Mole (Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker)
| Mole | |||
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 Artwork from Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker | |||
| First appearance | Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (2014) | ||
| Latest appearance | Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Nintendo Switch / Nintendo 3DS) (2018) | ||
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Moles[1] are creatures that can be found in certain levels in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. Moles are orange in color and have a small sprout identical to Pluck Patches on their heads. They hide in the ground such that only the sprout is visible.
When found in levels, Moles initially remain still, but when approached by Captain Toad or Toadette they begin to move around to evade them while sweating. The player has to chase them down and pluck them, which is made more difficult because Moles can go through small holes in walls that the player cannot. Sometimes, Moles will stop and stick their heads out of the ground for a short time and look around, though they resume normal movement faster if the player is nearby. If the player approaches a Mole it will pop up to notice them before digging away again. If the player stays away from a Mole for long enough, it will stop sweating and move more slowly. While a Mole's head is visible, they can be temporarily stunned by throwing a Turnip at them.
Using the touchscreen of the Wii U GamePad, Nintendo 3DS, or Nintendo Switch, or the cursor available in the Nintendo Switch version of the game, can make it easier to catch Moles. Tapping on a Mole while it is underground makes it pop out of the ground. While a Mole's head is visible, they can be tapped to temporarily stun them or held to immobilize them for as long as input is sustained.
When a Mole is caught, they will give the player items like Super Gems, Super Pickaxes, and coins, then despawn by burrowing deep into the ground.
