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|firstappear={{DQ4}}
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The '''float-o-copier''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}} that was introduced in {{DQ4}}.
The '''Float-o-copier''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}} that was introduced in {{DQ4}}.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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|gold=316
|gold=316
|spells=[[Morph]]
|spells=[[Morph]]
|skills=Watches and waits (wastes turn)
|skills=Watches and waits. (Wastes turn)
|item=[[Ra's mirror]]({{fraction|1|64}})
|item=[[Ra's mirror]]({{fraction|1|64}})
|locations=[[Yggdrasil]]
|locations={{NPC}} in [[Diabolic Hall]] until meeting. ({{NES}} version)<br>{{NPC}} in [[Diabolic Hall]] until the {{Psaro 9}} joins the {{Party 4}}. (Remakes)<br>[[Nadiria]]<br>[[Castle Nadiria]]<br>{{Fungeon 4}} (Remakes)
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|frizz-resist=25%
|frizz-resist=25%
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|remake-changes=''None''
|remake-changes=''None''
}}
}}
==''Monsters'' series appearances==
 
=={{Monsters S}} series appearances==


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
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|wisdom=1/5
|wisdom=1/5
|agility=4/5
|agility=4/5
|family= [[Undead]]
|family= {{Undead}}
|in-game-description=Can disguise as any creature & mimic any move.
|in-game-description=Can disguise as any creature & mimic any move.
|abilities=[[OddDance]], [[Transform]], [[Imitate]]
|abilities=[[Weird Dance|OddDance]], [[Morph|Transform]], [[Imitate]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Monster Farm Gate]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Monster Farm Gate]]
|breeding=N/A
|breeding=N/A
|frizz-resist=None
|frizz-resist=None
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|curse-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Strong
}}
}}
A Copycat appears as the boss of [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Monster Farm Gate]]
 
A Copycat appears as the boss of [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Monster Farm Gate]]


==={{DQM2}}===
==={{DQM2}}===
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|wisdom=3/10
|wisdom=3/10
|agility=6/10
|agility=6/10
|family= [[Zombie family | Zombie]]
|family= {{Zombie}}
|in-game-description=
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Imitate]], [[OddDance]], [[Transform]]
|abilities=[[Imitate]], [[Weird Dance|OddDance]], [[Transform]]
|habitat=[[Cemetery]]
|habitat=[[Cemetery]]
|breeding=N/A
|breeding=N/A
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==Other games appearances==
==Other games appearances==
==={{DQH2}}===
==={{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]].
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
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Float-o-copier
|name=Float-o-copier
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|romaji={{tt|Manemane|'Copy-copy'}}
|romaji={{tt|Manemane|'Copy-copy'}}
|listNumber=111
|listNumber=111
|fieldNotes=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!
|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]]
|image=[[File:Float o copier DQH2.png|100px]]
|exp=6211
|exp=6211
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{{spoiler|start}}
{{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.
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.
The ghosts inhabiting the Dark World all  take the form of Float-o-copiers.
{{spoiler|end}}
{{spoiler|end}}
==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|
Float-o-copier psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
</gallery></center>


==Related Monsters==
==Related Monsters==
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*[[Zamtasm]]
*[[Zamtasm]]


==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:Float-o-copier psx.gif|DQM I+II 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]]

Revision as of 03:49, 19 September 2022

The Float-o-copier is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

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.

Main series appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

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)
Location(s)
NPC in Diabolic Hall until meeting. (NES version)
NPC in Diabolic Hall until the 9th Chosen One joins the party. (Remakes)
Nadiria
Castle Nadiria
Fungeon (Remakes)
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

Monsters series appearances

Dragon Quest Monsters

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

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


Other games appearances

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

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.

Gallery

Related Monsters

Similar Species

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