Hocus-poker
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Hocus-Poker | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | アークマージ |
| Romaji | Ākumāji |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest III |
| Old localization | Archmage |
The Hocus-Poker is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III. It is a high-ranking warlock in the service of a Demon Lord.
Characteristics
Hocus-pokers are evil sorcerers that resemble Prestidigitators wearing magenta robes with white or purple belts tied around their waists. They have green or yellow eyes glowing from their hoods and have their hands outstretched from the sleeves of their robes, ready to cast magic on their enemies. Hocus-pokers have an impressive magical arsenal at their fingertips, and they are also capable of breathing ice on their enemies. For their reappearance in XI, the hocus-pokers lost their position as the second most powerful of their sorcerous brethren to the leger-de-men.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Dragon Quest Rivals
Hocus-poker appeared as a rare card exclusive for Mage leaders in the 5th card pack, "Heroic Tales of Bravery".
Etymology
Hocus-Poker's name is derived from the term, "hocus pocus", an exclamation used by magicians in order to bring about a change of some sort, but it can also be a term to refer to magic tricks or sleight-of-hand in general.
Gallery
XI polygon model
A malicious hocus-poker
Rivals card
A hocus-poker in Keshi Keshi.
