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[[File:Poto TOM artwork.gif|200px|thumb|Artwork of a rabite from ''Children of Mana'']]
|image=[[File:Poto TOM artwork.gif|200px]]<br>artwork of a poto from ''Trials of Mana'' remake
The '''Poto''' is a recurring enemy species in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. They are generally depicted as a cross between a reptile and a marsupial with rounded features. Potos are one of the most recurring regular enemies in the franchise.
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|latest_appearance=''[[Trials of Mana|Trials of Mana (remake)]]'' (2020)
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|variants=[[Marmpoto]]<br>[[Parpoto]]
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The '''Poto''' is a recurring enemy in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series.


==History==
==General Information==
===''Legend of Mana''===
===Physical Description===
Potos have large angular heads with a single rounded horn protuding at the top. They have droopy eyes which can may them look perpetually tired and have a long lizard-like tongue used to attack their target. Their body is stumpy, with oversized hind legs similar to kangaroos and stubby arms. They are mostly colored light-green, but white versions are also prevalent.
 
===Attributes===
Potos typically roam frozen wastelands and icy caves. They can, however, be also spotted near water or in other damp places.
 
They have an affinity for casting and resisting [[Wisp|light]] magic, but some games have shown them to favor [[Undine|Water]]. Depending on the installment, they are either weak to [[Shade]] or [[Jinn]] spells.
 
=== Variants ===
The Poto variants are themed after family members.
 
*[[Marmpoto|Marmpotos]] are named after the mother nickname "Mama". They typically harbor a peach to orange hue and cast stronger light magic at the heroes. In some games, they can be summoned by the Potos.
 
*[[Parpoto|Parpotos]] are Papa potos and are the strongest variant of Poto in games they appear in. They are shown to cast [[Holy Saber]] on themselves to hit the party with light-elemental damage.
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==Appearances==
===''[[Legend of Mana]]''===
{{quote2|Beast -- STR: Undine ; WK: Jinn -- A really sleepy-looking monster that attacks enemies by licking them.|In-Game Encyclopedia}}
{{quote2|Beast -- STR: Undine ; WK: Jinn -- A really sleepy-looking monster that attacks enemies by licking them.|In-Game Encyclopedia}}



Revision as of 10:40, April 7, 2024

Artwork of a rabite from Children of Mana

The Poto is a recurring enemy species in the Mana series. They are generally depicted as a cross between a reptile and a marsupial with rounded features. Potos are one of the most recurring regular enemies in the franchise.

General Information

Physical Description

Potos have large angular heads with a single rounded horn protuding at the top. They have droopy eyes which can may them look perpetually tired and have a long lizard-like tongue used to attack their target. Their body is stumpy, with oversized hind legs similar to kangaroos and stubby arms. They are mostly colored light-green, but white versions are also prevalent.

Attributes

Potos typically roam frozen wastelands and icy caves. They can, however, be also spotted near water or in other damp places.

They have an affinity for casting and resisting light magic, but some games have shown them to favor Water. Depending on the installment, they are either weak to Shade or Jinn spells.

Variants

The Poto variants are themed after family members.

  • Marmpotos are named after the mother nickname "Mama". They typically harbor a peach to orange hue and cast stronger light magic at the heroes. In some games, they can be summoned by the Potos.
  • Parpotos are Papa potos and are the strongest variant of Poto in games they appear in. They are shown to cast Holy Saber on themselves to hit the party with light-elemental damage.


Appearances

Legend of Mana

“Beast -- STR: Undine ; WK: Jinn -- A really sleepy-looking monster that attacks enemies by licking them.”
In-Game Encyclopedia

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ポト
Poto
Poto
Rabite icon EOM artwork.png Randi --"Whoa! What's a Rabite doing in a place like this?"
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