Ghost

Dragon Quest monster Ghost File:DQ Ghost.png
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese ゴースト Romaji Gōsuto First appearance Dragon Quest Old localization Spooky

The very first members of the Undead family introduced in the series, Ghosts are a rarely appearing monster.

Characteristics

Ghosts are, well, Ghosts. Mischievous undead shades from beyond. They float, have a pointed purple and red witches hat, arms, and a taunting face, always with its tongue hanging out.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

Ghost (ゴースト gōsuto)

Original (NES)

Sprite

Experience

3

Gold

5

HP

7

MP

0

Attack

11

Defence

8

Agility

6

Evasion

¹⁄₆₄

Spell(s)

Location(s)

Fizzle resistance

¹⁵⁄₁₆

Snooze resistance

⁰⁄₁₆

Fire resistance

⁰⁄₁₆

Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)

Sprites

Experience

4

Gold

8

HP

7

MP

0

Attack

11

Defence

8

Agility

6

Evasion

¹⁄₁₆

Spell(s)

Location(s)

Fizzle resistance

⁷⁄₇

Snooze resistance

⁰⁄₇

Fire resistance

⁰⁄₇

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Ghost

Sprite

Bestiary No.

025

Recruit Rate

1/2

Experience

11

Gold

12

HP

22

MP

0

Attack

18

Defence

15

Agility

14

Evasion

0/64

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

None

Location(s)

Uptaten Towers
Porgie Estate area

Item dropped

Holy water¹⁄₃₂

Frizz resistance *

0%

Sizz resistance *

0%

Fire Breath resistance *

0%

Bang resistance *

0%

Crack resistance *

0%

Ice Breath resistance *

0%

Woosh resistance *

0%

Zap resistance *

0%

Drain Magic resistance *

?

Whack resistance *

100%

Kamikazee resistance *

0%

Poof resistance

20%

Dazzle resistance *

20%

Fizzle resistance

100%

Fuddle resistance

0%

Poison resistance *

100%

Snooze resistance *

20%

Stun resistance *

100%

Sap resistance *

100%

PS2 model

DS & Mobile sprite

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

A stronger, giant sized boss version of the ghost is found at the end of the downloadable Ghost Busting DLC Tablet. Although it possess no new skills or spells, it hits hard enough to knock most unseasoned adventurers out of action in a single spooky swipe.

Dragon Quest Monsters

Spooky

Sprite	Level cap *	HP growth	MP growth
	40	3/5	4/5
Strength growth	Resilience growth	Wisdom growth	Agility growth
2/5	3/5	4/5	5/5

Family	Zombie
In-game description	Its hobby is to scare people
Abilities	LushLicks, Radiant, MouthShut
Habitat	Gate of Talisman, Gate of Sleep
Breeding chart	Zombie family x Slime family

Frizz Resistance *	Sizz Resistance *	Fire Breath Resistance *	Bang Resistance *
None	None	None	None
Crack Resistance *	Ice Breath Resistance *	Woosh Resistance *	Rock/Army Resistance *
None	None	None	None
Zap Resistance *	Gigaslash Resistance	Magic Burst Resistance	Drain Magic Resistance *
None	None	Weak	Weak
Whack Resistance *	Kamikazee Resistance *	Poison Resistance *	Paralysis Resistance *
Immune	Immune	Strong	Strong
Fuddle Resistance *	Snooze Resistance *	Dazzle Resistance *	Fizzle Resistance
Immune	Immune	Immune	Weak
Ban Dance Resistance	Gobstopper Resistance	Stun Resistance *	Sap Resistance *
None	None	None	Weak
Decelerate Resistance *		Curse Resistance
Weak		Strong

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

Ghost

Sprite	Level cap *	HP growth	MP growth
	40	6/10	7/10
Strength growth	Resilience growth	Wisdom growth	Agility growth
4/10	4/10	5/10	7/10

Family	Zombie
In-game description	Fades in and out to scare people.
Abilities	Outside, Radiant, MouthShut
Habitat	Canal
Breeding chart	Zombie family x Slime family

Frizz Resistance *	Sizz Resistance *	Fire Breath Resistance *	Bang Resistance *
None	None	None	None
Crack Resistance *	Ice Breath Resistance *	Woosh Resistance *	Rock/Army Resistance *
None	None	None	None
Water Resistance *	Zap Resistance *	Gigaslash Resistance	Magic Burst Resistance
None	None	None	Weak
Drain Magic Resistance *	Whack Resistance *	Kamikazee Resistance *	Poison Resistance *
Weak	Immune	Immune	Strong
Paralysis Resistance *	Fuddle Resistance *	Snooze Resistance *	Dazzle Resistance *
Strong	Immune	Immune	Immune
Fizzle Resistance	Ban Dance Resistance	Gobstopper Resistance	Stun Resistance *
Weak	None	None	None
Sap Resistance *	Decelerate Resistance *	Curse Resistance
Weak	Weak	Strong

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

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The Ghost can be scouted on Infant Isle at night.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Ghost
Family	Undead
Rank	F
Description	Small specters that delight in making young children cry.
Weapons	Swords, Whips, Claws, Staves
Traits	Artful Dodger
Resistances	Whackproof
Skill	Graveheart, Attack Boost
Location	Infant Isle (Night)
Breeding chart	Slime x Lips

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

The ghost is one of six potential starting monsters in this game, along with the Bad egg, Bag o' laughs, Capsichum, Komodo, and Platypunk.

Ghost
Family	Undead
Rank	F
Size	S
Weapons	Swords, Whips, Claws, Staves
Traits	Artful Dodger, Crafty Fizzler
Resistances	Immune to Whack, Vulnerable to Decelerate
Skill	Graveheart
Location	Doubtback
Breeding chart	Slime x Dracky or Mischievous mole

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End

Ghost (ゴースト Gōsuto)

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	12	14g	Yes

List No.	012
Field Notes	These fun-loving phantoms like nothing more than flying into adventurers' faces and shouting 'boo!' Bags o' Laughs often ask them to come up with jokes for their comedy routines—they're the original ghost writers!
Location(s)	The Grand Dunes, The Battle of Dunisia
Item(s) Dropped	Narspicious, Gold bracer

Dragon Quest Builders

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Dragon Quest of the Stars

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Gallery

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  Dragon Quest official art

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  Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime

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  Dragon Quest Builders

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  Speggtre

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  Appearance with Dracky in Stars

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  With Firespirit

Related Monsters

Similar Species

• Fightgeist
• Spitegeist

Close Cousins

• Speggtre