Greymon

Biodata

Power Progression

Appearance

• Enormous orange body: His size and falling momentum make an airborne rescue dangerous even for Zheng Fan 23 24.
• Four limbs and a tail: He stretches all four limbs and his tail upward while lying on his back during the Flymon encounter 24.
• Armored head: An additional layer of exoskeleton protects his head and deflects Flymon’s Turbo Stinger 24.
• Thick skin and sturdy build: He withstands the laser strike without injury, though Zheng Fan’s sword techniques cut deeply into his back 23 24.

Personality

Greymon is diligent and unusually cooperative under pressure. As Agumon, he continues practicing despite Zheng Fan’s demanding training. During the falling crisis, he suppresses his instinctive flailing and follows instructions even while suffering severe wounds. Zheng Fan explicitly admires his adaptability and reliability 22 23.

He enjoys charging into close combat, but can accept restraint. Tai persuades him to remain at range against the Triceramon herd; he advances once Aegiochusmon creates an opening. His earlier ordeal also leaves him wary of rushing into another dangerous situation 25.

His concern for Tai persists even when he believes he is about to die. Facing Flymon, his fear gives way to defiance and thoughts of how Tai will survive without him. Against stronger opponents, he remains outspoken: he challenges Phantomon to fight him directly and warns Garurumon that their enemy is an Ultimate 24 45 46.

Abilities & Skills

Super Flame

Greymon fires an explosive blast of pure energy from his mouth. Its usual effect differs from the tangible, magma-like fire of Triceramon’s Volcanic Cannon 26 27.

• Ranged bombardment: Fires repeatedly from a stationary position while the Triceramon herd’s charge is obstructed 25.
• Protective interception: Destroys a Volcanic Cannon projectile, then bursts into a wall of fire that blocks further shots and gives Joe time to escape 26.
• Exceptional burning effect: His final attack on Flymon continues burning until the target is reduced to ashes. The narration distinguishes this from an ordinary Champion-level energy blast 24.
• Precision: Zheng Fan’s instruction develops his aim to the point that he can hit whatever he targets 27.
• Limits: Deathmon cuts one blast apart with his scythe. Super Flame’s light also fails to illuminate the supernatural darkness covering the forest 44.

Physical Strength and Defense

Greymon combines substantial bodily strength with natural armor.

• Grappling and throwing: Wraps his arms around a Triceramon and hurls it away; later passes another to Aegiochusmon 25.
• Head protection: His exoskeleton reflects Flymon’s laser without injury 24.
• Claw attacks: Strikes Deathmon’s animated chain, forcing it to release Kabuterimon 44.
• Limits: Cannot fly. His bulk and momentum make a high-altitude fall potentially fatal despite his Champion level 23 24.

Fierce Beast Combat Techniques

Zheng Fan teaches Greymon to imitate Fierce Beast attacks, transforming his close-combat effectiveness without changing his evolution level 43.

• Champion superiority: Tears apart a Numemon with ease, attracting MegaKuwagamon’s attention and prompting a request for the same instruction 43.
• Dragonblood Bull-derived stomp: Performs an incomplete imitation of a powerful footwork technique. Although it lacks the original’s form and spirit, its appearance frightens Deathmon into briefly stopping his attacks 44.
• Tactical awareness: Recognizes the stomp’s limitations and urges Cactismon to act before Deathmon recovers 44.
• Tyrannical Dragon Claw: Hits Lost Satanmon’s elbow joint with full strength, reducing his aura by one tenth and helping create an opening for Zheng Fan to sever the arm 50.

Digivolution and Data Recovery

Tai’s Digivice enables Agumon to become Greymon, either through deliberate activation or an automatic response to Tai’s emotions 23.

• Healing through data: Swallows data energy supplied by Zheng Fan, restoring strength and closing wounds during the airborne rescue 23.
• Temporary difficulty reverting: Tai’s intense anger sustains the evolution long enough that Greymon cannot immediately return to Agumon when Zheng Fan wants him to 23.
• Evolution category: Agumon’s evolution is classified as divinely granted: it occurs instantly through the Digimon World’s blessing but requires adjustment afterward 36.

Relationships

• Tai / Taichi Yagami — Human partner. Koromon waits for his arrival; Tai’s Digivice enables his evolution, and Tai catches him after his reversion during the Flymon encounter 20 23 24.
• Zheng Fan — Combat instructor and rescuer. Corrects Greymon’s numerous openings, improves his aim, teaches Fierce Beast techniques, and risks serious injury to stop his fall 22 23 24 27 43.
• Elecmon / Aegiochusmon — Fellow defender of the Village of Beginnings. As Koromon, he shows instinctive affection and gratitude toward Elecmon; as Greymon, he coordinates attacks with Aegiochusmon 25.
• Joe Kido — Fellow member of the group. Helps communicate Tai’s plan during the Deathmon battle; Greymon protects him from Volcanic Cannon 26 44.
• Garurumon — Combat ally. Greymon warns him about Phantomon’s Ultimate level and joins the concentrated attack following Garuru Crystal Sword 46.
• MegaKuwagamon — Recognizes the exceptional power of Greymon’s trained movements and asks Zheng Fan to teach him the same fighting approach 43.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Training and the Falling Crisis

After File Island fragments, Agumon trains alongside Tai and Joe for three days. Zheng Fan considers ninety percent of Greymon’s movements exploitable openings and subjects him to particularly demanding practice 22.

Near the Village of Beginnings, Zheng Fan throws Agumon skyward while dealing with Tai’s distressed state of mind. Tai’s anger triggers evolution in midair, leaving the flightless Greymon falling toward the ground. Zheng Fan slows him with damaging sword techniques, repeatedly heals him with data energy, and finally catches him through an all-out physical effort 23 24.

Flymon’s attack disrupts the rescue. Greymon retaliates, but his movement destabilizes Zheng Fan’s support and sends them falling again. His final Super Flame kills Flymon; he then reverts to Koromon and lands safely in Tai’s arms 24.

Defense of the Village of Beginnings

Koromon evolves back into Greymon while Zheng Fan rests. Tai keeps him at range until Aegiochusmon binds several Triceramon, allowing Greymon to close in and throw them. When one Triceramon breaks through toward the village, Greymon intercepts its attack on Joe with Super Flame. Aegiochusmon ultimately destroys the rampaging Digimon 25 26.

Battles Against the Dark Digimon

Greymon’s improved fighting style becomes conspicuous on the journey toward Infinite Mountain. During Deathmon’s ambush, his intimidating stomp creates a brief opening, and his claw frees Kabuterimon from a restraining chain 43 44.

He subsequently joins the combined attack that fatally wounds Phantomon after Garurumon freezes its body. The Chosen Children then restrain and erase the enemy with their Digivices 46.

Against Lost Satanmon, Greymon attacks alongside Zheng Fan and the other partner Digimon. His Tyrannical Dragon Claw weakens the enemy’s arm before Zheng Fan severs it. Tai and Joe leave to stop Leomon’s supply of Black Gears while the battle continues 50.

Notable Quotes

“Phantomon, you only dare come out and throw your weight around when Zheng Fan and the others aren't here! You rotten bastard, fight me head-on if you've got the guts!” 45

“Be careful, Garurumon. This one's an Ultimate.” 46