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{{Monster Infobox | {{Monster Infobox | ||
|title=Great Argon lizard | |title=Great Argon lizard | ||
|image=[[File:DQVIII Great Argon | |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 | ||
|firstappear={{DQ8}} | |firstappear={{DQ8}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Great Argon lizard''' | The '''Great Argon lizard''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that was introduced in {{DQ8}}. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
The | 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}}=== | ||
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{{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=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Great Argon lizard.png]] | |sprite=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Great Argon lizard.png|175px]] | ||
|hp= | |hp=1,390 | ||
|mp=0 | |mp=0 | ||
|exp= | |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]] | |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}}=== | ==={{DQ10}}=== | ||
A Great Argon Lizard first appears as a boss during Version 2, where one attacks [[Anlucia]]'s amnesiac self on orders from [[ | 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}}=== | ||
{{DQMJmonster | {{DQMJmonster | ||
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|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]] | |family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]] | ||
|rank = B | |rank = B | ||
|description = ''As argon lizards grow older, their belies grow bolder.'' | |description = ''As [[Argon lizard|argon lizards]] grow older, their belies grow bolder.'' | ||
|weapons = Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves | |weapons = Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves | ||
|traits = - | |traits = - | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{clear}} | {{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 | ==={{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 | |fr=Grand lézard Argon|fr-meaning=French for "great argon lizard". | ||
|de=Große Argonechse|de-meaning=German for "large argon lizard". | |||
}} | }} | ||
== | ==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> | ||
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}} | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII bosses]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII bosses]] | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest | [[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
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Great Argon lizard | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | アルゴングレート |
| Romaji | Arugongurēto |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King |
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 Argon lizard (アルゴングレート Arugongurēto) |  |
Original (PS2)
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
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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 * | Woosh Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | |
| 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% | |
| Ice breath Resistance * |
Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | |
| 50% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Whack Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | |
| 100% | 50% | 100% | 100% | |
| Snooze resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Ban Dance Resistance | |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | ||
| 100% | 15% | 0% | ||
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 |  |
| Icon | Family | Max HP* | Max MP* |
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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 |  X  |
| 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 * | Debilitation Resistance* | Bedazzlement Resistance * | Antimagic Resistance * |
| 25% | -25% | 50% | 0% |
| MP Absorption Resistance * | Confusion Resistance * | Sleep Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 25% | 25% |
| Stun Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | ||
| 50% | 0% | ||
| Instant Death Resistance * | |||
| 25% | |||
Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]
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Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]
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In Other Languages[edit]
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Lagarto argón gigante | Spanish for "giant argon lizard". |
 Français | Grand lézard Argon | French for "great argon lizard". |
 Deutsch | Große Argonechse | German 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
