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:''For the monster class in [[Dragon Quest VII]], see [[Mimic (Class)]].''

:<small>''For the monster class in [[Dragon Quest VII]], see [[Mimic (Class)]].''</small>

The '''~~Mimic~~''' is a recurring monster in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest series]]~~. They~~ are typically monstrous treasure chests of a sickly color.

The '''mimic''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', they are typically monstrous treasure chests of a sickly color.

==Characteristics==

Essentially, ~~Mimics~~ are advanced forms of [[~~Cannibox~~|~~Canniboxes~~]]. Where the lesser form uses desperate attacks, 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 of the series have had ~~Mimics~~ as random encounter monsters.

Essentially, mimics are advanced forms of [[cannibox|canniboxes]]. Where the lesser form typically uses desperate attacks, 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 of the series have had mimics as random encounter monsters.

==Appearances==

===[[Dragon Quest III]]===

===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===

First game to feature both the Man-Eater Chest and ~~Mimic~~.

First game to feature both the cannibox (Man-Eater Chest) and mimic.

===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===

===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===

===[[Dragon Quest V]]===

===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===

===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===

===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===

===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===

===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===

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The ~~Mimic~~ can be found in various treasure chests around the world and the [[Demon Lord's Lair]]. The ~~Mimic~~ has a rare chance of dropping a Mimic Heart, which allows a party member to become a ~~Mimic~~ if it is taken to the [[Temple of Dharma]].

The mimic can be found in various treasure chests around the world and the [[Demon Lord's Lair]]. The mimic has a rare chance of dropping a Mimic Heart, which allows a party member to become a mimic if it is taken to the [[Temple of Dharma]].

===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===

===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===

===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===

===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===

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Note: In [[Dragon Quest IX]], ~~Mimics~~ often (always?) get double turns.

Note: In [[Dragon Quest IX]], mimics often (always?) get double turns.

===[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]===

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===

Mimics may appear in the more advanced worlds, either disguised as a chest on the field or hiding amongst other chests, and possibly other mimics, in treasure rooms. A mimic can be bred by using a material pedigree and a [[box slime]] mate.

===[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]===

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===

Randomly appearing chests in dungeons will often turn out to be mimics. The material and box slime pairing still applies when breeding for one.

===[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]===

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===

===[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]===

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===

===[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]===

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===

===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime]]''===

Mimics are among the ranks of the [[platiosi]] in the Plob, appearing in numerous stages  as standard chests until approached. They can provide interesting roles in tank battles by either fetching ammo for the player or infiltrating the enemy tank to rattle the enemy by imitating a chest.

==Related Enemies==

*[[Cannibox]]

*[[Pandora's ~~Box~~]]

*[[Pandora's box]]

*[[Trap box]]

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-:''For the monster class in [[Dragon Quest VII]], see [[Mimic (Class)]].''
+:<small>''For the monster class in [[Dragon Quest VII]], see [[Mimic (Class)]].''</small>
-The '''Mimic''' is a recurring monster in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest series]]. They are typically monstrous treasure chests of a sickly color.
+The '''mimic''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', they are typically monstrous treasure chests of a sickly color.
 ==Characteristics==
-Essentially, Mimics are advanced forms of [[Cannibox|Canniboxes]]. Where the lesser form uses desperate attacks, 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 of the series have had Mimics as random encounter monsters.
+Essentially, mimics are advanced forms of [[cannibox|canniboxes]]. Where the lesser form typically uses desperate attacks, 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 of the series have had mimics as random encounter monsters.
 ==Appearances==
-===[[Dragon Quest III]]===
+===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
-First game to feature both the Man-Eater Chest and Mimic.
+First game to feature both the cannibox (Man-Eater Chest) and mimic.
-===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
+===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
-===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
+===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
-===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
+===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
-===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
+===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
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-The Mimic can be found in various treasure chests around the world and the [[Demon Lord's Lair]]. The Mimic has a rare chance of dropping a Mimic Heart, which allows a party member to become a Mimic if it is taken to the [[Temple of Dharma]].
+The mimic can be found in various treasure chests around the world and the [[Demon Lord's Lair]]. The mimic has a rare chance of dropping a Mimic Heart, which allows a party member to become a mimic if it is taken to the [[Temple of Dharma]].
-===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
+===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
-===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
+===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
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-Note: In [[Dragon Quest IX]], Mimics often (always?) get double turns.
+Note: In [[Dragon Quest IX]], mimics often (always?) get double turns.
-===[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]===
+===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
+Mimics may appear in the more advanced worlds, either disguised as a chest on the field or hiding amongst other chests, and possibly other mimics, in treasure rooms. A mimic can be bred by using a material pedigree and a [[box slime]] mate.
-===[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]===
+===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
+Randomly appearing chests in dungeons will often turn out to be mimics. The material and box slime pairing still applies when breeding for one.
-===[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]===
+===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
-===[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]===
+===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
-===[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]===
+===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
+===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime]]''===
+Mimics are among the ranks of the [[platiosi]] in the Plob, appearing in numerous stages <!--could probably specify here some time--> as standard chests until approached. They can provide interesting roles in tank battles by either fetching ammo for the player or infiltrating the enemy tank to rattle the enemy by imitating a chest.
 ==Related Enemies==
 *[[Cannibox]]
-*[[Pandora's Box]]
+*[[Pandora's box]]
 *[[Trap box]]