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“Croc and Roll!”
    —Snap Shot's official catchphrase

Snap Shot is a blue Water crocagator who is the leader of the Trap Team in Skylanders: Trap Team. He is available in the console Starter Pack along with Food Fight.

Character Development

According to gameplay designer Nat Loh, Snap Shot was one of the most difficult Skylanders to design. Part of it was the challenge of trying to figure out what a Trap Master was but with traps and villains entering the picture, this was not a question Nat could answer as easily as he could with Tree Rex and the Giants. Everyone had an opinion on what it should mean to be a Trap Master and Nat did his very best to accommodate everyone's ideas so Snap Shot had been through a dozen different versions in the search for what a Trap Master would be. In the end, the efforts would directed towards the villains and what rewards the player got after capturing them rather than focusing on the act of catching them. Nat did some of his best scripting for these experiments including a lock-on strafing system that would figure out Snap Shot's actor heading relative to a target and perform animation blending between forward, right, back, and left walks. The upper torso would animate separately trying to rotate towards the target to certain thresholds before blending to a different walk direction. It was extremely complex and extremely satisfying when Nat got it all working.[1]

Snap Shot was originally green, with one of his prototype names being Croc Shot and his original catchphrase was "Quiver in Fear!".[2] His other prototype name was Bullseye.[3]

Background

Personality

Snap Shot is a fearless crocagator who uses his wild tracking skills to hunt down evil monsters and eventually villains. 

Biography

Snap Shot came from a long line of Crocagators that lived in the remote Swamplands, where he hunted chompies for sport. After rounding up every evil critter in his homeland, Snap Shot ventured out into the world to learn new techniques that he could use to track down more challenging monsters. He journeyed far and wide, perfecting his archery skills with the Elves and his hunting skills with the wolves. Soon he was the most revered monster hunter in Skylands – a reputation that caught the attention of Master Eon. It then wasn’t long before Snap Shot became the leader of the Trap Masters, a fearless team of Skylanders that mastered legendary weapons made of pure Traptanium. It was this elite team that tracked down and captured the most notorious villains Skylands had ever known!

Story

History

When the Doom Raiders wrecked havoc across Skylands, Snap Shot was among the Trap Masters who confronted the villains to put a stop to their evil deeds. After a lengthy battle, the Trap Masters succeeded in defeating the Doom Raiders and locked them away in Cloudcracker Prison.

The Kaos Trap

SnapShot WallopComic

Snap Shot and Wallop appearing on the scene.

When the Skylanders, Stealth Elf, Wash Buckler and Pop Fizz, were becoming overwhelmed by Kaos' Trolls and the threat of the Doom Raider Wolfgang, Master Eon called upon the Trap Masters to aid them. Responding quickly, Snap Shot and Wallop arrived at the Mabu mining expedition in time to assist the three Skylanders, with Snap Shot briefly stopping Wolfgang by shooting the werewolf in the back with a traptanium arrow. While Wallop dealt with the trolls, the crocagator Trap Master fought with Wolfgang, easily overpowering the werewolf by hurling him into the air and allowing Wallop to deliver the finishing blow to the villain.  After Wolfgang's defeat, the Skylanders hauled the werewolf back to Cloudcracker Prison.

The Mabu leader thanked the Skylanders and the Trap Masters for their successful efforts in protecting the Mabu and the Radiance Crystals. However they came to notice that the Fork of Infinite Resonance needed for the mining expedition was stolen by the trolls during the attack. Pondering, Snap Shot was left wondering what Kaos was up to.

Skylanders: Trap Team

Snap Shot and the other Trap Masters were hurled from Skylands when Kaos destroyed Cloudcracker Prison using his Frequency Modulator. This not only shattered the Traptanium stronghold, but also released the Doom Raiders and other villains from their imprisonment. The Trap Masters were sent to Earth along with pieces of Traptanium where they were found by the new Portal Master.

Return of the Dragon King

When Malefor was launching an attack on the Skylanders Academy, Snap Shot was one of the remaining Skylanders that attempted to protect the school. The Crocagator used his archery skills, along with his fellow Skylanders, to attack the approaching dragon. When Malefor evaded their arrows, the Skylanders formed a barrier that successfully withstood Malefor's flames, but the dragon was able to pierce through and defeat Snap Shot and the Skylanders with a single strike of his metallic tail.

Rift into Overdrive

Snap Shot was among the Skylanders that were stranded around Skylands when the Portal network was disconnected by Kaos' Sky Eater. Thanks to Mags' distress call through Magus' Omni-Disruptor, the Trap Master was able to hear that the Skylanders Academy was under attack and rushed to save it with the other Skylanders.

Gameplay

Snap Shot can use his Traptanium bow and arrow to shoot enemies in various ways and summon whirlpools. In Skylanders: Battlecast, he can also attack a hook to a special arrow to drag in enemies nearer. His special ability is Sharpshooter, which allows him to hit any enemy, and his signature Gear is the XL500 Scope, which attacks alongside his spells. He can also summon a trap Relic containing Chill Bill to temporarily assist him.

Stats

These are the starting and maximum Statistics for this Skylander in the Skylanders games.

  • Health: 290 (max. 580)
  • Speed: 70 (max. 118)
  • Armor: 24 (max. 54)
  • Critical Hit: 30 (max. 80)
  • Elemental Power: 46 (max. 96)

Warning: These stats are not used in any of the Skylander games. They are only listed for completeness reasons.

  • Strength: 100
  • Defense: 100
  • Agility: 180
  • Luck: 120

Abilities

Basic Abilities
These abilities are available from the start of the game.
Soul Gem Ability
Requires Soul Gem from:
Phoenix Psanctuary
Traptanium Arrows Crystal Slam
A Shard Act to Follow
Snap Shotprimarypower
Primary Ability
Fire Traptanium arrows.
Snap Shotsecondarypower
Secondary Ability
Perform a Crystal Slam.
Snap Shotsoulgempower
Price: 4000
A Crystal Slam in the air creates a new Traptanium attack.
Basic Upgrades
Skylanders can buy new abilities from Persephone/Power Pods.
Sure Shot Croc Torrential Tidepool Super Slam Amazing Arrow
Snap Shotbasicupgrade1
Price: 500
Charge up a Traptanium Arrow attack.
Snap Shotbasicupgrade2
Price: 700
Create a controllable Torrential Tidepool.
Snap Shotbasicupgrade3
Price: 900
Charge up an extra powerful Crystal Slam.
Snap Shotbasicupgrade4
Price: 1200
Improved Traptanium arrow does extra damage.
Crackshot Croc
View Tide Turner
Improve Traptanium Arrow attacks.
Arrowsplosion Traptanium Flechette Hydro Arrow
Snap Shotpath1upgrade1
Price: 1700
Traptanium Arrows now explode on impact.
Snap Shotpath1upgrade2
Price: 2200
Shards of Traptanium splinter off arrows, doing extra damage.
Snap Shotpath1upgrade3
Price: 3000
Charge up a Water Element-infused Traptanium arrow.
Tide Turner
View Crackshot Croc
Improve Torrential Tidepool attacks.
Big Wave Torrent Water Trap What's Kraken?
Snap Shotpath2upgrade1
Price: 1700
Torrential Tidepool is bigger and does more damage.
Snap Shotpath2upgrade2
Price: 2200
Enemies caught in Torrential Tidepool become trapped.
Snap Shotpath2upgrade3
Price: 3000
Torrential Tidepool now calls forth the power of the Kraken.

Trick Shot Chill Bill's Cooler - Relic Traptanium Arrow
Trick Shotcard

Common
Shoot a sideline enemy for 80 damage. Shoot a random frontline enemy for 60 damage.

Chill Bill's Cooler - Reliccard

Epic
(70 health) At the start of your turn, afflict the active enemy for 50 damage and mute it.

Traptanium Arrowcard

Rare
Shoot an enemy character for 80 damage. Mute it.


Hook Shot XL500 Scope - Gear Special Ability - Sharpshooter
Hook Shotcard

Common
Swap in an enemy character. Snap Shot drains 40 health from it.

XL500 Scope - Gearcard

Rare
When owner deals damage to a sideline enemy, it deals 40 extra damage.

Special Ability - Sharpshootercard

Common
Shoot an enemy for 20 damage.


Croc Shot
Croc Shotcard

Rare (Currently Unobtainable)
Shoot an enemy for 40 damage. If they are muted, snared or subdued, double that damage.

Snap Shotheroability1

Traptanium Arrow (Active)

1 Enemy
Inflicts 97% of ATK as damage to 1 enemy, and grants the [Freeze] Effect for 1 turn(s) with a 40% chance when you attack accurately. Able to put the enemy in Knockdown Status.

Mana cost: 3
Cooldown: 3 seconds


Snap Shotheroability2

Water Pillar Attack (Active)

1 Enemy
Inflicts 53% of ATK as damage to 1 enemy 2 time(s), and grants the [Effect Resistance Rate DOWN] 10% Effect for 2 turn(s) with a 30% chance each whenever you attack accurately.

Mana cost: 3
Cooldown: 3 seconds


Snap Shotheroability3

Marksman in Bitter Cold (Passive)

[SELF]
If the attack target possesses the [Freeze] Effect, increases your ATK by 10%.

Mana cost:
Cooldown:

Skylanders can use abilities depending on their level.

Starting Powers

  • Ice Arrow (Primary Attack): Press Y to fire a spinning ice arrow.
  • Ground Smash (Secondary Attack): Press X to smash the ground with an ice sword. Press X in mid-air to do a spin attack version instead!

Upgrades

  • Master Arrow (requires level: 3): Press Y to shoot a more powerful arrow with 2 extras on the side.
  • Wave Arrow (requires level: 7): Hold Y until ready then release to fire a powerful wave arrow.
  • Master Spin Attack (requires level: 9): The Spin Attack will now fire a trail of ice crystals straight ahead.

Trap Attack Preview

Snap Shottrapattack
Trap Attack: Fill up the Trap Attack gauge by defeating enemies and collecting TRAPTANIUM shards.
Once the gauge is full, press [L] to unleash a devastating attack, unique to each Trap Master!

Quotes

Battle Cries

  • "Croc and Roll!"
  • "Croc and awe!"
  • "Crystal slam!"
  • "Turning the tides!"
  • "Sure shot!"
  • "Splash zone!"
  • "Bullseye!"
  • "Croc power!"
  • "The thrill of the hunt!"
  • "It's hunting time!"
  • "A smash hit!"
  • "Coming through!"
  • "No stopping me!"
  • "Let's get croccing!"
  • "Back in the game!"
  • "I'll take it from here!"
  • "Up high!"
  • "Feeling the power surge!" - when Traptanium Bow & Arrow glows
  • "Power blast!" - when levelling up
  • "Croc-tastic!"
  • "A fine bounty!" - when opening a treasure chest
  • "Looking solid as a croc!" - when checking out stats
  • "Even more amazing than I thought!" - when checking out stats
  • "A big name for a big hero!" - when given a nickname
  • "I could get used to this name."
  • "I look good in any hat!" - when given a hat
  • "This hat should tide me over from air!"
  • "Croc-a-bye baby!"

Trailer Quotes

Battlecast Quotes

  • "Croc solid!" - scanned in
  • "Ready to roll!"
  • "I aim to please!" - When selected
  • "Let's do this!"
  • "Here comes the croc!" - Battle Introduction
  • "Croc and roll!"
  • "Feelin' the power surge!" - Rank up
  • "The tide is rising..."
  • "Croc time!" - Swapping in
  • "Back in the game!"
  • "Later, gator." - Swapping out
  • "Break time!"
  • "Oh yeah!" - Summoning a Gear
  • "Nice!"
  • "Here we go!" - Summoning a Relic
  • "Croctastic!" - randomly when summoning spells
  • "Right on!"
  • "Come on now, don't be shy!" - Hook Shot
  • "Step right up, mate!"
  • "Two for the price of one!" - Trick Shot
  • "Don't try this at home!"
  • "Say hello to my chilly friend!" - Chill Bill's Cooler
  • "Did I mention I brought a friend?"
  • "Setting my sights on victory!" - XL500 Scope
  • "Your end is in sight!"
  • "Time to pull the plug!" - Traptanium Arrow
  • "Lights out for you, buddy!"
  • "Down you go!" - KOed an enemy
  • "Big time beatdown!"
  • "Ok, that hurt!... A little." - When defeated
  • "What a croc!"
  • "No crocodile tears here...!" - defeat at the end of battle
  • "Lucky hit!"
  • "Croc on!" - Victory
  • "Bullseye!"
  • "Hey there!" - when poked/idling
  • "Oi, mind the scales!"
  • "You need to calm down!"
  • "Ease up there, buddy."
  • "Ready to go!"
  • "I'm here, mate!"
  • "I could get used to this." - Card Level Up
  • "On my way up!"

Character Trailers

See also

Gallery

Snap Shot/Gallery

Trivia

  • Both Snap Shot and Dino-Rang are reptilian Skylanders that use a projectile weapon.
    • Both Skylanders also speak with an Australian accent.
  • He is similar to King Pen, the leader of the Senseis, as both are of the Water element and lead an elite team of Skylanders.
  • Prior to Imaginators, he and Flameslinger were the only two Skylanders to wield an archery set.
  • His name is a play on snapshot, a common word for photograph.
  • In an interview during San Diego Comic Con 2014, I-Wei called Snap Shot by his prototype named 'Croc Shot'.
    • One of his expansion cards in Battlecast would be called Croc Shot. However, the card was never released.
  • In an early look at Skylanders merchandise, his weapons were known as "Ranger Bow & Arrow"[4].
  • Snap Shot also appears in the Target Holiday 2014 commercials along with Barbie, Skye, Chase and Marshall from PAW Patrol, Leonardo from TMNT, Zoomer Dino and Doc McStuffins.
    • He is the second Skylander to appear in a Target commercial whereas Tree Rex was the first.
  • He and Food Fight are the only two Trap Team characters with Instant counterparts, exclusive to the Tablet version of the game.
  • He and Wildfire are the only two Trap Masters to have Dark counterparts.
  • One of Snapshot's battle cries "Croc and Awe" is similar to Jet-Vac's catchphrase "Hawk and Awe".
  • He is one of the few Skylanders whose catchphrase is a play on "Rock and Roll" (the other two are Wrecking Ball and Bash).
  • Snap Shot is the fourth Skylander to be voiced by Fred Tatasciore (others being Slam Bam, Zook, and Warnado).
  • Although he is the leader of the Trap Masters, in "Trapping Kaos" trailer and the introduction of the game, Wallop appears to have the leadership role.
  • In the Wii version of Trap Team, when you go to the singing minigame or character editor, his lower jaw will sometimes clip through his top jaw.

References

Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure
Lightning Rod - Sonic Boom - Warnado - Whirlwind
Skylanders: Giants
Jet-Vac - Swarm
Skylanders: Swap Force
Boom Jet - Free Ranger - Pop Thorn - Scratch
Skylanders: Trap Team
Blades - Fling Kong - Gusto - Thunderbolt
Skylanders: SuperChargers
Hurricane Jet-Vac - Stormblade
Skylanders: Imaginators
Air Strike - Bad Juju - Wild Storm
Minis / Eon's Elite
Breeze - Pet-Vac / Elite Whirlwind
Alt Decos
Egg Bomber Air Strike - Legendary Blades - Legendary Free Ranger - Legendary Hurricane Jet-Vac
Legendary Jet-Vac - Mystical Bad Juju - Polar Whirlwind - Power Punch Pet-Vac
Lost Islands Alter Egos
Buttered Pop Thorn - Gourmet Gusto

Skylanders: Trap Team
Blackout - Knight Mare
Skylanders: SuperChargers
Nightfall
Skylanders: Imaginators
Hood Sickle - Starcast
Alt Deco
Steel Plated Hood Sickle
Ring of Heroes Alter Egos
Shadow King Pen - Shadow Spitfire - Shadow Spyro

Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure
Bash - Dino-Rang - Prism Break - Terrafin
Skylanders: Giants
Crusher - Flashwing
Skylanders: Swap Force
Doom Stone - Rubble Rouser - Scorp - Slobber Tooth
Skylanders: Trap Team
Fist Bump - Head Rush - Rocky Roll -Wallop
Skylanders: SuperChargers
Shark Shooter Terrafin - Smash Hit
Skylanders: Imaginators
Barbella - Golden Queen - Tri-Tip
Minis / Eon's Elite
Bop - Terrabite / Elite Dino-Rang - Elite Terrafin
Alt Decos
Dark Golden Queen - Dark Slobber Tooth - Granite Crusher - Jade Flashwing
Legendary Bash - Legendary Tri-Tip - Nitro Head Rush - Steel Plated Smash Hit
Lost Islands Alter Egos
Birthday Bash - Rocky Egg Roll - Sundae Slobber Tooth

Skylanders: Trap Team
Knight Light - Spotlight
Skylanders: SuperChargers
Astroblast
Skylanders: Imaginators
Aurora - Blaster-Tron
Alt Decos
Legendary Astroblast - Solar Flare Aurora
Ring of Heroes Alter Egos
Light Flashwing - Light Hex - Light Jet-Vac

Other Skylanders

Skylanders: Imaginators
Kaos - Imaginators

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