The creature is a Zillo Beast , a species first encountered in The Clone Wars . It is revealed that Palpatine successfully ordered the cloning of the beast to weaponize its near-indestructible, lightsaber-resistant scales. Major Characters & Cast "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" Metamorphosis (TV Episode 2023)
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This episode, which premiered on March 1, 2023, serves as a pivotal bridge connecting The Clone Wars to the Imperial era's secret cloning operations. Title: "Metamorphosis" The creature is a Zillo Beast , a