Pandora's box

Dragon Quest monster Pandora's box File:Chestytongue.png First appearance Dragon Quest VII

The dreaded Pandora's box (DorasBox in previous translations due to display constraints) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest VII, they are monstrous treasure chests of an imposing black color with green tongues hanging out. Because they can cause instant death to the player's party (unless properly equipped), they are regarded as some of the most fearsome regular enemies in the entire series.

Characteristics

Pandora's box is essentially the most powerful form of the treasure chest monsters. It can use sudden-death moves that target the whole party, move more than once per round, and steal MP from its opponent when its own MP, which is rather low, gets too depleted for it to cast its spells.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV

While absent from the original, Pandora's box makes appearances in the remakes as a monster encountered in the bonus dungeon. Given its strength and the absence of items that hamper sudden-death, it is one of the most dangerous enemies in the game, especially when encountered as a group.

Dragon Quest VII

#243 - PandorasBox
HP MP Experience Gold 900 10 630 280 Attack Defense Speed 240 200 131
Dropped Item	Light Robe
Locations	Treasure Chest Zion Cave
Skills	Brutal Hit Sleep Air
Spells	Defeat Rob Magic
Family	Material
Capture Rate	Moderate
Bestiary #	243
Game	Dragon Quest VII
Console	PSX

The first game to feature Pandora's box (localized as DorasBox due to display issues). It can be found in the Zion Cave.

Dragon Quest VIII

#226 - Pandora's box
HP MP Experience Gold 405 255 560 184 Attack Defense Speed 369 210 130
Dropped Item	Recovery ring (common) Orichalcum (rare)
Locations	Dragovian Path
Skills	Attacks twice per round Sweet Breath
Spells	Thwack Drain Magic
Family	Material
Bestiary #	226
Game	Dragon Quest VIII
Console	PS2
Description	Like a demented jack-in-the-box, this well-camouflaged monster lives to surprise unwary travellers. Often carries precious materials that can be used in the alchemy pot.

Dragon Quest IX

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Etymology

Pandora's box originates from Greek mythology as a container said to hold all the evils that were loosed upon mankind with the exception of hope. Unfortunately, unlike the myth, there is little hope to be had against this monster.

Related Enemies

• Cannibox
• Mimic

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