House mouse is a 3-star creature card from the Industrial Age. House mice raid pantries, and to an ant colony a mouse is a giant.
Bonus by grade
| Grade | Copies needed | Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 0 | +10% damage to bosses |
| Uncommon | 2 | +18% damage to bosses |
| Rare | 5 | +30% damage to bosses |
| Epic | 10 | +45% damage to bosses |
| Legendary | 20 | +70% damage to bosses |
Duplicates raise the grade: Uncommon at 2, Rare at 5, Epic at 10, Legendary at 20.
Codex
- Common: Mus musculus lives almost everywhere people do.
- Uncommon: A mouse can squeeze through a gap about as wide as a pencil.
- Rare: Mice have whiskers that help them feel their way in the dark.
- Epic: They breed very fast.
- Legendary: Mice and ants often compete for the same crumbs.
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Field guide
| Size | Body about 6–10 cm with a tail about as long; weighs 12–30 g |
| Nest | Burrows or crevices outdoors; behind walls and in storage areas indoors |
| Diet | Seeds, grains, insects and almost any food scraps |
| Defence | Speed and hiding; bites if cornered. Can spread germs and contaminate food |
| Active | Mostly at night |
| Lifespan | Usually 12–18 months in the wild; up to about 3 years in captivity |
| Where it lives | Worldwide with people; originally from Eurasia |
Did you know?
- A mother can have up to 14 litters a year, usually with 5 or 6 young.
- Mice can run up to about 13 km/h, and they climb, jump and swim well.
- Many mice store food, which can bring ants to the same hoard.
Sources: animaldiversity.org, britannica.com