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The '''Handsome crab''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{DQ3}}.
The '''Handsome crab''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}. It is a blue, seafaring variant of the [[Crabid]].
 
It is a blue, seafaring variant of the [[Crabid]].


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Handsome crabs are monstrous crustaceans with a bright blue exoskeleton, bulging eyes, and cyan or grey-colored undersides. They are constantly drooling from their maws, which are lined with razor-sharp fangs. They are capable of landing [[Critical Hit]]s and their shells offer them excellent protection against the weapons of adventurers, but they are still vulnerable to attack magic.
Handsome crabs are monstrous [[Aquatic family|crustacean]]s with a bright blue exoskeleton, bulging eyes, and cyan or grey-colored undersides. They are constantly drooling from their maws, which are lined with razor-sharp fangs. They are capable of landing [[Desperate attack|critical hit]]s with their thorny claws and their shells offer them excellent protection against the weapons of adventurers, but they are still vulnerable to offensive magic. The crabs are known as the blue devils of the sea, having sunk many fishing ships from underneath the water's surface and are the bane of many a fishing village.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|item=[[Shell armour]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|item=[[Shell armour]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=Ocean<br>[[Lozamii]] region
|locations=Ocean<br>[[Lozamii]] region
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
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|defense=195
|defense=195
|agility=56
|agility=56
|experience=1350
|experience=1,350
|gold=156
|gold=156
|droppedItem=[[Resurrock]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Deadly nightblade]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|droppedItem=[[Resurrock]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Deadly nightblade]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|skills=Critical strike
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]
|spells=
|spells=None
|family={{Aquatic}}s
|family={{Aquatic}}
|bestiaryNumber=#137
|bestiaryNumber=#137
|description=Deft defenders and cool critical critters, these colossal crabs are the scourge of the seas. Flash-fry them with a little fire.<br>Every full moon, they assemble under the ocean and quiety clack their claws to mark the start of their monthly meeting.
|description=Deft defenders and cool critical critters, these colossal crabs are the scourge of the seas. Flash-fry them with a little fire.<br><br>Every full moon, they assemble under the ocean and quiety clack their claws to mark the start of their monthly meeting.
|locations=[[Lonely Coast]]<br>[[Pluvi Isle]]<br>[[Wyrmneck]]<br>[[Protectorate#The Ocean|Ocean]]<br>{{Grotto}}
|locations=[[Lonely Coast]]<br>[[Pluvi Isle]]<br>[[Wyrmneck]]<br>[[Protectorate#The Ocean|Ocean]]<br>{{Grotto}} (water)
|}}
|}}


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
Handsome crabs appeared from the very beginning of the game, being the strongest monsters of the [[Aquatic family]] in Version 1.0 of the game. They maintained their ability to land desperate attacks and are capable of using [[Defending Champion]] to protect themselves, as well.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
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|defense=408
|defense=408
|agility=98
|agility=98
|exp=
|exp=1,360
|gold=
|gold=274
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Defend<br>Becomes [[Pep|pepped]] up<br>[[Desperate attack]]<br>[[Desperate Double]] (Pep power, with Malicious handsome crab)
|skills=Defend<br>Becomes [[Pep|pepped]] up<br>[[Desperate attack]]<br>[[Desperate Double]] (Pep power, with Malicious handsome crab)
|items=[[Blue eye]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Dieamend]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Blue eye]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Dieamend]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=Ocean (third act)
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|Inland Sea]] (third act, night only)
|evasion=N/a
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
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|chapter-3-defense=11
|chapter-3-defense=11
|chapter-3-items=[[Crab claw]] (★★★)
|chapter-3-items=[[Crab claw]] (★★★)
|chapter-3-locations=
|chapter-3-locations=[[Terra Incognita]] only, spawns while [[fishing]]
|final-chapter-hp=64
|final-chapter-hp=64
|final-chapter-attack=30
|final-chapter-attack=30
|final-chapter-defense=19
|final-chapter-defense=19
|final-chapter-items=[[Crab claw]] (★★★)
|final-chapter-items=[[Crab claw]] (★★★)
|final-chapter-locations=
|final-chapter-locations=[[Patchwork Island]]
}}
}}


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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The name is a play on words of a ''handsome cab'', a two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage.
The handsome crab's name is a play on words of ''[[Wikipedia:Handsom crab|handsom cab]]'', a two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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DQXI Malicious handsome crab.jpg|A Malicious handsome crab.
DQXI Malicious handsome crab.jpg|A Malicious handsome crab.
DQS Handsome crab.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQS Handsome crab.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQW Ganiras.jpg|A handsome crab in {{Walk}}.
DQT Handsome Crab.jpg|{{Tact}} model.
DQT Handsome Crab.jpg|{{Tact}} model.
Eraser 0057 Handsome Crab.jpg|A handsome crab in ''Keshi Keshi''.
Eraser 0057 Handsome Crab.jpg|A handsome crab in ''Keshi Keshi''.
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*[[King crab]]
*[[King crab]]


[[Category:Aquatics]]
[[Category:Crustaceans]]
[[Category:Crustaceans]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
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[[Category:Torneko's Great Adventure 3: Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko's Great Adventure 3: Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]

Revision as of 22:22, 8 May 2023

The Handsome crab is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III. It is a blue, seafaring variant of the Crabid.

Characteristics

Handsome crabs are monstrous crustaceans with a bright blue exoskeleton, bulging eyes, and cyan or grey-colored undersides. They are constantly drooling from their maws, which are lined with razor-sharp fangs. They are capable of landing critical hits with their thorny claws and their shells offer them excellent protection against the weapons of adventurers, but they are still vulnerable to offensive magic. The crabs are known as the blue devils of the sea, having sunk many fishing ships from underneath the water's surface and are the bane of many a fishing village.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Handsome crab (ガニラス Ganirasu)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Handsomecrab DQIII NES.gif
Bestiary No.
#068
Level
21
Gold
45
HP
50
MP
0
Attack
68
Defense
150
Agility
25
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Brutal strike
Location(s)
Ocean
Lozamii region
Item Dropped
Shell armour1⁄128
Fire resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
25%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
25%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes sprites
SFC
Handsomecrab3snes.png
GBC
CrabusGBC.png


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

##137 - Handsome crab
Handsome crab IX.png
HP MP Experience Gold
121 6 1,350 156
Attack Defense Speed
68 195 56
Dropped Item Resurrock1⁄32
Deadly nightblade1⁄128
Locations Lonely Coast
Pluvi Isle
Wyrmneck
Ocean
Grotto (water)
Skills Desperate attack
Spells None
Family Aquatic
Bestiary # #137
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Japanese Name ガニラス
Romanized Jap. Ganirasu
Description Deft defenders and cool critical critters, these colossal crabs are the scourge of the seas. Flash-fry them with a little fire.

Every full moon, they assemble under the ocean and quiety clack their claws to mark the start of their monthly meeting.

Dragon Quest X

Handsome crabs appeared from the very beginning of the game, being the strongest monsters of the Aquatic family in Version 1.0 of the game. They maintained their ability to land desperate attacks and are capable of using Defending Champion to protect themselves, as well.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Handsome crab (ガニラス Ganirasu)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Handsome crab XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#125
Family
Nature
Gold
40
HP
91
MP
9
Attack
96
Defence
185
Agility
33
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Their claws are so incredibly strong, they can slice straight through the keel of a ship, causing no end of distress for sailors and fishermen.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Defend
Becomes Pepped up
Desperate attack
Desperate Double (Pep power, with Handsome crab)
Location(s)
The Champs Sauvage (first act)
The Eerie Eyrie (first and second acts)
The Open Sea (first act)
Item(s) Dropped
Blue eye1⁄32
Dieamend1⁄64
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
25%
Earth resistance *
-110%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-125%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
-110%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
-125%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
25%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%



Malicious handsome crab (ガニラス・邪 Ganirasu・ja)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Handsome crab XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#440
Family
Nature
Experience
1,360
Gold
274
HP
407
MP
18
Attack
214
Defence
408
Agility
98
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Handsome crabs who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Defend
Becomes pepped up
Desperate attack
Desperate Double (Pep power, with Malicious handsome crab)
Location(s)
Inland Sea (third act, night only)
Item(s) Dropped
Blue eye1⁄32
Dieamend1⁄64
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
25%
Earth resistance *
-110%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-125%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
-125%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
25%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Builders

Handsome crab (ガニラス Ganirasu)
Dragon Quest Builders
Chapter 3
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
40 22 11 Crab claw (★★★)
Location(s)
Terra Incognita only, spawns while fishing
Final Chapter
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
64 30 19 Crab claw (★★★)
Location(s)
Patchwork Island
Sprite DQB handsome crab.png


Dragon Quest Builders 2

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Dragon Quest Tact

Handsome crab appears as an A-rank monster of the Nature family that can be scouted normally from any banner. It can participate in Jade's Battle Road as a party member.

Handsome crab (ガニラス Ganirasu)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Ganiras.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Nature.png
Nature		 DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
120 722 265 2-3
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
427 577 257 203 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Gust Slash Slime Dunk* Tempest Slash*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Move +1 / Stats Up Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Slime Dunk Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Crack Res +25 / Stats Up Slime Dunk Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Raises physical potency of allies, including itself, by 5% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
ATK +10 DEF +15 Slime Dunk Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Move +1: Raises Move by 1.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Normal Very Weak Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Super Weak Normal Super Weak Immune
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Half Res


Etymology

The handsome crab's name is a play on words of handsom cab, a two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage.

Gallery

  • A handsome crab in X.

  • XI polygon model.

  • A Malicious handsome crab.

  • Stars model.

  • A handsome crab in Walk.

  • Tact model.

  • A handsome crab in Keshi Keshi.

Similar species

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