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[[File:SSBU Mimic.jpg|thumb|A Mimic in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
[[File:SSBU Mimic.jpg|thumb|A Mimic in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
'''Mimic''' is a [[dragonquest:Treasure chest|treasure-chest]] enemy originating from ''[[dragonquest:Mimic|Dragon Quest III]]'' with sharp teeth and a tongue in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', available only in [[Bloocheep Sea]]. The chest tries to chomp the player who has the ball by chasing them around the course. Sometimes, Mimics instead spit out many [[Red Coin]]s and [[Gold Coin]]s upon being used.
'''Mimics''' are recurring monsters in the ''[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that first appeared in ''[[dragonquest:Mimic|Dragon Quest III]]''. As the name suggests, they take the form of a [[treasure chest]].


==History==
===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''===
[[File:Mimic.gif|frame|right]]
Mimics first appear in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'' as an item only in [[Bloocheep Sea]]. The chest tries to chomp the player who has the ball by chasing them around the course. Sometimes, Mimics instead spit out many [[Coin]]s and [[Red Coin|10 Coins]] upon being used.
===''Fortune Street''===
In ''[[Fortune Street]]'', Mimics appear in the [[Slurpodrome]] minigame where they can take the place of a regular treasure chest. If a Slime encounters a Mimic, the Slime is knocked out of the race. A Mimic also appears on the right side of [[Castle Trodain]].
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
Mimics also make occasional appearances in the downloadable ''Dragon Quest'' stage [[Yggdrasil's Altar]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', disguising themselves as the normal treasure chests found on the floating platforms. When attacked, they reveal themselves and lunge in front of them, dealing great damage. Afterwards, they wander about on the platform attacking any fighters within range, though they can be defeated if attacked enough, after which it leaves behind an item.
Mimics also make occasional appearances in the downloadable ''Dragon Quest'' stage [[Yggdrasil's Altar]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', disguising themselves as the normal treasure chests found on the floating platforms. When attacked, they reveal themselves and lunge in front of them, dealing great damage. Afterwards, they wander about on the platform attacking any fighters within range, though they can be defeated if attacked enough, after which it leaves behind an item.
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==Profiles==
===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''===
*'''''Instruction booklet description:''''' ''Stroke to activate it. It goes after the ball or might even cough up coins.''
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
*'''Tip:''' ''Defeating a mimic won't earn you any points, but you may get a good item.''
==Gallery==
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FS Slurpodrome Mimic.png|A Mimic in the Slurpodrome
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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Revision as of 23:50, July 19, 2024

A Mimic in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
A Mimic in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Mimics are recurring monsters in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest III. As the name suggests, they take the form of a treasure chest.

History

Mario Hoops 3-on-3

Mimic.gif

Mimics first appear in the Super Mario franchise in Mario Hoops 3-on-3 as an item only in Bloocheep Sea. The chest tries to chomp the player who has the ball by chasing them around the course. Sometimes, Mimics instead spit out many Coins and 10 Coins upon being used.

Fortune Street

In Fortune Street, Mimics appear in the Slurpodrome minigame where they can take the place of a regular treasure chest. If a Slime encounters a Mimic, the Slime is knocked out of the race. A Mimic also appears on the right side of Castle Trodain.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Mimics also make occasional appearances in the downloadable Dragon Quest stage Yggdrasil's Altar in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, disguising themselves as the normal treasure chests found on the floating platforms. When attacked, they reveal themselves and lunge in front of them, dealing great damage. Afterwards, they wander about on the platform attacking any fighters within range, though they can be defeated if attacked enough, after which it leaves behind an item.

Profiles

Mario Hoops 3-on-3

  • Instruction booklet description: Stroke to activate it. It goes after the ball or might even cough up coins.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

  • Tip: Defeating a mimic won't earn you any points, but you may get a good item.

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ミミック[?]
Mimikku
Mimic
Italian Skrigno dentato[?] Fanged chest
Spanish Cofre mimético[?] Mimic chest