Pandora's box

The Pandora's box (DorasBox in previous translations due to display constraints) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest VII, they are monstrous treasure chests of an imposing black color with gold lining.

Characteristics

Pandora's box is essentially the most powerful form of the treasure chest monsters. It can use sudden-death moves that target the whole party, move more than once per round, and steal MP from its opponent when its own MP, which is rather low, gets too depleted for it to cast its spells.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV

While absent from the original, Pandora's box makes appearances in the remakes as a monster encountered in the bonus dungeon. Given its strength and the absence of items that hamper sudden-death it is one of the most dangerous enemies in the game, especially when encountered as a group.

Dragon Quest VII

#243 - DorasBox
File:Dorasbox.gif
HP MP Experience Gold 900 10 630 280 Attack Defense Speed 240 200 131
Dropped Item	Light Robe
Locations	Treasure Chest Zion Cave
Skills	Brutal Hit Sleep Air
Spells	Defeat Rob Magic
Family	Material
Capture Rate	Moderate
Bestiary #	243
Game	Dragon Quest VII
Console	PSX

The first game to feature Pandora's box (localized as DorasBox due to display issues). It can be found in the Zion Cave.

Dragon Quest IX

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Etymology

Pandora's box originates from Greek mythology as a container said to hold all the evils that were loosed upon mankind with the exception of hope. Unfortunately, unlike the myth, there is little hope to be had against this monster.

Related Enemies

• Cannibox
• Mimic

Gallery

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  Dragon Quest IV

• Dorasbox.gif

  Dragon Quest VII

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