MC: Core Siphoning

*This article's content is accurate to the most recent public game version, **0.4.8d**.*
**Siphoning** is the act of draining magic from an Arcano Core in order to increase the power of a Magical Girl. This is a process that is only effective if the Magical Girl in question has a neutral magical aura, meaning they had no magical powers prior to becoming a Magical Girl. If a girl had powers prior to becoming a Magical Girl, while it gives them an initial boost, it also directs the manner in which their powers will develop. Adding the power from an Arcano Core to this can conflict with the existing nature of their magic, possibly even weakening them.

In gameplay terms this means that of the Cutie Knights only Eric(a) is capable of siphoning a Core. This is something that can be done at the ritual room in the basement of Phyre's Tower, a process that will take the rest of the day and return the party back to the camp at dinner time. A Core is not consumed or otherwise altered when siphoned and can continue to be equipped by any member of the party. Each time a Core is siphoned, there are up to three effects that will happen:

* **Stat Changes**: Most cores will also give Eric(a) a permanent stat boost. If affecting multiple stats and one is boosted by a large amount it is common to actually lose points from a stat as well. If Eric(a) lost stats from losing in battle to a Magico, siphoning its associated Core also commonly will return all or most of the stats lost.
* **Skill Gain**: Some Cores when drained will permanently give Eric(a) a new skill or skills. These skills are not the same as the skills the same Core gives when equipped.
* **Transformations**: Every Core has an associated transformation. Unless Eric(a) already has the same transformation from another source it is most likely for every Core siphoned to add a new one. Unlike transformations from other sources, those that come from siphoning Cores typically cannot be reversed.

## List of Core Siphons

### Slime Princess' Core

**Stat Changes**:

**Skill(s) Learned**: None.

**Transformation**: Sensitive Nipples Transformation.

### Illusion Core

**Stat Changes**:

**Skill(s) Learned**: None.

**Transformation**: Blond Hair Transformation.

### Bee Core

**Stat Changes**:

**Skill(s) Learned**: None.

**Transformation**: Bubble Butt Transformation.

### Grimoire Core

**Stat Changes**:

**Skill(s) Learned**: None.

**Transformation**:

* One level of the Height Reduction Transformation if Eric(a) did not lose to Cursed Grimoire.
* One stage of the max height restriction of the Height Reduction Transformation.

### Shadow Core

**Stat Changes**:

**Skill(s) Learned**: Fire & Ice.

**Transformation**: Girlish Arms Transformation.

### Plant Core

**Stat Changes**:

* If Eric(a) lost to Doom Flower previously and is not going to be changing height again with this siphon they will also recover +5 ATK, +5 DEF, and +5 AGI in addition to the above.
* If Eric(a) lost to Doom Flower previously and is regaining height with this siphon they will also recover +5 ATK and +10 DEF in addition to the above.

**Skill(s) Learned**: Acidic Cloud.

**Transformation**:

* One stage of the max height restriction of the Height Reduction Transformation and changing Eric(a)'s height to match it.
	+ This may result in gaining, losing, or staying at the same height depending on what other Height Reduction Transformations have already been gotten.
* Recovering one stage of the Breast Growth Transformation if a size was lost due to losing to Doom Flower.

### Water Core

**Stat Changes**:

**Skill(s) Learned**: Freezing Flames.

**Transformation**: Swimmer Legs Transformation.

### Insanity Core

**Stat Changes**:

**Skill(s) Learned**: Insanity Field.

**Transformation**: One level of the Feminine Mannerisms Transformation.

### Mimic Core

The Mimic Core is unique in that its effects will vary drastically depending on which girl's route Eric(a) is currently on, or who has the highest affection if not on a route yet.

#### Natalie

**Stat Changes**:

**Skill(s) Learned**: Grasp of the Pit.

**Transformation**: Breast Growth Transformation to the D-Cup stage, with as many gains in Girl Score as Breast Growth Transformation levels added. Skipped if already at D-Cup or higher.

#### Veronica

**Stat Changes**:

**Skill(s) Learned**: Thermal Drain.

**Transformation**: Delicate Shoulders Transformation if not already in place.

#### Alice

**Stat Changes**:

**Skill(s) Learned**: Spectral Sword.

**Transformation**: One level each for the Height Reduction Transformation and the max height restriction, both to the maximum of two.

### Ice Core

**Stat Changes**:

If Eric(a) lost to Bonechiller then +5 AGI will be restored in addition to the above.

**Skill(s) Learned**: Hailstorm.

**Transformation**:

* All levels of the Penis Growth Transformation will be reversed if any were gained.
* If Eric(a) lost to Bonechiller then one level of the Penis Reduction Transformation will be gained.
* If Eric(a) did not lose to Bonechiller then two levels of the Penis Reduction Transformation will be gained.

### Death Mist Core

**Stat Changes**:

If Eric(a) lost to Life Drinker then +5 DEF and +5 MDF will be restored in addition to the above.

**Skill(s) Learned**: None.

**Transformation**: Hips Transformation.

### Eris' Core

**Stat Changes**:

If Eric(a) lost to Eris then +10 AGI will be restored in addition to the above.

**Skill(s) Learned**: Blade Dance.

**Transformation**: Mental component of the High Heels Transformation.

### Serpentine Core

**Stat Changes**:

If the Alice version of the Flawless Skin Transformation was not previously gotten then +5 MDF will also be gained.

**Skill(s) Learned**: None.

**Transformation**: Natural version of the Flawless Skin Transformation.

### Slime Queen's Core

**Stat Changes**:

**Skill(s) Learned**: Slime Sword and Slime Shield.

**Transformation**:

* Increases the minimum stage of the Breast Growth Transformation by one, also granting an AA-Cup if Eric(a) had no breasts before.
* If Eric(a) was at the E-cup stage of the Breast Growth Transformation, then it grants an additional stage.
* Note there are no visible changes if Eric(a) was anywhere in between AA-Cup and D-Cup.

## Side Effects

### Five Cores

Eric(a) will gain the Tier 2 outfit. This gives +100 MHP and +10MMP as well as the skills Aurora Burst and Cutie Beam.

### Six Cores

The Dream Door in Eric(a)'s mind will open by itself if Eric(a) did not open it already before. This gives Eric(a) the Mana Burst skill and allows access to Eric(a)'s Memories.