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:''The Predacons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:TFSummerSpecial cover.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that there are only five Predacons who all share an awesome color scheme!]]
The '''Predacons''' are a subgroup of Decepticons who transform into powerful, savage animals.

The subgroup is composed of:

*The ever-patient [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (leader)
*The cheerful [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
*The stubborn [[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
*The easily distracted [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
*The wrathful [[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]

They combine to form the deadly [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]].

The group also may include [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]]. They are also the namesake of ''[[Predacon (BW)|these]]'' Predacons.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:FFOD5 Predacons.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4]]
At the behest of the [[Quintesson]]s, nominally allied with the Decepticons, the Predacons were sent to Jupiter's moon [[Io]] to retrieve [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[Transformation cog (biology)|Transformation Cog]] from [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. Oddly, despite being constantly touted as the most fearsome and vicious warriors in the galaxy, the Predacons were beaten off fairly easily by this small band of Autobots, unable even harm their human ally [[Marissa Faireborn]]. The terrifying [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] proved a bit more of a challenge, but was soon dispatched by Sky Lynx. The separated Predacons fell back in disarray as the Autobots made their escape. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:Chaos-predacons-robotmode.jpg|thumb|left|Everyone forgets we can also turn into robots.]]
The Predacons later served directly under [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. The Predacons appeared in many of Galvatron's schemes in the ensuing year, ranging from oppressing the people of [[Paradron]], {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}} to mining [[death crystal]]s on the planet [[Dread (planet)|Dread]], where they got their first rematch with Sky Lynx. Though they proved effective in the planet's jungle environments, and managed to knock Sky Lynx out of the battle, they were unable to stop Kup from commandeering Galvatron's death crystal cannon. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}.

They also found themselves ensnared in a bizarre dream-fueled world as part of a Quintesson plot, forcing them to cooperate - or at least tolerate - the Autobots trapped there with them. {{storylink|Nightmare Planet}}

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{{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}} {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}}

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The Predacons were part of a large Decepticon squad fighting Autobots on the Moon, when a voice from space called them away. Abandoning the battle, the Predacons and a variety of other bestial Transformers boarded Trypticon and rocketed off into space to answer the call. Along the way, the Predacons stirred up some trouble and had a brawl with the Dinobots. Arriving on an ancient world, they learned that the [[Primacron|creator]] of [[Unicron]] had unleashed a new all-destroying energy creature... which soon arrived and attacked. Razorclaw ordered the assembled Transformers to split up to evade the creature, but later the Predacons decided it would be better to make a stand instead of running. Merging in to Predaking, they fearlessly faced their foe, but were quickly dispatched. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

The Predacons were among the many Transformers were infected by the [[Hate Plague]] - Headstrong got it from Brawl, and soon spread it to Razorclaw. Later, having formed Predaking, they were moments from destroying the still-healthy Galvatron when they were quickly shooed away by some passing Autobots. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Back on Earth, the separated Predacons were among a group of infected Transformers who broke into Autobot City and were on the verge of destroying the inert Optimus Prime when the Autobot leader awoke and used the Matrix of Leadership's energies to cure them all. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
The Predacons were built through cooperation between the Decepticons and the Quintessons. Though they work for the Decepticons, they are commanded by the Quintessons. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Part 3 and Part 4}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
The Predacons were created by the [[Quintesson]]s. As this was done without [[Vector Sigma]], the Predacons did not achieve the same intelligence as other [[Transformer]]s. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
[[File:Hm2 Predacon Cliff.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
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=====''Zone'' cartoon, manga, and story pages=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violengiguar]] gathered together the Nine Great Demon Generals, upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. The Predacons were among the selected, but only in the form of Predaking. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
After escaping from their temporal prison to [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]], the [[Quintesson]]s used the [[Recreator]] to resurrect Predaking in a new and larger form to subdue the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. The Dinobots were able to form a counterpart combiner in [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus]] and split Predaking into his components. The Predacons fled quickly afterwards. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
Splitting off from the Decepticons in the wake of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], the Predacons formed [[Predacon (BW)|their own faction]], supplementing their forces with Transformers from stasis pods which [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] pilfered from [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s secondary laboratory. {{Storylink|A Common Foe}}
{{note|The events of "[[#Dawn of Future's Past|Dawn of Future's Past]]" are also integrated into the ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]''.}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
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''Summoned to [[Earth]] by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] to help him hunt down and destroy an isolated and vulnerable [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], the Predacons travelled across the [[space bridge]] and (after showing off their skills by doing some target shooting on [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]) were quickly approved of by their new employer. Before leaving on their mission, however, they were approached by [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]], who convinced them to turn on Megatron and destroy him instead. Their attempt at treachery would result in both Megatron and Optimus being transported to Cybertron and believed dead by their respective teams for some time.'' {{storylink|Prey!}}

[[File:Predacons-GoneButNotForgotten.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Attacking Megatron's so nice we did it twice!]]

Shockwave, who was seeking to rid himself of an addled and insane Megatron (driven mad by the recent death of Optimus Prime), [[Deep space receiving tower|contacted]] the Predacons and hired them to ambush and kill the Decepticon leader. (''It was explained to the Predacons, who were understandably concerned about having to deal with Megatron yet again, that their target had recently lost his memory, and thus would not recall meeting them before, or their subsequent betrayal of him.'') The Predacons eagerly agreed to the mission, seeing it as a possible challenge for their skills, and disguised themselves as Autobots in order to convince Megatron that Optimus Prime was not only still alive, but had been the one who sent them. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}}

''Deciding to stay on Earth, the Predacons quickly grew bored with the lack of any real sport there. Their previous encounters with Optimus and Megatron had been so exciting that they had expected to find the planet a little more challenging. While rampaging randomly across the country, they soon encountered the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], and found them to be worthy opponents. Both teams were closely matched in terms of power, and were strongly devoted to "looking after their own". Furthermore, it was revealed that [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] were actually old enemies from their days back on Cybertron. As the battle ended, the Predacons looked forward to causing their new rivals no end of trouble in the future.'' {{storylink|Grudge Match!}}

[[File:Predacons-ColdWar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Do these guys ever attack the Autobots?]]
New Decepticon leader [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] dispatched the Predacons to raid a chemical storage facility outside of [[Huntsville]], [[Alabama]] for rocket fuel. Having succeeded, they joined Ratbat for an assault on [[Intelligence and Information Institute|I.I.I.]]'s [[Oregon]] headquarters, in order to examine the corpses of the [[Throttlebot]]s, whom Triple-I had recently executed. After making short work of the [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]] forces guarding the base, they located the crushed Autobot bodies, only to find that their [[brain module]]s had been removed. Ratbat and the Predacons tracked the brains (which had been transplanted into toy cars) to [[S. Witwicky Auto Repairs & Tow Service|Witwicky Auto Repair]], which they destroyed, and then to a local mall, where they were out manoeuvered and defeated by the "toy soldiers" and their human allies, [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and [[Walter Barnett (G1)|Walter Barnett]]. {{storylink|Toy Soldiers!}}

Under Ratbat's command, the Predacons participated in the full-scale attack against the Autobots on the moon, {{storylink|Totaled!}} as well as two major battles in the Arctic, facing both [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok's]] Decepticons and later the Autobots who had been lured there in a trap. Shortly after, the Predacons were part of the combined Autobot-Decepticon team to stop the [[Underbase]]-fueled [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] from destroying [[Tokyo]], but were easily destroyed by him. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

====Earthforce====
{{earthforcefiction}}
Razorclaw and Rampage were on a reconnaissance mission for Shockwave when they found [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], right at the moment he found out he had been the victim of an [[April Fools' Day]] joke. They laughed. That was stupid of them. {{storylink|Snow Fun!}} Grimlock's warning that there were Predacons in the area fresh in his head, [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] assumed that [[Fantasy Predacon|they]] were responsible for the disappearance of [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|Mystery!}}

When Megatron and Shockwave attempted to reunite their disparate forces, the Predacons attended the [[Enclave]]. It didn't end harmoniously thanks to the intervention of the Earthforce. {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}} Later, they attacked the [[Earthbase]] under [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s command, but were driven off. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Predacons lost and found.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Eons ago, the Predacons were Decepticon warlords who had been banished from Cybertron to the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beest]]. While on the planet, the Predacons' higher functions degraded, causing them to become feral. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] tracked down the exiled Predacons on Beest and, with the aid of three members of the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]], subdued and rebuilt them, allowing them to combine into the fearsome Predaking. {{storylink|Welcome to the Jungle}}

Their first target was [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s base on Cybertronian [[Wastelands]], where the Predacons drew out and attacked [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], killing the latter. Before Shockwave could properly react to this turn of events the Predacons had taken over the base and subdued the rest of his troops. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}}

Later, Megatron returned to Earth, and entered the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' to punish [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] for shooting him in the void of space. {{storylink|War and Peace}} The Predacons were sent to fight Starscream's elite squad, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], while the latter were training on the island of [[Guadalcanal]]. Predaking's firepower forced the Combaticons to combine into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], and the warriors significantly damaged each other. However, while Bruticus was strong and determined, Predaking had superior intelligence compared to the slow-witted Combaticon combiner, and he savagely defeated Bruticus, putting him in [[stasis lock]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Predacons art of war.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95]]
Divebomb was among [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s troops as they waited patiently for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s force field around [[Teletran 3]] to dissipate. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

Following the defeat of Shockwave, the Predacons were forced to live in the [[Gladiator Zone]], where they created their own territory and were none too pleased with [[Nautilator]] intruding on it. When the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] joined with his comrades to form [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]], the Predacons formed Predaking and fought him. Predaking came out on top, but before he could finish the Seacons off, he was stopped by [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]], who told both subgroups that he was the offspring of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}

Joining Serpent O.R.'s new Decepticon army, the Predacons helped capture a group of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] and argued with the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] during a meeting. As Predaking, they later attacked an Autobot peace ceremony and took out [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} He spent the rest of the battle hunting down innocent civilians before returning to the Decepticon headquarters, where Divebomb and Rampage failed to notice that their former prisoners were sneaking up on them. Meanwhile, Tantrum and Headstrong were among the Decepticons preparing to defend their base from a major Autobot/G.I. Joe assault. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} Alongside several other subgroup leaders, Razorclaw protected Serpent O.R. from a furious Optimus Prime, but was killed when [[Cobra Commander]] took control of Serpent O.R.'s body. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===Dawn of Future's Past===
[[File:DawnofFuturesPast G1Predacons.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|METAL! \m/]]
After the end of the Great War, the Decepticon army was no more, so Razorclaw formed the [[Predacon (BW)|greater Predacon faction]] to continue the battle against the Autobots. However, the [[Tripredacus Council]] ended Razorclaw's life, or so many believed. {{storylink|Razorclaw (G1)#Timelines|''Timelines'' Razorclaw bio}} By the era of Maximals and Predacons, Divebomb was still active and had recruited several ex-Decepticons for the Predacons.

Some time after the [[Great Transformation]], Razorclaw returned as leader of the original Predacons. They swore revenge against the Maximals. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Predacons SL Jazz.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that our Cybertronian modes are awesome.]]
Before the war, the Predacons were trained in the arts of combat by [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]]. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}} They soon found their calling in the underground [[Gladiatorial combat|gladiatorial]] pit fights that dominated the Cybertronian underworld; though they quickly climbed the ranks thanks to their fighting techniques, they remained wary of the powerful [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} Like many gladiators, they joined [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s budding Decepticon faction during the uprising against the [[Senate]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

When Megatron was overthrown by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] early in the war, the Predacons refused to serve a new leader and left Cybertron on a hunting trip, killing native species for sport across many worlds before they ran out of prey and fuel on [[Canis Tor]]. They then turned on each other, but before they could get to cannibalizing their own teammates, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] showed up and let them know Megatron had returned. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} The Predacons rejoined the Decepticon army and participated in an assault on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], where they killed [[Slinger]] and battled the Dynobots. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

During the war, the Predacons became a Tactical Assault Unit loyal to Megatron. [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] prepared himself for a possible Predacon attack while enacting the [[Regenesis]] project, and was caught off-guard when he was instead attacked by the Dynobots. {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}} At some point, the Predacons attempted to modify themselves into a [[combiner]] team, but failed. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

After the Battle of [[Thunderhead Pass]], Razorclaw was involved in a Decepticon scheme to demoralize the Autobots and claim as much of their territory on the planet as possible. [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] used [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to subvert the will of [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], forcing the Autobot to make an assassination attempt on [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], "The Voice" of the Autobot cause. And so, just as the Autobot forces were gathering around their transmitters, waiting for the pre-scheduled broadcast that would never come, Razorclaw caught them off-guard with a massive full-frontal assault on the enemy trenches. Besides his Predacons, he led [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]], [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]], and even the mighty [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] himself into battle. Although details are slim, this offensive was apparently a major blow to the Autobot cause. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

[[File:IDWongoing11 Predacons.jpg|thumb|left| We serve [[China]]..... oh wait, they have no Energon. KILL THEM ALL! ]]
At one point on Cybertron, the Predacons hunted down and killed two squads of Autobots, leaving [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]] the only survivors. Between the two, they managed to defeat four out of the five Predacons, but Razorclaw got the better of Jazz in a one-on-one battle and was about to execute him when Autobot reinforcements arrived and forced him to back off. {{storylink|Spotlight: Jazz}}

After [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s reactivation and subsequent return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Predacons were dispatched to ensure that his defeat was final this time, with Megatron giving Razorclaw explicit instructions: if Cybertron must die, then so be it. Razorclaw started a countdown on an orbital bombardment powerful enough to destroy Cybertron, but stood at the console with his finger on the button, ready to cancel it in the event that Thunderwing was defeated. He remarked that he was hesitant to destroy Cybertron unless it was absolutely necessary, but was willing to do it if it was. During the Autobots' battle with Thunderwing, Razorclaw sent two assault teams under Divebomb and Headstrong to assist the Autobots, but ordered them to retreat when Thunderwing revealed his "ultra-mode". Razorclaw cancelled the countdown with one second remaining after [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] defeated Thunderwing. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

Following Megatron's defeat on [[Earth]], Starscream took leadership but feared that Razorclaw would challenge him. {{storylink|Uneasy Lies the Head}} This did not happen, as two years later, Razorclaw was overseeing the hundreds of Decepticons gathered on a desolate planetoid somewhere, rather enjoying it when they turned to cannibalism. {{storylink|All His Engines}} The other four Predacons were left behind on Earth, where they formed an alliance with the [[China|Chinese]] government to defend their nation in exchange for [[energon]]. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"|Hawk Among the Sparrows}} Led by Rampage, they clashed with the Autobots (allied with [[Skywatch]]) and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] (allied with [[North Korea]]), but ultimately the Chinese energon factories were destroyed, and the Predacons saw no need to stick around any further. {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"|All My Sins Remembered}} As for Razorclaw, he tried to defend the Decepticon base from [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] only to fall victim to a [[cerebro-shell]] and forced to turn on Starscream. {{storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}}

[[File:TheIronKlaw-Predacons.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2|Disco inferno!]]
After the war against [[D-Void]], the Predacons were reunited on Cybertron, where they were imprisoned by the Autobots and fitted with [[Inhibitor/deterrence chip|I/D chips]]. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}} Like most Decepticons, they went on a riot when Megatron returned. {{storylink|City on Fire}} They were among the disenfranchised Decepticons on Cybertron who joined up with [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] when he took leadership of the faction and swore to conquer Earth. However, Galvatron's troops were defeated in [[Shanghai]] in a three way war between them, the Autobots and the Chinese military. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

Remaining on Earth, the Predacons fell into the employ of the villainous human "[[Iron Klaw]]", who used [[Merklynn|Garrison Kreiger]]'s technology to forcibly brainwash them into loyal soldiers. He also improved on their botched combiner technology, allowing them to form Predaking. As Predaking, they were deployed to defend Iron Klaw's castle from an infiltration by Kup, [[Ayana Jones|Mayday]], and [[Ian Noble|Action Man]], but separated when [[Snake-Eyes|Snake Eyes]] smashed the machinery keeping them brainwashed. While the team was left confused, Razorclaw attempted to take revenge by killing any nearby humans and was in turn shot in the head by Kup. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

Despite this seeming setback, the Predacons, including Razorclaw, returned to duty during [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s attack on Earth, forming Predaking to defend [[Venice]] from [[Maximal]] invasion. {{storylink|Ceremony}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] was also a Predacon. {{Storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Earth Wars}}

===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
The Predacons were a team of elite trackers and hunters who preferred to stay in their [[beast mode]]s. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1 Predaking toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's called "Animal Planet" 'cause WE took it over!]]
*'''Predaking''' ([[1986]], [[2004]])
**[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
**[[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
**[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
**[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
**[[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]]
{{toydesigner|[[Mika Akitaka]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100724062955/http://www.ex.org/ex/3.4/09-feature_akitaka2.html Interview with Mika Akitaka]</ref>|[[Richard Marcej]] (packaging)}}

:The Predacons were sold boxed in 1986 and 1987. They are by far the largest combining team of the G1 toyline, as all five members are the same comparatively large size. They share a unified color scheme of red, orange, yellow, gray and black. Each transforms from a robot armed with a sword and handgun to a chunky mechanical animal; the five toys combine together to form [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. Some of Predaking's add-on kibble is used by his individual components as weaponry.

:In late 2004, the Predaking [[giftset]] was reissued in Japan to much rejoicing of people who could not afford the after market prices on a vintage piece. This reissue used metal parts, and the pieces that were originally soft plastic were now hard plastic.

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[[File:G1-toy Gnaw.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A Predacon. ''Suuurrrrrrrrre.'']]
*'''Gnaw''' (Decepticon, 1986)

:Gnaw's toy shipped in the same case assortment as the other five Predacons. This seems to have resulted in Japanese media considering him one of the group, despite the fact he wasn't sold this way in Japan; in fact, the toy wasn't available as part of the normal retail assortment at all there, despite its semi-prominent fictional appearance. At first, it was a promotional item as part of a ''[[Beastformers (franchise)|Beastformers]]'' giveaway. It was later made available in limited quantities, seemingly in U.S. packaging, as a mail-away during 1988's ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: Super-God Masterforce|Super-God Masterforce]]'' series.
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:TF-Universe-2008-Razorclaw.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Special Team Leaders''' (Legends of Cybertron, [[2008]])
**'''Razorclaw'''

:[[Razorclaw (G1)#Universe .282008.29|Razorclaw]] is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] toy, transforming into a robotic lion. This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]].
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-RazorclawWoH.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]
*'''Razorclaw''' (BotCon attendee figure, [[2009]])

:[[Razorclaw (G1)#Timelines|Razorclaw]] is a [[retool]] and [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]], featuring a new head. Razorclaw transforms into a mechanical lion. Each forelimb/arm has a Cyber-Key-released spring-loaded claw, and his tail becomes a blade-whip for robot mode. He can also transform into a massive clawed arm that can attach to the Leader-class ''Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Megatron]] toys. Razorclaw came with a translucent [[Cyber Planet Key|Golden Disk Key]].

:The original version of this mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Breaker]] and was separately retooled into ''Universe'' [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]].
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:Predaking-2010-reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Predaking''' (Gift set, [[2010]]/[[2017]])

:Released on [[November 27]], 2010 as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' line, Predaking featured significant differences from the previous releases. His yellow plastic was replaced with gold plastic, most of which was painted over gold. The orange, red, black, and gray plastic was replaced with metallic fleck equivalents. Nearly every [[sticker]] has been redesigned from the original, and an optional label sheet to be applied to the robot, beast, and combined mode eyes has been included.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:Kre-O-Micro-Changers-Combiner-G1-Predaking.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Predaking''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, [[2013]])
**''Set number'': '''A2227'''
**''Pieces'': '''79'''

:One of the first [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]] combiner sets. The four component Kreons, [[Razorclaw (G1)#Kre-O|Razorclaw]], [[Headstrong (G1)#Kre-O|Headlock]], [[Tantrum (G1)#Kre-O|Torox]], and [[Divebomb (G1)#Kre-O|Divebomb]], can be rebuilt into their alternate modes. They can also be rebuilt into Predaking by taking them apart and combining their pieces.

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[[File:KreO-Toy RampageKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Decepticon Rampage''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2013)
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Bag number'': '''22851 45'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, 2 small pistols, blade

: Part of the first normal wave of [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, Rampage is a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]]-bagged mini-figure, though a stamped ID number can be found on the back of the bag, top-right corner. He comes with extra parts to convert him into a tiger (we guess), including a new generic beast-like head piece.
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===''Platinum Edition''===
[[File:Platinum-Edition-Predaking.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Predaking''' (Gift set, [[2014]])

:This reissue of [[Predaking (G1)#Platinum Edition|Predaking]] is similar to the 2010 release, complete with die-cast metal parts and the five sheets of labels from the 2010 release. Different this time, though, is Predaking's sword being reused from Beast Hunters Voyager Class Optimus Prime's Star Saber.
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:POTP-Titan-Predaking-set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7| We have come to slay [[Predaking (Prime)|a dragon...]] and your cash. ]]
*'''Predaking''' (Titan Class, [[2018]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-31'''
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] and [[Lynsey Urban]] (Hasbro)|[[Horofumi Ichikawa]] (detailing), [[Robby Musso]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Predaking is a Titan Class Combiner set comprising five Voyager-sized figures: [[Razorclaw (G1)#Generations|Razorclaw]], [[Tantrum (G1)#Generations|Torox]] (a renamed Tantrum due to trademark availability issues), [[Rampage (G1)#Generations|Rampage]], [[Headstrong (G1)#Generations|Headstrong]], and [[Divebomb (G1)#Generations|Divebomb]]. He also comes with the Onyx Matrix, containing [[Onyx Prime#Generations|Onyx Prime]], a [[Prime Master]]. The Matrix can be attached inside Predaking's chest, under Razorclaw's beast head.
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===''Adamas Machina''===
[[File:AdamasMachinaPredaking2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Rex Machina]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Predaking''' (2026)}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''AM-T02'''
{{toydesigner|[[Akira Amemiya]] (concept artist)}}<ref>{{citesocial|quote=トランスフォーマー2010(トゥーオーワンオー)の人気エピソード「原始の呼び声」の劇中作画をイメージソースに、アニメーション監督の雨宮哲氏(TRIGGER所属)がコンセプトデザインを手掛けました。|link=https://x.com/tspark_official/status/1951115676397297889|site=Twitter|name=official T-SPARK account|year=2025|month=07|day=31}}</ref>

::*[https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/adamas/am_t01_pk Official TakaraTomy website of ''Adamas Machina'' Predaking]

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==Merchandise==
===''Forms Robo''===
{{picsneeded|If you're lucky enough to have this, send us a pic. Pretty please?}}
*'''Predaking''' (1987)

:Predaking was also among the ten characters who were rendered as part of the ''[[Forms Robo]]'' line of oversized ''keshigomu'' figures. He came individually packaged in a plastic baggie, and was available in red, yellow, green, or blue. Of the various ''Forms Robo'' figures, Predaking is easily the hardest to find, rarely appearing on the secondary market.
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium Predaking.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Predaking''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)

:As part of the ''Titanium'' series 3" line, Predaking is constructed of mostly [[die-cast]] metal and plastic parts, but cannot transform and has very limited articulation. His sculpt and colour scheme is based upon the original G1 toy, but has Rampage and Divebomb occupying each other's positions, like the cartoon and comic model.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesricochetpredaking.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ricochet & Predaking''' (Robot Heroes, [[2009]])

:''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Predaking is a small, [[super deformed]] and absolutely adorable figurine with articulated shoulders. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]]. While the United States release of this two-pack was been cancelled, it has been found in other markets such as Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
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==Notes==
*The Predacons appear to be based on the [[Anibot]]s, a group of five Autobots who appeared in an early version of the script for the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 movie]]. These Anibots had the same animal modes as the Predacons (with the minor difference of a leopard instead of a tiger), and would also have combined into a larger robot, albeit a robot ''dragon''. Based on early internal [[character model|model sheets]] that were offered on [[eBay]] in 2016, it would appear that they had their faction changed first, briefly going by the interim name "Ani''cons''", before being given their final team name.<ref name="modelsheets">[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/93711-more-unseen-tftm-designs-plus-some-early-colors-and-some-show-design/?p=3191211 Early model sheets] at The Allspark.</ref>
*According to the 1986 vendor catalog, the gold plastic swords were originally intended to be [[:File:1986protopredacons.jpg|gold chromed]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Animatron''' (アニマトロン ''Animatoron''), '''Predacon''' (プレダコン ''Puredakon'')
*''French:'' '''Predacan''' (Europe, cartoon dub)
*''Mandarin:'' '''Lüèshí Jīngāng''' (Taiwan, 掠食金剛, "Predator Vajra"), '''Jù Zhēngníng''' (China, 巨狰狞, "Giant Malevolent")
*''Russian:'' '''Vredikon''' (Вредикон, "Hurtcon")

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars subgroups]]
[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Predacons| Predacon (G1)]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Quintessons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) subgroups]]
[[Category:Predacons| Predacon (G1)]]
[[Category:Quintesson servant races]]
[[Category:Wings Universe subgroups]]

Predaking (G1)

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DungeonMonkey: Replacing a really glaringly bad AI upscale with something ripped directly from the site. All I did was swap the background for a white one real quick.

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:''Predaking is a [[Decepticon]] [[combiner]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Predakingg1.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Sucks to be Defensor and Superion... and every Autobot combiner ever.]]
'''Predaking''' is the ferocious fusion of all five of the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. Predaking is highly unusual among [[combiner]]s by the successful merging of each of his component robots' physical abilities and personalities. Most others of his kind are rendered [[Devastator (G1)|stupid]], [[Bruticus (G1)|suggestible]], or [[Abominus (G1)|borderline]] [[Menasor (G1)|insane]] by the merging of minds, but the five Predacons are united by their shared love of the hunt, and produce a single complete persona. Between his physical prowess, unexpected mental acuity, and animalistic, almost instinct-fast hunting actions, Predaking is one of the most dangerous and intimidating weapons ever added to the Decepticon ranks. [[Victor Caroli|As a weapon he is without equal; as a warrior he is without restraint. He can lift five hundred tons without straining a circuit]]. When Predaking is on your trail, all hope is lost.

Unless your name is [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]].

Predaking is composed of:

*[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (torso)
*[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] (right arm, wings)
*[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] (left arm)
*[[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]] (right leg)
*[[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]] (left leg)

{{bigquote|Predaking has the power! He needs nothing more!|Predaking has the power to survive|"[[Nightmare Planet]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Bud Davis]] (English), [[Minoru Inaba]] (Japanese)|[[Yuan Guoqing]] (Chinese), [[Edgar Fruitier]] (Canadian French), [[Francis Lax]] (European French), [[Reinhard Brock]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness"), [[Gernot Duda]] (German, "Chaos"), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, "Nightmare Planet"), [[Ulf Jürgen Söhmisch]] (German, "The Quintesson Journal"), [[Holger Schwiers]] (German, "Call of the Primitives"), [[Dario de Castro]] (Portuguese), [[Sílvio Navas]] (Portuguese, "Nightmare Planet"), [[André Luiz Chapéu]] (Portuguese, "The Quintesson Journal")}}
[[File:FFOD5 Predaking.jpg|thumb|left|Never argue with a guy with horns on his knees.]]
Predaking first saw action during the short-lived Decepticon-[[Quintesson]] alliance in the year 2005. The Predacons attempted to prevent [[Blurr (G1)#Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], the human [[Marissa Faireborn]] and the magnificent [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] from escaping Jupiter's moon of [[Io]] with [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[Transformation cog (biology)|transformation cog]]. When the individual Predacons failed, they merged into Predaking, but were quickly defeated by Sky Lynx. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

Soon afterward, the Decepticons took over the slave mining planet of [[Dread (planet)|Dread]], forcing [[Dread slaves|the hapless prisoners]] to mine the super-hard [[death crystal]]s in a scheme by [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] to destroy Cybertron with a [[Death crystal cannon|giant death crystal firing cannon]]. When several slaves were frightened out of the mine by the monster [[Chaos (alien)|Chaos]], Predaking swooped down to recapture the escapees. Later, during an Autobot attack that saw Sky Lynx buried under tons of rock, Predaking separated Blurr, [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]], Wheelie and [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] from [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] by blocking off the mine entrance with his laser [[sword]]. He continued to force the Autobots back to Sky Lynx (who had managed to escape the landslide) while shrugging off their laser fire. Meanwhile, Kup lured Chaos out of the volcano, causing another landslide that this time buried Predaking under tons of rock. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}

[[File:Nightmare-planet-predaking-goodart.jpg|thumb|"Do you like Predaking?" "I don't know—I've never Predaked."]]
During an assassination attempt on the Autobots, the Predacons formed Predaking right before the Quintessons unleashed a nightmare effect on the Transformers. They were all confronted with solidified dream images taken from the mind of [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]]. Predaking was quickly overpowered by the creatures and, after he split up, a dragon kidnapped Razorclaw to a distant castle, leaving the Predacons unable to combine again. After the dream-inducer was destroyed and the Predacons were reunited, Razorclaw was ready to resume the battle with the Autobots and ordered the transformation into Predaking. Unfortunately, Headstrong's leg had been injured fighting a giant dream Galvatron, and he was unable to join into their combined form. Without the might of Predaking, the Predacons chose to flee. {{storylink|Nightmare Planet}}

[[File:Predaking primatives.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.75|Schrödinger's Cel: Simultaneously well-drawn and poorly-drawn.]]
Predaking was patrolling space when he picked up on a Quintesson transmission. Tracing it to a jungle-like planet, he split into his component parts to locate the source of the signal more easily. Once Sky Lynx and the Autobots beat the Predacons to the transmitting journal canister, they reformed as Predaking to renew their vendetta against Sky Lynx. Galvatron and [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] soon joined Predaking, but his interest in revenge on Sky Lynx outmatched their interest in the journal, and Galvatron had to remind Predaking repeatedly and forcefully to keep his mind(s) on the mission. {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}} Later on, Predaking fought alongside Galvatron and the Decepticons in Europe, but soon vanished before the whole "[[Ultimate Weapon]]" scheme was finished. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}

On [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|moon]], Predaking fought alongside the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]] combiner [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] until they, along with the other "primitive" animal-based Transformers, were called away by [[Oracle (G1)|Primacron's assistant]]. They were led to an ancient world, in the hopes their primitive instincts would defeat [[Primacron]]'s latest creation, the energy-draining [[Tornedron]]. After the defeated [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s corpse seemingly crushed Grimlock, the primitives split up and ran for their lives. The Predacons continued to run until Headstrong declared he would rather stand and fight than die running. Concurring, his fellow Predacons merged with him to form Predaking, but were quickly put into stasis lock by Tornedron. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

As part of a series of Decepticon attacks on [[Japan]], Predaking and [[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]] pursued [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] in the Sea of Japan. He was later part of the strike force led by the Matrix-possessed [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}}

After the [[Hate Plague]] spread throughout the galaxy, Predaking was seen hunting down Galvatron with Scourge and Cyclonus. How robots infected with homicidal madness could work together as a hunting party, much less share a combined form, is anybody's guess. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
The Predacons were built through cooperation between the Decepticons and the [[Quintesson]]s. Though they worked for the Decepticons, they were commanded by the Quintessons. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Part 3 and Part 4}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
[[File:MysteryPlanetMaster Hot Rod stops Predaking combination.jpg|thumb|Hot Rod forgets [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|whose chestplate]] he's supposed to form.]]
[[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] stopped the Predacons from merging into Predaking once by ramming Razorclaw in the gut before the combination was complete. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Predaking later helped [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] try to steal the [[Sol 1]] satellite. He was defeated by [[Raiden]] and the Headmasters. {{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}} Predaking was defeated by Raiden and the Headmasters again when he confronted them over an erupting volcano in [[Peru]]. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}} And again by the Headmasters alone on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]]. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}}

[[File:HM14 Headmasters vs Predaking.jpg|thumb|left]]
Predaking joined the Decepticons on their space mission to gather energy from throughout the universe. He battled Raiden on the [[Twin Star]] planets. {{storylink|Battle for Defense of the False Planet}} Predaking later struggled with [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] on [[Paradise]]. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}}

Back on Earth, Predaking and [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] fought Raiden on the Kamchatka Peninsula. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}

Predaking and Bruticus sank the ocean liner ''[[Queen World]]''. Predaking later protected a [[Death Tower]] in [[Santiago]], [[Chile]] against the Throttlebots. Then the Autobot Targetmasters arrived and [[Pointblank]] downed him with ONE SHOT. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} The combiner took part in a final great battle against the Autobots at the North Pole, however his rematch with Raiden was interrupted when Scorponok threw Fortress Maximus at them. After the Autobots used their [[Head Formation]] to end the Decepticon plan, Predaking and the other Decepticons fled Earth. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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=====''Zone'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Yukimasa Kishino]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:PredaBrain1.jpg|thumb|Now that's what I call a splitting headache!]]

Years later, after several more Decepticon leaders had come and gone, the faction came under the rulership of the supernatural entity [[Violengiguar]], who assembled a team of [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] from Decepticon history. Predaking was enlisted as his "Beast General" and outfitted with new armor and weaponry to make him even more powerful than before, and sent forth to conquer planets in pursuit of Violengiguar's goal of creating a [[Decepticon Zone]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} At some point, Predaking and the other generals later schooled [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them more than formidable foes for the Powered Masters. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}

Arriving in Japan at the base of Mount Fuji, Predaking almost crushed local boy [[Akira Serikawa]], but the human was snatched to safety by the Autobot Micromaster [[Whisper (Zone)|Whisper]]. Predaking then came under fire from the Micromaster forces who arrived in the [[Galaxy Rocket]], and was soon joined in battling the little Autobots by Trypticon. Together, they almost destroyed the Galaxy Rocket, until the timely arrival of Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber. Predaking proceeded to engage Dai Atlas, but the Autobot soon broke off their fight when Devastator arrived on the scene and made a play for the Zodiac's hiding place underground. Through Devastator and King Poseidon's combined efforts, the Zodiac was discovered; King Poseidon attempted to toss it to his comrades, but Predaking and Trypticon wound up crashing into one another in their eagerness to grab the Zodiac, allowing Dai Atlas to seize it. Predaking could only watch as the Autobots used the "Zone Mode" forms the Zodiac granted them to destroy King Poseidon and Trypticon; attempting to flee, he was thwarted in his efforts by Dai Atlas, who sliced him into two from head to crotch. Predaking's vaguely organic-looking brain was momentarily exposed before he died, his bisected halves exploding impressively. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

=====Ask Vector Prime=====
[[File:Volcanicuscomic1-Predaking.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.75|Grimlock doesn't appreciate the "Predacon Stomp".]]

Predaking possessing what appeared to be an organic brain led [[Vector Prime]] to speculate that "the [[Violengiguar|Violent Chigger]]" had access to [[GoBot]] technology. He noted that the [[Chronarchitect]] was to be consulted regarding this and the GoBot infiltration outside of [[Gargent]] universes. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/02}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
Decades after Predaking was destroyed fighting [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]], the Quintessons used their [[Recreator]] to bring the Predacons back to life. Under Quintesson control, Predaking confronted the Dinobots on [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]]. The newest Dinobot, [[Kakuryu (G1)|Grimmaster]], combined with his drones and tried to fight back, but alone he wasn't strong enough to defeat the ultimate Primitive warrior. Instead, Grimmaster passed his [[Energon Matrix]] to Grimlock, who used it to merge the classic Dinobots into [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus]]. Predaking was overwhelmed by Volcanicus's Magma Blade attack, and broke apart into the individual Predacons, who retreated. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}}
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====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity====
=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers''=====
[[File:SRLTManga5 Predaking.jpg|thumb]]
During an attack on the planet [[Feminia]], Predaking took out a distracted [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], only to suffer an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibots]]. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #5}}

=====''The Headmasters'' comic=====
During the Decepticons' second attempt to overtake planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]], Predaking joined [[Alligatron]] and a unit of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] in attacking a squad of Autobot [[Beastformer (species)|Beastformer]]s. [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] and [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] managed to save the Beastformers, though they allowed themselves to be captured in the process. {{storylink|The Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!}}

=====''Super-God Masterforce'' comic=====
Predaking appeared to make a triumphant comeback with a squadron of other legendary Decepticons, attacking the Autobot [[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmaster]]s on Earth. However, "Predaking" was revealed to have been nothing more than an illusion created by [[King Poseidon]], who was subsequently defeated. {{storylink|Burn, Chokon! New Commander Super Ginrai!}}

=====''Zone'' comic=====
The Decepticons came under the rulership of the supernatural entity [[Violengiguar]], who assembled a team of [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] from Decepticon history. Predaking was enlisted as his "Beast General" and outfitted with new armor and weaponry to make him even more powerful than before, and sent forth to conquer planets in pursuit of Violengiguar's goal of creating a [[Decepticon Zone]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} At some point, Predaking and the other generals later schooled [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them more than formidable foes for the Powered Masters. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}

One the first worlds to fall to the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]]' wrath was Predaking's old stomping ground, planet Feminia, which the generals destroyed utterly. One month later, following the generals' theft of the new power source [[Energon Z]] from the Autobot base on [[Micro|planet Zone]], Predaking, [[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]], [[King Poseidon]] and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] launched an assault on the Earth in order to obtain the [[Zodiac]], the mystical final component in Violengiguar's plan which lay hidden on the planet. Predaking attacked Japan, centering on [[Mount Fuji]], and was soon joined there by the other generals, where they came under attack from the Autobot [[Micromaster]]s. The tiny 'bots were no match for the giant generals, but the fight was then taken up by the Autobot [[Powered Master]]s [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] and [[Sonic Bomber (G1)|Sonic Bomber]]. In the course of the battle, the Zodiac was unearthed from its subterranean hiding spot, and everyone began grappling over it. Unfortunately for the generals, when Trypticon tried blasting the Autobots with an Energon Z beam, it reacted with the Zodiac and granted the Powered Masters new "Zone Mode" alternate forms, the power of which allowed them to soundly defeat the generals and drive them off. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}}

Later, Predaking, a self-professed master of aerial combat, challenged the Powered Masters to battle. Dai Atlas and [[Sonic Bomber (G1)|Sonic Bomber]] combined into [[Sky Powered]] and beat him swiftly and soundly. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 6}}

===Toy pack-in material===
Predaking participated in a tumultuous battle on a moon base. As he descended upon the battlefield, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] stood united against him. {{storylink|Decipher the Decepticon}}

===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Predaking gone but not forgotten.jpg|thumb|left|"''Fear'' my slightly pronouncing crotch!"]]

''Predaking's first outing on [[Earth]] was in the course of a hunt by the Predacons against the [[Autobot]] leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]. Prime having foiled the Predacons' initial attacks individually, they merged into Predaking and resumed the chase. Essentially Predaking's role in that hunt concluded once he had flushed Prime out into the open and worn him down, thus rendering him vulnerable to the attack of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]. The Predacons returned over the [[space bridge|Space Bridge]] to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].'' {{storylink|Prey!}}

Predaking's ''next'' foray on Earth was part of a scheme by [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] to destabilise Megatron's sanity to such an extent that the way would be clear for Shockwave to take command. Shockwave supplied fake [[Insignia|Autobrands]] to the Predacons (and thus Predaking by extension) and the Predacons ambushed Megatron in the swamps of Florida. ''Megatron did not recall who the Predacons were thanks to a bout of amnesia connected to his earlier involvement with them.'' The Predacons had similar difficulties subduing Megatron in their individual forms and merged to become Predaking. Predaking fared little better against Megatron and was rendered unconscious by a blast from the deranged Decepticon's [[fusion cannon]]. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}}

''Divebomb found life on Earth so dull he contemplated buggering off back to Cybertron, but knew he couldn't because it would leave the other Predacons unable to form Predaking.'' {{storylink|Grudge Match!}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Predaking Combaticons screwed.jpg|thumb|Starscream thanks Primus he had the sense to finish his will this morning.]]
Eons ago, the Predacons were banished from Cybertron to [[Beast (planet)|Beest]], where their higher functions degraded, rendering them feral. Megatron, who had been overthrown by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (well, thrown out of a shuttle), tracked down the Predacons, then modified them to become combiners, creating Predaking. {{storylink|Welcome to the Jungle}}

Starscream and his [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] were in training (with Sky Lynx of all people as a target) when Predaking suddenly arose from the sea, seeking to capture the treacherous Decepticon [[Air Commander]]. The Combaticons quickly formed into (the much-less intelligent) [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] and counter-attacked by destroying Predaking's shoulder-mounted guns. Forced back, Predaking quickly put down his opponent by firing one of his foot cannons at Bruticus' head, blasting off part of his face.

When Starscream fled, lamenting Bruticus' latest defeat, Predaking attempted to follow until Bruticus crushed one of his wings and threw him onto the island. Damaged, but not defeated, Predaking easily dodged the slow-witted Combaticon combiner's rifle blast, then erected a defensive energy field around himself to deflect the follow-up shot. As Bruticus pondered a possible rifle malfunction, Predaking punched his rival in the face with a spiked knuckle, then impaled the crippled Bruticus upon Headstrong's horn, finally deactivating the Combaticons.

This was the first time he won a fight. And it was against a fellow [[Decepticon]]. Oh well, better than nothing. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

===''The Beast Within''===
As the Dinobots unleashed the [[Beast (G1)|Beast]] on the Decepticons, the Predacons attempted to form Predaking as a counter to this awesome force. The Beast barely broke its stride, destroying Predaking utterly, to the absolute shock of the assembled Decepticons. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:ArtOfWar2 Predaking vs Piranacon.jpg|thumb|left|Someone hasn't read the rest of this page.]]
The Predacons and [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]] got into a territorial argument after Megatron's death, which led to a face off between Predaking and [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]. Predaking emerged the victor but was stopped by [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] before he could finish the aquatic combiner off. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}} After Serpent O.R. recruited the Predacons into his new Decepticon army, he was tracked down by a group of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]], but Predaking protected his new leader by stomping [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] unconscious. The Decepticons then organized an attack on an Autobot peace ceremony, during which Predaking, Piranacon and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] took out [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} He then spent the remainder of the battle hunting down civilians. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}

===''Mini Mayhem!''===
When [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] unleashed Predaking, boasting that the gestal's combined animal strength was unparalleled, an ensemble of Battle Beasts stood united to prove him wrong. {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:Kre-O JP comic 08 - Predaking.jpg|thumb|]]
Predaking was defeated by his lack of cuteness! {{storylink|Behemoth Combination! But They're Cute? The Predacon Unit}} He later teamed up with [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] to fight [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], who defeated the trio by rolling into their legs. {{storylink|Kre-O Micro-Changers Combiners comic}}

===2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity===
Predaking was put under the command of a younger soldier in the Decepticon army by the tail-end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]. After Optimus Prime and Galvatron both met their ends on the battlefield, the leader of Predaking's squad took the name "[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]" and sought to take advantage of the Autobot army's state of disarray. To this end, he unleashed Predaking upon a [[Tigatron|peace negotiator]] who visited his camp, and then set out to attack the Primal Council himself. Predaking slew many enemy units before being confronted by the Tripredacus Council and their allies. To further their own goals, these 'bots combined into [[Predacus]], beat down Predaking, and skewered him with his own sword, killing him. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Predaking was among the Decepticons forces nestled safely behind [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s force field when the combined forces of the Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] came to stop them from absorbing the [[sun]]. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:TheIronKlaw-Predaking.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85]]
The Predacons had attempted to combine in the past, but Predaking was not born until after the Predacons were forcibly brainwashed into serving as [[Iron Klaw|Count "Iron Klaw" van Rani]] by [[Merklynn|Garrison Kreiger]], using a copy of the [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]] to improve upon their prior combiner technology and grant them the power of true combination, allowing them to form the mighty Predaking.

As Predaking, van Rani deployed the team in his [[Iron Castle]] in [[Kalistan]] to defend the interests of the [[Iron Ring]], and the combiner wound up battling [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]], [[Ian Noble|Action Man]] and [[Ayana Jones|Mayday]], who could do little but just stay alive until [[Snake-Eyes]] destroyed Kreiger's Talisman emulator inside the castle. Without the Talisman's energy, the individual personalities of the argumentative Predacons reasserted themselves and Predaking collapsed into his components, with Kup blowing up Razorclaw's head soon afterwards. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}}

Even that didn't keep Predaking down for long, though, as the repaired combiner joined van Rani, [[Miles Mayhem]], and [[Mercy Gale|Doctor X]] in [[Venice]], defending the planet from an army of invading [[Maximal]]s alongside some [[Red Shadows]]. {{storylink|Ceremony}}
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===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
{{voiceactor|[[Samoa Joe]] (English)}}

[[File:Machinima-POTP-Predaking-fires.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|Deal the cards, that's what he does now.]]

As [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus]] was fighting [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Victorion]] in [[Primal Swamp]], Predaking interrupted their battle and demanded Victorion hand over the [[Enigma of Combination]]. When she failed to produce it, Predaking began attacking her in a rage. {{storylink|Volcanicus (episode)|Volcanicus}} As he clutched Victorion and tussled with Windblade, Predaking was distracted by Perceptor, letting the others attack and temporarily stun him before escaping. However, he got to his feet and went after them, himself pursued by Volcanicus. Everyone stopped, however, when they came across [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] entering a mysterious dome. {{storylink|Without Warning}}

He continued to ignore Victorion's insistence that she did not have the Enigma, believing he would need it to survive the coming events. He took down Volcanicus, Perceptor and Windblade, but before he could attack Victorion, Megatron reemerged and threatened him with the [[Requiem Blaster (Thirteen)|Requiem Blaster]]. Though he declared he was no longer bound to Megatron's orders, he accepted his former leader's claims that they would notify him should they find the Enigma, and he departed for parts unknown. {{storylink|Primal (POTP)|Primal}} Megatron ultimately made good on his promise, and Predaking soon arrived in the [[Well of All Sparks|Well of Sparks]] to attack Megatronus and attempt to take the Enigma. This ultimately proved short-lived, as Megatronus overpowered the Combiner and ripped his head off, killing him. {{storylink|Saga's End}}

===''Transformers/Ghostbusters''===
When [[Gozer]] attacked Cybertron, Predaking formed to fight back against the entity and tried to attack from behind only for Gozer to land a devastating punch on the combiner's chest, critically damaging him. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2}}

===''Last Bot Standing''===
Predaking was among the many Decepticons who fought against the Autobots as both sides drained the universe of its resources. {{Storylink|Last Bot Standing issue 2|Last Bot Standing #2}}

==Commercial appearances==
*The Predacons came to the aid of a trio of [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] who found themselves unable to handle the Dinobots. After rushing into battle, the Predacons combined into Predaking, and fought the Dinobots from the air. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Predacons|Predacons commercial}}
*Predaking found [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] walking alone through a field, and came swooping down from the skies to attack them. He was thwarted by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], who blasted him back before unleashing his flame-breath onto Predaking. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Sky Lynx|Sky Lynx commercial}}
*During a massive battle between Kreons, Predaking's components assembled themselves into his gestalt form. He and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] then proceeded to send the Autobots fleeing for their tiny lives. {{storylink|Commercial#Kre-O|KRE-O Transformers Micro Changers and Combiners Construction Sets commercial}}

==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
[[File:TheTransformersPS2 Predaking.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|So... he has two goals then?]]
{{voiceactor|???}}

Right when the Jewel of Mystery was within sight of the Autobots, Predaking roared (which sounded more like a moan), stating that the Autobots would not have the Jewel. Dropping in front of them, Predaking stated his mission: "Destroy...Autobots! Keep...Jewel! My...Only...Goal!" Rodimus Prime recognized the hulking combination of the Predacons and warned the Autobots that he was tough. Predaking fought the Autobots, but despite being aided by a mass of Decepticon foot soldiers, the Predacon gestalt was defeated. Deciding to go back to base, Predaking turned around and flew away. Once Rodimus was sure Predaking was out of hearing range, he expressed gratitude for the fact that Predaking was an idiot. {{storylink|The Transformers (G1 PS2)|The Transformers}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Earth Wars Predaking.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb| Fear my HIGH HEELS!!!!! And my sword!]]
Predaking is the fearsome combination of the likemindedness of all the Predacons along with some developmental technology in the form of the Quintesson Hive mind. Seeing as they revel in the hunt, Megatron was impressed with Predaking's singlemindedness.

The Predacons were deployed once the Dinobots came to find the Enigma Of Combination. Using Bombshell's Cerebro-shells on an unknowing Jetfire, the Predacons led the Dinobots into a trap. Knowing they were so close, the Dinobots broke role and started to attack!

Optimus, hearing the news, sent Superion to handle the situation, while likewise, Megatron sent Bruticus as back up for the Predacons. Both Superion and Bruticus battled until Volcanicus and Predaking emerged.
{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}

Predaking can be formed once all 3 to 4 star Predacons have been collected. You can even sub in a 5 star Divebomb, if available.

*'''Class''' - Combiner
*'''Weapons''': Predaking jumps on to his opponents, stomps on defenses, and deals massive damage with his giant sword. He can also has a built in [[flamethrower]], and can send a beam into the air that will come back down as meteors that deal high damage.
*'''Abilities''':
**'''Infernum Blade''' - Jump and strike with the Infernum Blade! Deals Heavy damage to the target and anything directly behind it.
**'''Fire And Brimstone''' - Set a wide area on fire dealing as average of 2,280 damage over 8 seconds.
**'''Extinction''' - A shower of meteors bombards a very large area dealing an average damage over 10 seconds. Quadruple damage to walls.
*'''Cooldown''': 15 seconds to 20 seconds.

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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Predaking was the combined form of the Predacons. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1 Predaking toy.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|It's your own fault if you ignored this when it was reissued, you know.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Predaking''' ([[1986]]/[[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Predaking''' (プレダキング)
:*''Takara ID number'': '''D-78'''
:*''Accessories'': [[X-ray laser cannon]], [[Sonic sword#Toys|sonic sword]], 4 combiner extremities, head
{{toydesigner|[[Mika Akitaka]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100724062955/http://www.ex.org/ex/3.4/09-feature_akitaka2.html Interview with Mika Akitaka]</ref>|[[Richard Marcej]] (packaging)}}

:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' Predaking is, by far, the largest of the traditional central component-leader-type combiner toys. He is formed by combining all five Predacons together. Unlike the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and Transformers 2010)|Scramble City]]-style toys such as [[Bruticus (G1)#Toys|Bruticus]] or [[Defensor (G1)#Toys|Defensor]], Predaking's arms and legs are not interchangeable, but can switch sides allowing the construction of a more [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] toy, allowing for four different combinations. Razorclaw's sonic sword and [[beast mode]] cannon serve as Predaking's primary weapons, with Tantrum and Headstrong's back-mounted cannons as his feet.

:Like Defensor and Bruticus, Predaking's components were released in both plastic and metal versions. In his combined mode featuring each member in [[die-cast]] form, Predaking is rather heavy for a Transformer. A complete combiner weighs in at exactly 1 kilogram (2.2lbs). This however does not upset the balance of the toy, as Headstrong and Tantrum have the bulk of the die-cast. Japan only received the plastic versions during the original run of the Generation 1 toylines.

:Hasbro only released the individual Predacons, but a [[giftset]] was available in Japan. In late 2004, Predaking was reissued to much rejoicing of people who could not afford the after market prices on a vintage piece. This reissue used metal parts, and the pieces that were originally soft plastic were now hard plastic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Predaking/predaking.htm More information on Predaking at TFU.info]''
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===''Welcome to Transformers 2010''===
{{anchor|Transformers (2010)}}
[[File:Predaking-2010-reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Predaking''' (プレダキング, [[2010]]/[[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Razorclaw's sword and cannon, 4 combiner extremities, head
{{toydesigner|[[Noritaka Suzuki]] (packaging artist)}}

:Released on [[November 27]], 2010 as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' line, Predaking featured significant differences from the previous releases. His yellow plastic was replaced with gold plastic, most of which was painted over gold. The orange, red, black, and gray plastic was replaced with metallic fleck equivalents. Nearly every [[sticker]] has been redesigned from the original, and an optional label sheet to be applied to the robot, beast, and combined mode eyes has been included. Like the previous reissue, this version featured die-cast parts.

:Many of the individual figures featured changes to their face paint in either overall color or application to better match their cartoon appearances. The metallic coloration appears to also have been inspired by episodes like "[[Nightmare Planet]]" and "[[Call of the Primitives]]" where their colors are much darker and feature "black" cel streaks, which are generally only applied to something for mood-lit shading or metallic/chromed parts. This version of the mold also bears the die-cast parts of the previous Takara reissue.

:This figure comes with 3 points towards the 2010 Sound Station Redemption campaign, they can be found hidden in the upper right corner front flap of the packaging.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:Kre-O-Micro-Changers-Combiner-G1-Predaking.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|And from that day forward, anytime a bunch of animals are together in one place, it's called a ZOO! <br> <br> Unless it's a farm!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Predaking''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, [[2013]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Predaking''' (プレダキング)
:*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
:*''Pieces'': '''79'''
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:One of the first [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]] combiner sets. The four component Kreons, [[Razorclaw (G1)#Kre-O|Razorclaw]], [[Headstrong (G1)#Kre-O|Headlock]], [[Tantrum (G1)#Kre-O|Torox]], and [[Divebomb (G1)#Kre-O|Divebomb]], can be rebuilt into their alternate modes. They can also be rebuilt into Predaking by taking them apart and combining their pieces.

:Like all of the Micro Changer combiner sets, Predaking comes with only one ''Kre-O'' display brick, and a sticker sheet composed of his leg detailing and a ''Kre-O'' logo. Due to the leg stickers being slightly transparent, applying them to the black-colored leg parts can render the details being semi-transparent. The instructions also did not mention where the ''Kre-O'' logo sticker should be placed. Also, Predaking's combined mode's waist part is somehow prone to falling off the assembly while posing, and he has a problem standing straight due to how the legs are constructed.

:The packaging accidentally switches Headstrong and Tantrum's new trademark-friendly names, labeling the former as "Torox" and the latter as "Headlock".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OPredaking/predaking.htm More information on Predaking at TFU.info]''
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===''Platinum Edition''===
[[File:Platinum-Edition-Predaking.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Predaking''' (2013)}}</ul>
:*'''10 OF 30'''
:*''Accessories'': Predaking's sword, Razorclaw's sword and cannon, 4 combiner extremities, head

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Predaking is a very mild [[redeco]] of the 2010 release, complete with die-cast metal parts. Compared to the original, Predaking's formerly yellow plastic and metal parts have been painted over entirely in a pale gold (the plastic underneath is thankfully ''not'' cast in [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|gold]] as in the 2010 release, but rather an orange that is fairly close to the paint tone), the red and orange both have metallic fleck added once again, and the gray plastics have all been changed to silver. New to this release is a redeco of the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)#Beast Hunters|Star Saber]] of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Beast Hunters (2013)|Beast Hunters]]'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Beast Hunters|Voyager Class Optimus Prime]] cast in gold to match the other swords in the set. The new sword can serendipitously peg into either of Rampage's shoulders when not in use. In addition to the usual factory pre-applied stickers, five sheets of redesigned labels identical to the 2010 release are also included, though the optional sheet of eye decals is not. Finally, he has a designated number as part of the ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' line. Unlike the 2010 reissue, this Predaking is packaged in combined mode. Care should be taken when moving Predaking's arms as the shoulder sockets are ''extraordinarily'' stiff on this particular version. Platinum Edition Predaking was an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]] exclusive in the USA for an initial MSRP of $119.99 and had a wider release across the Asia market shortly thereafter.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/PlatinumPredaking/predaking.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Predaking at TFU.info]''
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:POTP-Titan-Predaking-set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|I‘ve come to slay [[Predaking (Prime)|a dragon]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Predaking''' (Titan Class, [[2018]] / [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Predaking''' (プレダキング)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-31'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[2018]] [[September 29]]
:*''Accessories'': [[Onyx Prime#Power of the Primes|Onyx]] Prime Master, [[Onyx Matrix]] frame, 4 combiner extremities, 2 shoulder cannons, arm cannon (formed by two guns)
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] and [[Lynsey Urban]] (Hasbro)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (detailing), [[Robby Musso]] (concept artist)}}

:Sold as a single set, ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Predaking is a Titan Class-sized combiner composed of [[Razorclaw (G1)#Power of the Primes|Razorclaw]], [[Tantrum (G1)#Power of the Primes|Torox]] (a renamed Tantrum due to trademark availability issues), [[Rampage (G1)#Power of the Primes|Rampage]], [[Headstrong (G1)#Power of the Primes|Headstrong]], and [[Divebomb (G1)#Power of the Primes|Divebomb]]. He also comes with the Onyx Matrix, containing [[Onyx Prime#Power of the Primes|Onyx Prime]], a [[Prime Master]]. The Matrix can be attached inside Predaking's chest, under Razorclaw's beast head. Much like his ''G1'' toy, Predaking's limbs can switch orientation, but this isn't recommended as it leaves the plastic screwholes at the front.

[[File:POTPPredakingSword.jpeg|thumb|left|Challenge accepted, 3P-ers!]]
:In July 2018, 5 Predakings with packages signed by [[Shogo Hasui]] were released as a giveaway prize for Toys"R"Us Taiwan's sale campaign (which ran July 15–31.).<ref>https://www.facebook.com/TransformersNeverDie/photos/a.629496500464227.1073741828.478564562224089/1770291019718097/?type=3&theater</ref>

:On November 11, 2018, Hasbro's official Tmall store provided a free [[Sonic sword#Power of the Primes|sonic sword]] for every Predaking purchased, as a promotional item for China's Singles Day (the Chinese equivalent of [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]]).<ref>https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a21m2.8958473.0.0.40f5639167zksJ&id=580472727102&skuId=3865613613064</ref> The sword "blade" is made of very soft rubbery plastic, with a hidden rod inside it containing a wooden ballpoint pen. Unfortunately, even with the rod inside, many collectors found the sword to be unstable and prone to drooping or falling apart under its own weight.

:Predaking was reissued in 2026, with pre-orders going up on [[November 7]], [[2025]].
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===''Adamas Machina''===
[[File:AdamasMachinaPredaking2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Preda-bling]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Predaking''' (2026)}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''AM-T02'''
:*''Accessories'': left & right Predaking feet, left & right Predaking hands, 2 parts [[X-ray laser cannon|X-Ray Laser Cannon]], left & right Shoulder Cannons, 2 Shoulder cannon barrels, [[Sonic sword|Sonic Blade]], [[Photon Saber]], [[Concussion weapon|Concussion Blaster]], [[Lightning rifle]], [[Particle beam rifle]], [[Catalytic carbine]], [[Plasma sphere shooter]], connector, Stand adapter
{{toydesigner|[[Akira Amemiya]] (concept artist)}}<ref>{{citesocial|quote=トランスフォーマー2010(トゥーオーワンオー)の人気エピソード「原始の呼び声」の劇中作画をイメージソースに、アニメーション監督の雨宮哲氏(TRIGGER所属)がコンセプトデザインを手掛けました。|link=https://x.com/tspark_official/status/1951115676397297889|site=Twitter|name=official T-SPARK account|year=2025|month=07|day=31}}</ref>

:Part of [[T-SPARK]]'s ''[[T-SPARK#Adamas Machina|Adamas Machina]]'' subline of high-end collectibles, this representation of Predaking stands at approximately the same height as the original toy but now has been heavily redesigned to mimic his appearance in "[[Call of the Primitives]]". While each individual Predacon has his expected transformation, the set's design emphasis was on producing a well-proportioned and posable super robot; to that end, Predaking features an unprecedented level of [[articulation]] for a combiner, including ab crunch, butterfly shoulders, and individual fingers and knuckles. Befitting his collector-oriented presentation, he features ample [[die-cast]] metal and the highest amount of [[Paint operation|paint application]]s of any figure in the history of the [[Transformers brand]].

:Orders for Predaking went live in August 2025 for a ship date in March 2026. Japanese retail price was approximately $320, but American fans would inevitably wind up paying over $450 [[President of the United States|for reasons]].

::*[https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/adamas/am_t01_pk Official TakaraTomy website of ''Adamas Machina'' Predaking]

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==Merchandise==
===''Forms Robo''===
*'''Predaking''' ([[1987]])

:Predaking was also among the ten characters who were rendered as part of the ''[[Forms Robo]]'' line of oversized ''keshigomu'' figures. He came individually packaged in a plastic baggie, and was available in red, yellow, green, or blue. Of the various ''Forms Robo'' figures, Predaking is easily the hardest to find, rarely appearing on the secondary market.
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium Predaking.jpg|thumb|Squattie]]
*'''Predaking''' (3" Robot Masters, [[2006]])
**''Accessories:'' Display stand, sword

:As part of the ''Titanium'' series 3" line, Predaking is constructed of mostly [[die-cast]] metal and plastic parts, but cannot transform and has very limited articulation. His sculpt and colour scheme is based upon the original G1 toy, but has Rampage and Divebomb occupying each other's positions, like the cartoon and comic model.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/TitPredaking/predaking.htm More information on ''Titanium Series'' Predaking at TFU.info]''
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesricochetpredaking.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|As if Predaking could get any cuter. Valiant effort, though.]]
*'''Ricochet & Predaking''' (Two-pack, [[2009]])
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Predaking is a small, [[super deformed]] and absolutely adorable figurine with articulated shoulders. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Robot Heroes|Ricochet]].

:The United States release of this two-pack has been cancelled, but it has been found in other markets such as Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, Hungary and Germany.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RHPredaking/predaking.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Predaking at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2Predaking.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|If you have "Right Leg of the Ferocious Hunter", "Left Leg of the Ferocious Hunter", "Right Arm of the Ferocious Hunter" and "Left Arm of the Ferocious Hunter" in addition to this card in your hand, you win the Duel.]]
*'''Predaking, Ferocious Hunter''' (2019)
**[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]], Aerial Assault
**[[Headstrong (G1)|Predacon Headstrong]], Ground Assault
**[[Rampage (G1)|Predacon Rampage]], Savage Hunter
**[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]], Predacon Leader
**[[Tantrum (G1)|Torox]], Fueler
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Stars: ''25

:One of the titular [[combiner]]s from the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]'' Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners, Predaking, Ferocious Hunter can be formed by playing the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Predacon Enigma]] while the Character cards for all five [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] are in Bot Mode while on the battlefield and/or the KO area.

:Predaking, Ferocious Hunter's artwork is reused from the ''[[Power of the Primes (franchise)|Power of the Primes]]'' Predaking packaging art.
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==Notes==
[[File:1986protopredacons.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|You'd cover that face, too.]]
[[File:PredakingChaosLightsaber.jpg|upright=0.8|thumb|This weapon is your DEATH.]]
*One of Predaking's preliminary names was '''Giganticon'''.
*Razorclaw's head was originally designed to transform into Predaking's. This was likely dropped for either safety or cost reasons. Additionally, the gold plastic swords were originally meant to be gold chrome.
*According to designer Akitaka Mika, this was his only produced Transformers design; Bandai sued Takara over Predaking's resemblance to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future_Robot_Daltanious Daltanious] (IE both robots with lion heads for chests) in 1986, but Predaking's sales were exceptional enough that Bandai gave him a job shortly thereafter. He later went on to create the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_Fr%C3%A4ulein_Yuna Galaxy Fräulein Yuna] game and anime franchise.
*As a result of what can only be assumed to be a poor perspective of the Generation 1 toy in photographs given to the animation team, both Predaking's pre-final and final [[character model|cartoon models]] appear to mistake his antenna as being behind his wings, protruding from his back, and the sides of his enormous toy head being a popped-collar.<ref name="DM">[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/d-m-s-most-accurately-coloured-g1-animation-models-online.1201950/ Accurately colored recreations of the Generation 1 cartoon character models using original color charts and other production materials] - TFW2005</ref>
**Despite the flub made when designing his animation model, the rest of his head appears to be accurately recreated. On the other hand, the design is frequently lost in translation, resulting in plenty of [[:File:Predaking_primatives.jpg|feature-less]], [[:File:Nightmare-planet-predaking-goodart.jpg|slate faced]] Predakings, to the point where this discrepancy shows up as late as the ''[[:File:HM14 Headmasters vs Predaking.jpg|Headmasters]]'' cartoon. This might account for his slightly oddball head redesign in ''Zone'', where it seems Predaking's forehead protrusions were misinterpreted as two separate eyes.
**Predaking's antenna ended up becoming a pair of sheathed "[[lightsaber]]" hilts on his back, which became the character's primary weapons in the cartoon. It's possible the animators weren't aware that the [[Sonic sword]] was ''also'' Predaking's weapon, as it was only present on [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]'s model sheets, leading the design team to make something up.<ref name="DM"/>
*Predaking's debut in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5]]" uses his pre-final model, which is hardly surprising since [[AKOM]] was known to use out-of-date models in their episodes.
*A Predaking [[Action Master]] was planned at one point, but apparently went no further than a concept sketch. It was intended to be the included rider of a transforming dirt bike.<ref>''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)#Editions|Transformers Generations Deluxe]]'', p111</ref> While Predaking was scrapped, the bike was refined and included with the Action Master [[Axer (G1)#Generation 1|Axer]].
*Incidentally, the aforementioned concept art was found in an [http://web.archive.org/web/20110809212038/http://www.worlds-worst.com/worldsworst/wwnp_article.php?69 Arby's parking lot] after the end of [[BotCon 2000]], where it had presumably come unstowed.
*''Kre-O'' Predaking was originally announced as '''Predicus''' at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. The name was corrected for the toy release but remains "Predicus" on the Micro Changers Combiners bio-poster available on the Kre-O website.
*''Kre-O'' [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]], who misses out being part of the gestalt, instead comes separately in a blind-packed bag.
*A proposed but unrealized [[Fun Publications]] [[BotCon]] [[exclusive]] was a redeco of [[Tigerhawk]] into a non-combiner ''Beast Wars''-style Predaking.<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref>
*Predaking in ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' takes many cues from the G1 animation model, but also the [[IP infringement|third party]] Mastermind Creations "Feral Rex" version of Predaking.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Predaking''' (プレダキング ''Puredakingu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Chōng Yúnxiāo''' (China, 冲云霄, "Rush to the sky")
*''Russian:'' '''Vreditel'''' (Вредитель, "Wrecker")

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:PredakingZone1.jpg|''Zone'' cartoon model
File:Predaking-Machinima-POTP.jpg|''Power of the Primes'' model
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]
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