The Poker is a recurring spear in the Dragon Quest series. It is notable for being an unblockable weapon, making it highly valuable and strong. It can be upgraded all the way up to the Red-hot poker.

Poker
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Japanese きしんのまそう (IX & X)
きしんの魔槍 (XI)
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations None
Found in Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Unable to be blocked with shields or parried.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

   Poker
Rarity ★★★★☆
Attack +144
Equipable by Paladin, Priest, Warrior, Omnivocational Spearmaster
Recipe Split-pot poker x 1 + Reset stone x 1
Found 1% chance in Level 10 chests
Buy Price N/A
Sell Price 20,000
Flavor text A lavish lance that can shoot through any shield.
Notes Normal attack unblockable, defending still halves damage.
Upgrades into Stud poker.

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

 Poker
Rarity ★★★★☆
Attack +130
Charm +49
Parry Chance +2%
Equipable by Jade, Serena
Found Found in a chest inside of the Fortress of Fear
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price N/a
Flavor text A superb spear stout enough to pierce pretty much any shield or armour.
Notes Enemies defending still have their damage halved.

If the player misses the Poker after the Fortress of Fear falls, a second Poker can be found in a chest in the First Forest - Whale Way Station.

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