Tamatoa
Source: Moana
Debut: Moana (2016)
Nationality: Lalotai
Well, Tamatoa hasn't always been this glam. He was a drab little crab once. Now he knows he can be happy as a clam, because he's beautiful baby! Tamatoa hails from deep under the ocean, from a place known as the "Realm of Monsters". He's quite self-centered, only really caring about covering himself in gold to satisfy his own desires. He has had a long rivalry with Maui, explaining why one of his legs is missing. In Lawl, he comes not only covered in gold as ever, but he also comes equipped with Maui's hook, ready to hook opponents in. He may not be as good with magic as Maui is, but he ain't no red herring when it comes to his strength!
Playstyle: Pressure/Grappler
During his screentime, Tamatoa has proven himself to be quite the dangerous foe, being able to simultaneously put the pressure on Maui & dance around to his song. He relentlessly attacks Maui both physically and mentally, barely giving both Maui and Moana any room to breathe. This translates to how Tamatoa works in Dreams, being a fast opponent able to throw a slew of attacks & having the mobility to dance around his foes. Along with this, he's a heavyweight with the ability to heal himself whom's difficult to KO at an early percentage. His downsides come in the form of his size, and his slow aerial presence. With all this in mind, a good Tamatoa should be keeping their foe on the defense and give them very little opportunities to strike back.
