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The '''Grim grinner''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''.
The '''Grim grinner''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{DQ6}}.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
'''Grim grinners''' are diminutive [[Humanoid family|goblin]]-like creatures with brown or orange skin, armed with short swords and a buckler displaying a hideous visage grinning with sharp fangs, giving the monster its name. The only clothing they wear are simple kilts made of sackcloth. The grinners are much better at defending themselves and their allies with their bucklers than their brethren, with a much sharper sword for slicing. When the monsters reappeared in ''IX'', they had orange skin rather than their regular brown.
'''Grim grinners''' are diminutive [[Humanoid family|goblin]]-like creatures with brown or orange skin, armed with short swords and a buckler displaying a hideous visage grinning with sharp fangs, giving the {{MFamilies}} its name. The only clothing they wear are simple kilts made of sackcloth. The grinners are much better at defending themselves and their allies with their bucklers than their brethren, with a much sharper sword for slicing. When the monsters reappeared in {{IX}}, they had orange skin rather than their regular brown.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|bestiaryNumber=#044
|bestiaryNumber=#044
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Defending Champion]]<br>Targets ally with lowest HP
|skills=[[Defending Champion]]<br>Targets ally with lowest {{HP}}.
|locations=[[Underkeep]]<br>[[Ghent]] region<br>[[Murdaw's Keep]] region<br>[[Scrimsley]] region
|locations=[[Underkeep]]<br>[[Ghent]] region<br>[[Murdaw's Keep]] region<br>[[Scrimsley]] region
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}
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|remake-sprites=[[Image:Grim grinner DQVI DS.png]]
|remake-sprites=[[Image:Grim grinner DQVI DS.png]]
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There is a grim grinner guarding a lost ring at the bottom of the well in [[Somnia]]. He speaks in a similar way to the Gollum character from the ''Lord of the Rings'' books and series of films, comically referring to 'his precious', complete with long lisps.
There is a grim grinner guarding a lost ring at the bottom of the well in {{Somnia U}}. He speaks in a similar way to the Gollum character from the ''Lord of the Rings'' books and series of films, comically referring to 'his precious', complete with long lisps.


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
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|skills=[[Chilly Breath]]<br>[[Defending Champion]]<br>[[Whipping Boy]]
|skills=[[Chilly Breath]]<br>[[Defending Champion]]<br>[[Whipping Boy]]
|spells=None
|spells=None
|family=Humanoid
|family={{Humanoid}}
|bestiaryNumber=#139
|bestiaryNumber=#139
|description=Hellish, ice-breathing gnomes that wield a mean shield, and supplement their defence with Defending Champion.<br><br>They come from families of long standing in the world of shield collecting, and have stacks of spares.
|description=Hellish, ice-breathing gnomes that wield a mean shield, and supplement their defence with [[Defending Champion]].<br><br>They come from families of long standing in the world of shield collecting, and have stacks of spares.
|locations=[[Eastern Wormwood]]<br>[[Western Wormwood]]<br>{{Grotto}}
|locations=[[Eastern Wormwood]]<br>[[Western Wormwood]]<br>{{Grotto}}
|}}
|}}


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Grim grinners debuted in Version 1.0 of the game, appearing in groups of 1 to 3 and possessing high attack power, defending themselves with [[Immense Defence]]. They will attack with [[Freezing Blizzard]], as well as [[C-c-cold Breath]] if they become enraged. Starting with Version 6.1 of the game, the monster's Japanese name was changed to coincide with their appearance in ''Tact''.
Grim grinners debuted in Version 1.0 of the game, appearing in groups of 1 to 3 and possessing high attack power, defending themselves with [[Immense Defence]]. They will attack with [[Freezing Blizzard]], as well as [[C-c-cold Breath]] if they become enraged. Starting with Version 6.1 of the game, the {{MFamilies}}'s Japanese name was changed to coincide with their appearance in {{Tact}}.


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Known as '''Dark Paul''' in this game, it appears as a B-rank monster of the [[Demon family]] as part of the limited ''Dragon Quest IX'' event. It can be recruited from the Summoner of Demons stage of "Wishes Come True" at any difficulty and can participate in [[Stella]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
Known as '''Dark Paul''' in this game, it appears as a B-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Demon family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest IX}} event. It can be recruited from the Summoner of Demons stage of "Wishes Come True" at any difficulty and can participate in [[Stella]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Dark Paul
|name=Dark Paul
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|romanji=Dākupokkuru
|romanji=Dākupokkuru
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Dark Paul icon.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Dark Paul icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>Demon
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>{{Demon}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon B.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon B.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<Br>Attack
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<Br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=110
|lvl=110
|hp=866
|hp=866
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|bskill3=[[Shield Tackle]]{{tt|*|Level 32}}
|bskill3=[[Shield Tackle]]{{tt|*|Level 32}}
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Woosh]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Shield Tackle Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Shield Tackle]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Zap Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Zap]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Shield Tackle Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5=[[Shield Tackle]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=ATK +5
|bperk1=ATK +5
|bperk2=Shield Tackle Potency +2%
|bperk2=[[Shield Tackle]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The grim grinner's original Japanese name, Dark Hobbit (ダークホビット, ''Dākuhobitto'') is a reference to the fictional race of [[Wikipedia:Hobbit|Hobbit]]s from the novels of J.R.R. Tolkien. Hobbits are small creatures with appearances similar to humans who live barefooted due to having tough leathery souls and hairy feet. In Version 6.1 of ''Dragon Quest X'' and ''Dragon Quest Tact'', the monster's name was changed to Dark Pokkur (ダークポックル, ''Dākupokkuru''), referencing the [[Wikipedia:Korpokkur|Korpokkur]], a race of diminutive beings from the folklore of the Ainu people of Japan. Korpokkurs, also known as koropokkurus, were believed to live in the Ainu's land before they did. They are short of stature, agile, skilled at fishing, and live in underground homes with roofs made of butterbur leaves.
The grim grinner's original Japanese name, Dark Hobbit (ダークホビット, ''Dākuhobitto'') is a reference to the fictional race of [[Wikipedia:Hobbit|Hobbit]]s from the novels of J.R.R. Tolkien. Hobbits are small creatures with appearances similar to humans who live barefooted due to having tough leathery souls and hairy feet. In Version 6.1 of {{X}} and {{Tact}}, the {{MFamilies}}'s name was changed to Dark Pokkur (ダークポックル, ''Dākupokkuru''), referencing the [[Wikipedia:Korpokkur|Korpokkur]], a race of diminutive beings from the folklore of the Ainu people of Japan. Korpokkurs, also known as koropokkurus, were believed to live in the Ainu's land before they did. They are short of stature, agile, skilled at fishing, and live in underground homes with roofs made of butterbur leaves.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQIX Grim Grinner.png|''Dragon Quest IX'' official art
DQ VI Android Somnia 1.jpg|Grim grinner beneath the {{Somnia U}} well in {{VI}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQX Dark Pockle.jpg|A grim grinner in ''X''
DQ VI Android Somnia 2.jpg|
DQR Dark Hobbit.png|''Rivals'' card
DQIX Grim Grinner.png|{{IX}} official art.
DQIX Wishes Come True.jpg|Dark paul in ''Tact''
DQX Dark Pockle.jpg|A Grim grinner in {{X}}.
DQTCG Grim Grinner.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
DQR Dark Hobbit.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQIX Wishes Come True.jpg|Dark paul in {{Tact}}.
DQTCG Grim Grinner.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


Revision as of 09:21, 27 September 2022

The Grim grinner is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation.

Characteristics

Grim grinners are diminutive goblin-like creatures with brown or orange skin, armed with short swords and a buckler displaying a hideous visage grinning with sharp fangs, giving the monster its name. The only clothing they wear are simple kilts made of sackcloth. The grinners are much better at defending themselves and their allies with their bucklers than their brethren, with a much sharper sword for slicing. When the monsters reappeared in IX, they had orange skin rather than their regular brown.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI

Grim grinner (ダークホビット Dākuhobitto)
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Original (SFC)
Sprite
Grimgrinner DQVI SNES.gif
Bestiary No.
#044
Recruit Rate
NA
Experience *
60
Gold
45
HP *
50
MP
0
Attack
48
Defence
42
Agility
16
Evasion
0%
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Defending Champion
Targets ally with lowest HP.
Location(s)
Underkeep
Ghent region
Murdaw's Keep region
Scrimsley region
Item(s) dropped
Medicinal herb1⁄16
Frizz resistance *
25%
Sizz resistance *
25%
Fire Breath resistance *
25%
Bang resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
25%
Ice Breath resistance *
25%
Woosh resistance *
25%
Strike/Rock resistance *
60%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance *
100%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
80%
Poison resistance *
15%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Stun resistance *
15%
Sap resistance *
0%
Army resistance *
25%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Grim grinner DQVI DS.png
Notable Changes
None

There is a grim grinner guarding a lost ring at the bottom of the well in Somnia. He speaks in a similar way to the Gollum character from the Lord of the Rings books and series of films, comically referring to 'his precious', complete with long lisps.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

##139 - Grim grinner
DQIX Grim grinner.png
HP MP Experience Gold
110 24 760 118
Attack Defense Speed
115 176 110
Dropped Item Cautery sword1⁄64
Magic shield1⁄64
Locations Eastern Wormwood
Western Wormwood
Grotto
Skills Chilly Breath
Defending Champion
Whipping Boy
Spells None
Family Humanoid
Bestiary # #139
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Japanese Name ダークホビット
Romanized Jap. Dākuhobitto
Description Hellish, ice-breathing gnomes that wield a mean shield, and supplement their defence with Defending Champion.

They come from families of long standing in the world of shield collecting, and have stacks of spares.

Dragon Quest X

Grim grinners debuted in Version 1.0 of the game, appearing in groups of 1 to 3 and possessing high attack power, defending themselves with Immense Defence. They will attack with Freezing Blizzard, as well as C-c-cold Breath if they become enraged. Starting with Version 6.1 of the game, the monster's Japanese name was changed to coincide with their appearance in Tact.

Dragon Quest Tact

Known as Dark Paul in this game, it appears as a B-rank monster of the Demon family as part of the limited Dragon Quest IX event. It can be recruited from the Summoner of Demons stage of "Wishes Come True" at any difficulty and can participate in Stella's Battle Road as a party member.

Dark Paul (ダークポックル Dākupokkuru)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Dark Paul icon.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Devil.png
Demon		 DQTact Rank Icon B.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
110 866 201 2-3
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
470 246 293 118 25
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Attack Prep Shade Slash* Shield Tackle*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Move +1 / Stats Up Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Shield Tackle Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25 / Stats Up Shield Tackle Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
ATK +5 Shield Tackle Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Move +1: Raises Move by 1.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Very Weak Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Half Res
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Super Weak
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Immune Super Weak Half Res Normal


Etymology

The grim grinner's original Japanese name, Dark Hobbit (ダークホビット, Dākuhobitto) is a reference to the fictional race of Hobbits from the novels of J.R.R. Tolkien. Hobbits are small creatures with appearances similar to humans who live barefooted due to having tough leathery souls and hairy feet. In Version 6.1 of X and Tact, the monster's name was changed to Dark Pokkur (ダークポックル, Dākupokkuru), referencing the Korpokkur, a race of diminutive beings from the folklore of the Ainu people of Japan. Korpokkurs, also known as koropokkurus, were believed to live in the Ainu's land before they did. They are short of stature, agile, skilled at fishing, and live in underground homes with roofs made of butterbur leaves.

Gallery

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