Shocksquatch

This article belongs to the Classic Continuity

Shocksquatch is the Omnitrix's DNA sample of a Gimlinopithecus from the planet Pattersonea.^{[OV Brief 1]}

Appearance[]

In Heroes United, Shocksquatch was portrayed as a thick, muscular yeti-like alien. His body was covered in white, gray, and blue fur, and he had a reddish-pink face adorned with pointed eyebrows. The alien's green eyes had black pupils, and he had metallic gray circular bolts on the back of his hands and lower jaw. Moreover, he wore the Ultimatrix symbol on his chest.

In Omniverse, Shocksquatch's appearance changed. He now appears slimmer and had yellow and black fur. His fingers and toes were gray, and he has four fingers instead of five. Also, he has two bolts on the side of his wrists instead of the back of his hands. Additionally, Shocksquatch has green eyes with black pupils and yellow lightning bolt-shaped horns. He wears a green and white belt, which has the Omnitrix symbol on it.

Shocksquatch with Bloxx's Bloxx-lobber

Powers and Abilities[]

Shocksquatch has the power of electrokinesis, which gives him the ability to manipulate the strong charges of yellow, high-voltage electricity he releases from the bolts on his body, or from his mouth.^[2][3] These charges can be used to create localized electric fields,^{[OV Brief 1]} or can be projected as beams at targets a considerable distance away. These beams can even travel across the ground, as demonstrated by Crashocker.^[4]

Shocksquatch can charge up his body with static electricity, by generating which from his bolts, or by rubbing his hands together, as demostrated by Electricyeti.^[5] Once his body is sufficiently charged, his fur will stand on end, and he can unleash a powerful electric shock to the next thing he touches.^[3][6] Shocksquatch can also use this power supportively to beings that are electrically resistant, such as a rolled-up Arburian Pelarota, by transferring his charge to their body.^[5]

By covering objects with his electricity, Shocksquatch can telekinetically move them.^[7] Shocksquatch can also generate an electric force field that can shoot beams of electricity in multiple directions.^[1]

Shocksquatch is quite strong, as shown when he punched Buglizard until the ground fell apart, causing them to fall through into the subway.^[3]

Shocksquatch has a degree of enhanced durability, being able to withstand being flicked off a Way Bad.^[8] He is also immune to freezing climates thanks to his thick fur.^{[OV Brief 1]}

Shocksquatch is more agile than he looks, as he jumped over Buglizard easily.^[3]

Shocksquatch is fast enough on foot to keep up with a speeding car,^[9] and can also run on all fours in a similar fashion to a bull or rhinoceros to increase his speed.^[10]

Shocksquatch can temporarily shield himself against cosmic radiation by generating electric fields around his body.^{[OV Brief 1]}

Weaknesses[]

Shocksquatch's electrokinesis is useless against electricity-impermeable materials, as demonstrated by Fistrick. He was able to defend himself against the former's attack with his electrically-insulated boots.^[11]

Shocksquatch is helpless while insulated, as he is completely unable to generate electricity, demonstrated by Bubble Helmet as a Gimlinopithecus hybrid when he was insulated by thick foam.^[12]

Shocksquatch can be harmed by external electricity.^[13]

Shocksquatch is weak against enemies who can drain electricity, such as Phil.^[14]

Shocksquatch can be ensnared by an Evolved Arachnachimp's webs.^[15]

Even though he can resist cosmic radiation, it can still be lethal to Shocksquatch after a certain period of time.^{[OV Brief 1]}

History[]

Ultimate Alien[]

• In Ben 10,000 Returns, Shocksquatch was unlocked by Ben 10,000.
• Shocksquatch first appeared in Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United, where he attacked Alpha as Four Arms before he reverted.

Omniverse[]

• In The More Things Change: Part 2, Shocksquatch defeated Buglizard.
• In Have I Got a Deal for You, Shocksquatch defeated Sunder.
• In Many Happy Returns, Shocksquatch was defeated by Princess Looma.
• In Bros in Space, Shocksquatch was defeated and captured by Fistrick and his Muroid army.
• In T.G.I.S., Shocksquatch shocked a Chupacabra but was mistaken for a cryptid by the Saturdays and tackled by Fiskerton. Later, Shocksquatch battled Argost and Dr. Animo's army of Frankencryptids.
• In Store 23, Shocksquatch stopped the Orange Offenders from stealing money.
• In The Ultimate Heist, Shocksquatch defeated Negative Ultimate Echo Echo, but was defeated by Negative Ultimate Spidermonkey.
• In Max's Monster, Shocksquatch chased after Phil.
• In A Fistful of Brains, Shocksquatch was defeated by Negative Ultimate Spidermonkey again.
• In Fight at the Museum, Shocksquatch was defeated by Exo-Skull.
• In Third Time's a Charm, Shocksquatch battled Charmcaster but was teleported out of the library.
• In The Final Countdown, Shocksquatch fought Yetta and defeated her off-screen.
• In The Most Dangerous Game Show, Shocksquatch was defeated by a Way Bad.
• In A New Dawn, Shocksquatch appeared for a short time when Ben was cycling through his aliens.

Appearances[]

Video Games[]

Ben 10: Omniverse[]

Shocksquatch is a playable alien character in the game (by 16-year-old Ben only). He is playable by 11-year old Ben but only on DS and 3DS.

Ben 10: Omniverse 2[]

Shocksquatch is a playable alien character in the game (only on 3DS).

Online Games[]

Undertown Chase[]

Shocksquatch is a playable alien character in the game.

Naming and Translations[]

Etymology[]

Shocksquatch is a play of words containing "shock" (for his electrical powers) and sasquatch (another name for Bigfoot, which Shocksquatch bears resemblance to).

Trivia[]

• Shocksquatch speaks with a Canadian accent because sasquatches (famously known as Bigfoot) are believed to be from North America in folklore.
  • In Omniverse, electrical and/or monkey sounds are heard whenever Shocksquatch speaks. He also has a habit of ending his sentences with "eh?".
  • The Canadian accent is a reference to David Kaye's uncle.^{[DK 1][DK 2]}
• As of Omniverse, Shocksquatch is the only alien that generates yellow electricity.
  • Electricyeti originally generated yellow electricity^[9] before it was changed to blue.^[5]
  • In TKO, he generates purple electricity.
• Shocksquatch is one of four regular aliens to have a complete redesign in Omniverse; the others being Eatle, Swampfire, and Chromastone.
• Shocksquatch is one of four aliens to debut in a special or movie; the others being Way Big, Eon, and Nanomech.
• Shocksquatch was the last alien in the Classic Continuity that Man of Action had a part in creating.^{[DR 1]}
• Shocksquatch's name changed three times during the production of Heroes United.^{[STS 1]}
  • One of these names was Shock Monkey.^{[STS 1]}
  • Electricyeti was another early name that Cartoon Network executive Brian Jones came up with.^{[DJW 1]} This later became the name of Ben 23's equivalent of Shocksquatch.
• Shocksquatch's Omniverse design was created by Derrick J. Wyatt.^{[DJW 2]}
• Shocksquatch was considered to appear in the reboot but did not make the cut as an electric alien for Ben because Shock Rock was created for plot purposes.^{[DR 2]}

References[]

Production Material[]

Omniverse Series Master Brief[]

Crew Statements[]

Derrick J. Wyatt[]

David Kaye[]

Steven T. Seagle[]

See Also[]

• Crashocker (fusion of Crashhopper and Shocksquatch)

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