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A '''Monster Medal''' is a collectible item in the {{GBC}} remake of {{DQ3}}.

It is randomly dropped by enemies after a battle, similar to finding a [[Treasure chest]]. Monster Medals come in bronze, silver, and gold.

==Obtaining Medals==
A Medal can only be dropped by the last {{MFamilies}} defeated in battle. It can also only be dropped if a [[Treasure chest]] is not also found. Therefore, it is best not to have a [[Thief]] in the party as that increases the chances of finding a chest. Medals must be obtained in an ascending order. The player must have a Bronze Medal of a certain {{MFamilies}} before there is any chance of obtaining a Silver Medal, etc.

==Rare Medals==
Obtaining Medals from boss {{MFamilies}}s is impossible by normal means as most bosses are only fought once. However, many boss {{MFamilies}}s appear as wandering {{MFamilies}}s in the 2 {{Bonus Dungeons]], allowing the Medals to be collected. Other Boss Medals are obtained via wishes from [[Xenlon]].

==Conversions==
Bronze Medals can be converted to Silver Medals in the second bonus dungeon. A man there will offer to convert 2 Bronze Medals into 1 Silver Medal for no additional charge.

==Rewards==
Medals are only useful in the second bonus dungeon. They are used to determine if the player is able to continue to deeper floors of the dungeon. In order to proceed to the 2nd basement, the player must have a Bronze Medal for all available {{MFamilies}}s up to that point. On the 2nd basement, 8 new {{MFamilies}}s exist. Silver Medals for all available monsters, including these new 8 monsters must be obtained prior to being given access to the 3rd basement. On the 3rd basement, the player is able to battle [[Gran Dragon]], the final boss and most powerful enemy in the game.

==Controversy==
Monster Medals are difficult to collect due to their rarity. This is especially true of Gold Medals, as the player must obtain at least a bronze and Silver Medal prior to being able to receive a Gold Medal. Grand Dragon challenges the player to collect all the Gold Medals, but doing so produces a disappointing result as he simply goes to sleep. This is contrasted with being given access to new dungeon levels, monsters, and equipment for the Bronze and Silver Medal sets.

==Trading==
Monster Medals can be traded among {{Dragon Quest III}} game paks using the {{Game Boy Color}} link cable.

==Unused Content==
A complete set of Monster Medals for {{Dragon Quest IV}} also exists on the {{Dragon Quest III}} game pak. This set of medals is only viewable using some sort of cheating device. It is hypothesized that {{Dragon Quest IV}} was originally intended to be included on the game pak as was done with {{DQI&II}}. However, at some point these plans were changed, but the set of Medals was left hidden on the game's rom. {{Dragon Quest IV}} would later be remade on the [[Nintendo DS]]. However, no Monster Medal system would be included in the game.

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