OVERVIEW[]
- At first glance, this Nanovor seems to possess many of the same characteristics and attacks as Scarab Roller 1.0. While its first attack and general personality are certainly similar, I consider this to be a blessing rather than a curse. It’s an amazing specimen, capable of amazing feats of speed, and more importantly, fabulous combination attacks. Unlike 1.0, Scarab Roller 2.0 has an extremely useful attack that not only does damage, but also shakes off some Strength. It’s always about winning the race with Scarab Roller 2.0.
-Monty
HOW TO OBTAIN[]
This Nanovor was made available with the release of wave 2 on 02/23/10. To obtain this Nanovor, you must evolve Scarab Roller 1.0 using the EMs 2V1, 2V2 and 2V1 in that order.
TACTICS[]
- Scarab Roller 2.0 does some pretty respectable damage, but more importantly, it takes away some of the opponent’s most essential defenses: Strength and Armor. Attacking as early as possible with Backspin and Spin Out will ensure a much weaker opponent. But to squish the opponent quicker, there’s no better way than to do some damage. Attack with Run Down early game to chip off the health, and after you’ve saved up some energy, whip out Spin Out. If you can use Backspin effectively early game (if the opponent has brought out a heavy armored Nanovor), then do so! Scarab Roller 2.0 is the Magnamod’s worst nightmare.
COUNTER TACTICS[]
- Layer your Armor! Scarab Roller 2.0 is bound to take away your defenses, so make sure you’ve got plenty to spare. Start off with your Electropod 1.0 and use Electroshock to make Scarab Roller 2.0 shudder in his shell. Then, swap in your Electropod 2.0 and Get Tough for some extra protection.
- Zap its Energy! Start the battle by using your Spike Spine 1.0 to play down a Blue Spike. Then, swap in your Triton Manta 2.0 and attack with Spark Siphon. Scarab Roller will suffer some damage, but more importantly, it’ll lose some energy—likely forcing it to fizzle.
- Deal Heavy Damage! Scarab Roller 2.0 doesn’t have any Armor, so take advantage of its weakness and do some serious damage! Start off with your Mega Scorpion 1.0 and play down a Red Spike. Then, swap in your Gamma Fury 2.0 and use Two-Fisted hit to give Scarab Roller’s health a serious smack down. Finish Scarab Roller off with a quick Charge from your Spike Spine 1.0.
ORIGINS[]
- Ah, the scout. Scarab Roller 2.0 is simply a superior version of its predecessor. It’s as if all of the experience the Alpha gained sloughed off onto Scarab Roller 2.0. It appears to have learned tricks. It can perform complicated feats on its wheel, screeching dust in the opponent’s face, spinning in intricate circles—the possibilities are likely endless. I’m intrigued to see if there will be another evolution, and if so, if that evolution will have even more exciting wheel wonders to share.
-Dated Entry: Dr. Zap, 43 days, 5 hours
Possible evolutions include: