Mimic enemy line (Golden Sun)

The player generally finds this out the hard way.

In Golden Sun, there are several enemies named Mimic that are visually identical and individually battled at several different points. Unlike a typical enemy line where the monsters are randomly encountered and battled while exploring environments, every Mimic in the game can be seen in environments and may be optionally interacted with in order to start a battle with them. Mimics are seen as unopened treasure chests, and when one of these are attempted to be opened the chest will sprout legs and pincers and automatically engage the player in a battle.

Mimics are always fairly tough individual enemies compared to the enemies that are randomly encountered when exploring an area, but are never anywhere near as threatening or durable as a boss battle. The various differently-leveled versions of the Mimic have similar sets of commands and elemental resistances, and are always guaranteed to drop some sort of valuable consumable item.

Also see Mimic enemy line (The Lost Age) and Mimic enemy line (Dark Dawn).

In Golden Sun

Eight different levels of Mimic can be found in the game. They are ordered by when each one can be first battled, which appropriately orders them by level and overall battling statistics:

Mimic (Mercury Lighthouse)

The earliest Mimic, which is at level 13, can be fought in a room in southeast Mercury Lighthouse accessible after "activating" the Lighthouse with the Ply Psynergy, and is right next to a waterfall that can be walked through to get to a secret room with a chest containing the Psynergy Armor. Its Wind Slash Psynergy hits for moderate Jupiter damage to multiple Adepts, but its low PP rating means it will not be casting much of its Psynergy spells at all.

It is especially likely to be affected by Resistance-lowering effects. Its statistics are as follows:

Name	HP	PP	Attack	Defense	Agility	Luck
Mimic	468	24	120	33	51	8
Elemental Resistances and Levels			Exp	Coins	Item Dropped	Drop Rate
152 (Lv 4)   127 (Lv 3)   100 (Lv 3)   25 (Lv 0)			164	178	Water of Life	1/1

It uses the following battle commands with high intelligence:

Command	Chance to use	Elem. Stats used with *	Description
Attack	2/8 (25%)	--	Standard physical attack.
Debilitate	2/8 (25%)	Level 0	Psynergy costing 6 PP that attempts to temporarily lower the Defense statistics of up to three party members by 12.5%.
Psy Drain	2/8 (25%)	105 Power Level 4	Psynergy costing 0 PP that has a chance to deal a Jupiter-aligned attack with 15 power and 1 range. It hits a target's PP meter and restores the user's PP by the amount of PP damage dealt.
Wind Slash	1/8 (12.5%)	105 Power	Psynergy costing 9 PP that projects medium-sized glowing purple swaths of energy through the party. Deals a Jupiter-aligned attack with 50 base damage that is spread out across 3 enemies with high damage distribution.
Sleep	1/8 (12.5%)	Level 4	Psynergy costing 5 PP that attempts to inflict up to 3 Adepts with the Sleep status condition.

Mimic (Fuchin Falls Cave)

This Mimic, which is level 14, can be fought in the first room one enters in Fuchin Falls Cave, to the upper right and accessible by a rolling log on water. Its Briar Psynergy hits for moderate Venus damage to multiple Adepts, but its low PP rating means not many of its Psynergy spells might actually be used.

It is especially likely to be affected by Resistance-lowering effects. Its statistics are as follows:

Name	HP	PP	Attack	Defense	Agility	Luck
Mimic	506	26	133	36	57	10
Elemental Resistances and Levels			Exp	Coins	Item Dropped	Drop Rate
152 (Lv 4)   127 (Lv 3)   100 (Lv 3)   25 (Lv 0)			190	207	Game Ticket	1/1

It uses the following battle commands with high intelligence:

Command	Chance to use	Elem. Stats used with *	Description
Attack	2/8 (25%)	--	Standard physical attack.
Debilitate	2/8 (25%)	Level 0	Psynergy costing 6 PP that attempts to temporarily lower the Defense statistics of up to three party members by 12.5%.
Psy Drain	2/8 (25%)	105 Power Level 4	Psynergy costing 0 PP that has a chance to deal a Jupiter-aligned attack with 15 power and 1 range. It hits a target's PP meter and restores the user's PP by the amount of PP damage dealt.
Briar	1/8 (12.5%)	95 Power	Psynergy costing 11 PP that summons a set of spiked thorns out of the ground at the party's position. Deals a Venus-aligned attack with 70 base damage that is spread out across 3 enemies with high damage distribution.
Sleep	1/8 (12.5%)	Level 4	Psynergy costing 5 PP that attempts to inflict up to 3 Adepts with the Sleep status condition.

Mimic (Altin Peak)

This Mimic, which is level 16, can be fought not far from the beaten path in the middle layer of Altin Peak. Its Shine Plasma Psynergy hits for moderate Jupiter damage to multiple Adepts, and its PP rating starts getting higher.

It is especially likely to be affected by Resistance-lowering effects. Its statistics are as follows:

Name	HP	PP	Attack	Defense	Agility	Luck
Mimic	579	32	160	44	70	12
Elemental Resistances and Levels			Exp	Coins	Item Dropped	Drop Rate
152 (Lv 4)   127 (Lv 3)   100 (Lv 3)   25 (Lv 0)			241	267	Game Ticket	1/1

It uses the following battle commands with high intelligence:

Command	Chance to use	Elem. Stats used with *	Description
Attack	2/8 (25%)	--	Standard physical attack.
Debilitate	2/8 (25%)	Level 0	Psynergy costing 6 PP that attempts to temporarily lower the Defense statistics of up to three party members by 12.5%.
Psy Drain	2/8 (25%)	105 Power Level 4	Psynergy costing 0 PP that has a chance to deal a Jupiter-aligned attack with 15 power and 1 range. It hits a target's PP meter and restores the user's PP by the amount of PP damage dealt.
Shine Plasma	1/8 (12.5%)	105 Power	Psynergy costing 18 PP where three large purple lightning bolts strike down on the party. Deals a Jupiter-aligned attack with 100 base damage that is spread out across 5 enemies with high damage distribution.
Sleep	1/8 (12.5%)	Level 4	Psynergy costing 5 PP that attempts to inflict up to 3 Adepts with the Sleep status condition.

Mimic (Vault Cave)

This Mimic, which is level 19, can be fought in the first big room one enters in Vault Cave by ladder, to the lower right and not far from the beaten path. Its Sonic Slash Psynergy deals fairly strong Jupiter damage to multiple Adepts, and its PP rating allows it more usage of its Psynergy spells than previous Mimics.

It is especially likely to be affected by Resistance-lowering effects. Its statistics are as follows:

Name	HP	PP	Attack	Defense	Agility	Luck
Mimic	690	42	201	56	89	13
Elemental Resistances and Levels			Exp	Coins	Item Dropped	Drop Rate
152 (Lv 4)   127 (Lv 3)   100 (Lv 3)   25 (Lv 0)			321	356	Vial	1/1

It uses the following battle commands with high intelligence:

Command	Chance to use	Elem. Stats used with *	Description
Attack	2/8 (25%)	--	Standard physical attack.
Debilitate	2/8 (25%)	Level 0	Psynergy costing 6 PP that attempts to temporarily lower the Defense statistics of up to three party members by 12.5%.
Psy Drain	2/8 (25%)	105 Power Level 4	Psynergy costing 0 PP that has a chance to deal a Jupiter-aligned attack with 15 power and 1 range. It hits a target's PP meter and restores the user's PP by the amount of PP damage dealt.
Sonic Slash	1/8 (12.5%)	105 Power	Psynergy costing 20 PP that projects large-sized glowing purple swaths of energy through the party. Deals a Jupiter-aligned attack with 120 base damage that is spread out across 5 enemies with high damage distribution.
Sleep	1/8 (12.5%)	Level 4	Psynergy costing 5 PP that attempts to inflict up to 3 Adepts with the Sleep status condition.

Mimic (Crossbone Isle (Golden Sun) #1)

This Mimic, which is level 20, can be fought right after the exit to the first dungeon level inside the optional Crossbone Isle. Like the first four sub-boss sets of enemies guarding the entrances to the first four dungeon levels, the Mimic can be battled earlier than might be expected if you reach the island through the secret Tolbi-bound Ship method. Its Sonic Slash Psynergy deals fairly strong Jupiter damage to multiple Adepts, and it is now capable of the Curse Psynergy.

It is especially likely to be affected by Resistance-lowering effects. Its statistics are as follows:

Name	HP	PP	Attack	Defense	Agility	Luck
Mimic	729	44	214	59	97	14
Elemental Resistances and Levels			Exp	Coins	Item Dropped	Drop Rate
152 (Lv 4)   127 (Lv 3)   100 (Lv 3)   25 (Lv 0)			347	386	Potion	1/1

It uses the following battle commands with high intelligence:

Command	Chance to use	Elem. Stats used with *	Description
Attack	2/8 (25%)	--	Standard physical attack.
Curse	2/8 (25%)	Level 3	Psynergy costing 6 PP that briefly generates a candle icon at the target Adept's position. The target has a chance to get inflicted with a 7-turn Death Curse status ailment.
Debilitate	1/8 (12.5%)	Level 0	Psynergy costing 6 PP that attempts to temporarily lower the Defense statistics of up to three party members by 12.5%.
Psy Drain	1/8 (12.5%)	105 Power Level 4	Psynergy costing 0 PP that has a chance to deal a Jupiter-aligned attack with 15 power and 1 range. It hits a target's PP meter and restores the user's PP by the amount of PP damage dealt.
Sonic Slash	1/8 (12.5%)	105 Power	Psynergy costing 20 PP that projects large-sized glowing purple swaths of energy through the party. Deals a Jupiter-aligned attack with 120 base damage that is spread out across 5 enemies with high damage distribution.
Sleep	1/8 (12.5%)	Level 4	Psynergy costing 5 PP that attempts to inflict up to 3 Adepts with the Sleep status condition.

Mimic (Altmiller Cave)

This Mimic, which is level 21, can be fought in an earlier big dark room in Altmiller Cave, visibly nearby to the lower right of where you would emerge from upstairs. Its Nettle Psynergy hits for fairly hard Venus damage to multiple Adepts.

It is especially likely to be affected by Resistance-lowering effects. Its statistics are as follows:

Name	HP	PP	Attack	Defense	Agility	Luck
Mimic	767	48	227	63	104	15
Elemental Resistances and Levels			Exp	Coins	Item Dropped	Drop Rate
152 (Lv 4)   127 (Lv 3)   100 (Lv 3)   25 (Lv 0)			374	415	Water of Life	1/1

It uses the following battle commands with high intelligence:

Command	Chance to use	Elem. Stats used with *	Description
Attack	2/8 (25%)	--	Standard physical attack.
Curse	2/8 (25%)	Level 3	Psynergy costing 6 PP that briefly generates a candle icon at the target Adept's position. The target has a chance to get inflicted with a 7-turn Death Curse status ailment.
Debilitate	1/8 (12.5%)	Level 0	Psynergy costing 6 PP that attempts to temporarily lower the Defense statistics of up to three party members by 12.5%.
Psy Drain	1/8 (12.5%)	105 Power Level 4	Psynergy costing 0 PP that has a chance to deal a Jupiter-aligned attack with 15 power and 1 range. It hits a target's PP meter and restores the user's PP by the amount of PP damage dealt.
Nettle	1/8 (12.5%)	95 Power	Psynergy costing 23 PP that summons a set of spiked thorns out of the ground at the party's position. Deals a Venus-aligned attack with 140 base damage that is spread out across 5 enemies with high damage distribution.
Sleep	1/8 (12.5%)	Level 4	Psynergy costing 5 PP that attempts to inflict up to 3 Adepts with the Sleep status condition.

Mimic (Suhalla Desert)

This Mimic, which is level 26, can be fought in the first big screen of Suhalla Desert, in an enclosed area with two linear entrances occupied by one Tornado Lizard each. Its Ice Missile Psynergy deals strong Mercury damage to multiple Adepts, and it is now capable of the Condemn Psynergy to possibly instantly down an Adept.

It is especially likely to be affected by Resistance-lowering effects. Its statistics are as follows:

Name	HP	PP	Attack	Defense	Agility	Luck
Mimic	997	60	303	94	139	17
Elemental Resistances and Levels			Exp	Coins	Item Dropped	Drop Rate
152 (Lv 4)   127 (Lv 3)   100 (Lv 3)   25 (Lv 0)			669	547	Water of Life	1/1

It uses the following battle commands with high intelligence:

Command	Chance to use	Elem. Stats used with *	Description
Attack	2/8 (25%)	--	Standard physical attack.
Curse	1/8 (12.5%)	Level 3	Psynergy costing 6 PP that briefly generates a candle icon at the target Adept's position. The target has a chance to get inflicted with a 7-turn Death Curse status ailment.
Debilitate	1/8 (12.5%)	Level 0	Psynergy costing 6 PP that attempts to temporarily lower the Defense statistics of up to three party members by 12.5%.
Psy Drain	1/8 (12.5%)	105 Power Level 4	Psynergy costing 0 PP that has a chance to deal a Jupiter-aligned attack with 15 power and 1 range. It hits a target's PP meter and restores the user's PP by the amount of PP damage dealt.
Ice Missile	1/8 (12.5%)	100 Power	Psynergy costing 23 PP that shoots down a large mass of spiked ice shards onto the party from the sky. Deals a Mercury-aligned attack with 160 base damage that is spread out across 3 enemies with high damage distribution.
Sleep	1/8 (12.5%)	Level 4	Psynergy costing 5 PP that attempts to inflict up to 3 Adepts with the Sleep status condition.
Condemn	1/8 (12.5%)	Level 3	Psynergy costing 8 PP that projects an image of the Grim Reaper that approaches a targeted Adept and slashes once with its scythe. The target has a chance to be instantly downed.

Mimic (Crossbone Isle (Golden Sun) #2)

The last and most powerful Mimic in this game, which is level 30, can be fought on the Pirate Ship at the bottom of Crossbone Isle, on the lower portion of the ship a short distance away from where the battle with the powerful optional boss Deadbeard would ensue. Its Spark Plasma Psynergy hits for both strong and widespread Jupiter damage. While this Mimic is markedly stronger than all the others and has one of the highest agility ratings, compared to the larger enemy you are about to face (which uses Spark Plasma more frequently) this is no more than a warm-up battle.

It is especially likely to be affected by Resistance-lowering effects. Its statistics are as follows:

Name	HP	PP	Attack	Defense	Agility	Luck
Mimic	1206	68	367	126	167	18
Elemental Resistances and Levels			Exp	Coins	Item Dropped	Drop Rate
152 (Lv 4)   127 (Lv 3)   100 (Lv 3)   25 (Lv 0)			1009	643	Potion	1/1

It uses the following battle commands with high intelligence:

Command	Chance to use	Elem. Stats used with *	Description
Attack	2/8 (25%)	--	Standard physical attack.
Curse	1/8 (12.5%)	Level 3	Psynergy costing 6 PP that briefly generates a candle icon at the target Adept's position. The target has a chance to get inflicted with a 7-turn Death Curse status ailment.
Debilitate	1/8 (12.5%)	Level 0	Psynergy costing 6 PP that attempts to temporarily lower the Defense statistics of up to three party members by 12.5%.
Psy Drain	1/8 (12.5%)	105 Power Level 4	Psynergy costing 0 PP that has a chance to deal a Jupiter-aligned attack with 15 power and 1 range. It hits a target's PP meter and restores the user's PP by the amount of PP damage dealt.
Spark Plasma	1/8 (12.5%)	105 Power	Psynergy costing 37 PP where seven large purple lightning bolts strike down on the party. Deals a Jupiter-aligned attack with 180 base damage that is spread out across 7 enemies with high damage distribution.
Sleep	1/8 (12.5%)	Level 4	Psynergy costing 5 PP that attempts to inflict up to 3 Adepts with the Sleep status condition.
Condemn	1/8 (12.5%)	Level 3	Psynergy costing 8 PP that projects an image of the Grim Reaper that approaches a targeted Adept and slashes once with its scythe. The target has a chance to be instantly downed.