Great Argon lizard

Dragon Quest monster
Great Argon lizard
	File:DQVIII Great Argon lizard.png; Art by Akira Toriyama
Japanese	アルゴングレート
Romaji	Arugongurēto
First appearance	Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Old localization	None

The Great Argon lizard (アルゴングレート Arugongurēto) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King.

Characteristics

The Great Argon lizard is a giant-sized, tubbier version of an argon lizard. This crimson reptile is known for turning in a clumsy circle and using its powerful tail attack, which strikes all of its opponents simultaneously. It is also drops a rare gemstone called the "Great big Argon Heart" upon its defeat. Naturally, they originate from Argonia.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Great big Argon heart

Great Argon lizard (アルゴングレート Arugongurēto)

Original (PS2)

Sprite
Bestiary no.: 268
Family: Dragon
Experience: 2830
Gold: 520
HP: 1390
MP: 0
Attack: 195
Defence: 160
Agility: 54
Evasion: ⁰⁄₆₄

In-game description: The largest and most impressive Argon lizard. Its Argon heart is said to be pretty huge!
Spell(s): None
Skill(s): Leaps into the air and attacks (125% damage)
Mows down the party
Location(s): Royal Hunting Ground
Item(s) dropped: Great big Argon heart¹⁄₁

Resistances

Attack: 0%
Frizz *: 50%
Sizz *: 50%
Fire Breath *: 50%
Bang *: 0%
Crack *: 50%
Ice breath *: 50%
Woosh *: 0%
Strike/Rock *: 0%
Zap *: 0%
Drain Magic: 100%
Whack *: 100%
Ban Dance: 100%
Dazzle: 100%
Fizzle: 100%
Fuddle *: 100%
Paralysis *: 100%
Poison *: 50%
Snooze *: 100%
Stun *: 100%
Sap *: 15%
Army *: 0%

Remake (3DS, Mobile)

Notable Changes

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Great argon lizard

Family	Dragon
Rank	B
Description	As argon lizards grow older, their belies grow bolder.
Weapons	Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits	-
Resistances	Fire Breathproof, Dazzleproof
Skill	Breath
Location	Fert Isle, Dragon Island
Breeding chart	Argon lizard x 4