Editing Fizzle

{{Spell Infobox
|title = Fizzle
|image = [[Image:DQ Fizzle.png|200px]]
|japanese = マホトーン<br>マホトム (Spinoffs only)
|romaji = Mahotōn<br>Mahotomu (Spinoffs only)
|old = StopSpell
|type = Debilitating
}}

'''Fizzle''' is a recurring spell in the {{DQSeries}}.

Introduced in the [[Dragon Quest|original game]], it is a spell that attempts to seal the spells of the target/targets, preventing them from casting magic.

Interestingly Fizzle does not prevent those afflicted from being able to speak, as is the case with instances of spell-sealing seen in other media. This can be seen during the in-battle [[Party Chat]] seen in the {{PSX}} version of {{VII}}.

==Localization History==
The original Japanese versions of the ''Monsters: Joker'' spinoffs introduced a single-target spell by the name of ''Mahotomu'' and continued to use the name ''Mahotōn'' for the multi-target spell. The English localization team decided to use the name Fizzle for the new single-target spell in the games, while using the new name [[Kafizzle]] for the original spell, which always affected a group of enemies. This practice has become standard for games the feature both spells.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
Fizzle is learned by the {{Hero 1}} at level 10. It costs 2 {{MP}} to use it against an enemy, and it stops them from casting spells. Like with other spells in the original title, Fizzle uses a resistance table based on 16; I.E. 1 in 16 to hit, 2 in 16, and so on. Due to the way the game's calculations are programmed, no enemies are fully immune to Fizzle, with its odds of working bottoming out at 1/16. Some enemies, such as [[Scorpion]]s, will not be affected, because they do not have any spells.

The enemies [[drohl diabolist]], [[scarewolf]], [[knight errant]], and the first form of the [[Dragonlord]] can use this spell against the player. Enemy Fizzle spells have a 50/50 chance of working each time the spell is cast. If the {{Hero 1}} is wearing [[Erdrick's Armour]], enemy Fizzle spells will always fail against him.

==={{DQ2}}===
The [[Prince of Cannock]] learns Fizzle at level 8.

The enemies [[gargoyle]], [[grimlin]], [[hawk man]], [[miasma]], [[smog]], [[shaman]], [[sorcerer]], and [[treevil]] can use this spell against the {{Party 2}}.

==={{DQ3}}===
The [[Erdrick|Hero]] learns Fizzle at level 18, and [[Priest]]s and [[Sage]]s learn it at level 13. It can also be cast by using the [[Staff of antimagic]] and [[Staff of Rain]] during battle.

The enemies [[Leger-de-Man|leger-de-man]], [[abracadabrer]], [[bag o' laughs]], [[vampire cat]], [[vladdy]], [[vladiator]], [[infanticore]], and [[hoodlum]] can use this spell against the {{Party 3}}.

==={{DQ4}}===
Fizzle is learned by [[Kiryl]] at level 13.

The enemies [[venus guytrap]], [[sand viper]], [[flyguy]], [[cheater cheetah]], [[demonspawn]], [[prince of darkness]], and (in the remakes) [[knightshade]] and [[perilwinkle]] can use this spell against the {{Party 4}}.

==={{DQ5}}===
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[[Legerdeman (Dragon Quest V)|legerdeman]], [[bag o' laughs]], [[merking]], [[quadrahead]], and [[necromancer]] use this spell as enemies.

==={{DQ6}}===
Fizzle is learned by [[Nevan]] at level 11. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Priest]] vocation.

The enemies [[silencing ram]], [[battering ram]], [[marrow escapee]], [[goodybag]], [[hirsute hexer]], [[gryphon]], [[tormentaur]], and [[Merking (Dragon Quest VI)|merking]] use this spell against the {{Party 6}}.

==={{DQ7}}===
Fizzle is learned at the fourth rank in the [[Priest]] vocation after 50 battles and the [[Malevolantern (vocation)|Malevolantern]] class after 1 battle. It costs 3 {{MP}} to cast.

It can be cast by the enemies [[perilwinkle]], [[disastropod]], [[necromacer]], [[scargoyle]], [[axassin]], [[knightshade]], [[shaman]], [[envoy]], [[numpton]], [[malign vine]], [[captain catastrophe]], and [[gasputin]].

==={{DQ8}}===
Fizzle is learned by [[Angelo]] after investing 6 points into his "Staff" skill, as well as the {{Eight}} after investing 40 points into his "Courage" skill.

The enemies [[Fencing fox]], [[Yabby]], [[Bag o' laughs]], [[Flyguy]], [[Witch]], [[Dieablo]], [[Peeper]], [[Lump wizard]], [[Gryphon]], [[Merking]], [[Dark gryphon]], [[Hell hopper]], [[Wight king]], [[Lord of the Dragovians]] in his Silver form, and [[Marcello in Memoriam]] can use it.
The Infamous Monsters [[Barry Wight]], [[Hazel (Recruit)]], [[Lumpy]], [[Michael J.]], [[Robster]], and [[Trick Bag (Recruit)]].

==={{DQ9}}===
Fizzle is learned by [[Armamentalist]]s at level 14. It costs 3 {{MP}} to cast, and targets a group of enemies.

==={{DQ10}}===
Fizzle is learned by [[Mage]]s at level 18 and [[Druid]]s at level 59, costing 3 {{MP}} to cast. Its chance of success is dependent on either the caster's {{Magical Might}} or {{Magical Mending}}, whichever happens to be higher.

==={{DQ11}}===
{{Veronica 11}} and {{Serena 11}} will learn Fizzle at levels 13 and 15, respectively.

==={{DQM}}===
Called StopSpell in this game, this ability can be learned by various {{MFamilies}}s. It requires the {{MFamilies}} to be at least level 9, with at least 44 {{MP}}, and 38 {{Intelligence}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Vampire cat|CatFly]], [[Sintaur|Centasaur]], [[Crested viper|Crestpent]], [[Damned ram|DarkHorn]], [[Treeface|FaceTree]], [[Gremlin]], [[Goodybag|JewelBag]] and [[Carnivine|Snapper]] among others.

==={{DQM2}}===
StopSpell now requires 69 {{Intelligence}} to learn.

==={{DQMCH}}===
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==={{DQMJ}}===
Fizzle can be learned from:
*[[Antimagic (skill)|Antimagic]] (5 points)
*[[Mage Aid]] (26 points)
*[[Seal]] (5 points)
*[[Über Charmer]] (8 points)

==={{DQMJ2}}===
Fizzle can no longer be learned from [[Seal]]. It can now also be learned from [[Diabolist]] for 4 points.

==={{DQM3D}}===
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==={{DQM23D}}===
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==={{DQMJ3}}===
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==={{DQM3}}===
Fizzle costs 3 MP and lasts for 4~7 turns, with the success chance rising along with the caster's wisdom. It is learned through the [[Antimagician]], [[Cheesy Grin]], [[Dark Artist]], [[Dragonlord (Talent)|Dragonlord]], [[Grump]], [[Heavenly Herald]], [[Jasper Unbound]], [[Materialist]], [[Mouth Guard]], [[Nature Child]], [[Protector]], and [[Smarty-Pants]] talents.

==={{DQH}}===
Although the spell is not usable by any of the playable heroes, certain {{MFamilies}}s are able to cast Fizzle such as [[Gargoyle]]s and [[Hocus chimaera]]s. In this entry, the Seal status effect will prevent characters from using either spells ''or'' skills. 

==={{DQB}}===
The [[Dragonlord]] will cast Fizzle frequently during the first phase of the final battle, preventing the Builder from using items for several moments unless he or she is wearing the [[Auroral armor]].

==={{DQTreasures}}===
Fizzle stops one enemy from using magic for 4 {{MP}}, and can be learned by [[drackolyte]]s and [[valhalla vulture]]s.

==={{DQTact}}===
Fizzle is known naturally by [[crème caraslime]], [[king slime]], and [[magic marionette]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[bag o' laughs]] and [[stump chump]] at level 16. It costs 8 {{MP}} to cast, has a range of three squares away from the caster in any direction, and has a 40% chance to lock away a single target's spells for three turns. Fizzle can be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Fizzle
|kanji=マホトム
|romanji=Mahotomu
|role=Debuff
|type=Spell
|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png]]
|mp=8
|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>3
|status=[[Image:DQTact_Spell_Lock.png]]<br>Spell Lock
|description=Occasionally locks 1 enemy's spells
|monsters=[[Bag o' laughs]], [[Crème caraslime]], [[King slime]], [[Magic marionette]], [[Stump chump]]
}}

==Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Negación mágica|es-meaning=Magical Negation
}}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ3 Spell Fizzle.png
</gallery></center>

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{{DQSpells}}

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