 times	20f 0.67s (36f 1.2s backswing)	13.33 ~ 4.53 seconds
Health (Lv.30)	Attack Power (Lv.30)	Attack Type	Special Ability
12,240 HP	5,202 damage (1,975.44 DPS)	Area Attack	30% chance to freeze Red and Angel enemies for 70f 2.33 seconds
The Peach Angels
Health (Lv.30)	Attack Power (Lv.30)	Attack Range	Attack Frequency	Movement Speed	Knockback	Attack animation	Recharge Time
54,400 HP	12,750 damage (2,833.33 DPS)	405	135f 4.5 seconds	44	4 times	36f 1.2s (48f 1.6s backswing)	66.67 ~ 57.87 seconds
Attack Type	Special Ability
Area Attack	30% chance to freeze Red and Angel enemies for 100f 3.33 seconds
The Peach Devils
Health (Lv.30)	Attack Power (Lv.30)	Attack Range	Attack Frequency	Movement Speed	Knockback	Attack animation	Recharge Time
68,000 HP	19,550 damage (4,344.44 DPS)	435	135f 4.5 seconds	48	4 times	36f 1.2s (48f 1.6s backswing)	66.67 ~ 57.87 seconds
Lv.MAX		Attack Type	Special Ability
Lv.50+70		Area Attack	40% chance to freeze Red and Angel enemies for 100f 3.33 seconds

*First stats are 1st form's initial, second and third stats include 300% Empire of Cats Treasures; recharge time may vary.

*Time between attacks is the time from the attack's execution to the start of the next attack (includes backswing).

*For units with multi-hit attacks, attack animation is the part of the animation leading up to the first hit.

*Fruit Treasures not included.

*See this section to calculate Momotaro's stats.

Catfruit Evolution

x2	x7	x3	x7	x4	1,000,000

x2	x7
x3	x7
x4	1,000,000

Talents

• Weaken: Adds a 40% chance to weaken by 50% for 39f ^{1.3 seconds}, increases by 9f ^{.3 seconds} per level up to a maximum of 120f ^{4 seconds}. (Total Cost: 235 NP)
• Freeze: Upgrades freeze duration by 12f ^{.4 seconds}, increases by 2f ^{.07 seconds} per level up to a maximum of 30f ^{1 second}. (Total Cost: 175 NP)
• Resist Slow: Reduces slow duration by 16%, improves by 6% per level up to a maximum of 70%. (Total Cost: 175 NP)
• Defense Buff: Upgrades health by 2% per level up to a maximum of 20%. (Total Cost: 175 NP)
• Attack Buff: Upgrades attack power by 2% per level up to a maximum of 20%. (Total Cost: 175 NP)

Appearance

• Normal Form: A cat who looks like a young Japanese boy holding two Japanese fans and swaying from side to side. His cheeks are rosy and his hair is in a high ponytail. He also has a sword tucked into his belt.
• Evolved Form: Has lots of friends including a bird, monkey, and a skinny-cat like creature along side him. The group rides on a large quad bike-like machine (called a dune buggy) with a mini-gun on the back and missile launcher under the bike.
• True Form: The dune buggy is now fully colored with a red and green paint scheme with flame decals, the flag pattern is changed, and the hubcaps are spiked oni (Japanese demon/ogre) masks and the peach in front of the mini-gun is opened, revealing a little cat that resembles the part of the story where Momotaro comes out of the peach.

Gallery

Normal form description in The Battle Cats POP!

Evolved form description in The Battle Cats POP!

Momotaro's attack animation

The Peach Angels' attack animation

Trivia

• This character is based on the Japanese folklore character Momotarō. The Peach Devils has one of the peaches cut in half with a figure in the middle, alluding to the birth of Momotaro as said in his origin story.
  • Momotaro's Japanese description has a small pun: the adjective used to describe him is momojiri (桃尻), which means "restless" in this context but is spelled with kanji that mean "peach" and "hip".
• The line, "On a quest to find anyone stronger than him." in Momotaro's description may be a reference to Ryu, the main protagonist of the Street Fighter series. His Japanese description even mentions that he trains restlessly.
• The eccentric group seen riding the dune buggy in the Evolved and True Forms is a Japanese-twist reference to post-apocalyptic films such as Mad Max, Doomsday, or Wastelander.
• The Peach Angels' Japanese name, Bakusō Kyōdai Pīchi Sutā ("Racing Brothers Peach Star") may be a reference to the manga and anime Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!. In True Form, their dune buggy takes on a color scheme not unlike that of many of Retsu "Let's" Seiba's own Mini 4WD cars, particularly the Blitzer-Sonic.
• Prior to Version 2.9.1, The Peach Angels had a quicker attack rate, making them one of the only two Cat Units to have ever received a direct nerf without getting any kind of buff in return - the other being Dark Lazer, who originally had Area Attack.

Reference

• https://battlecats-db.com/unit/137.html

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