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|image=[[Image:DQIV_Scissor_Beatle.png|220px]]
|image=[[Image:DQIV_Scissor_Beatle.png|220px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=
|kanji=はさみくわがた
|romanji=
|romanji=
|old=Stag beetle, StagBug
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
}}
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The '''Scissor Beatle''' (originally '''Stag Beetle'''; '''Stagbug''' / '''Stag Bug''' in the GBC translations) is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'', it is a cartoon-like stag beetle monster.
The '''Scissor Beatle''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'', it is a cartoon-like stag beetle monster.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Scissor Beatles are somewhat small monsters with a pair of shearing mandibles, their namesake. Their head and body, alongside the mandibles, make up most of their form. The arms and legs of Scissor Beatles are diminutive by comparison and they appear to be wearing boots on their feet.
Scissor Beatles are somewhat small monsters with a pair of shearing mandibles, their namesake. Their head and body, alongside the mandibles, make up most of their form. The arms and legs of Scissor Beatles are diminutive by comparison and they appear to be wearing boots on their feet.


While among the ranks of Slimes in their initial appearance, Scissor Beatles have since proven to have strengths that shine better when positioned as a more advanced monster, though they tend to pick up some of the skills of their [[Bedbug]] and [[Fire Beatle]] kin.
While among the ranks of Slimes in their initial appearance, Scissor Beatles have since proven to have strengths that shine better when positioned as a more advanced monster, though they tend to pick up some of the skills of their [[Bedbug]] and [[Fire beatle]] kin.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
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The first appearance of Scissor Beatles ('''Stag Beetles''' in the original release).
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|locations=[[Burland]] outskirts<br>[[Strathbaile Burrow]]<br>[[Strathbaile]] outskirts (chapter 1)<br>[[Lakanaba]] outskirts<br>[[Cave North of Lakanaba]]<br>[[Casabranca]] outskirts
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
 
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
 
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
{{Enemy
{{Enemy
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|float=
|image=[[Image:Nature-scissorbeatle.jpg]]
|image=[[Image:Scissorbeatle DQMJ DS.png]]
|name=Scissor Beatle
|name=Scissor Beatle
|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''
|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
{{Stub}}
==Related enemies==
==Related enemies==
*[[Bedbug]]
*[[Bedbug]]
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Image:Stag_bug.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters''.
Image:Stag_bug.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters''.
Image:Stagbug.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters 2''.
Image:Stagbug.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters 2''.
Image:Scissorbeatle DQMJ DS.png|
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]

Revision as of 23:47, 31 March 2019

The Scissor Beatle is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest IV, it is a cartoon-like stag beetle monster.

Characteristics

Scissor Beatles are somewhat small monsters with a pair of shearing mandibles, their namesake. Their head and body, alongside the mandibles, make up most of their form. The arms and legs of Scissor Beatles are diminutive by comparison and they appear to be wearing boots on their feet.

While among the ranks of Slimes in their initial appearance, Scissor Beatles have since proven to have strengths that shine better when positioned as a more advanced monster, though they tend to pick up some of the skills of their Bedbug and Fire beatle kin.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV

Scissor beetle
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Original (NES)
Sprite
Scissorbeatle DQIV NES.gif
Bestiary No.
004
Gold
4
HP
9
MP
0
Attack
9
Evasion
0%
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Flee
Location(s)
Burland outskirts
Strathbaile Burrow
Strathbaile outskirts (chapter 1)
Lakanaba outskirts
Cave North of Lakanaba
Casabranca outskirts
Item Dropped
Medicinal herb(1⁄32)
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee Bracer resistance
0%
Poof resistance
25%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Snooze resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Scissor beatle ds.png
Notable Changes
None


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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

#111 - Scissor Beatle
Scissorbeatle DQMJ DS.png
HP MP Experience Gold
Attack Defense Speed
Locations Fert Isle (daytime)
Family Nature
Bestiary # 111
Game Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Console DS
Description They battle day and night, seeking to ascend to the throne of bug-kind.

Scissor Beatles appear as rank C members of the Nature family and can be found in the upper areas of Fert Isle during the daytime.

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