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|kanji=アルゴリザード
|kanji=アルゴリザード
|romanji=Arugorizādo
|romanji=Arugorizādo
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|old= ''None''
|firstappear={{DQ8}}
}}
}}
The '''Argon lizard''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' (series) and was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''.  
The '''Argon lizard''' (アルゴリザード ''Arugorizādo'') is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' (series) that was introduced in {{DQ8}}.  


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
An '''argon lizard''' is a mid-sized chubby lizard monster. They have red and yellow scaly skin dragon. They have dinosaur-like arms and legs, each of them ending in hands and feet with little black claws. Their most peculiar body feature is their ear-flaps, that resemble the ones of the australian lizard [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlamydosaurus Chlamydosaurus] which they only open it when they feel in danger or, in argon lizards case, they attack someone.
An '''argon lizard''' is a mid-sized chubby lizard monster. They have red and yellow scales and look reminiscent of dragons. They have dinosaur-like arms and legs, each of them ending in hands and feet with little black claws. Their most peculiar body feature is their ear-flaps, that resemble the ones of the australian lizard [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlamydosaurus Chlamydosaurus] which they only open when they feel in danger or, in the argon lizards' case, they attack someone.


In the world of ''VIII'', Argon lizards are very important to the kingdom of [[Argonia]], with the prince being require to retrieve an [[Argon heart]] in order to prove his worth. The environmentally conscientious need not fret, as the "heart" is just a glorified gizzard stone and removing one is not fatal to the animal. In addition to this, royal lizard keepers are tasked with monitoring the species to prevent any chance of it from falling into decline.
In the world of {{DQ8}}, Argon lizards are very important to the kingdom of [[Argonia]], with the prince being required to retrieve an [[Argon heart]] in order to prove his worth. The environmentally conscientious need not fret, as the "heart" is just a glorified gizzard stone and removing one is not fatal to the animal. In addition to this, royal lizard keepers are tasked with monitoring the species to prevent them from falling into decline.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''Dragon Quest VIII''===
==={{DQ8}}===
[[Image:ArgonHeart.png|right|thumb|160px|Argon heart]]
[[Image:ArgonHeart.png|right|thumb|160px|Argon heart]]
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|name=Argon lizard
|kanji=  
|kanji= アルゴリザード
|romanji=
|romanji=Arugorizādo
|sprite=
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Argon lizard.png]]
|hp=472
|hp=472
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|description=Long hunted for their precious Argon hearts, these monsters run at the first sight of humans.
|description=Long hunted for their precious Argon hearts, these monsters run at the first sight of humans.
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Venom Mist]]
|skills=[[Venom Mist]]<br>[[War Cry]]
|locations=[[Royal Hunting Grounds]]
|locations=[[Royal Hunting Ground]]
|items=[[Argon heart]]{{fraction|1|1}}
|items=[[Argon heart]]{{fraction|1|1}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
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|remake-changes=
|remake-changes=
}}
}}
The party needs to help Prince [[Charmles]] find the lizards in the [[Royal Hunting Grounds]] at the east of [[Kingdom of Argonia|Argonia]] in order to be given the magical mirror by King [[Clavious]].
The party needs to help Prince [[Charmles]] find the lizards in the [[Royal Hunting Ground]] at the east of [[Kingdom of Argonia|Argonia]] in order to be given the magical mirror by King [[Clavius]].


==Other appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
{{Stub}}
The '''argon lizard''' is a rank F member of the dragon family that can be found roaming on [[Fert Isle]] in the daytime.
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]'' and ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
{{Section-Stub}}
{{Stub}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''
{{Section-Stub}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
{{Section-Stub}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
{{Stub}}
{{Section-Stub}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''===
{{Stub}}
{{Section-Stub}}


==Related Monsters==
==Related monsters==
===Great Argon Lizard===
*[[Frou-fry]]
The '''Great Argon Lizard''' is a giant-sized, tubbier version of an [[Argon lizard|argon lizard]]. The great argon lizard is known for turning in a clumsy circle and using its powerful tail attack, which strikes all of its opponents simultaneously. It is also known for dropping a rare gemstone called the "Great Big Argon Heart" upon its defeat. Naturally, they originate from [[Kingdom of Argonia|Argonia]].
*[[Great Argon lizard]]
[[Image:GreatBigArgonHeart.png|right|thumb|160px|Great big Argon heart]]
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Great Argon lizard.png]]
|hp=1390
|mp=0
|exp=2830
|gold=520
|attack=195
|defense=160
|agility=54
|bestiaryNumber=268
|family=[[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|description=The largest and most impressive Argon lizard. Its Argon heart is said to be pretty huge!
|spells=None
|skills=Leap attack<br>Mow down
|locations=[[Royal Hunting Grounds]]
|items=[[Argon heart|Great big Argon heart]]{{fraction|1|1}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=50%
|sizz-resist=50%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=50%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=100%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=100%
|sleep-resist=100%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
 
===Frou-fry===
{{stub}}
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Frou-fry
|image=[[File:DQMJ_Frou-Fry.png|190px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=リザードキッズ
|romanji=
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''
}}
 
===Frou-frou===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=
|hp=510
|mp=0
|exp=396
|gold=57
|attack=254
|defense=180
|agility=111
|bestiaryNumber=209
|family=[[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|description=This giant dragon swings its enormous tail to wallop multiple foes simultaneously.
|spells=None
|skills=Tail swipe
|locations=[[Black Citadel]]
|items=[[Magic beast hide]] (1/32)<br>[[Dragon scale]] (1/64)
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=50%
|sizz-resist=50%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=50%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=100%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=100%
|sleep-resist=100%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=50%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQVIII PS2 Argon lizard.png|
Image:Argonlizard DQMJ DS.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''.
Image:Argonlizard DQMJ DS.png|Model from ''Monsters: Joker''.
Image:DQM2-3D Argon lizard Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''.
Image:DQM2-3D Argon lizard Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''.
Image:GreatArgonlizard DQMJ DS.png|The GAL in ''Joker''.
Image:Frou-fly DQMJ DS.png|
Image:DQVIII_Frou-fry.png|The Frou-fry.
Image:DQVIII PS2 Frou frou.png|
Image:Frou-frou DQMJ DS.png|
Image:DQVIII_Frou-frou.png|The Frou-frou.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
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Revision as of 01:15, 29 January 2020

The Argon lizard (アルゴリザード Arugorizādo) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest (series) that was introduced in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King.

Characteristics

An argon lizard is a mid-sized chubby lizard monster. They have red and yellow scales and look reminiscent of dragons. They have dinosaur-like arms and legs, each of them ending in hands and feet with little black claws. Their most peculiar body feature is their ear-flaps, that resemble the ones of the australian lizard Chlamydosaurus which they only open when they feel in danger or, in the argon lizards' case, they attack someone.

In the world of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, Argon lizards are very important to the kingdom of Argonia, with the prince being required to retrieve an Argon heart in order to prove his worth. The environmentally conscientious need not fret, as the "heart" is just a glorified gizzard stone and removing one is not fatal to the animal. In addition to this, royal lizard keepers are tasked with monitoring the species to prevent them from falling into decline.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Argon heart
Argon lizard (アルゴリザード Arugorizādo)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Argon lizard.png 472 0 168
Defense Agility Experience Gold
155 90 650 102
Bestiary no. 267
Family Dragon
In-game description Long hunted for their precious Argon hearts, these monsters run at the first sight of humans.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Venom Mist
War Cry
Location(s) Royal Hunting Ground
Item(s) dropped Argon heart1⁄1
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
1⁄16 0% 50% 50%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *
50% 0% 50% 50%
Woosh Resistance * Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance
100% 100% 50% 100%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance *
100% 100% 50% 50%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 15% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



The party needs to help Prince Charmles find the lizards in the Royal Hunting Ground at the east of Argonia in order to be given the magical mirror by King Clavius.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

The argon lizard is a rank F member of the dragon family that can be found roaming on Fert Isle in the daytime.

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===Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key

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  • Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker.

  • Icon in Monsters 2: 3D.

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