Bullfinch

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The Bullfinch is a recurring monster that first appeared in Dragon Quest IV.

Characteristics

The Bullfinch is a massive, bipedal bird-bovine hybrid. They are rather lackadaisical creatures, sometimes entering the fray already asleep.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Bullfinch (あばれうしどり Abare ushidori)DQIV Logo.png
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
Bullfinch DQIV NES.gif 20 0 22
Defense Agility Experience Gold
12 10 7 17
Bestiary No. 024
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Body Slam
Location(s) Vrenor region (Chapter 2)
Desert Bazaar region (Chapter 2)
Havre Léon region (Chapter 4)
House of Prophecy region (Chapter 4)
Item Dropped Seed of strength(1128)
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Bang Resistance *
164 0% 0% 0%
Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Bracer Resistance Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance
25% 0% 100% 0%
Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
25% 0% 0% 100%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
Bullfinch ds.png None


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Bullfinch (あばれうしどり Abare ushidori)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Bullfinch.png 40 0 37
Defense Agility Experience Gold
29 24 30 14
Bestiary no. 033
Family Beast
In-game description Powerful bird-like monsters that resemble two-legged bulls. Sleepy and lethargic, they are foul-tempered when suddenly attacked.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Body Slam
Location(s) Maella Abbey Region
Item(s) dropped Cowpat116
Magic beast hide164
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
164 0% 0% 0%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
0% 15% 0% 0%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
0% 15% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
0% 0% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest Monsters

BullBird (あばれうしどり Abare ushidori) DWM Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Bullfinch DQM GBC.png 35 2/5 3/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
3/5 3/5 2/5 2/5
Family Bird
In-game description Sleeps right after it makes a kill
Abilities Ramming, Shears, ChargeUp
Habitat Gate of Peace
Breeding chart Bird family x Beast family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None None None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Strong Immune
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Strong Immune None None
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
None None None None
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
None None None None
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Weak
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak None



Dragon Quest Monsters 2

BullBird (あばれうしどり Abare ushidori) DWM2 Taras Adventure Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Bullfinch DQM2 GBC.png 35 5/10 4/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
6/10 5/10 3/10 3/10
Family Bird
In-game description
Abilities ChargeUp, Ramming, Shears
Habitat Ice World
Breeding chart Bird family x Beast family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None None None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Strong Immune
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
None Strong Immune None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None None None None
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
None None None None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
None Immune Immune Immune
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak Weak None



Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

Bullfinch DQMCH GBA.png The Bull Bird is a two-star member of the Animal family with a weight of 3. It naturally learns Body Slam, Save Power, and Specialty. Its in-game description reads "Even it is not sure whether it's a bird or a cow."

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Bullfinch
Family Nature
Rank D
Description Trying to tip these bovines over will earn you a kick in the rear.
Weapons Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Counterstriker
Resistances Vulnerable to Sleep, Sagproof
Skill Toughie
Location -
Breeding chart Eveel x Weartiger


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Bullfinch
Family Nature
Rank E
Size S
Weapons Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Counterstriker, Crafty Sleeper
Resistances Vulnerable to Sleep, Immune to Sag
Skill Toughie
Location -
Breeding chart Chimaera x Drohl drone
Swarmtroop x Frogface


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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Bullfinch (あばれうしどり Abare ushidori) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Bullfinch DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 nature family icon.png 1,320 390
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
620 530 490 480
Bestiary No. #146
Rank F
In-game description Once birds, these creatures have evolved into the bipedal bull-like form you see today. Don't call them chicken, or you'll find yourself on the horns of a dilemma
Talents Wild Child (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Agent of Chaos (lv. 1)
Ace Evader (lv. 20)
Rando-Oomph (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Parting Gift (lv. 1)
Collective Punishment (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Bantamweight DQM3 portrait.png X Antguzzler DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
0% 50% 25% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
-25% 0% 0% 25%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
25% 25% 0% 0%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
0% 25% 50% 50%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
-25% 25%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%



Dragon Quest: Monster Parade

Dragon Quest Rivals

Dragon Quest Tact

Bullfinch appears as an E-rank monster of the Beast family. It can be recruited from Chapters 6-5, 7-7, 8-2, 8-8, 13-1, 13-3, and 14-4 of the main storyline, as well as the Commandant Alphyn stages of Majellan's Rebellion! during the limited Beast Fest at any difficulty. The bullfinch can participate in the Brownie, Rashaverak, Trap box, and Alphyn's Battle Roads as a party member.

Bullfinch (あばれうしどり Abare ushidori)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Bullfinch.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Beast.png
Beast
DQTact Rank Icon E.png DQTact DebuffType.png
Debuff
Max Level HP MP Move
95 392 97 4
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
340 156 171 95 10
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Helm Splitter Sizzling Slash* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
AGL +10 / Stats Up Zam Res +25 / Stats Up Sizzling Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Sizzling Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/A
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Sizzling Slash Potency +2% N/A N/A
Perk Details
First
AGL +10: Raises AGL by 10.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Normal Very weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Normal Half Res Super Weak
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Half Res Immune Half Res
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Normal



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