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<center><small>''For the {{MFamilies}} class in'' {{Dragon Quest VII}}, ''see [[Mimic (vocation)]].''</small></center>
{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Mimic
|title=Mimic
|image=[[File:DQVIII Mimic.png|200px|center]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII Mimic.png|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ミミック
|kanji=ミミック
|romanji={{tt|Mimikku|Mimic}}
|romanji=Mimikku
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|monster1=[[Cannibox]]<br>[[Pandora's box]]<br>[[Box of Tricks]]<br>[[Coffer of death]]<br>[[Colossal cannibox]]<br>[[Fortunetelling mimic]]<br>[[Golden box]]<br>[[Mega mimic]]<br>[[Mimic with cheese]]
}}
}}


The '''mimic''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}.
The '''Mimic''' is a monster in the series.


Introduced in {{Dragon Quest III}}, they are monstrous [[treasure chest]]s of a sickly color.
==Characteristics==
Mimics are powerful monsters that disguise themselves as [[Material family|treasure chests]] made out of olive green wood with silver borders. Its mouth is filled with razor-sharp fangs and hides a set of eyes and a long purple tongue. In battle, it attempts to send hapless adventurers to the hereafter with instant death spells, drain their magic power, or put them to sleep with their sweet breath before performing vicious biting attacks and is able to land [[Critical Hit|desperate attacks]], as well. They often disguise themselves as ordinary treasure chests to try and fool adventurers, but in some games, they can be encountered normally.


==Characteristics==
Mimics are based on the monster of the [[Wikipedia:Mimic (Dungeons & Dragons)|same name]] from the tabletop role-playing game ''[[Wikipedia:Dungeons & Dragons|Dungeons & Dragons]]'', first appearing in the original ''Monster Manual'' from 1977. It is a shapeshifting monster that often takes the form of ordinary objects, such as treasure chests, doors, and other objects to effectively lure adventurers. They frequently appear in other media, such as fantasy video games, tabletop games, anime, and manga.
Essentially, mimics are advanced forms of [[cannibox]]es. Where the lesser form typically uses {{Desperate attack}}s, the mimic will cast sudden-death spells in an effort to outright kill a [[party]] member, though it normally only has enough {{MP}} to perform the spell once. Usually lying in wait under the guise of a normal [[treasure chest]], some installments and/or remakes of the series have had Mimics as random [[encounter]] {{MFamilies}}s.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|romanji=Mimikku
|romanji=Mimikku
|bestiaryNumber=#099
|bestiaryNumber=#099
|sprite=[[file:Mimic DQIII NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[file:Mimic DQIII NES.png]]
|lvl=34
|lvl=34
|hp=240
|hp=240
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|item=[[Headsman's axe]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|item=[[Headsman's axe]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Gaia's Navel]] x2 (x1 in remakes)<br>[[Manoza Cave]] x8 (x5 in remakes)<br>[[Phantom Ship]] x1<br>{{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}}<br>[[Ice Cave]]
|locations=[[Gaia's Navel]] x2 (x1 in remakes)<br>[[Manoza Cave]] x8 (x5 in remakes)<br>[[Phantom Ship]] x1<br>{{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}}<br>[[Ice Cave]]
|evasion=1/16
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|fire-resist=70%
|fire-resist=70%
|crack-resist=70%
|crack-resist=70%
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|bestiaryNumber=#080
|bestiaryNumber=#080
|family=None
|family=None
|description=More unhinged than they look; these cheeky chests are the leading cause of death in labyrinths, and venerated veterans of the trap game
|description=More unhinged than they look; these cheeky chests are the leading cause of death in labyrinths, and venerated veterans of the trap game.
|sprite=[[File:Mimic DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Mimic DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=384
|hp=384
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|skills=Acts twice per turn
|skills=Acts twice per turn
|item=[[Headsman's axe]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|item=[[Headsman's axe]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Gaia's Navel]]<br>[[Manoza Cave]]
|locations=[[Gaia's Navel]]<br>[[Manoza Cave]]<br>[[Ghost Ship]]<br>[[Baramos' Lair]]
|evasion=1/16
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|fire-resist=75%
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=75%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=25%
|strike-resist=25%
|lightning-resist=75%
|lightning-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|whack-resist=25%
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|stun-resist=25%
|stun-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=-25%
|sap-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
}}
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|romanji=Mimikku
|romanji=Mimikku
|bestiaryNumber=#171
|bestiaryNumber=#171
|sprite=[[file:Mimic DQIII NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[file:Mimic DQIII NES.png]]
|hp=190
|hp=190
|mp=7
|mp=7
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|item=[[Dancer's costume]]({{fraction|1|64}})
|item=[[Dancer's costume]]({{fraction|1|64}})
|locations=[[Colossus]] x1<br>[[Castle Nadiria]] x2<br>[[Estark's Crypt]] x2<br>[[Doorway to Nadiria]] x1<br>{{Fungeon 4}}
|locations=[[Colossus]] x1<br>[[Castle Nadiria]] x2<br>[[Estark's Crypt]] x2<br>[[Doorway to Nadiria]] x1<br>{{Fungeon 4}}
|evasion=1/16
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|frizz-resist=75%
|frizz-resist=75%
|sizz-resist=75%
|sizz-resist=75%
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|hp=250
|hp=250
|mp=15
|mp=15
|exp=210 ({{PS1}})<br>315 ({{3DS}})
|exp=210 (PS1)<br>315 (3DS)
|gold=130 ({{PS1}})<br>195 ({{3DS}})
|gold=130 (PS1)<br>195 (3DS)
|attack=135
|attack=135
|defense=100
|defense=100
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|army-resist=100%
|army-resist=100%
|remake-changes=
|remake-changes=
}}*Mimics can be found in various [[treasure chest]]s around the world and from random encounters at the [[Malign Shrine]]. The Mimic has a rare chance of dropping a Mimic Heart, which allows a {{Party 7}} member to become a Mimic if it is taken to the {{Alltrades Abbey 7}}.
}}*Mimics can be found in various [[treasure chest]]s around the world and from random encounters at the [[Malign Shrine]]. It has a rare chance of dropping a Mimic Heart, which allows a {{Party 7}} member to become a Mimic if it is taken to the {{Alltrades Abbey 7}}.
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}


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|kanji=ミミック
|kanji=ミミック
|romanji=Mimikku
|romanji=Mimikku
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-120.gif|300px]]
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Mimic.png|150px]]
|hp=144
|hp=144
|mp=255
|mp=255
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|agility=65
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=#120
|bestiaryNumber=#120
|family={{Material}}
|family=Material
|description=To all appearances, these {{MFamilies}}s look like nothing more than normal [[treasure chest]]s.  Try to open one, however, and the joke's on you. Beware the fearsome mimic!
|description=To all appearances, these monsters look like nothing more than normal [[treasure chest]]s.  Try to open one, however, and the joke's on you. Beware the fearsome mimic!
|spells=[[Whack]]
|spells=[[Whack]]
|skills=[[Sweet Breath]]<br>[[Weirdest Dance]]
|skills=[[Sweet Breath]]<br>[[Weirdest Dance]]
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|remake-sprite=
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=None
|remake-changes=None
}}
}}*There is a friendly mimic that resides in [[Tryan Gully]] at the treasury.
 
A Mimic residing in the [[Tryan Gully]] treasury dreads that [[Rhapthorne]] needs to be stopped before being freed as he will be unstoppable otherwise.


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|float=
|image=[[File:Mimic IX.png]]
|name=Mimic
|name=Mimic
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console={{DS}}
|kanji=ミミック
|kanji=ミミック
|romanji=Mimikku
|romaji=Mimikku
|bestiaryNumber=#205
|family={{Material}}
|description=Those who weather the storm of these bedeviled boxes' [[Chilly Breath]] still have to worry about [[Whack]] and critical attacks.<br><br>Their appetites are insatiable, and the souls of those they swallow stay in their bottomless, boxy bellies forever.
|model=[[File:Mimic IX.png]]
|hp=627
|hp=627
|mp=12
|mp=12
|exp=4,120
|gold=315
|attack=256
|attack=256
|defense=218
|defence=218
|agility=173
|agility=172
|experience=4,120
|gold=315
|droppedItem=[[Mini medal]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Gold rosary]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|skills=[[Chilly Breath]]<br>Attacks twice per round.<br>{{Desperate attack}}
|spells=[[Whack]]
|spells=[[Whack]]
|family={{Material}}
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>[[Weird Dance]]<br>[[Critical Hit]]<br>[[Chilly Breath]]
|bestiaryNumber=#205
|items=[[Mini medal]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Gold rosary]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|description=Those who weather the storm of these bedeviled boxes' [[Chilly Breath]] still have to worry about [[Whack]] and critical attacks.<br><br>Their appetites are insatiable, and the souls of those they swallow stay in their bottomless, boxy bellies forever.
|locations=[[The Bowhole]] x1<br>[[Gittingham Palace]] x1<br>Rank 4-5 grotto blue treasure chests (5%)<br>Rank 6-7 grotto blue treasure chests (10%)<br>Rank 5 (E) non-grotto blue treasure chests (10%)
|locations=[[Tower of Nod]]<br>[[Gittingham Palace]]<br>[[List of treasure map treasure chest ranks in Dragon Quest IX|Blue treasure chests]]
|fire-resist=0%
|collapsed=
|ice-resist=0%
|}}
|wind-resist=-25%
{{Clear}}
|blast-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|drain-resist=-100%
|whack-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=50%
|blunt-resist=50%
|deceleratle-resist=50%
|spooky-aura-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=50%
|charm-resist=95%
}}


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
Mimics appeared from the beginning of the game. Like before, they are able to land [[Critical Hit|desperate attacks]], put characters to [[Sleep (status)|sleep]] with their [[Sweet Breath]], use [[Weird Dance]], and cast [[Whack]], as well. Mimics will disguise themselves as blue treasure chest in mid-level areas of the game.
*Starting with Version 5.0, vicious mimics can be encountered in the [[Netherworld]]. Their behaviour is still the same, but they are much stronger than an ordinary mimic.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
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|gold=53
|gold=53
|spells=[[Thwack]]<br>[[Drain Magic]]
|spells=[[Thwack]]<br>[[Drain Magic]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn.<br>
|skills=Acts twice per turn
|items=[[Seed of skill]]
|items=[[Seed of skill]]
|locations=[[The Royal Library]] (first act)<br>[[Pillar of Pegasus]] ({{3DS}} and {{Definitive Edition}} only)
|locations=[[The Royal Library]] (act one)<br>[[Pillar of Pegasus]] (2D mode of 3DS and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
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|elemental-resist=25%
|elemental-resist=25%
}}
}}
 
====Vicious====
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Vicious mimic
|name=Vicious mimic
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|gold=900
|gold=900
|spells=[[Kathwack]]<br>[[Drain Magic]]
|spells=[[Kathwack]]<br>[[Drain Magic]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn.<br>{{Desperate attack}}
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>{{Desperate attack}}
|items=[[Seed of skill]]
|items=[[Seed of skill]]
|locations=[[The Cruel Crypt|The Disciple's Trial - The Cruel Crypt]] (third act)
|locations=[[The Cruel Crypt|The Disciple's Trial - The Cruel Crypt]] (postgame)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=50%
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
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==={{DQMJ}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
Mimics are more powerful variations of [[Cannibox]]es.
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Mimic
|name = Mimic
|image =   
|image =[[File:DQMJ Mimic icon.png]]  
|family = {{Material}}
|family = {{Material}}
|rank = B
|rank = B
|description = ''These cowardly {{MFamilies}}s spend their whole lives hiding inside treasure boxes.''
|description = ''These cowardly {{MFamilies}}s spend their whole lives hiding inside treasure boxes.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Critical Massacre]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Critical Massacre]]
|resistances = [[Whack]]proof, [[Fizzle]]proof
|resistances = [[Whack]]proof, [[Fizzle]]proof
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|rank = B
|rank = B
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Critical Massacre]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Pro Talent Scout]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Critical Massacre]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Pro Talent Scout]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Whack]] and [[Fizzle]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Whack]] and [[Fizzle]]
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}}
}}
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQM3}}===
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Mimic
|name=Mimic
|kanji= ミミック
|kanji=ミミック
|romanji=Mimikku
|romanji=Mimikku
|icon=[[File:Mimic DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|icon=[[File:Mimic DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 material family icon.png|link=Material family]]
|family=material
|hp=<big><big>1,310</big></big>
|hp=1,310
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|mp=360
|attack=<big><big>610</big></big>
|attack=610
|defense=<big><big>590</big></big>
|defense=590
|wisdom=<big><big>450</big></big>
|wisdom=450
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|agility=520
|bestiary=#333
|bestiary=#333
|rank=<big><big>'''C'''</big></big>
|rank=C
|in-game-description=These accursed [[treasure chest]]s like to trumpet themselves as the leading cause of death in any given dungeon. They enjoy celebrity status among tricky trap-loving {{MFamilies}}s
|in-game-description=These accursed [[treasure chest]]s like to trumpet themselves as the leading cause of death in any given dungeon. They enjoy celebrity status among tricky trap-loving {{MFamilies}}s
|talents=[[Evil Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[MP Booster I]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Paralysis Protector]] (lv. 40)
|talents=[[Evil Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[MP Booster I]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Paralysis Protector]] (lv. 40)
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|final-chapter-locations=[[Tantegel]] castles
|final-chapter-locations=[[Tantegel]] castles
}}
}}
==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQWalk}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{SSB5}}===
==={{SSB5}}===
Mimics appear as a part of the [[Yggdrasil's Altar]] stage, disguised as [[treasure chest]]s as usual. Defeating one will cause it to drop a random item.
Mimics appear as a part of the [[Yggdrasil's Altar]] stage, disguised as [[treasure chest]]s as usual. Defeating one will cause it to drop a random item.


==Related monsters==
==In Other Languages==
*[[Cannibox]]
{{OtherLanguages
*[[Pandora's box]]
|es=Cofre mimético|es-meaning=Spanish for "mimetic chest".
*[[Box of Tricks]]
|fr=Imitapeur|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|imitateur|imitator}}'' and ''{{tt|peur|fear}}''.
*[[Chest mimic]]
|de=Imitator|de-meaning=German for "imitator".
*[[Coffer of death]]
|it=Skrigno dentato|it-meaning=Italian for "fanged chest".
*[[Colossal cannibox]]
|zh-cn={{tt|宝箱怪|Bǎoxiāng guài}}|zh-cn-meaning=Simplified Chinese for "mimic".
*[[Fortunetelling mimic]]
}}
*[[Golden box]]
*[[Mega mimic]]
*[[Mimic with cheese]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Mimic Super Famicom.png|Super Famicom art.
File:Mimic Super Famicom.png|Super Famicom art.
DQ IV Android Estark's Crypt 5.jpg|A mimic encounter in ''IV''.
File:DQ IV Android Estark's Crypt 5.jpg|A mimic encounter in ''IV''.
DQ V Android Mt Zugzwang Mimic Encountered.jpg|
File:DQ V Android Mt Zugzwang Mimic Encountered.jpg
DQX Mimic.jpg|A Mimic in ''X''.
File:DQ VIII Android Southwest Isle Mimic.jpg
DQXI Mimic.jpg|''XI'' polygon model.
File:DQX Mimic.jpg|A Mimic in ''X''.
DQXI Vicious mimic.jpg|A Vicious mimic.
File:DQXI Mimic.jpg|''XI'' polygon model.
DQ VIII Android Southwest Isle Mimic.jpg|
File:DQXI Vicious mimic.jpg|A Vicious mimic.
DQMBRV Mimic.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
File:Mimic dqm psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
DQMBRV Mimic1.png|
File:Mimic caravan.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
DQMBRV Mimic2.png|
File:Mimic DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
DQMBRV Mimic3.png|
File:Mimic joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQMB Mimic.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle'' card.
File:DQMBRV Mimic.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
Mimic dqm psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
File:DQMBRV Mimic1.png
Mimic caravan.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
File:DQMBRV Mimic2.png
Mimic DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
File:DQMBRV Mimic3.png
Mimic joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
File:DQMB Mimic.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle'' card.
Mimic statue treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' statue icon
File:Mimic statue treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' statue icon
DQR Mimic.png|{{Rivals}} card.
File:DQR Mimic.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQR Greedy Mimic.png|
File:DQR Greedy Mimic.png
SSBU Frizz.jpg|{{SSB5}}.
File:SSBU Frizz.jpg|{{SSB5}}.
MimicSofubi.jpg|''[[Dragon Quest Sofubi Monster]]''.
File:DQ40th Mimic.png|40th anniversary artwork for [[Dragon Quest the DIVE]].
File:MimicSofubi.jpg|''[[Dragon Quest Sofubi Monster]]''.  
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==See also==
*[[Mimic (vocation)]]
[[Category:Material family]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
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