Moogles are among the most beloved Final Fantasy mascots. While they don't appear in the flesh in every game, most Final Fantasy titles have at least a passing reference to the furry folk. Moogles have also appeared in other Square Enix titles, making them as much a symbol of the publisher itself as they are of Final Fantasy.
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From Mog to Montblanc to one of the other Mogs (it's a common name), if you want to know more about moogles, you've come to the right place. This article will make you a moogle expert before you can say "kupo!"
Moogles vary in size, shape, and culture from setting to setting. Their shared characteristics across all universes include a small size compared to humans, fluffy white fur covering their bodies, and purple bat-like wings. The wings are vestigial, though some Moogles are capable of hovering or limited flight - presumably through magic, considering the size of the wings compared to their bodies. Additionally, moogles have an antenna-like stalk on their forehead terminating in a pom-pom. The pom-pom is usually red, but other colors have been noted particularly among the moogles of Ivalice.
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Moogles are usually sentient creatures, though they don't always speak human languages. Those that do often pepper their speech with the moogle word "kupo." The varied situations in which moogles have used it over the years suggest that, like "smurf," it can have several meanings based on the context.
Unlike chocobos, moogles are not native to every Final Fantasy setting. However, they are an entrenched part of folklore even in universes they do not inhabit, as evidenced by moogle toys
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