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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Big badboon
|title=Big badboon
|image=[[File:DQII_Big_Badboon.png|170px]]
|image=[[File:DQII_Big_Badboon.png|300px]]
|caption=
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=
|kanji=バブーン
|romanji=Magic baboon
|romanji={{tt|Babūn|Baboon}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
|old=Magic Baboon (''II'' NES) <br> Magabboon (''II'' GBC)
}}
}}
'''Big badboon''' is a green baboon-like monster.
The '''Big badboon''' is a recurring monster in the series, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest II}}. It is a variant of the [[Badboon]] with a green coat of fur.


==Characteristics==
==Description==
Despite its early name, big baboons cannot actually cast any magic.
Green great [[Beast family|apes]] with purple faces and ears that prefer heavy foliage to fields. The main difference from their brown-furred cousins is their ability to call for backup to assist them in battle, but the apes will still flee when threatened. They made a reappearance in the series in ''IX'' after a 22 year absence.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===Dragon Quest II===
==={{DQ2}}===
{{VersionTabs|NES|
{{DQ2Enemy
{{Enemy
|name=Big badboon
|name = Magic Baboon
|kanji=バブーン
|image = [[File:Magicbaboon DQII NES.gif]]
|romanji=Babūn
|game = [[Dragon Quest II]]
|nes-sprite=[[Image:Magic Baboon DQII NES.png|75px]]
|console = NES
|nes-hp=45
|hp = 45
|nes-mp=0
|attack = 45
|nes-exp=38
|defense = 12
|nes-gold=45
|agility = 18
|nes-attack=45
|experience = 40
|nes-defense=12
|gold = 45
|nes-agility=18
|droppedItem = [[Herb]]
|nes-spells=[[Call Companions|Calls for backup]] (Big badboon)<br>Flee
|skills = Call for help
|nes-locations=[[Rippleport|Lianport]] region<br>[[Tantegel]] region
}}|SNES|
|nes-item=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}
{{Enemy
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|name = Magic Baboon
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|image = [[image:dq2magicbaboonsnes.png]]
|nes-dazzle-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|game = [[Dragon Quest II]]
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|console = SNES
|nes-thwack-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|hp = 38
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|attack = 45
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|defense = 12
|remake-sprites=[[Image:Baboon DQII SFC.png]][[Image:Magabboon DQII GBC.png|55px]][[Image:Big badboon DQII iOS.png|55px]][[Image:Big Badboon Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|55px]]
|agility = 18
|remake-hp=38
|experience = 40
|remake-mp=0
|gold = 45
|remake-exp=40
|droppedItem = [[Herb]]
|remake-gold=45
|skills = Call for help
|remake-attack=45
}}|GBC|
|remake-defense=12
{{Enemy
|remake-agility=18
|name = Magabboon
|remake-spells=Calls for backup (Big badboon)<br>Flees
|image =  
|remake-locations=[[Rippleport]] region<br>[[Tantegel]] region
|game = [[Dragon Quest II]]
|remake-item=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|console = GBC
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|hp = 38
|remake-fire-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|attack = 45
|remake-dazzle-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|defense = 12
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|agility = 18
|remake-thwack-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|experience = 40
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|gold = 45
|remake-kasap-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|droppedItem = [[Herb]]
}}
|skills = Call for help
 
}}}}
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Big badboon
|kanji=バブーン
|romanji=Babūn
|bestiaryNumber=#061
|family={{Beast}}
|description=Burly apes covered in gaudy green fur. They're exceptionally social animals, and enjoy hunting in packs
|sprite=
|hp=91
|mp=5
|exp=132
|gold=9
|attack=91
|defense=102
|agility=16
|spells=N/A
|skills=Call for backup (same)<br>[[Critical Hit]]
|item=[[Medicinal herb]] (1/64)
|steal=[[Moonwort bulb]] (1/8)
|locations=Northern [[Dragon's Horn]] region<br>[[Rippleport]] region
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}


===Dragon Quest IX===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|name = Big badboon
|name=Big badboon
|image = [[File:Bigbadboon DQIX DS.png]]
|kanji=バブーン
|game = Dragon Quest IX
|romaji=Babūn
|console = DS
|bestiaryNumber=#082
|experience = 420
|family={{Beast}}
|gold = 96
|description=Swirling whirlwings of unstoppable power. If they call for a friend, prepare for the end!<br><br>Dwelling in the dank depths of the forest makes a mossy mess of their fur, but fresh, fragrant flowers also flourish there.
|model=[[File:Bigbadboon DQIX DS.png|100px]]
|hp=147
|hp=147
|mp=8
|mp=8
|exp=420
|gold=96
|attack=106
|attack=106
|defense=74
|defence=74
|agility=62
|agility=62
|droppedItem = [[Magic beast hide]] (common, 1/8)<br/>[[Strength ring]] (rare, 1/128)
|spells=None
|bestiaryNumber = 082
|skills=Launches a vigorous attack (125% damage)<br>[[Psyche Up]]<br>Calls for backup (Big badboon)<br>Flees
|locations = [[Bloomingdale]]<br>[[Grotto]]
|items=[[Magic beast hide]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br/>[[Strength ring]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|description=Swirling whirlwings of unstoppable power. If they call for a friend, prepare for the end!<br><br>Dwelling in the dank depths of the forest makes a mossy mess of their fur, but fresh, fragrant flowers also flourish there.
|locations=[[Bloomingdale (region)|Bloomingdale]]<br>{{Grotto}} (Cave/Nature, rank 1)
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=-25%
|wind-resist=0%
|blast-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=25%
|charm-resist=50%
}}
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Malandril grande|es-meaning=Spanish for "big badboon", from the Spanish ''{{tt|mal|bad, evil}}'' and ''mandrill''.
|fr=Combabouin|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|combat|combat, battle}}'' and ''babouin'', the French word for baboon.
|de=Große Gibbonze|de-meaning=From the German ''{{tt|Große|big, great}}'', ''{{tt|Gibbon|a small tree-dwelling ape native to Southeast Asia}}'' and ''{{tt|Bonze|a bigwig, big shot}}''.
|it=Gran scimpanzer|it-meaning=From the Italian ''{{tt|gran|big, great}}'', ''{{tt|scimpanzé|chimpanzee}}, and the German ''{{tt|Panzer|can refer to armour or a tank, an armoured combat vehicle}}''.
}}
}}


==Related Monsters==
==Trivia==
*[[badboon]]
* [[Wikipedia:Baboon|Baboons]] are a genus of Old World monkeys known for the colourful markings on their face and posteriors, dog-like faces with sharp canine teeth, and short tails. Badboons are bulkier than their real world counterparts and their stature is closer to that of orangutans or gorillas.
*[[brainy badboon]]
* Contrary to their names in earlier localisations, big badboons are completely incapable of using any magic.
 
==Similar species==
*[[Badboon]]
*[[Brainy badboon]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
<center><gallery>
File:Magicbaboon DQII NES.gif|DQ2 NES
DQTCG Baboon.jpg|''Dragon Quest Card Game''
image:dq2magicbaboonsnes.png|DQ2 SNES
</gallery></center>
image:dq9bigbadboon.png|DQ9
</gallery>


==References==
{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[fr:Combabouin]]

Latest revision as of 06:17, 27 December 2025

The Big badboon is a recurring monster in the series, first appearing in Dragon Quest II. It is a variant of the Badboon with a green coat of fur.

DescriptionEdit

Green great apes with purple faces and ears that prefer heavy foliage to fields. The main difference from their brown-furred cousins is their ability to call for backup to assist them in battle, but the apes will still flee when threatened. They made a reappearance in the series in IX after a 22 year absence.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary LineEdit

Big badboon (バブーン Babūn)
Original (NES)
Sprite
 
Gold
45
HP
45
MP
0
Attack
45
Defence
12
Agility
18
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
Calls for backup (Big badboon)
Flee
Location(s)
Lianport region
Tantegel region
Item Dropped
Medicinal herb1⁄16
Fire resistance *
0⁄7
Dazzle resistance
0⁄7
Snooze resistance
2⁄7
Thwack resistance
1⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
1⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
    
Gold
45
HP
38
MP
0
Attack
45
Defence
12
Agility
18
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
Calls for backup (Big badboon)
Flees
Location(s)
Rippleport region
Tantegel region
Item Dropped
Medicinal herb1⁄16
Fire resistance *
0⁄7
Dazzle resistance
0⁄7
Snooze resistance
2⁄7
Thwack resistance
1⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
1⁄7


Dragon Quest II HD-2D RemakeEdit

Big badboon (バブーン Babūn)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#061
Family
Beast
Gold
9
HP
91
MP
5
Attack
91
Defence
102
Agility
16
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

Burly apes covered in gaudy green fur. They're exceptionally social animals, and enjoy hunting in packs

Spell(s)
N/A
Skill(s)
Call for backup (same)
Critical Hit
Location(s)
Northern Dragon's Horn region
Rippleport region
Dropped Item
Medicinal herb (1/64)
Stolen Item
Moonwort bulb (1/8)
Fire resistance *
0%
Explosion resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

Big badboon (バブーン Babūn)
Model
 
Bestiary no.
#082
Family
Beast
Gold
96
HP
147
MP
8
Attack
106
Defence
74
Agility
62
In-game description

Swirling whirlwings of unstoppable power. If they call for a friend, prepare for the end!

Dwelling in the dank depths of the forest makes a mossy mess of their fur, but fresh, fragrant flowers also flourish there.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Launches a vigorous attack (125% damage)
Psyche Up
Calls for backup (Big badboon)
Flees
Location(s)
Bloomingdale
Grotto (Cave/Nature, rank 1)
Item(s) dropped
Magic beast hide1⁄8
Strength ring1⁄128
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
-25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
25%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance *
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
50%


In Other LanguagesEdit

Language Translation Meaning
  EspañolMalandril grandeSpanish for "big badboon", from the Spanish mal and mandrill.
  FrançaisCombabouinFrom the French combat and babouin, the French word for baboon.
  DeutschGroße GibbonzeFrom the German Große, Gibbon and Bonze.
  ItalianoGran scimpanzerFrom the Italian gran, scimpanzé, and the German Panzer.

TriviaEdit

  • Baboons are a genus of Old World monkeys known for the colourful markings on their face and posteriors, dog-like faces with sharp canine teeth, and short tails. Badboons are bulkier than their real world counterparts and their stature is closer to that of orangutans or gorillas.
  • Contrary to their names in earlier localisations, big badboons are completely incapable of using any magic.

Similar speciesEdit

GalleryEdit

  • Dragon Quest Card Game

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