Float-o-copier

Dragon Quest monster Float-o-copier

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese マネマネ Romaji Manemane First appearance Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen Old localisation Imposter, CopyCat

The Float-o-copier is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest IV. Their name is a pun on the word photocopier.

Characteristics

Float-o-copiers are greenish-yellow or yellow wisps of fire with a penchant for taking the forms of party members and mimicking their attributes and abilities by using Morph. In recent localizations, they have a speech quirk where they will occasionally repeat a word two-fold.

Main series appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Float-o-copier (マネマネ, Manemane ) Big Book of Beasts No. : 138

Sprites Attributes NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 153 105 582 316 104 122 120 1⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 100% 25% 25% 100% 100% 25% 25%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Morph Watches and waits. (Wastes turn) NPC in Diabolic Hall until meeting. (NES version) NPC in Diabolic Hall until the 9th Chosen One joins the party. (Remakes) Doorway to Nadiria Nadiria Castle Nadiria Fungeon (Remakes) Ra's Mirror(1⁄64) Notable changes in the remakes None

Monsters series appearances

Dragon Quest Monsters

CopyCat

Sprite Attributes GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth ? Undead 40 3/5 1/5 1/5 1/5 4/5 1/5 Resistances Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap* None None None None None None None None None Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze* None None None Immune Strong Strong Immune Strong Strong Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse Strong None None None Weak None None Strong Additional information Description Can disguise as any creature & mimic any move. Skills OddDance, Transform, Imitate Location Monster Farm Gate Breeding Chart N/A

A Copycat appears as the boss of Monster Farm Gate

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

Copycat

Sprite Attributes GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth ? Zombie 40 6/10 5/10 2/10 2/10 6/10 3/10 Resistances Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water* None None None None None None None None Weak Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* None None None None Immune Strong Strong Immune Strong Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse Strong Strong None None None Weak None None Strong Additional information Description Skills Imitate, OddDance, Transform Location Cemetery Breeding Chart N/A

Other games appearances

Dragon Quest Heroes II

A Float-o-copier can be found beside the Quester's Rest in Accordia, who can both change the appearance of a character's weapon to another and change the costumes of Lazarel and Teresa.

Float-o-copier (マネマネ Manemane)

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	6211	300g	Yes

List No.	111
Field Notes	Mischievous spirits who can mimic other monsters down to the minutest detail—even matching their martial might. And it's not just monsters they copy—they take on human form and play tricks on townsfolk too!
Location(s)	Battle of the Pinnacle: Base
Item(s) Dropped	Faerie flame, Mirrorstone

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A Float-o-copier along with a ghost is responsible for making a bridge appear that connects one area of the Lumberlands to a nearby graveyard. When the party heads to the kingdom of Ingenia, they are prevented access by a closed gate. They decide to use an alternative route through the graveyard, but face the problem of a missing bridge. A ghost explains that him and his friend work together to make the bridge appear, but the Float-o-copier is nowhere to be found. The ghost suspects that he's goofing off in Harba. The party arrives in Harba and eventually apprehends the Float-o-copier who was using his mimicry powers for mischievous purposes. He reluctantly returns to his friend and together they open up the passage again, allowing the party to continue their quest.

The ghosts inhabiting the Dark World all take the form of Float-o-copiers.

Gallery

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  NPC in Diabolic Hall from IV. (Cell phone)
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  NPC Float-o-copier fighting the party in Diabolic Hall from IV. (Cell phone)
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  Four Float-o-copiers in Castle Nadiria from IV. (Cell phone)
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  As Alena, the Male Hero, Ragnar McRyan, and Kiryl.
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  As Maya Mahabala, Torneko Taloon, Borya, and Meena Mahabala.
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  As the Female Hero, Meena, Alena, and Maya.
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  DQM1·2 sprite.

Related Monsters

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• Firespirit
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