Bootleg

Bootlegs are extremely rare versions of monsters that have a different type, moveset, and colour scheme from normal.

Mechanics

On the overworld, bootlegs have a glitchy effect. However, bootlegs can also be the secondary member of an enemy team, in which case they cannot be seen from the overworld.

The Glitter type is exclusively found on bootlegs; no monster usually has it. Bootlegs can be of the same type as the base monster, in which case a different colour scheme is used to differentiate them.

Rates

By default, bootlegs have a chance of 1/1000 (0.1%). Rogue fusions have a chance of 1/50 (2%) to include a bootleg, and fusion swarms have a 1/10 (10%) chance to include one. Static encounters always have a 2% rate.

Ritual Candle

Once the game's main storyline is completed, the player can use the Ritual Candle item to expend a monster in their possession in exchange for a guaranteed bootleg. This bootleg will either be the same species or have the same type as the original.