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<center>''This should not be confused with [[Focus]] or [[Hocus Pocus]].''</center>
<center>''This should not be confused with the [[Lists of abilities in Dragon Quest IX|Focus]] skill tree or the [[Hocus Pocus]] spell.''</center>


'''Focus Pocus''' is an ability in the {{DQSeries}}.
'''Focus Pocus''' is an ability in the {{DQSeries}}.
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ1HD}}===
The {{Hero 1}} can learn how to perform Focus Pocus by reading a scroll found in the [[Weirdwood]]. It costs 8 MP and restores ''Level x 0.2'' MP at the end of the user's turn for 4~5 turns.
==={{DQ2HD}}===
Focus Pocus is learned by the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] at level 20, and the [[Prince of Midenhall]] or [[Prince of Cannock]] can learn it by reading a scroll found on the second floor of the [[Volcanic Grotto]]. It costs 8 MP and restores ''Level x 0.2'' MP at the end of the user's turn for 3~5 turns.
===''[[Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake]]''===
In the 2024 remake, Focus Pocus can be learned by the [[Monster Wrangler]] upon recruiting [[List of recruitable monsters in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake|80 monsters]]. It recovers MP based on the user's level for 3 MP for 3~5 turns, calculated as ''Level x 0.2''.
==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
Appearing exclusively in the {{3DS}} version, Focus Pocus can be learned by {{Luminaries V}} at rank 4 and [[Druid]]s at rank 1. {{MP}} restored is ''((Level / 10) -1)'', meaning the range is 3~8 at level 99. The restoration lasts for 6~9 turns.
Appearing exclusively in the {{3DS}} version, Focus Pocus can be learned by {{Luminaries V}} at rank 4 and [[Druid]]s at rank 1. {{MP}} restored is ''((Level / 10) -1)'', meaning the range is 3~8 at level 99. The restoration lasts for 6~9 turns.
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==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
When used, Focus allows the {{MFamilies}} to perform the same skill or spell their next turn twice in a row. Although it has no {{MP}} cost, it uses {{MP}} for both moves performed, meaning that it has no effect on skills such as [[Magic Burst|MegaMagic]] that completely drain the user's {{MP}}. It can be learned naturally by [[Blackmar|Akubar]], [[Mortamor|DeathMore3]], [[HerbMan]], and [[Demon-at-arms|Servant]] as long as they are level 18 with 126 max {{HP}}, 108 {{Defence}}, 108 {{Agility}}, and 108 {{Intelligence}}.
When used, Focus allows the {{MFamilies}} to perform the same skill or spell their next turn twice in a row. Although it has no {{MP}} cost, it uses {{MP}} for both moves performed, meaning that it has no effect on skills such as [[Magic Burst|MegaMagic]] that completely drain the user's {{MP}}. It can be learned naturally by [[Blackmar|Akubar]], [[Mortamor|DeathMore3]], [[HerbMan|herbman]], and [[Demon-at-arms|servant]] as long as they are level 18 with 126 max {{HP}}, 108 {{Defence}}, 108 {{Agility}}, and 108 {{Intelligence}}.
*Focus can also be learned by any {{MFamilies}} that knows [[Muster Strength|ChargeUp]], [[Deep Breath|SuckAir]], and [[Meditation|Meditate]].
*Focus can also be learned by any {{MFamilies}} that knows [[Muster Strength|ChargeUp]], [[Deep Breath|SuckAir]], and [[Meditation|Meditate]].


==={{DQM2}}===
==={{DQM2}}===
Focus now requires 195 {{Intelligence}} to learn and can be learned by [[Asura Zoma|AsuraZoma]], [[Grandpa slime|GranSlime]], [[Neo Dragonlord|LordDraco]], [[Orgodemir]], and [[Poseidon]].
Focus now requires 195 {{Intelligence}} to learn and can be learned by [[Asura Zoma|AsuraZoma]], [[Grandpa slime|granslime]], [[Neo Dragonlord|LordDraco]], [[Orgodemir]], and [[Poseidon]].
 
==In other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Abra concentabra|es-meaning=Pun on ''{{tt|abracadabra|abracadabra}}'', incorporating ''{{tt|concentrar|to concentrate}}''
|les=Abra concentabra|les-meaning=Pun on ''{{tt|abracadabra|abracadabra}}'', incorporating ''{{tt|concentrar|to concentrate}}''
|fr=Cogito|fr-meaning=Latin ''{{tt|cogito|I think}}''
|de=Fokus Pokus|de-meaning=Pun on ''{{tt|Hokuspokus|hocus-pocus}}'', replacing ''Hokus'' with ''{{tt|Fokus|focus}}''
|it=Massima concentrazione|it-meaning=''Maximum concentration''
|ko=정신 통일, ''Jeongsin Tongil''|ko-meaning=''Mental concentration''
|zh-cn=集中精神, ''Jízhōng Jīngshén''|zh-cn-meaning=''Concentrate the mind''
|zh-tw=集中精神, ''Jízhōng Jīngshén''|zh-tw-meaning=''Concentrate the mind''
}}


==Related skills==
==Related skills==
*[[Sage's Breath]]
*[[Sage's Breath]]
==Battle visuals==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 skills]]

Latest revision as of 06:28, 11 September 2026

This should not be confused with the Focus skill tree or the Hocus Pocus spell.

Focus Pocus is an ability in the Dragon Quest series.

It first appeared in the Dragon Quest Monsters series of games as an ability that would let the user take two actions their next turn. In the main games, Focus Pocus replenishes the user's MP after each turn.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit]

The Hero can learn how to perform Focus Pocus by reading a scroll found in the Weirdwood. It costs 8 MP and restores Level x 0.2 MP at the end of the user's turn for 4~5 turns.

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Focus Pocus is learned by the Princess of Moonbrooke at level 20, and the Prince of Midenhall or Prince of Cannock can learn it by reading a scroll found on the second floor of the Volcanic Grotto. It costs 8 MP and restores Level x 0.2 MP at the end of the user's turn for 3~5 turns.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

In the 2024 remake, Focus Pocus can be learned by the Monster Wrangler upon recruiting 80 monsters. It recovers MP based on the user's level for 3 MP for 3~5 turns, calculated as Level x 0.2.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

Appearing exclusively in the 3DS version, Focus Pocus can be learned by Luminaries at rank 4 and Druids at rank 1. MP restored is ((Level / 10) -1), meaning the range is 3~8 at level 99. The restoration lasts for 6~9 turns.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

The ability is learned with 46 skill points allocated into Spellcraft skill. It costs 3 MP to use, lasts 4~6 turns, and the amount of MP restored per turn is Level / 10 with 3 MP being the minimum restored.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

When used, Focus allows the monster to perform the same skill or spell their next turn twice in a row. Although it has no MP cost, it uses MP for both moves performed, meaning that it has no effect on skills such as MegaMagic that completely drain the user's MP. It can be learned naturally by Akubar, DeathMore3, herbman, and servant as long as they are level 18 with 126 max HP, 108 Defence, 108 Agility, and 108 Intelligence.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

Focus now requires 195 Intelligence to learn and can be learned by AsuraZoma, granslime, LordDraco, Orgodemir, and Poseidon.

In other languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png Español castellanoAbra concentabraPun on abracadabra, incorporating concentrar
Icons-flag-mx.png Español latinoamericanoAbra concentabraPun on abracadabra, incorporating concentrar
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisCogitoLatin cogito
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschFokus PokusPun on Hokuspokus, replacing Hokus with Fokus
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoMassima concentrazioneMaximum concentration
ICON-FLAG-KO.png 한국어정신 통일, Jeongsin TongilMental concentration
ICON-FLAG-CN.png 简体中文集中精神, Jízhōng JīngshénConcentrate the mind
ICON-FLAG-TW.png 繁體中文集中精神, Jízhōng JīngshénConcentrate the mind

Related skills[edit]

Battle visuals[edit]