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| [[File:Pakkun Tadpole RoM artwork.png|200px|thumb|Artwork of a Pakkun Tadpole from ''Rise of Mana'']] | | {{Species infobox |
| The '''Tonpole''', also known as '''Biting Tonpole''' or '''Pakkun Tonpole''', is a recurring enemy in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series, introduced as minibosses in ''[[Secret of Mana]]'' and continuing through later titles as a more common enemy. They are the infant form of the [[Lizardon]].
| | |image=[[File:Tonpole CoM solo artwork.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork of a tonpole from ''Children of Mana'' |
| | | |first_appearance=''[[Secret of Mana]]'' (1993) |
| ==General Information==
| | |latest_appearance=''[[Legend of Mana|Legend of Mana (remake)]]'' (2021) |
| ===Physical Description===
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| Tonpoles resemble real life tadpoles with their round bodies and tail. Their bodies are bright pink with a white underbelly, and their fins and tails are colored blueish purple. Their round eyes are either wide open, giving them a bewildered expression, or close shut. They can evolve into their mature form once they have taken enough damage.
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| ===Attributes===
| | |relatives=[[Dragodon]]<br>[[Lizardon]]<br>[[Pakkun Gator]] |
| Tonpoles prefer to live in dark, damp places, such as marshes, caverns or underground waterways. Some even thrive in colder climates.
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| These amphibian creatures are generally aligned with the [[Undine|water]] element and are weak against [[Salamander]].
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| | | The '''Tonpole''', also known as '''Biting Tonpole''' or '''Pakkun Tonpole''', is a recurring enemy in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. |
| ===Variants===
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| Tonpoles come in several stronger variants, although the [[Tanpole]] is the most commonly seen.
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| *[[Tanpole|Tanpoles]] are stronger blue variations. They evolve into [[Dragodon|Dragodons]] after taking enough damage. Other than being more powerful, they don't have any other distintive traits.
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| *[[Tonpole (Sword of Mana)|Dark Tonpoles]] are powerful species of Tadpoles appearing in ''[[Sword of Mana]]''. They replace regular Tadpoles after slaying 1,000 of them.
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| ==Appearances==
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| ===''[[Secret of Mana]]''===
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| [[File:Tonpole SOM remake screenshot.png|100px|right]]
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| {{main|Tonpole (Secret of Mana)}}
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| The Tonpole appears as a boss in ''Secret of Mana''. It guards the entrance to [[Undine]] and must be defeated to reach her. It doesn't attack at all, preferring hopping around the area until it sustains enough damage to transform into its true [[Lizardon (Secret of Mana)|form]].
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| Three Tadpoles are fought simultaneously inside the [[Ice Palace]].
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| ===''[[Trials of Mana]]''===
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| [[File:Tonpole TOM remake screenshot.png|100px|right]]
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| {{main|Tonpole (Trials of Mana)}}
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| Tonpoles make a comeback this time as a regular enemy. They are found in [[Seaside Cavern]] on [[Beuca Island]] and should be defeated quickly before they transform into a [[Lizardon (Trials of Mana)|Lizardon]].
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| ===''[[Legend of Mana]]''===
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| [[File:Tonpole pet portrait LOM sprite.png|100px|right]]
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| {{quote2|Reptile -- STR: Wisp, Undine ; WK: Shade, Jinn -- A cute little tadpole that is trying its best to be a good monster.|In-Game Encyclopedia}}
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| {{main|Tonpole (Legend of Mana)}}
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| Tonpoles are reptile-type enemies and can be encountered in the [[Mekiv Caverns]], [[Lake Kilma]], and the [[Fieg Snowfields]]. They attack by body slamming their opponent and can drop [[Blank Eye|Blank Eyes]] upon defeat. The hostile variety is colored blue instead of pink.
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| Pet Tonpoles can be obtained by meeting a monster egg in [[Luon Highway]] or [[Mekiv Caverns]]. Its '''Reptiles''' Synchro ability allows the player to deal extra damage to reptile enemies.
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| ===''[[Sword of Mana]]''===
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| [[File:Tonpole Sword of Mana sprite.png|right]]
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| {{main|Tonpole (Sword of Mana)}}
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| Tonpoles are reptile enemies commonly found in the [[Scaly Lair]] and the [[Marsh Cave]]. Their prime sense is Hearing and their secondary is DayViz. They like slamming their bodies on their target and spewing bubbles at them. Fortunately, they are not too tough and are easily defeated by slashing attacks.
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| ===''[[Children of Mana]]''===
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| [[File:Tonpole CoM solo artwork.jpg|100px|right]]
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| {{main|Tonpole (Children of Mana)}}
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| Tonpoles appear as enemies in the [[Star Lake]] region.
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| ===''[[Heroes of Mana]]''===
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| [[File:Tonpole HOM sprite.png|right]]
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| {{quote2|This younger version of a lizardon can hop on land with its tiny fins.|In-game description}}
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| {{main|Tonpole (Heroes of Mana)}}
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| Tonpoles are gatherer units in ''Heroes of Mana''. They can move both on land and water.
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| ===''[[Circle of Mana]]''===
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| [[File:SUR 0185 ポポイ クリスマス.jpg|100px|right]]
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| Tonpoles are depicted in some cards albeit never as a standalone.
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| ===''[[Rise of Mana]]''===
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| [[File:SR Pakkun Tadpole icon ROM sprite.png|100px|right]]
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| {{main|Pakkun Tadpole (Rise of Mana)}}
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| Pakkun Tadpoles appear as a water-type [[Magic pet]] and as monsters in ''Rise of Mana''.
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
| {{main-gallery}}
| | <gallery> |
| <gallery widths=180> | | Tonpole SOM sprite.png|''Secret of Mana'' sprite |
| | Tonpole SOM mobile sprite.png|''Secret of Mana'' mobile sprite |
| Tonpole SOM remake screenshot.png|''Secret of Mana'' remake 3D model | | Tonpole SOM remake screenshot.png|''Secret of Mana'' remake 3D model |
| | Tonpole TOM sprite.png|''Trials of Mana'' sprite |
| Tonpole TOM remake screenshot.png|''Trials of Mana'' remake 3D model | | Tonpole TOM remake screenshot.png|''Trials of Mana'' remake 3D model |
| | Tonpole 1st palette LOM sprite.png|''Legend of Mana'' sprite |
| | Tonpole 2nd palette LOM sprite.png|''Legend of Mana'' sprite |
| | Tonpole pet portrait LOM sprite.png|''Legend of Mana'' pet portrait |
| | Tonpole Sword of Mana sprite.png|''Sword of Mana'' sprite |
| | Tonpole dark Sword of Mana sprite.png|''Sword of Mana'' sprite |
| | Tonpole COM artwork.jpg|''Children of Mana'' artwork |
| | Tonpole COM sprite.png|''Children of Mana'' sprite |
| | Tonpole HOM sprite.png|''Heroes of Mana'' sprite |
| | SR Pakkun Tadpole icon ROM sprite.png|''Rise of Mana'' portrait |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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