Takoroka Mesh
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The Takoroka Mesh is headgear in the Splatoon series.
In Splatoon, it is a 1-star item produced by Takoroka and comes with the primary ability Defense Up.
It can be purchased from Cooler Heads for 
400.
In Splatoon 2, it is a 1-star item produced by Takoroka and comes with the primary ability Bomb Defense Up DX.
It can be purchased from Headspace for 
400 or from SplatNet 2 Gear Shop for 1,000.
In Splatoon 3, it is a 1-star item produced by Takoroka and comes with the primary ability Sub Resistance Up.
It can be purchased from Naut Couture for 
400 or from SplatNet 3 Shop for 1,000.
Appearance
The Takoroka Mesh is a baseball cap with a mesh back and white front. The brim and mesh change color to match that of the wearer's ink. On the front is Takoroka's logo in black.
Splatoon
Abilities
The Takoroka Mesh comes with Defense Up as the primary ability. As a 1-star item, the Takoroka Mesh comes with one additional slot for secondary abilities, which may be increased to a maximum of three slots with a Super Sea Snail or 30,000 cash for each slot. Since it is made by the Takoroka brand, it has a higher chance of rolling Special Charge Up and a lower chance of rolling Special Duration Up to fill its secondary ability slot.
Splatoon 2
Abilities
The Takoroka Mesh comes with Bomb Defense Up DX as the primary ability when purchased from shop or ordered from Murch. As a 1-star item, the Takoroka Mesh comes with one additional slot for secondary abilities, which may be increased to a maximum of three slots with a Super Sea Snail for each slot. Since it is made by the Takoroka brand, it has a higher chance of rolling Special Charge Up and a lower chance of rolling Special Power Up to fill its secondary ability slot.
Splatoon 3
The Takoroka Mesh appeared in a Twitter post showcasing various shooter-class weapons on 2 May 2022.
Abilities
The Takoroka Mesh comes with Sub Resistance Up as the primary ability when purchased from shop or ordered from Murch. As a 1-star item, the Takoroka Mesh comes with one additional slot for secondary abilities, which may be increased to a maximum of three slots with a Super Sea Snail for each slot. Since it is made by the Takoroka brand, it has a higher chance of rolling Special Charge Up and a lower chance of rolling Special Power Up to fill its secondary ability slot.
Trivia
- The Takoroka Mesh is tied with the Mint Tee for cheapest purchasable gear with Defense Up in Splatoon.
- The Takoroka Mesh is available as a hat in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. It can be obtained by scanning a Splatoon amiibo.
Gallery
A male Inkling wearing the Takoroka Mesh
Another male Inkling wearing the Takoroka Mesh
A female Inkling wearing the Takoroka Mesh
Another female Inkling wearing the Takoroka Mesh
Another female Inkling wearing the Takoroka Mesh
Promo for Takoroka, with a female Inkling wearing the Takoroka Mesh
The center Inkling in this Sheldon's Picks promo wears the Takoroka Mesh
Official art of an Inkling wearing the Takoroka Mesh, holding an N-ZAP '89
Art of a female Inkling wearing the Takoroka Mesh, holding a Splat Roller
Art for Splatoon's first anniversary, with an Inkling (second from left) wearing the Takoroka Mesh
Art of a female Inkling wearing the Takoroka Mesh, wielding an Inkbrush
Art of a team of Inklings - the third is wearing the Takoroka Mesh
The Takoroka Mesh in Animal Crossing: New Leaf
A mem cake of a Takoroka Mesh from the Octo Expansion
Inkling Girl on the left wearing the Takaroka Mesh
Inkling's Player 5 Costume from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate wears the Takoroka Mesh
Front view
Back view
The Octoling wielding the Sploosh-o-matic wears the Takoroka Mesh
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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 Japanese |
ヤコメッシュ Yako Messhu |
Takoroka Mesh |
 Dutch |
Takoroka-pet | Takoroka cap |
 French (NOA) |
Casquette filet Pionic | Takoroka mesh cap |
 French (NOE) |
Casquette filet Cubic | Takoroka mesh cap |
 German |
Kalamati-Netzkappe | Takoroka mesh cap |
 Italian |
Berretto Sepia | Takoroka cap |
 Russian |
Тракер от «Рыбок» Traker ot «Rybok» |
Trucker cap by "Takoroka" |
 Spanish (NOA) |
Gorra Pulpioka | Takoroka cap |
 Spanish (NOE) |
Gorra malla Sepioca | Takoroka mesh cap |
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