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|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=マネマネ
|kanji=マネマネ
|romanji=
|romanji={{tt|Manemane|'Copy-copy'}}
|old=Imposter, CopyCat
|old=Imposter ({{IV}} {{NES}})<br>CopyCat ({{Monsters}} and {{Monsters 2}})
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
|firstappear={{DQ4}}
}}
}}
The '''float-o-copier''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'', it is a firespirit variant that transforms into its opponents by casting [[Morph]].  
The '''Float-o-copier''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}} 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.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ4Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Float-o-copier
|name=Float-o-copier
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|kanji=マネマネ
|console=DS
|romanji={{tt|Manemane|'Copy-copy'}}
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=138
|hp=
|sprite=[[File:Float-o-copier DQIV NES.gif]]
|mp=
|hp=153
|experience=592
|mp=105
|attack=104
|defense=122
|agility=120
|exp=582
|gold=316
|gold=316
|droppedItem=[[Ra's mirror]]
|skills=
|spells=[[Morph]]
|spells=[[Morph]]
|bestiaryNumber=138
|skills=Watches and waits (Wastes turn)
|locations=
|item=[[Ra's Mirror]]({{fraction|1|64}})
|}}
|locations={{NPC}} in [[Diabolic Hall]] ({{NES}} version)<br>{{NPC}} in [[Diabolic Hall]] until the {{Psaro 9}} joins the {{Party 4}} (Remakes)<br>[[Doorway to Nadiria]]<br>[[Nadiria]]<br>[[Castle Nadiria]]<br>{{Fungeon 4}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=25%
|crack-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Float o copier ds.png]]
|remake-changes=''None''
}}
 
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=CopyCat
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[Image:Float-o-copier DQM GBC.png]]
|level=40
|hp=3/5
|mp=1/5
|attack=1/5
|defense=1/5
|wisdom=1/5
|agility=4/5
|family= {{Undead}}
|in-game-description=Can disguise as any creature & mimic any move.
|abilities=[[Weird Dance|OddDance]], [[Morph|Transform]], [[Imitate]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Monster Farm Gate]]
|breeding=N/A
|frizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
|fire-breath-resist=None
|bang-resist=None
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=None
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=None
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Strong
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|fuddle-resist=Strong
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=Strong
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=None
|fizzle-resist=None
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=None
|gobstopper-resist=None
|curse-resist=Strong
}}
A Copycat appears as the boss of [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Monster Farm Gate]]
 
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Copycat
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=
|level=40
|hp=6/10
|mp=5/10
|attack=2/10
|defense=2/10
|wisdom=3/10
|agility=6/10
|family= {{Zombie}}
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Imitate]], [[Weird Dance|OddDance]], [[Transform]]
|habitat=[[Cemetery]]
|breeding=N/A
|frizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
|fire-breath-resist=None
|bang-resist=None
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=None
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=None
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Strong
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|fuddle-resist=Strong
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=Strong
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=None
|fizzle-resist=None
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=None
|gobstopper-resist=None
|curse-resist=Strong
}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Float-o-copier
|kanji=
|romanji=
|icon=[[File:Float-o-copier DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|link=Undead family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,330</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>590</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>360</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>680</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>500</big></big>
|bestiary=#457
|rank=<big><big>'''E'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Skilled at using the spell Morph to take on all manner of morphologies, both man and monster. Some have come to prefer life in human form and have snuck into society, hiding in plain sight
|talents=[[Vexologist]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Ace Evader]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Rando-Mister]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Hothead]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Critical Mastermind]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Unhealthy Advantage]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=[[Monster eggs|Silver-coloured eggs]] only, best hatch rate is at the [[Circle of Caprice]]
|items=N/A
|synthesis=N/A
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=25%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=-25%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQH2}}===
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]].
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Float-o-copier
|kanji=マネマネ
|romaji={{tt|Manemane|'Copy-copy'}}
|listNumber=111
|fieldNotes=Mischievous spirits who can mimic other {{MFamilies}}s down to the minutest detail—even matching their martial might. And it's not just {{MFamilies}}s they copy—they take on [[human]] form and play tricks on townsfolk too!
|image=[[File:Float o copier DQH2.png|100px]]
|exp=6211
|gold=300<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=Yes
|item=[[Faerie flame]], [[Mirrorstone]]
|locations=[[Battle of the Pinnacle]]: Base
}}
{{spoiler|start}}
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.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
The ghosts inhabiting the Dark World all  take the form of Float-o-copiers.
{{Stub}}
{{spoiler|end}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''===
{{Stub}}


==Related monsters==
==Similar species==
*[[Dead man's soul]]
*[[Firespirit]]
*[[Firespirit]]
*[[Lost soul]]
*[[Lost soul]]
*[[Zamtasm]]
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ IV Android Diabolic Hall 6.jpg|{{NPC}} in [[Diabolic Hall]] from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ IV Android Diabolic Hall 10.jpg|
DQ IV Android Diabolic Hall 11.jpg|
DQ IV Android Diabolic Hall 23.jpg|{{NPC}} Float-o-copier fighting the {{Party 4}} in [[Diabolic Hall]] from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ IV Android Diabolic Hall 24.jpg|
DQ_IV_Android_Castle_Nadiria_7.jpg|Four Float-o-copiers in [[Castle Nadiria]] from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ_IV_Android_Castle_Nadiria_8.jpg|As [[Alena]], {{Solo}}, {{Ragnar}}, and [[Kiryl]].
DQ_IV_Android_Castle_Nadiria_9.jpg|As {{Maya}}, {{Torneko}}, [[Borya]], and {{Meena}}.
DQ_IV_Android_Castle_Nadiria_10.jpg|As {{Sofia}}, {{Meena}}, [[Alena]], and {{Maya}}.
Float-o-copier psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
</gallery></center>
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV 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 Heroes II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]

Latest revision as of 19:56, 14 March 2025

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[edit]

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.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Float-o-copier (マネマネ Manemane)
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Original (NES)
Sprite
Float-o-copier DQIV NES.gif
Bestiary No.
138
Gold
316
HP
153
MP
105
Attack
104
Defence
122
Agility
120
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
Morph
Skill(s)
Watches and waits (Wastes turn)
Item Dropped
Ra's Mirror(1⁄64)
Frizz resistance *
25%
Sizz resistance *
25%
Bang resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
25%
Woosh resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
25%
Kamikazee Bracer resistance
25%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
25%
Snooze resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Float o copier ds.png
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

CopyCat
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Float-o-copier DQM GBC.png 40 3/5 1/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
1/5 1/5 1/5 4/5
Family Undead
In-game description Can disguise as any creature & mimic any move.
Abilities OddDance, Transform, Imitate
Habitat Monster Farm Gate
Breeding chart N/A
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 None None
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
None None None None
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Immune Strong Strong Immune
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Strong Strong Strong None
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
None None Weak None
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None Strong

A Copycat appears as the boss of Monster Farm Gate

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

Copycat
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
40 6/10 5/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
2/10 2/10 3/10 6/10
Family Zombie
In-game description
Abilities Imitate, OddDance, Transform
Habitat Cemetery
Breeding chart N/A
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 None None
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Weak None None None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None Immune Strong Strong
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Immune Strong Strong Strong
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
None None None Weak
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None Strong


Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Float-o-copier
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Float-o-copier DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 undead family icon.png 1,330 360
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
590 360 500 680
Bestiary No. #457
Rank E
In-game description Skilled at using the spell Morph to take on all manner of morphologies, both man and monster. Some have come to prefer life in human form and have snuck into society, hiding in plain sight
Talents Vexologist (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Ace Evader (lv. 1)
Rando-Mister (lv. 20)
Hothead (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Commander (lv. 1)
Critical Mastermind (lv. 1)
Unhealthy Advantage (lv. 60)
Habitat Silver-coloured eggs only, best hatch rate is at the Circle of Caprice
Items N/A
Synthesis chart N/A
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
0% 0% 25% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
25% 25% 0% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 0% -25% 50%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 50% 0% 50%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 25%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

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)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Float o copier DQH2.png 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.

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

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