The Flea Bag is one of the first battle items in EarthBound Beginnings. It can be used by all party members and is dropped from Stray Dogs. It is also sold in southern Reindeer by a woman who will give it to you in return for anything that isn't a key item. This trade can be done infinitely. This item decreases the OFFENSE and DEFENSE of an enemy.
The Flea Bag is generally used in the beginning and middle of the game, when Ninten fights a Stray Dog and when Ninten and Lloyd first arrive in Reindeer. A party member can use this item against any enemy and remains useful throughout the rest of the game.
Trivia[]
- It is similar in effect to Dehydration attacks from certain enemies, i.e. Shroudley.
- In the companion guide, it is called "Fleas and Lice" in Mother, "Flea Bag" in EarthBound Beginnings, and "Flea Bomb" in Mother 1 + 2.
- Its description reads, "You obtain these from someone in Reindeer with a sort of pitiable air about them. Able to lower an enemy's Offense and Defense when you use these on them (they'll be beside themselves with itching).".