SaberLeomon first appeared when he rescued Mimi, Palmon, Joe, and Gomamon from MetalEtemon. When MetalEtemon showed up, Leomon then Digivolved to SaberLeomon once again to battle MetalEtemon. SaberLeomon took a fatal attack from MetalEtemon when he saved Mimi. With his remaining strength, SaberLeomon killed MetalEtemon by impaling his chest, and reverted back to Leomon before he died.