Mischievous mole

The Mischievous mole is a monster in the series.

Dragon Quest monster Mischievous mole
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese いたずらもぐら Romaji Itazura mogura First appearance Dragon Quest IV Old localisation Prank Gopher
Bad Gopher Variants Digby (infamous monster)
Dugan (infamous monster)
Mad mole
Maniacal mole
Picky mole
Soul mole
Soul Mole in Memoriam

Characteristics

Mischievous moles are bipedal, grey mole monsters armed with a wooden shovel in one hand and a glaring gaze etched on their faces, as well as wearing light grey gloves. Starting with Dragon Quest VIII, they gained the ability to psyche themselves up to deal powerful blows with their shovels.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Mischievous mole (いたずらもぐら, Itazura mogura ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #006

Sprites Attributes NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 10 0 2 4 10 6 5 0⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 100% 100% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Flees Burland Region (Chapter 1, NES only) Taborov Region (Chapter 2) Lakanaba Region Cave of Safekeeping Casabranca Region Medicinal herb(1⁄32) Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Mischievous mole (いたずらもぐら, Itazura mogura ) Big Book of Beasts No.: DLC #073 (3DS remake exclusive)

Sprite Attributes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 15 0 6 8 14 12 6 1⁄64 1⁄32

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 15% 0% 90% 15% 15% 100% 0% 0% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Muster Strength Mount Oddna Medicinal herb1⁄64

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Mischievous mole (いたずらもぐら, Itazura mogura ) Defeated Monster List No. : #010

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Beast 15 0 4 5 14 12 6 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% 15% 0% 0% 15% 15% 100% 0% 0% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Flees Psyche Up Waterfall Cave Land of the Moles Mole Hole Medicinal herb1⁄32 Oaken club1⁄128 Description Small but seriously strong. Once they psyche themselves up, these pint-sized pests can inflict some serious damage. Notable changes in the remake

Dragon Quest X

Mischievous mole appeared from the beginning of the game. They are able to Muster Strength, but will also flee from battle when threatened. In Version 2.0, mischievous mole were one of the original ten monsters that could be tamed by Monster Wranglers. Starting with Version 5.0, vicious mischievous moles can be encountered in the Netherworld. They still continue to muster their strength, but no longer flee.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

The Mischievous mole is one of three potential starting monsters along with the Dracky and Platypunk.

Mischievous mole (いたずらもぐら, Itazura mogura ) Bestiary number: #011

Sprite Attributes Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom Nature F 990 480 990 990 570 410 Traits Skills Resistances Psycho Guerrilla, Attack Boost Dazzleproof

Additional information Description Who knows what mischief these moles get up to with their spades... Weapons Spears, Axes, Hammers, Staves Location Infant Isle Breeding chart Platypunk x Bag o' laughs

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Mischievous mole (いたずらもぐら, Itazura mogura ) Bestiary number: #011

Sprite Attributes Family Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom Beast F S 500 120 560 520 280 200 Traits Skills Resistances Psycho, Lootist Guerrilla Vulnerable to Cold Breath, Immune to Dazzle

Additional information Weapons Axes, Spears, Hammers, Staves Location Doubtback Breeding chart Platypunk x Swarmtroop or Dracky

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Mischievous mole (いたずらもぐら, Itazura mogura ) Monsterpedia No.: #206

Icon Attributes Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom G 1,370 350 570 430 540 420 Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items Prankster (lv. 1) Defence Booster I (lv. 20) Crag Ward (lv. 40) Attacking Impulse (lv. 1) Rando-Muster (lv. 20) Metal Medley (lv. 40) Tactical Genius (lv. 1) Critical Triumph (lv. 1) Little Menace (lv. 60) Pretty pebble (Common) Seed of strength (Rare)

Resistances Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic * 50% -25% 0% 50% 75% -25% 0% -25% 50% 0% Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death * 25% -25% 0% 0% 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%

Additional information Description These tunnelling tykes traditionally loved to play pranks, but these days tend to keep their heads down and focus on digging. Location Gradely Grasslands () Circle of Temper - Lower Echelon () Circle of Caprice - Middle Echelon ()

Synthesis Breeding chart X (Either parent must be G-rank.) Notable fusions X = X = X = X = X =

Dragon Quest Treasures

Treasures statue icon

A statue of a Mischievous mole is Treasure No. 526 in the Monster Statues 2 category and can be found on Cinderback Ridge. Its base value is 80,000 gold.

Game	Description
	A model of a monster from some faraway world.

Dragon Quest Tact

The Mischievous mole appears as a F-rank monster of the Beast family that can be scouted from several levels in Chapters 2, 8, and 12 of the main storyline, as well as the Tuskateer Armour stages from The Beastliest Beast in Bravas Qualifiers of the Beast Fest at any difficulty. The mischievous mole can participate in the Brownie and Trap box's Battle Roads as a party member.

Mischievous mole (いたずらもぐら Itazura mogura)

Image Attributes Role Max level HP MP Move Attack 90 291 108 2 Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight 277 133 108 90 5 Resistances Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang Half Res Half Res Normal Very Weak Normal Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock Very Weak Normal Super Weak Normal Super Weak Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun * Normal Normal Normal Half Res Immune Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm Half Res Normal Normal Normal Normal Skills Basic skills Awakening skills Bomb Slash Attack Prep* N/A ATK +5 / Stats Up Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up Bomb Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up Bomb Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up Perks Basic perks Bomb Slash Potency +2% N/A N/A Leader perk N/A Awakening perk N/A

In Other Languages

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Malitopo	From the Spanish maligno and topo.
Français	Pataupe	Derived from taupe, the French word for "mole".
Deutsch	Maulwurfschelm	German for "mole rogue/prankster".
Italiano	Cattivalpa	From the Italian cattivo and talpa.
中文	淘气鼹鼠	Simplified Chinese for "naughty mole".

Gallery

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  Famicom artwork.
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  Appearance in VII's 'The Big Book of Beasts' in the remake
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  A mischievous mole in X
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  Joker model
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  Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2.
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  Battle Road Victory cut-in
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  Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime.
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  A Mischievous mole statue from Dragon Quest Treasures
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  Rivals artwork.
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  Rivals card
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  DQ Trading Card
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  Dragon Quest Sofubi Monster
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  Plush toy