Tonpole

Artwork of a Pakkun Tadpole from Rise of Mana

The Tonpole, also known as Biting Tonpole or Pakkun Tonpole, is a recurring enemy in the 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.

General Information

Physical Description

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.

Attributes

Tonpoles prefer to live in dark, damp places, such as marshes, caverns or underground waterways. Some even thrive in colder climates.

These amphibian creatures are generally aligned with the water element and are weak against Salamander.

Variants

Tonpoles come in several stronger variants, although the Tanpole is the most commonly seen.

• Tanpoles are stronger blue variations. They evolve into Dragodons after taking enough damage. Other than being more powerful, they don't have any other distintive traits.

• Dark Tonpoles are powerful species of Tadpoles appearing in Sword of Mana. They replace regular Tadpoles after slaying 1,000 of them.

Appearances

Legend of Mana

“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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Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ぱっくんオタマ Pakkun Otama	Chomp Tadpole

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