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Mole equips its owner for burrowing: hooked claws on the fingers, ridged spines along the back, and a visor across the face. All For One took it from an unknown person and passed it to Gigantomachia, who used it to sleep underground for years and to carve through Heroes and cityscapes alike.

Japanese: 土竜
Quirk Type: Transformation
Anime Debut: Episode 110
Quirk Range: Close-range
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Overview

Mole is a close-range Transformation Quirk. All For One stole it from a person whose identity is never established, carried it himself for a time, and later handed it to Gigantomachia. Chapter 230 marks the debut, with Episode 110 covering it in the anime.

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Mechanics

Activation reshapes the body for digging, much like the animal the Quirk is named for. Long, sharpened claws extend from the fingers, spines rise along the back, and a protective visor covers the face. The spines ease movement through soil and help the owner disappear into the terrain, while the visor keeps dirt particles out of the eyes.

Those claws are not limited to earth. They cut through woodland, opponents, and buildings, and in Gigantomachia's hands, backed by his immense size and strength, they clear nearly any obstacle without slowing him down. He can also pick which elements to activate, keeping the rock-like spines running permanently while switching the claws and visor on and off as needed.

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Notable Users

Gigantomachia is the definitive user. All For One granted him the Quirk so he could bury himself deep in the mountains and lie dormant, a gift made shortly before All Might crippled him. Gigantomachia kept using it that way afterward, taking his few hours of rest underground while standing by for a summons from whichever master called on him.

He turned to the transformation openly during the Paranormal Liberation War. Once the Villa Raid Team's U.A. students managed to slip a sedative past his teeth and the Pro Heroes still standing closed in, he grew the giant claws and tore apart everyone approaching. The same claws reshaped the buildings and terrain in his path as he rampaged through the cities toward Tomura Shigaraki's location. Before All For One took it, the Quirk belonged to an owner who was never identified.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Mole Quirk do?

Mole reshapes its user's body for digging, extending sharpened claws from the fingers, raising spines along the back, and covering the face with a protective visor.

Who uses the Mole Quirk in My Hero Academia?

Gigantomachia is the definitive user of the Mole Quirk, which All For One stole from an unidentified person before handing it to him.

How did All For One use the Mole Quirk on Gigantomachia?

All For One granted Gigantomachia the Mole Quirk so he could bury himself deep in the mountains and lie dormant for years, resting underground while waiting for a summons from his master.

What did Gigantomachia do with the Mole Quirk during the Paranormal Liberation War?

During the Paranormal Liberation War, Gigantomachia used the Mole Quirk to grow giant claws and tear through the Pro Heroes closing in on him, then reshaped buildings and terrain as he rampaged toward Tomura Shigaraki's location.

Where does the Mole Quirk first appear?

The Mole Quirk debuts in Chapter 230 of the manga and Episode 110 of the anime.

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