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The '''Molebear''', also known as '''Pebbler''' or '''Porcupine''', is a recurring enemy in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. Molebears were first introduced in ''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]'' as two different enemies, and are generally considered as a staple of the series along with [[rabite]].
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The '''Molebear''', also known as '''Pebbler''' or '''Porcupine''', is a recurring enemy in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. Molebears were first introduced in ''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]'' as two different enemies, and are generally considered as a staple of the series along with [[rabite]]s.


Resembling a hedgehog or porcupine, Molebears have spiked plating from the crown of the head down most of the body. Their small frame allows them to compact into a whirling ball of spines that can dig underground and move unseen, or rapidly charge at foes. Given their aggressive disposition, [[Moogle (race)|moogles]] are terrified of them.
Resembling a hedgehog or porcupine, Molebears have spiked plating from the crown of the head down most of the body. Their small frame allows them to compact into a whirling ball of spines that can dig underground and move unseen, or rapidly charge at foes. Given their aggressive disposition, [[Moogle (race)|moogles]] are terrified of them.
==History==
===''Secret of Mana''===
{{quote|Pebbler (Earth) -- Spins and throws rocks in all directions.|''Secret of Mana'' Official Game Secrets'''|(page 158)}}
===''Legend of Mana''===
{{quote2|Beast -- STR: Aura, Gnome ; WK: Dryad, Salamander -- It attacks with its long, sharp claws, and likes hiding underground.|In-Game Encyclopedia}}


== Physical description ==
== Physical description ==
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In many iterations, molebears are aligned with [[Gnome]] magic and are weak to [[Jinn|Sylphid/Jinn]] Magic. They can be found typically in caves or grassy areas.
In many iterations, molebears are aligned with [[Gnome]] magic and are weak to [[Jinn|Sylphid/Jinn]] Magic. They can be found typically in caves or grassy areas.


==Gallery==
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<gallery>
Molebear FFA artwork.jpg|''Final Fantasy Adventure'' artwork
Molebear FFA sprite.png|''Final Fantasy Adventure'' sprite
Molebear FFA mobile sprite.png|''Seiken Densetsu'' mobile sprite
Molebear AOM screenshot.png|''Adventures of Mana'' 3D render
Porcupine FFA artwork.jpg|''Final Fantasy Adventure'' artwork
Porcupine FFA sprite.png|''Final Fantasy Adventure'' sprite
Porcupine FFA mobile sprite.png|''Seiken Densetsu'' mobile sprite
Porcupine AOM screenshot.png|''Adventures of Mana'' 3D model
Pebbler SOM sprite.png|''Secret of Mana'' sprite
Pebbler SOM remake screenshot.png|''Secret of Mana'' remake 3D model
Molebear TOM sprite.png|''Trials of Mana'' sprite
Molebear TOM remake screenshot.png|''Trials of Mana'' remake 3D model
Molebear 1st palette LOM sprite.png|''Legend of Mana'' sprite
Molebear 2nd palette LOM sprite.png|''Legend of Mana'' sprite
Molebear pet portrait LOM sprite.png|''Legend of Mana'' pet portrait
Molebear Sword of Mana sprite.png|''Sword of Mana'' sprite
Molebear dark Sword of Mana sprite.png|''Sword of Mana'' sprite
Molebear COM sprite.png|''Children of Mana '' sprite
Molebear HOM sprite.png|''Heroes of Mana'' sprite
N Molebear icon ROM sprite.jpg|''Rise of Mana'' portrait
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
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|JapR=Mōrubea
|JapM=Molebear
|Ita=Orso Talpa
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Latest revision as of 22:52, July 26, 2023

Molebear
Pebbler SOM artwork.gif
Artwork of a pebbler from Secret of Mana
First appearance Final Fantasy Adventure (1991)
Latest appearance Legend of Mana (remake) (2021)
Variants
Needlion

The Molebear, also known as Pebbler or Porcupine, is a recurring enemy in the Mana series. Molebears were first introduced in Final Fantasy Adventure as two different enemies, and are generally considered as a staple of the series along with rabites.

Resembling a hedgehog or porcupine, Molebears have spiked plating from the crown of the head down most of the body. Their small frame allows them to compact into a whirling ball of spines that can dig underground and move unseen, or rapidly charge at foes. Given their aggressive disposition, moogles are terrified of them.

History[edit]

Secret of Mana[edit]

“Pebbler (Earth) -- Spins and throws rocks in all directions.”
Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets, (page 158)

Legend of Mana[edit]

“Beast -- STR: Aura, Gnome ; WK: Dryad, Salamander -- It attacks with its long, sharp claws, and likes hiding underground.”
In-Game Encyclopedia

Physical description[edit]

They are physically depicted in three different variants:

  • The first is a bald, purple-skinned mole with blue striped boxer shorts. They appear in Final Fantasy Adventure, Adventures of Mana and Legend of Mana.
  • The second is a stumpy, yellow-bodied mammal covered with blue spikes all over its head and body. They appear in the 2D versions of Final Fantasy Adventure, Secret of Mana, Trials of Mana and Sword of Mana.
  • The third and last one is a variation of the second, its body being overall slimmer sporting tan markings on its belly, face and arms. It also has larger claws than the other variations and only sports blue spikes on its head.

Affinities[edit]

In many iterations, molebears are aligned with Gnome magic and are weak to Sylphid/Jinn Magic. They can be found typically in caves or grassy areas.

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Molebear.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese モールベア
Mōrubea
Molebear
Italian Orso Talpa Molebear
Rabite icon EOM artwork.png Randi --"Whoa! What's a Rabite doing in a place like this?"
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