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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Mad mollusk
|title=Mad mollusk
|image=[[File:Mad Mollusk Super Famicom.png|210px]]
|image=[[File:DQVI DS Mad Mollusk.png|250px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=テールイーター
|kanji=テールイーター
|romanji=Tail Eater
|romanji={{tt|Tēruītā|Tail eater}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
|firstappear={{DQ6}}
|old=TailEater
|old=TailEater
}}
}}
The '''Mad mollusk''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest VI}}. It is a lethargic slug monster with a sea anemone-like tail.
==Characteristics==  
==Characteristics==  
Similar to Ghastropods, '''Mad Mollusks''' are a lighter gooey hue and lazily lump enemies with the sleep status through their Sweet Breath skill. They're often found dozing deeply in the dark themselves, sleeping away the beginning of battles.  
Similar to ghastropods, '''Mad mollusks''' are [[Bug family|slug]] {{MFamilies}}s with lighter gooey tan hue, pink stripes on their back, and a peculiar structure on their tail similar to a sea anemone. They are capable of sending enemies to sleep with their [[Sweet Breath]]. The mollusks are often found dozing deeply in the dark themselves, sleeping away the beginning of battles. Although the slugs have yet to reappear in the main series, they have made regular appearances in the {{DQMSeries}} of games.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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{{DQ6Enemy
{{DQ6Enemy
|name=Mad mollusk
|name=Mad mollusk
|kanji=  
|kanji= テールイーター
|romanji=
|romanji=Tēruītā
|sprite=
|sprite=[[File:Mad Mollusk DQVI DS.gif]]
|hp=22
|hp=22
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|defense=22
|defense=22
|agility=12
|agility=12
|tameRate=NA
|tameRate=N/A
|bestiaryNumber=#019
|bestiaryNumber=#019
|spells=
|spells=None
|skills=[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills=Often starts battle [[Sleep (status)|asleep]]<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|locations=
|locations=[[Underwater Tunnel]]<br>{{Alltrades Abbey 6}} region
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=25%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
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|burning-breath-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=0%
|army-resist=0%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[Image:Mad mollusk DQVI DS.png]]
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name=TailEater
|name=TailEater
|kanji=  
|kanji= テールイーター
|romanji=
|romanji=Tēruītā
|sprite=[[File:Taileater.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Taileater.png]]
|level=45
|level=45
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|wisdom=1/5
|wisdom=1/5
|agility=4/5
|agility=4/5
|family= [[Bug family | Bug]]
|family= {{Bug}}
|in-game-description=Sucks on its prey with its tail-like mouth
|in-game-description=Sucks on its prey with its tail-like mouth
|abilities=[[Poison Breath | PoisonGas]], [[Kacrackle Slash | IceSlash]], [[Dazzleflash|Radiant]]
|abilities=[[Poison Breath|PoisonGas]], [[Kacrackle Slash|IceSlash]], [[Glow|Radiant]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Gate of Labyrinth]], [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Gate of Ambition]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Labyrinth]], [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Ambition]]
|breeding=[[WeedBug]] x [[Plant family]]<br>[[Bug family]] x [[FloraMan]]
|breeding=[[WeedBug]] x [[Nature family|Plant family]]<br>[[Bug family]] x [[Blooming sorcerer|FloraMan]]
|frizz-resist=None
|frizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=TailEater
|name=TailEater
|kanji=  
|kanji= テールイーター
|romanji=
|romanji=Tēruītā
|sprite=[[File:Tail_eater.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Tail_eater.png]]
|level=45
|level=45
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|wisdom=3/10
|wisdom=3/10
|agility=5/10
|agility=5/10
|family= [[Bug]]
|family= {{Bug}}
|in-game-description=Bites using mouths on both ends.
|in-game-description=Bites using mouths on both ends.
|abilities=[[IceSlash]], [[PoisonGas]], [[Radiant]]
|abilities=[[Kacrackle Slash|IceSlash]], [[Poison Breath|PoisonGas]], [[Glow|Radiant]]
|habitat=[[Desert World]] (Cobi's Journey), [[Canal]] (Cobi's Journey)
|habitat=[[Desert World]] (Cobi's Journey), [[Canal]] (Cobi's Journey)
|breeding=[[Bug family]] x [[FloraMan]]<br>[[WeedBug]] x [[Anemon]], [[Plant family]]
|breeding=[[Bug family]] x [[Blooming sorcerer|FloraMan]]<br>[[WeedBug]] x [[Anemon]], [[Nature family|Plant family]]
|frizz-resist=None
|frizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
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|curse-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Strong
}}
}}
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Mad mollusk
|kanji= テールイーター
|romanji=Tēruītā
|icon=[[File:Mad mollusk DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|link=Nature family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,400</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>530</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>580</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>360</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>430</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>410</big></big>
|bestiary=#141
|rank=<big><big>'''G'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These monsters have two mouths, one at each end. The one at the front is a strict vegetarian, while the one on the end is meat mad
|talents=[[Tongue Twister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[MP Booster|MP Booster I]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Debilitation Ducker]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Zombiesbane (trait)|Zombiesbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Insta-Bounce]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Cracker]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Spongy Skin]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Collective Punishment]] (lv. 60)
|habitat= [[Circle of Conquest]] - All Echelons ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 summer icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]])
|items=[[Mystery meat]] (Common)<br>[[Seed of wisdom]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Killerpillar DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Killerpillar]] X [[File:Lips DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Lips]]
|fire-resist=25%
|water-resist=50%
|wind-resist=25%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=-25%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=25%
|sleep-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=-25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}


==Similar species==
==Similar species==
*[[Ghastropod]]
*[[Marine mollusk]]
*[[Marine mollusk]]
*[[Ghastropod]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Taileater.gif|DQM 1+2 PSX
DQR Tail Eater.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]

Latest revision as of 00:38, 5 January 2024

The Mad mollusk is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VI. It is a lethargic slug monster with a sea anemone-like tail.

Characteristics[edit]

Similar to ghastropods, Mad mollusks are slug monsters with lighter gooey tan hue, pink stripes on their back, and a peculiar structure on their tail similar to a sea anemone. They are capable of sending enemies to sleep with their Sweet Breath. The mollusks are often found dozing deeply in the dark themselves, sleeping away the beginning of battles. Although the slugs have yet to reappear in the main series, they have made regular appearances in the Dragon Quest Monsters series of games.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Mad mollusk (テールイーター Tēruītā)
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Original (SFC)
Sprite
Mad Mollusk DQVI DS.gif
Bestiary No.
#019
Recruit Rate
N/A
Experience *
18
Gold
16
HP *
22
MP
0
Attack
29
Defence
22
Agility
12
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Often starts battle asleep
Sweet Breath
Item(s) dropped
Medicinal herb1⁄32
Frizz resistance *
25%
Sizz resistance *
25%
Fire Breath resistance *
25%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance *
80%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Army resistance *
0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Mad mollusk DQVI DS.png
Notable Changes
None


Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

TailEater (テールイーター Tēruītā)
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Taileater.png 45 3/5 4/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
2/5 3/5 1/5 4/5
Family Bug
In-game description Sucks on its prey with its tail-like mouth
Abilities PoisonGas, IceSlash, Radiant
Habitat Gate of Labyrinth, Gate of Ambition
Breeding chart WeedBug x Plant family
Bug family x FloraMan
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None None None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Weak Strong
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Weak Strong None Weak
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
None None Strong Strong
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Strong Strong None Weak
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Strong Strong Weak None
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None Strong


Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

TailEater (テールイーター Tēruītā)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Tail eater.png 45 7/10 6/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
6/10 6/10 3/10 5/10
Family Bug
In-game description Bites using mouths on both ends.
Abilities IceSlash, PoisonGas, Radiant
Habitat Desert World (Cobi's Journey), Canal (Cobi's Journey)
Breeding chart Bug family x FloraMan
WeedBug x Anemon, Plant family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None None None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Weak Strong
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Weak Weak Strong None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Weak None None Strong
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Weak Strong Strong Weak
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None Strong


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

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

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Mad mollusk (テールイーター Tēruītā)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Mad mollusk DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 nature family icon.png 1,400 530
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
580 360 410 430
Bestiary No. #141
Rank G
In-game description These monsters have two mouths, one at each end. The one at the front is a strict vegetarian, while the one on the end is meat mad
Talents Tongue Twister (lv. 1)
MP Booster I (lv. 20)
Debilitation Ducker (lv. 40)
Guaranteed traits Zombiesbane (lv. 1)
Insta-Bounce (lv. 20)
Ultra Crafty Cracker (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Spongy Skin (lv. 1)
Collective Punishment (lv. 60)
Habitat Circle of Conquest - All Echelons (DQM3 spring icon.pngDQM3 summer icon.pngDQM3 autumn icon.pngDQM3 winter icon.png)
Items Mystery meat (Common)
Seed of wisdom (Rare)
Synthesis chart Killerpillar DQM3 portrait.png X Lips DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
25% 50% 25% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
-25% 0% 0% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 25%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
-25% 50% 50% 25%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% -25%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

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Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

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