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This is the Hero Watch's DNA sample of an Appoplexian from the planet Appoplexia.[DM 1]
Powers and Abilities[]
The transformation possesses enhanced strength and agility, enabling him to lift objects much heavier than himself and smash through his opponents with ease. This was shown by how Rath was able to easily dismember the Forever Knights' paramilitary tank via brute force and toss the still extremely large pieces around (with one hand and later with two for the tank's body) with minimal to no effort.[1] Due to his incredible strength, he is also capable of generating shock waves.[2]
The transformation's natural strength increases whenever he gets angry,[guide 1] which in turn gives him an advantage in combat by powering his way through many opponents and smash through tough defenses.
The transformation possesses a large, retractable[2][3] black claw on each wrist, which are sharp enough to cut through the bottom of a plumber ship, as well as Empress Attea's Incursean Blaster and a box.[4] He also has a very strong bite force, as Rath was able to easily shatter SevenSeven's blade with his sharp teeth.[5]
The transformation is extremely durable, as Rath is able to take point-blank laser or energy blasts with no apparent effect,[guide 1] survive a free fall from several hundred feet in the air with only a bit of dizziness as a result,[6] break through a concrete wall without showing any pain,[7] and survive being crushed by Way Big's hand.[8]
The transformation can jump very high,[4] he is also very acrobatic, as demonstrated when Rath was forced into doing several circus tricks by the Circus Freak Trio.[9]
The transformation is very quick and agile, especially when running on all fours.[10][8] The transformation can also run on walls.[11] He also has enhanced hearing.[12]
The transformation has some degree of space survivability, as Rath got onto Sangfroid's spaceship without a spacesuit.[2]
The transformation has some degree of heat resistance, as Rath seemed able to easily maneuver through a burning house without much issue.[7] He is also resistant to acid, as Rath was able to enter Jarret's stomach and return unharmed.[2]
The transformation can release a loud, powerful roar.[2]
Weaknesses[]
The transformation's brain is hardwired for aggression and as such, his main weakness is his lack of intelligence and highly aggressive temperament. This causes him to become easily distracted and difficult to stop once he starts fighting. He is also not quite adept for diplomatic approaches, particularly negotiations, and can make bad or difficult situations worse.[2] Additionally, opponents can defeat him if they exploit his lack of intelligence and single-minded aggression.[4]
The transformation's apparent lack of intelligence also often convinces him to needlessly argue with inanimate objects, as demonstrated by Rath.[6]
The transformation is scared of water, like most actual cats, but unlike actual tigers.[13]
Being a feline-based alien, the transformation can be controlled by people that have the ability to control cats, like Nyancy Chan. He can also be easily distracted by a laser pointer.[4]
The transformation has very sensitive hearing, which makes him vulnerable to loud piercing sounds, such as an Evolved Sonorosian's sonic disks[14] and a certain sonic frequency signals.[12]
Despite being resistant to heat, the transformation can be harmed by fire.[7]
The transformation can easily be scared by Toepick's species.[DJW 1]
History[]
Omniverse[]
- The Appoplexian transformation was unlocked offscreen prior to It's a Mad, Mad, Mad Ben World: Part 1, when the Hero Watch synchronized with Ben Prime's Omnitrix.[DJW 2]
- In It's a Mad, Mad, Mad Ben World: Part 2, Ben 23 became aware of the Appoplexian transformation's existence when Ben Prime used the Hero Watch to transform himself into Rath.
Naming and Translations[]
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Portuguese (Br) | Tigerizer | From the original English name |
| Romanian | Rath | From the original English name |
| Spanish (HA) | Rath | From the original English name |
Trivia[]
- During the show's run, Derrick J. Wyatt envisioned this transformation with having white fur.[DJW 3]
- Artwork of this alien was made on a livestream with Derrick and Josh Perez in 2020.[DJW 4] It can be found in the gallery.
- When this alien was first revealed on Twitter, Derrick asked fans to name him either Tigerizer or Tigerator; The former choice ended up being the victor.[DJW 5]
References[]
- ā Duped
- ā 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Con of Rath
- ā Vendetta
- ā 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Catfight
- ā The Big Story
- ā 6.0 6.1 Prisoner Number 775 is Missing
- ā 7.0 7.1 7.2 Many Happy Returns
- ā 8.0 8.1 It's a Mad, Mad, Mad Ben World: Part 2
- ā Something Zombozo This Way Comes
- ā A Knight to Remember
- ā Return to Forever
- ā 12.0 12.1 Food Around the Corner
- ā Gone Fishin'
- ā Double or Nothing
Crew Statements[]
Dwayne McDuffie[]
Derrick J. Wyatt[]
Merchandise[]
Guide Books[]
| Dimension 23 Transformations | |
|---|---|
| Seen Aliens | Big Bug ā¢ Brainfrog ā¢ Build-A-Guy ā¢ Dyno Mighty ā¢ Electricyeti ā¢ Eye Guy ā¢ Freeze Lizard ā¢ Freeze-Ghost ā¢ Handyman ā¢ Lightning Volt ā¢ Mr. Monkey ā¢ Nighty Knight ā¢ Rollaway ā¢ Speedyquick ā¢ Techno-Bubble ā¢ Toolboxx ā¢ Vomit Man |
| Unseen Aliens | Charcoal-Man ā¢ Copy Copy ā¢ Dawg-Nabbit ā¢ Fastcat ā¢ Feedback ā¢ Giant-Manster ā¢ Mr. Mucky ā¢ Muck Amuck ā¢ Orbit Man ā¢ Rath ā¢ Teeny-Weeny ā¢ Windy-Hindy |