Mogrudon

Mogrudon
Data
Category	Kaiju
Height	55 m
Weight	64,000 t
Home World	Planet Earth (Cosmo Space World) Planet Juran
Affiliation	Ultraman Cosmos EYES Lidorias Bolgils Golmede Beta
First Appearance	Ultraman Cosmos episode 6 "Monster Fishing"
Latest Appearance	Ultraman Saga
Roar(s)

Mogrudon is a mole-like Kaiju that appeared in the TV series, Ultraman Cosmos. He appeared in episodes 6, 32, 55, and 65.

Subtitle: Underground Monster

History

Ultraman Cosmos

Mogrudon is a giant mole monster, initially awakened from his slumber by electromagnetic waves generated from underground construction activities. In an attempt to quell the disturbance, Mogrudon used his long tail to disrupt the construction on the surface. The EYES promptly intervened to drive Mogrudon away, but the creature retracted his tail underground before any effective measures could be taken against him.

To lure Mogrudon out, EYES employed a novel strategy, utilizing a giant hooked cord akin to a fishing rod. This tactic succeeded in pulling Mogrudon's entire body to the surface. However, during the process, Mogrudon collided with a power plant, incapacitating EYES and necessitating Musashi Haruno to transform into Ultraman Cosmos to confront the monster. Despite Mogrudon's use of his illusionary chest and tail in combat, Ultraman Cosmos managed to subdue him by tying him up with his own tail and then putting him to sleep using the Full Moon Rect.

Following this encounter, Mogrudon was relocated to the Kaburaya Islands, a sanctuary for monsters whose rampages had been halted by Ultraman Cosmos. During his time on the island, Mogrudon befriended another monster named Bolgils.

In the climactic battle against Chaos Darkness, Mogrudon, alongside Lidorias and Bolgils, aided Ultraman Cosmos in weakening the malevolent entity, allowing Ultraman Cosmos to ultimately purify Chaos Darkness.

Trivia

• The Mogrudon suit was on display at Ultraman Land.
• Mogrudon and his first appearance in Ultraman Cosmos was referenced by Hikaru Raido and Ultraman Taro in New Ultraman Retsuden episode 18 to compare Ultraman Ginga's Ginga Comfort with Ultraman Cosmos's Full Moon Rect.
• Mogrudon pays homage to Mongula from Ultra Q.
• According to the Definitive Edition Ultraman Cosmos Illustrated Super Encyclopedia, published by Kodansha, Mogrudon has poor eyesight, a well developed sense of smell, powerful muscles and is able to chew through rocks with its sturdy jaws.

Ultraman Saga

Mogrudon reappeared in the film, Ultraman Saga, in which several Mogrudons were seen as residents of Planet Juran.

Data

Stats

• Height: 55 m
• Weight: 64,000 t
• Tail Length: 92 m

Powers and Weapons

• Burrowing: Being a mole monster, Mogrudon can burrow at high speeds.
• Tail: Mogrudon's tail is nearly 5x his body length, he can use it to ensnare, batter, or lure opponents on the surface while he himself is underground.
• Mesmerizing Chest: If stared at long enough, Mogrudon's chest design can temporarily confuse his opponents by conjuring illusions.

Burrowing

Tail

Mesmerizing Chest

Merchandise

Ultra Hero & Monster Series

• True Hero Set (2002)
  • Release Date: September 2002
  • Price: 2,750 yen
  • JAN/ISBN: 4543112081513
  • Materials: PVC

The first Ultra Hero & Monster Series iteration of Mogrudon is released as a 3-pack along with Chaos Darkness and a Cosmos Miracluna figure. Mogrudon's articulation consists of his four limbs and his tail.

Mogrudon is packaged facing upwards, revealing his "Mesmerizing Chest" paint details.

• Mogrudon (2003)
  • Release Date: June 2003
  • Price: 700 yen
  • JAN/ISBN: 4543112159854
  • Materials: PVC

The Mogrudon figure from the set is also available individually in 2003.

Gallery

Ultraman Cosmos

Mogrudon's Chest

Mogrudon, in a bipedal stance

Cosmos petting Mogrudon while it is sleeping.

Mogadon chasing Ayano

Ultraman Saga