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 0-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. In Splatoon 3, the cap can be rotated to instead face backwards using the 'Adjust Gear' feature.
Splatoon
The Takoroka Mesh debuted in Splatoon at release.
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 gear 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
The Takoroka Mesh returns in Splatoon 2 at release.
Abilities
The Takoroka Mesh comes with Bomb Defense Up DX as the primary ability when purchased from a shop or ordered from Murch. When purchased from SplatNet 2, it comes with any other primary ability normally available to Headgear. 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 gear 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
400 1,000
The Takoroka Mesh returns in Splatoon 3 in Drizzle Season 2022. Prior to its release, it 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 a shop or ordered from Murch. When purchased from SplatNet 2, it comes with any other primary ability normally available to Headgear. As a 0-star item, the Takoroka Mesh comes with three additional slots 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 gear 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 slots.
Gallery
Splatoon
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An Inkling boy wearing the Takoroka Mesh.
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Another Inkling boy wearing the Takoroka Mesh.
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An Inkling girl wearing the Takoroka Mesh.
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Another Inkling girl wearing the Takoroka Mesh.
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Another Inkling girl wearing the Takoroka Mesh.
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Promotional image for Takoroka, with an Inkling girl wearing the Takoroka Mesh.
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The center Inkling wear the Takroka Mesh in this Sheldon's Picks promotional image.
Splatoon 2
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The Inkling girl on the left wearing the Takaroka Mesh.
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Front view in Splatoon 2.
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Back view
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A mem cake of a Takoroka Mesh from the Octo Expansion.
Splatoon 3
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The Octoling wielding the Sploosh-o-matic wears the Takoroka Mesh.
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Front view in Splatoon 3.
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Adjusted view
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Worn by an Octoling on the Aerospray MG Tableturf Battle Card.
Art
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Official art of an Inkling wearing the Takoroka Mesh, holding an N-ZAP '89.
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Art of an Inkling girl wearing the Takoroka Mesh, holding a Splat Roller.
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Art of an Inkling girl wearing the Takoroka Mesh, wielding an Inkbrush.
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Art of a team of Inklings - the third is wearing the Takoroka Mesh.
Miscellaneous
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The Takoroka Mesh in Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo.
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Inkling's Player 5 Costume from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate wears the Takoroka Mesh.
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Real-life versions of the Takoroka Mesh, sold by KOG.
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 - Welcome amiibo. It can be obtained by scanning a Splatoon amiibo.
- The Takoroka Mesh exists in real life, sold by KOG.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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 Japanese |
ヤコメッシュ yako messhu |
Takoroka Mesh[a] |
 Dutch |
Takoroka-pet | Takoroka cap |
 French (NOA) |
Casquette filet Pionic | Takoroka mesh cap[b] |
 French (NOE) |
Casquette filet Cubic | Takoroka mesh cap[c] |
 German |
Kalamati-Netzkappe | Takoroka mesh cap[d] |
 Italian |
Berretto Sepia | Takoroka cap[e] |
 Russian |
Тракер от «Рыбок» Traker ot «Rybok» |
Trucker cap by "Takoroka"[f] |
 Spanish (NOA) |
Gorra Pulpioka | Takoroka cap[g] |
 Spanish (NOE) |
Gorra malla Sepioca | Takoroka mesh cap[h] |
 Chinese (Simplified) |
暇古网帽 xiágǔ wǎng mào (Mandarin) |
Takoroka Mesh Cap[i] |
 Chinese (Traditional) |
暇古網帽 xiágǔ wǎng mào (Mandarin) |
Takoroka Mesh Cap[i] |
 Korean |
라이즈 메시 캡 laijeu mesi kaeb |
Takoroka Mesh Cap[j] |
Translation notes
- ↑ ヤコ yako is Takoroka's Japanese name.
- ↑ Pionic is Takoroka's French (NOA) name.
- ↑ Cubic is Takoroka's French (NOE) name.
- ↑ Kalamati is Takoroka's German name.
- ↑ Sepia is Takoroka's Italian name.
- ↑ Рыбок Rybok is Takoroka's Russian name.
- ↑ Pulpioka is Takoroka's Spanish (NOA) name.
- ↑ Sepioca is Takoroka's Spanish (NOE) name.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 暇古 is Takoroka's Chinese name.
- ↑ 라이즈 laijeu is Takoroka's Korean name.
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