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The Iwamodoki[2] (イワモドキ[3],Iwamodoki[2]? lit. "Pseudo Rock"), also known as the Fake Rock,[1] is an enemy that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a mass-produced, hermit crab-based Badnik created by Dr. Eggman.
Based on hermit crabs, Iwamodokis are disguised as one of the rocky blocks in Lava Reef Zone. Beneath their disguise they have a pair of cartoonish, black eyes and a gray body with violet or orange details around it.
Game appearances[]
Sonic 3 & Knuckles[]
In Sonic & Knuckles and the lock-on game Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Iwamodokis are only encountered in Lava Reef Zone where they mostly remain stationary under rocks. When the player gets close enough, the Iwamodokis will open their eyes and prepare to self-destruct, flashing briefly in the process. Eventually, the Iwamodoki will change its expression into one of fear then explode into four rocks that can damage the player, and release the Animal inside it. However, these projectiles will bounce harmlessly off anyshieldvariant. The Iwamodokis cannot be destroyed by any attacks, so it is best to get out of the way when they detonate.
In the original release, no points are awarded when they self-destruct, despite the score object showing up when it self-destructs. However in Sonic Origins, points are awarded should the player stay to see it self destruct.
In Sonic Mania, and its expansion Sonic Mania Plus, Iwamodokis are enemies found in both Acts of Lava Reef Zone. In gameplay, they mostly remain stationary under rocks. When the player gets close enough, the Iwamodokis will open their eyes and prepare to self-destruct, flashing briefly in the process. Eventually, the Iwamodoki will change its expression into one of fear then explode into four rocks that can damage the player upon contact. However, these rocks can be deflected by wielding Shield-derived power-ups or through Mighty's Spin Attack. Also, in Lava Reef Zone Act 2, there are machines that produce Iwamodokis and deposit them on Conveyor Belts, making them harder to dodge when they detonate.
Iwamodokis cannot be destroyed by any means, and unlike their original appearance, they do not release an Animal or grant the player any points upon their destruction.
Powers and abilities[]
Iwamodokis can hide to disguise themselves as rocks, then self-detonate themselves as their method of attack against intruders, though at the cost of themselves. On the last moments of their life, they will also change into a shocked expression.
Trivia[]
Although their name does not show up in any manual and the Badnik itself is only seen briefly in Hirokazu Yasuhara's sketches of the Japanese manual, "Iwamodoki" appears to come from Japanese material such as the Sonic Jam Official Guide book.[3]
Although this Badnik blows itself up, it counts as a player kill when they explode, unlike in similar cases with self-detonating Badniks like the Bombs and Asterons.
The rock of the Iwamodoki's color scheme changes to match that of the Act's color, such as orange for Act 1, and blue for Act 2.
The Iwamodoki's name is derived from iwa and modoki, meaning "rock" and "imitation" in Japanese.
