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For the monster class in Dragon Quest VII, see Mimic (vocation).


The mimic is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.

Introduced in Dragon Quest III, they are monstrous treasure chests of a sickly color.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Essentially, mimics are advanced forms of 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 and/or remakes of the series have had Mimics as random encounter monsters.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

Mimic (ミミック Mimikku)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#099
Level
34
Gold
42
HP
240
MP
10
Attack
94
Defense
78
Agility
100
Evasion
1/16
Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn
Location(s)
Gaia's Navel x2 (x1 in remakes)
Manoza Cave x8 (x5 in remakes)
Phantom Ship x1
Cloudsgate Citadel
Ice Cave
Item Dropped
Headsman's axe1⁄256
Fire resistance *
70%
Crack resistance *
70%
Woosh resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
70%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
70%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
70%
Fuddle resistance
70%
Snooze resistance
70%
Deceleratle resistance *
70%
Sap resistance *
25%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Mimic (ミミック Mimikku)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#080
Family
None
Experience
2,180
Gold
47
HP
384
MP
50
Attack
152
Defence*
288
Agility
170
Evasion
1/16
In-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

Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn
Item Dropped
Headsman's axe1⁄256
Fire resistance *
75%
Explosion resistance *
75%
Ice resistance *
75%
Wind resistance *
75%
Strike resistance *
25%
Lightning resistance *
75%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
100%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
25%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Stumble resistance *
25%
Stun resistance *
25%
Deceleratle resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]

Mimic (ミミック Mimikku)
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#171
Gold
48
HP
190
MP
7
Attack
120
Defence
72
Agility
70
Evasion
1/16
Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn
Item Dropped
Dancer's costume(1⁄64)
Frizz resistance *
75%
Sizz resistance *
75%
Bang resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
75%
Woosh resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
75%
Kamikazee Bracer resistance
0%
Poof resistance
75%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
100%
Snooze resistance
75%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit | edit source]

Mimic (ミミック Mimikku)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#078
Recruit Rate
N/A
Gold
110
HP
400
MP
10
Attack
110
Defence
150
Agility
52
Evasion
1/64
Skill(s)
None
Item dropped
Mini medal(100%)
Frizz resistance *
67%
Sizz resistance *
67%
Fire Breath resistance *
67%
Bang resistance *
67%
Crack resistance *
67%
Ice Breath resistance *
67%
Woosh resistance *
20%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
0%
Whack resistance *
67%
Kamikazee resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
67%
Dazzle resistance *
20%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
100%
Poison resistance *
67%
Snooze resistance *
67%
Stun resistance *
20%
Sap resistance *
20%
PS2 model
DS & Mobile sprite

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]

Mimic (ミミック Mimikku)
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Original (SFC)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#057
Recruit Rate
NA
Experience *
180
Gold
109
HP *
304
MP
10
Attack
115
Defence
99
Agility
40
Evasion
1⁄64
Skill(s)
None
Item(s) dropped
Seed of life (100%)
Frizz resistance *
60%
Sizz resistance *
60%
Fire Breath resistance *
60%
Bang resistance *
60%
Crack resistance *
60%
Ice Breath resistance *
60%
Woosh resistance *
25%
Strike/Rock resistance *
100%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance *
100%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
15%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
100%
Sap resistance *
15%
Army resistance *
0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]

Mimic (ミミック Mimikku)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#132
Recruit Rate
1⁄32
Experience
210 (PS1)
315 (3DS)
Gold
130 (PS1)
195 (3DS)
HP
250
MP
15
Attack
135
Defence
100
Agility
90
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
Whack
Skill(s)
Occasionally acts twice per turn
Sweet Breath
Weirdest Dance
Location(s)
Sunken Citadel x1 (past)
Hubble x1 (present)
Sullied Sanctum x1
Sanctum of the Cirrus x1 (past)
Mount Gora x1
The Beacon x1 (past)
Malign Shrine B1-3F
Ventus Tower x1
Item(s) Dropped
Seed of strength1⁄256
Mimic Heart1⁄64
Frizz resistance *
25%
Sizz resistance *
25%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
25%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
25%
Strike/Rock resistance *
50%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance *
15%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance *
100%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
100%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
90%
Poison resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
100%
Sap resistance *
15%
Army resistance *
100%
3DS version changes

*Mimics can be found in various treasure chests 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 member to become a Mimic if it is taken to the Alltrades Abbey.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

Mimic (ミミック Mimikku)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
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Bestiary No. Family
#120 Material
Experience Gold HP MP
128 72 144 255
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
160 100 65 1⁄64
In-Game Description To all appearances, these monsters look like nothing more than normal treasure chests. Try to open one, however, and the joke's on you. Beware the fearsome mimic!
Spell(s) Whack
Skill(s) Sweet Breath
Weirdest Dance
Location(s) Pirate's Cove
Item(s) Dropped Iron nail1⁄8
Seed of strength1⁄256
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
25% 50% 50% 50%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 50% 100%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
50% 50% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
100% 100% 50% 50%
Sap Resistance *
50%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

A Mimic residing in the Tryan Gully treasury dreads that Rhapthorne needs to be stopped before being freed as he will be unstoppable otherwise.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

##205 - Mimic
HP MP Experience Gold
627 12 4,120 315
Attack Defense Speed
256 218 173
Dropped Item Mini medal1⁄16
Gold rosary1⁄64
Locations Tower of Nod
Gittingham Palace
Blue treasure chests
Skills Chilly Breath
Attacks twice per round.
Desperate attack
Spells Whack
Family Material
Bestiary # #205
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Japanese Name ミミック
Romanized Jap. Mimikku
Description Those who weather the storm of these bedeviled boxes' Chilly Breath still have to worry about Whack and critical attacks.

Their appetites are insatiable, and the souls of those they swallow stay in their bottomless, boxy bellies forever.

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit | edit source]

Mimic (ミミック Mimikku )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#180
Family
Material
Gold
53
HP
720
MP
12
Attack
156
Defence
129
Agility
161
In-game description

Widely regarded as the leading cause of casualties among incautious adventurers—a reputation they do their damnedest to uphold.

Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn.
Location(s)
The Royal Library (first act)
Pillar of Pegasus (3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) Dropped
Seed of skill
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
25%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
25%
Dark resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
99%
Blunt resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
25%
Stumble resistance *
50%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
25%
Elemental resistance *
25%


Vicious mimic (ミミック・強 Mimikku・kyō )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#542
Family
Material
Experience
5,600
Gold
900
HP
2,500
MP
36
Attack
285
Defence
324
Agility
313
In-game description

Mimics driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn.
Desperate attack
Location(s)
The Disciple's Trial - The Cruel Crypt (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Seed of skill
Fire resistance *
50%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
50%
Earth resistance *
50%
Light resistance *
50%
Dark resistance *
50%
Zap resistance *
50%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
75%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
99%
Blunt resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
25%
Stumble resistance *
50%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
25%
Elemental resistance *
25%

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

Mimic (ミミック Mimikku)
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
40 5/5 4/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
2/5 3/5 3/5 1/5
Family Material
In-game description Attacks anyone who tries to steal its treasure
Abilities Blaze, StepGuard, Beat
Habitat Treasure chests
Breeding chart Material family x BoxSlime
Roboster x Zombie family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None None Weak
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong Weak Strong None
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Weak None Weak Weak
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Immune Immune None None
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
None None None Weak
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak None

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

Mimic (ミミック Mimikku)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
? 8/10 6/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
5/10 7/10 5/10 2/10
Family Material
In-game description It bites unwary treasure hunters.
Abilities Blaze, EagleEye, Beat
Habitat Random chests in dungeons in Magic Key Worlds
Breeding chart Material family x BoxSlime
Roboster x RushFish, Zombie family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None None Weak
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong Weak Strong None
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Weak Weak None Weak
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Weak Immune Immune None
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
None Weak Weak Weak
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Weak None None None
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak Weak None

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Mimics are more powerful variations of Canniboxes.

Mimic
Family Material
Rank B
Description These cowardly monsters spend their whole lives hiding inside treasure boxes.
Weapons Swords, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Critical Massacre
Resistances Whackproof, Fizzleproof
Skill Nightmare
Location Occasional chests
Breeding chart Lethal armour x Cannibox

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit | edit source]

Mimics are more powerful variations of Canniboxes that, like their weaker cousins, can replace respawnable treasure chests. However, they only do so in the Underworld, and in the Necropolis.

Mimic
Family Material
Rank B
Size S
Weapons Swords, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Critical Massacre, Pro Talent Scout
Resistances Immune to Whack and Fizzle
Skill Nightmare
Location Necropolis
Breeding chart Cannibox x Golem
Mecha-mynah x Ethereal serpent
Dancing flame x Grim rider

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit | edit source]

Mimic (ミミック Mimikku)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
1,310 360
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
610 590 520 450
Bestiary No. #333
Rank C
In-game description These accursed treasure chests like to trumpet themselves as the leading cause of death in any given dungeon. They enjoy celebrity status among tricky trap-loving monsters
Talents Evil Genius (lv. 1)
MP Booster I (lv. 20)
Paralysis Protector (lv. 40)
Guaranteed traits Critical Triumph (lv. 1)
Spongy Skin (lv. 20)
Deadly Touch (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Desperate Measures (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Magic Drainer (lv. 60)
Habitat Battenburg
Barbatos's Bastion
Aamon's Sanctum
Conqueror's Keep
The Whispwoods
Items Amor seco essence (Common)
Hocus pocus ring (Rare)
Synthesis chart X X X =
(Two generation synthesis)
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
25% 0% -25% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
50% 50% 50% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 50%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 50%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
-25% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime[edit | edit source]

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.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit | edit source]

Mimic (ミミック Mimikku)
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
75 92g
List No. #029
Field Notes Bedeviled boxes who lie in wait for daydreaming dupes, and mangle them with murderous maws and killer curses. Sinister spooks seduced by all things booty-ful stow away inside them, their eyes glistening with glee.
Location(s) Dawnsholm (Recruit, Captain), Grannet (Hero), Pinnacle of Light (Hero), The Fault (Captain), The Shrine of Scales (Captain), Yggdrasil's Crown (Hero)
Item(s) Dropped Narspicious, Slipweed, Classic endure ring recipe, Luxury endure ring recipe

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

Mimic (ミミック Mimikku)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
4270 500g Yes
List No. #086
Field Notes Bedeviled boxes who lie in wait for daydreaming dupes, and mangle them with murderous maws and killer curses. Sinister spooks seduced by all things booty-ful stow away inside them, their eyes glistening with glee.
Location(s) Battle of Mt. Neverest, Battle of the Great Divide (N)
Item(s) Dropped Silver bar

Dragon Quest Builders[edit | edit source]

Mimic (ミミック Mimikku)
Dragon Quest Builders
Final Chapter
HP Attack Defence Item(s) Dropped
100~370 26~40 4~32 Seed of life (★★★)
Location(s)
Tantegel castles
Sprite

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Walk[edit | edit source]

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit | edit source]

Mimics appear as a part of the Yggdrasil's Altar stage, disguised as treasure chests as usual. Defeating one will cause it to drop a random item.

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Gallery[edit | edit source]

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