Zapple
| Zapple | |
|---|---|
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| Japanese | ライデイン |
| Rōmaji | Raidein |
| Type | Offensive |
| Older names | Zap (DQM1·2) |
Zapple is a lightning spell introduced in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker. It is a mid-tier of the lightning spell family between Zap and Kazap.
Localization history
The Japanese spell Raidein was previously localized as Zap for the English adaptations of the series, until the localization of Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker, which had a third spell in the lightning class. This spell, Dein, is akin to Sizz and Crack in terms of power and how early a character learns it in an adventure, bumping Raidein up to being a mid-tier spell. Because the English word Zap cannot be simplified as it's Easter-equivalent was, the localization department instead opted to have the word Zapple refer to Raidein in any game in which Dein is present.
For older titles that were localized after the introduction of Dein, such as Dragon Quest VI, Zap continues to be used for Raidein to adhere to the three-stage naming convention for spells seen in Square Enix's translation process as there is no intermediate spell to add the "-le" suffix to between Zap and Kazap.
Appearances
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
The Hero can learn Zapple for 12 skill points by steeling himself with the Luminary panel in his character builder after it has been expanded in the second act. It is a hidden panel, requiring at least four of the surrounding skills to be learned first. It costs 22 MP to cast and will deal 146~166 damage to a group of enemies, with the maximum damage hitting for 314~344 at 244 magical might.
Dragon Quest Monsters 1 & Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Zapple deals 70~90 damage for 10 MP. To learn the spell, a monster needs to have the natural capacity to do so if it hasn't been bred into it, as well as being at level 15 with a wisdom stat of 130.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Zapple's base damage is 66~74, and will reach its limit of 234~242 once the caster's Wisdom hits 699. It costs 6 MP to cast, and is learned from several skill trees.
- Bang & Zap (32 points)
- Bang & Zap II (15)
- Cleric (5 points)
- Crack & Zap (36 points)
- Crusader (24 points)
- Dragovian Lord (4 points)
- Frizz & Zap (50 points)
- Frizz & Zap II (29 points)
- Sage (5 points)
- White Knight (45 points)
- Woosh & Zap (50 points)
- Woosh & Zap II (30 points)
- Wulfspade (40 points)
- Wulfspade II (5 points)
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Zapple has a base range of 66~73 damage and a maximum range of 243~249. It can no longer be learned from Sage. It can now be learned from:
- Sizz & Zap (50 points)
- Sizz & Zap II (29 points)
Terry's Wonderland 3D & Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key
Zapple costs 6 MP and has a base range of 66~73. The power will increase as the monster's Wisdom stat rises over 100, dealing 228~252 at 699 Wisdom.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3
Zapple has the same aspects as in the previous two Monsters games.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Zapple costs 13 MP and is learned through the Just Ruler, Zap Afficionado, and Zap Virtuoso talents. It has a base power of 35 and will deal an average of 165 damage at 499 wisdom.
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
| Game | Description |
 | A striking flash of lightning that zaps any enemy nearby. |
Zapple is the second tier spell of both Luceus and Aurora and can be learned by investing 10 skill points. By charging up their Zap spell for a short time, they can cast Zapple for 14 MP, which summons lightning bolts to strike down enemies in front of them. As the two level up more, they will be able to upgrade the spell and learn Kazap. Also, like all lightning spells and techniques, Zapple can short circuit monsters from the machine family.
Dragon Quest Treasures
Zapple sends out a bolt of lightning that can damage a single enemy multiple times if positioned correctly, and costs 11 MP to cast. It is learned by fiery draglings, jade slimes, red giants, she-slimes, and Elys.
Dragon Quest Tact
Zapple can be learned naturally by ewwnicorn at level 22, silvapithecus at level 24, raving lunatick at level 36, and Lime slime at level 42. It costs 16 MP to use, has a range of three squares away from the user, and deals moderate Zap-type spell damage to one enemy. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.
| Zapple (ライデイン Raidein) |  |
| Zapple | |||
| Role * | Type * | Element | MP cost |
| Attack | Spell |  |
16 |
| Range | Additional effects | ||
 3 |
None | ||
| Description | |||
| Deals moderate Zap-type spell damage to 1 enemy | |||
| Naturally learnt by | |||
| Ewwnicorn, Lime slime, Raving lunatick, Silvapithecus | |||
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Zapple appears as the Hero's side special move in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, in which it costs 18 MP to cast and hits twice: the first for 6% and the second for 14%. It is a quick electrical attack with good range and a disjointed hitbox, meaning it cannot be reflected or absorbed. Holding the special button down will turn Zap into Zapple, and holding the special button down for longer will turn this move into Kazap.
Other Languages
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Descarga | Spanish for "discharge". |
 Français | Superfoudre | From the Greek super- and foudre. |
 Deutsch | Zack | Derived from the German zickzack, which is the shape of a lightning bolt. |
 Italiano | Superfulmine | From the Greek super- and fulmine. |
 한국어 | 라이데인 | Transliteration of the Japanese name Raidein. |
Battle Visuals
