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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=[[Box of Tricks]]<br>[[Cannibox]]<br>[[Chest mimic]]<br>[[Coffer of death]]<br>[[Colossal cannibox]]<br>[[Fortunetelling mimic]]<br>[[Golden box]]<br>[[Mega mimic]]<br>[[Mimic king]]<br>[[Mimic with cheese]]<br>[[Pandora's box]]<br>[[Trap box]]<br>[[Trap Box in Memoriam]]}}
|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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|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}}===
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==={{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]]
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|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|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.
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Cofre mimético|es-meaning=Spanish for "mimetic chest".
|fr=Imitapeur|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|imitateur|imitator}}'' and ''{{tt|peur|fear}}''.
|de=Imitator|de-meaning=German for "imitator".
|it=Skrigno dentato|it-meaning=Italian for "fanged chest".
|zh-cn={{tt|宝箱怪|Bǎoxiāng guài}}|zh-cn-meaning=Simplified Chinese for "mimic".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:MimicSofubi.jpg|''[[Dragon Quest Sofubi Monster]]''.  
File:MimicSofubi.jpg|''[[Dragon Quest Sofubi Monster]]''.  
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==See also==
*[[Mimic (vocation)]]


[[Category:Material family]]
[[Category:Material family]]