Pogoin' penguin
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Pogoin' penguin | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | タップペンギー |
| Romaji | Tappupengī |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VII |
| Old localization | Confupeng |
The Pogoin' penguin is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, introduced in Dragon Quest VII. It is a peculiar penguin monster that hops back and forth on its feet.
Characteristics
Popping purple penguins that are constantly hot footing it into battle, unable to stay still for a single second, hopping from one foot to another. The bellies of this brazen bird-beast form a fierce face-like pattern when paired with the eye-like markings across their breast, making it almost seem like the mouth is moving whenever they boisterously bounce around. In battle their almost as goofy as they look, belly flopping on to foes as their only real method of attack. They can cast Fuddle in an attempt to confuse all foes, but they're never strong enough to have enough magic strength to be able to properly summon the spell. Their one saving grace is the ability to overwhelm adventurers with sheer numbers by calling for their fellow bumbling penguins to aid them in battle.
Appearances
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
| Pogoin' penguin (タップペンギー Tappupengī) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
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105 | 4 | 75 | 50 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 58 | 70 (PS1) 105 (3DS) |
42 (PS1) 63 (3DS) |
1⁄32 | |
| Bestiary No. | #264 |
| Spell(s) | Fuddle |
| Skill(s) | Call for backup (Pogoin' penguin) |
| Location(s) | Sunken Citadel (past) Buccanham (past) Coral Cave |
| Item(s) Dropped | Leather hat1⁄64 |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 1⁄64 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * |
| 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 15% | 50% |
| Poof Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Burning Breath Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 100% | 0% | 90% | 15% |
| Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance * | Ban Dance Resistance |
| 50% | 15% | 15% | 0% |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | |
| 15% | 0% | 0% | |
| 3DS version changes |
| None |
Dragon Quest X
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
| Pogoin' penguin (タップペンギー Tappupengī) |  |
| Icon | Family | Max HP* | Max MP* |
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1,330 | 300 |
| Max Attack | Max Defence | Max Agility | Max Wisdom |
| 550 | 550 | 580 | 470 |
| Bestiary No. | #152 |
| Rank | F |
| In-game description | These punky penguins' tap dancing is a real sight to behold, but can cause absolute pandemonium when they perform en masse |
| Talents | Choreographer (lv. 1) HP Booster I (lv. 20) Splish Ward (lv. 40) |
| Guaranteed traits | Ace Evader (lv. 1) Confusing Touch (lv. 20) Ultra Crafty Cracker (lv. 40) |
| Large-size exclusive traits | Tactical Genius (lv. 1) Ultra Crafty Confuser (lv. 1) Sobering Slap (lv. 60) |
| Habitat | Circle of Temper - Middle & Upper Echelon ( ) |
| Items | Strong medicine (Common) Anti-freeze amulet (Rare) |
| Synthesis chart |  X  |
| Notable synthesis | |
| Fire Resistance * | Water Resistance * | Wind Resistance * | Earth Resistance * |
| -25% | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Explosion Resistance * | Ice Resistance * | Electricity Resistance * | Light Resistance * |
| -25% | 50% | 0% | 25% |
| Dark Resistance * | Debilitation Resistance* | Bedazzlement Resistance * | Antimagic Resistance * |
| 25% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| MP Absorption Resistance * | Confusion Resistance * | Sleep Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * |
| 0% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Stun Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | ||
| -25% | 25% | ||
| Instant Death Resistance * | |||
| 0% | |||
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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
In the 2020 anime, a pogoin' penguin can be seen as one of the friendly monsters living on Dermline Island with Dai and Brass.
Similar species
Gallery
A pogoin' penguin in X
Rivals card
