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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Great Argon lizard
|title=Great Argon lizard
|image= [[File:DQVIII Great Argon lizard.png|220px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII Great Argon Lizard.png|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=アルゴングレート
|kanji={{tt|アルゴングレート|Argon great}}
|romanji=Arugongurēto
|romanji=Arugongurēto
|old= ''None''
|firstappear={{DQ8}}
|firstappear={{DQ8}}
}}
}}
The '''Great Argon lizard''' (アルゴングレート ''Arugongurēto'') is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that was introduced in {{DQ8}}.
The '''Great Argon lizard''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that was introduced in {{DQ8}}.
 
==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The '''Great Argon lizard''' is a giant-sized, tubbier version of an [[Argon lizard|argon lizard]]. This crimson reptile is known for turning in a clumsy circle and using its powerful tail attack, which strikes all of its opponents simultaneously. It is also drops a rare gemstone called the "Great big Argon Heart" upon its defeat. Naturally, they originate from [[Kingdom of Argonia|Argonia]].
The great Argon lizard is a giant-sized, tubbier version of an [[Argon lizard|argon lizard]]. This crimson reptile is known for turning in a clumsy circle and using its powerful tail attack, which strikes all of its opponents simultaneously. It is also drops a rare gemstone called the "great big Argon heart" upon its defeat. Naturally, they originate from [[Kingdom of Argonia|Argonia]].
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
[[Image:GreatBigArgonHeart.png|right|thumb|160px|Great big Argon heart]]
[[File:GreatBigArgonHeart.png|right|thumb|160px|Great big Argon heart]]
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Great Argon lizard
|name=Great Argon lizard
|kanji= アルゴングレート
|kanji=アルゴングレート
|romanji=Arugongurēto
|romanji=Arugongurēto
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Great Argon lizard.png]]
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Great Argon lizard.png|175px]]
|hp=1390
|hp=1,390
|mp=0
|mp=0
|exp=2830
|exp=2,830
|gold=520
|gold=520
|attack=195
|attack=195
|defense=160
|defense=160
|agility=54
|agility=54
|bestiaryNumber=268
|bestiaryNumber=#268
|family=[[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|family=[[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|description=The largest and most impressive Argon lizard. Its Argon heart is said to be pretty huge!
|description=The largest and most impressive [[Argon lizard]]. Its [[Argon heart]] is said to be pretty huge!
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Leaps into the air and attacks (125% damage)<br>Mows down the party
|skills=Leaps into the air and attacks (125% damage)<br>[[Party Pooper|Mows down the party]] (strike/rock damage to entire party)
|locations=[[Royal Hunting Ground]]
|locations=[[Royal Hunting Ground]]
|items=[[Argon heart#Great big Argon heart|Great big Argon heart]]{{fraction|1|1}}
|items=[[Argon heart#Great big Argon heart|Great big Argon heart]](100%)
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
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}}
}}


==={{DQ10}}===
A Great Argon Lizard first appears as a boss during Version 2, where one attacks [[Anlucia]]'s amnesiac self on orders from [[Anlucia the Maluminary]], though its attacks are blocked by a light shield that is unknowingly summoned by the seemingly defenseless girl. It is properly fought alongside 3 [[Pteranodon]]s during a side quest to obtain an [[Argon heart]], since it is a material to make therapeutic drugs.
==={{DQMJ}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Great argon lizard
|image = 
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|rank = B
|description = ''As [[Argon lizard|argon lizards]] grow older, their belies grow bolder.''
|weapons = Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
|traits = -
|resistances = Fire Breathproof, Dazzleproof
|skill = [[Breath (skill) | Breath]]
|location = [[Fert Isle]], Dragon Island
|breeding chart = [[Argon lizard]] x 4
}}
{{clear}}


==={{DQMJ2}}===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
When the player has scouted 50 different monsters, whether or not the player still has them, synthesized them or released them, a Great Argon lizard will be received at the Monster Pen in the [[Albatross]].
 
{{DQMJ2monster
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
|name = Great Argon lizard
{{Section-Stub}}
|image = 
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|rank = B
|size = S
|weapons = Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Desperado]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Fire Breath]] and [[Dazzle]]
|skill = [[Breath (skill) | Breath]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Argon lizard]] x 4
}}
{{clear}}


==={{DQM3D}}===
==={{DQM3D}}===
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==={{DQM2R}}===
==={{DQM2R}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
{{Section-Stub}}
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Great argon lizard
|kanji=
|romanji=
|icon=[[File:Great argon lizard DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|link=Dragon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,390</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>350</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>650</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>250</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>420</big></big>
|bestiary=#092
|rank=<big><big>'''D'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These creatures are [[Argon lizard]]s grown larger than life. The [[Argon heart]]s found inside them are suitably scaled-up in size too
|talents=[[Hulk]]
|traits=[[Critical Moment]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Close Scraper]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Poisoner]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Poisonous Touch]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Uber Demonsbane]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Drakularge DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Drakularge]] X [[File:Axesaurus DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Axesaurus]]
|fire-resist=50%
|water-resist=-25%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=-25%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=25%
}}


==={{DQMSL}}===
==={{DQMSL}}===
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{{Section-Stub}}
{{Section-Stub}}


==Other languages==
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Lagarto argón gigante|es-meaning=
|es=Lagarto argón gigante|es-meaning=Spanish for "giant argon lizard".
|fr=Grand léazrd argon|fr-meaning=
|fr=Grand lézard Argon|fr-meaning=French for "great argon lizard".
|de=Große Argonechse|de-meaning=German for "large argon lizard".
}}
}}


==Related monsters==
==Similar species==
*[[Great Argon Lizard in Memoriam]]
*[[Great Argon Lizard in Memoriam]]
*[[Argon lizard]]
*[[Argon lizard]]
*[[Frou-frou]]
*[[Frou-frou]]
*[[Angola lizard]]
*[[Grand yellow belly]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:GreatArgonlizard DQMJ DS.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''
DQX Argon Great.png|A Great Argon lizard in ''X''
DQX_ArgonGreat_Pteranodons.jpg|A Great Argon lizard with three [[Pteranodon]]s in ''X''.
GreatArgonlizard DQMJ DS.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' model
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
{{DQVIII}}
{{DQVIII}}
{{DQMJI}}
{{DQMJII}}
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[fr:Grand lézard Argon]]

Latest revision as of 12:02, 16 April 2024

The Great Argon lizard is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King.

Characteristics[edit]

The great Argon lizard is a giant-sized, tubbier version of an argon lizard. This crimson reptile is known for turning in a clumsy circle and using its powerful tail attack, which strikes all of its opponents simultaneously. It is also drops a rare gemstone called the "great big Argon heart" upon its defeat. Naturally, they originate from Argonia.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Great big Argon heart
Great Argon lizard (アルゴングレート Arugongurēto)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Great Argon lizard.png 1,390 0 195
Defense Agility Experience Gold
160 54 2,830 520
Bestiary no. #268
Family Dragon
In-game description The largest and most impressive Argon lizard. Its Argon heart is said to be pretty huge!
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Leaps into the air and attacks (125% damage)
Mows down the party (strike/rock damage to entire party)
Location(s) Royal Hunting Ground
Item(s) dropped Great big Argon heart(100%)
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
0⁄64 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% 100% 100%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance *
100% 100% 50% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 15% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest X[edit]

A Great Argon Lizard first appears as a boss during Version 2, where one attacks Anlucia's amnesiac self on orders from Anlucia the Maluminary, though its attacks are blocked by a light shield that is unknowingly summoned by the seemingly defenseless girl. It is properly fought alongside 3 Pteranodons during a side quest to obtain an Argon heart, since it is a material to make therapeutic drugs.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Great argon lizard
Family Dragon
Rank B
Description As argon lizards grow older, their belies grow bolder.
Weapons Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits -
Resistances Fire Breathproof, Dazzleproof
Skill Breath
Location Fert Isle, Dragon Island
Breeding chart Argon lizard x 4


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

When the player has scouted 50 different monsters, whether or not the player still has them, synthesized them or released them, a Great Argon lizard will be received at the Monster Pen in the Albatross.

Great Argon lizard
Family Dragon
Rank B
Size S
Weapons Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Desperado
Resistances Immune to Fire Breath and Dazzle
Skill Breath
Location -
Breeding chart Argon lizard x 4


Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Great argon lizard DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Great argon lizard DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 dragon family icon.png 1,390 350
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
650 600 420 250
Bestiary No. #092
Rank D
In-game description These creatures are Argon lizards grown larger than life. The Argon hearts found inside them are suitably scaled-up in size too
Talents Hulk
Guaranteed traits Critical Moment (lv. 1)
Close Scraper (lv. 20)
Ultra Crafty Poisoner (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Poisonous Touch (lv. 1)
Uber Demonsbane (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Drakularge DQM3 portrait.png X Axesaurus DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
50% -25% 0% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
50% 0% 0% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 0% 50% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
-25% 0% 25% 0%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
25% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%



Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

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Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory[edit]

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Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

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In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolLagarto argón giganteSpanish for "giant argon lizard".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisGrand lézard ArgonFrench for "great argon lizard".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschGroße ArgonechseGerman for "large argon lizard".

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • A Great Argon lizard in X

  • A Great Argon lizard with three Pteranodons in X.

  • Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker model

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
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