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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Big badboon
|title=Big badboon
|image=[[File:DQII_Big_Badboon.png|175px]]
|image=[[File:DQII_Big_Badboon.png|300px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=バブーン
|kanji=バブーン
|romanji=Babūn (Baboon)
|romanji={{tt|Babūn|Baboon}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
|old=Magic Baboon (DQII NES) <br> Magabboon (DQII GBC)
|old=Magic Baboon (''II'' NES) <br> Magabboon (''II'' GBC)
}}
}}
 
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.
The '''Big badboon''' is an enemy monster that first appeared in [[Dragon Quest II]].


==Description==
==Description==
Gaudy green great apes that prefer heavy foliage to fields, they tend to run when things look dour for them.
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==
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{{DQ2Enemy
{{DQ2Enemy
|name=Big badboon
|name=Big badboon
|kanji=  
|kanji=バブーン
|romanji=
|romanji=Babūn
|nes-sprite=[[File:Magicbaboon DQII NES.gif]]
|nes-sprite=[[Image:Magic Baboon DQII NES.png|75px]]
|nes-hp=45
|nes-hp=45
|nes-mp=0
|nes-mp=0
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|nes-defense=12
|nes-defense=12
|nes-agility=18
|nes-agility=18
|nes-spells=Call for Help<br>Flee
|nes-spells=Calls for backup (Big badboon)<br>Flee
|nes-locations=[[Rippleport]] area<br>[[Alefgard]]
|nes-locations=[[Rippleport|Lianport]] region<br>[[Tantegel]] region
|nes-item=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|nes-item=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|remake-sprites=
|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]]
|remake-hp=38
|remake-hp=38
|remake-mp=0
|remake-mp=0
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|remake-defense=12
|remake-defense=12
|remake-agility=18
|remake-agility=18
|remake-spells=Call for Help<br>Flee
|remake-spells=Calls for backup (Big badboon)<br>Flees
|remake-locations=
|remake-locations=[[Rippleport]] region<br>[[Tantegel]] region
|remake-item=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|remake-item=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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==={{DQ9}}===
==={{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==
* [[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.
* Contrary to their names in earlier localisations, big badboons are completely incapable of using any magic.
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQTCG Baboon.jpg|''Dragon Quest Card Game''
</gallery></center>
 
==Similar species==
*[[Badboon]]
*[[Badboon]]
*[[Brainy badboon]]
*[[Brainy badboon]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[fr:Combabouin]]

Revision as of 13:47, 11 August 2024

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.

Description

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.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Big badboon (バブーン Babūn)DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
Magic Baboon DQII NES.png 45 0 45
Defense Agility Experience Gold
12 18 38 45
Abilities Calls for backup (Big badboon)
Flee
Location(s) Lianport region
Tantegel region
Item Dropped Medicinal herb116
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
164 07 07 27
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
17 77 17
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Attack
Baboon DQII SFC.pngMagabboon DQII GBC.pngBig badboon DQII iOS.pngBig Badboon Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png 38 0 45
Defense Agility Experience Gold
12 18 40 45
Abilities Calls for backup (Big badboon)
Flees
Location(s) Rippleport region
Tantegel region
Item Dropped Medicinal herb116
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
164 07 07 27
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
17 77 17



Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Big badboon (バブーン Babūn)DQIX Logo.png
Model HP MP Attack
Bigbadboon DQIX DS.png 147 8 106
Defence Agility Experience Gold
74 62 420 96
Bestiary no. #082
Family Beast
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 hide18
Strength ring1128
Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance * Blast/Lightning Resistance *
0% -25% 0% 0%
Earth Resistance * Dark Resistance * Light Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Whack Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
25% 0% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Stun Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 25%
Blunt Resistance * Deceleratle Resistance * Sap Resistance * Spooky Aura Resistance*
25% 0% 25% 0%
Charm Resistance *
50%


In Other Languages

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

Trivia

  • 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.

Gallery

Similar species