Morphean mushroom

Dragon Quest monster Morphean Mushroom

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese マタンゴ Romaji Matango First appearance Dragon Quest III Old localisation Deadly toadstool, Toadstool

The Morphean Mushroom is a gray-stalked Funghoul with a lavender cap dotted with light blue spots. It spews intoxicating breath like its Funghoul comrades, while also putting enemies to sleep just by attacking.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

Morphean Mushroom Bestiary Number: 023

Sprites Attributes NES SFC GBC Switch Level HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion ? ? ? 10 30 0 39 18 43 25 15 0⁄64

Resistances

Fire Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Snooze Drain Magic Fizzle Fuddle Sap Deceleratle 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 25% 70% 100% 100% 0% 25% 0%

Additional information

Spells Skills Locations Item Drop None Flee Sleep Attack Sweet Breath Underground Lake Chimaera wing1⁄32

Dragon Quest VIII

Morphean mushroom

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Plant 45 0 40 11 44 34 31 1⁄64

Resistances Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 100% 15% 15% 50% 15% 100% 50% 0% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Sleep Attack Sweet Breath Maella Region red mould1⁄16 plain cheese1⁄64 Description Mushroom-shaped monsters with a sweet breath that puts enemies to sleep. Commonly encountered in humid places such as deep forests and grasslands. Notable changes in the remake

Dragon Quest IX

#037 - morphean mushroom
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HP MP Experience Gold 50 5 75 45 Attack Defense Speed 50 42 40
Dropped Item	belle cap (1/16) fisticup (1/16)
Locations	Eastern Coffinwell Western Coffinwell
Skills	Sweet Breath
Family	Plant
Bestiary #	037
Game	Dragon Quest IX
Console	DS
Description	Tawdry toadstools that spew forth Sweet Breath, and are slathered in spores that can send foes to sleep. They're so small because they're always mistaken for seats and sat on by fellow beasts every year at the monster AGM.

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Gallery

• 
  The Morphean Mushroom in Dragon Quest Monsters.
• 
  DQM I&II sprite
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  Caravan heart sprite

Etymology

The Morphean Mushroom's name is derived from Morpheus, the Greek god of slumber.

It's Japanese name, Matango, is a reference to a 1963 body-horror film from Toho studios.

Related monsters

• Funghoul
• Mushroom mage