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*The monster [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Carnivine_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29 shares its name], possibly by coincidence, with | *The monster [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Carnivine_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29 shares its name], possibly by coincidence, with ''[[Pokémon]]''. | ||
*Carnivines also bear a thematic similarity to the Piranha Plants of ''[[Super Mario]]'' fame, though they lack the tropical coloring and mottled appearance. | *Carnivines also bear a thematic similarity to the Piranha Plants of ''[[Super Mario]]'' fame, though they lack the tropical coloring and mottled appearance. | ||
Revision as of 02:34, 16 October 2020
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Carnivine | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | ひとくいそう |
| Romaji | |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest IV |
| Old localization | Carnivore plant, Snapper |
The Carnivine is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen, it is a monstrous plant with three flowers that act as mouths.
Characteristics
The body of a carnivine is arranged in three layers, with the bottom composed of its leg-like roots, the middle being made of a circle of large, green leaves, and the top holding its three white, fanged flowers, connected to the leafy section by flexible stems.
Appearances
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Dragon Quest Monsters
| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
| 50 | 3/5 | 2/5 | |
| Strength growth | Resilience growth | Wisdom growth | Agility growth |
| 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Family | Plant |
| In-game description | The 3 buds sink their teeth into its prey |
| Abilities | StopSpell, RainSlash, CallHelp |
| Habitat | Gate of Demolition |
| Breeding chart | ManEater x ManEater |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| Weak | Weak | None | Weak |
| Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Rock/Army Resistance * |
| Weak | None | Strong | None |
| Zap Resistance * | Gigaslash Resistance | Magic Burst Resistance | Drain Magic Resistance * |
| Strong | None | None | Immune |
| Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * |
| Strong | Immune | None | None |
| Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance |
| Weak | None | None | Immune |
| Ban Dance Resistance | Gobstopper Resistance | Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * |
| Immune | Immune | Immune | None |
| Decelerate Resistance * | Curse Resistance | ||
| None | None | ||
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
| 50 | 6/10 | 5/10 | |
| Strength growth | Resilience growth | Wisdom growth | Agility growth |
| 5/10 | 4/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Family | Plant |
| In-game description | |
| Abilities | CallHelp, RainSlash, StopSpell |
| Habitat | |
| Breeding chart | ManEater x ManEater |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| Weak | Weak | None | Weak |
| Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Rock/Army Resistance * |
| Weak | None | Strong | None |
| Water Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Gigaslash Resistance | Magic Burst Resistance |
| Strong | None | None | |
| Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance * | Poison Resistance * |
| Immune | Strong | Immune | None |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * |
| None | Weak | None | None |
| Fizzle Resistance | Ban Dance Resistance | Gobstopper Resistance | Stun Resistance * |
| Immune | Immune | Immune | Immune |
| Sap Resistance * | Decelerate Resistance * | Curse Resistance | |
| None | None | None | |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart
The Snapper is a three-star member of the Nature family with a weight of 3. It naturally learns Seal Magic, Save Power and Sleep Hit. Its in-game description reads "Its breath has a sweet scent that lures prey inside."
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Etymology
Carnivine is possibly a spin on the original name, Carnivore Plant, combining carnivore, a being that eats meat, with vine, a tendril-like component found on some plants.
Related monsters
Trivia
- The monster shares its name, possibly by coincidence, with Pokémon.
- Carnivines also bear a thematic similarity to the Piranha Plants of Super Mario fame, though they lack the tropical coloring and mottled appearance.
Gallery
DQM sprite.
DQM2 sprite.
Caravan heart sprite.
