The Bullfinch is a recurring monster in the series that first appeared in Dragon Quest IV. It is a monstrous hybrid of a bull and a bird.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Bullfinch | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | あばれうしどり |
| Romaji | Abare ushidori |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen |
| Old localization | Brahmird BullBird |
CharacteristicsEdit
The Bullfinch is a massive, bipedal bird-bovine hybrid. They are rather lackadaisical creatures, sometimes entering the fray already asleep.
AppearancesEdit
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the ChosenEdit
| Bullfinch (あばれうしどり Abare ushidori) |  |
Original (NES)
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
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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(1⁄128) |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| 1⁄64 | 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% |
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit
| Bullfinch (あばれうしどり Abare ushidori) |  |
Original (PS2)
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
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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 Region |
| Item(s) dropped | Cowpat1⁄16 Magic beast hide1⁄64 |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | |
| 1⁄64 | 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% | ||
Dragon Quest MonstersEdit
| BullBird (あばれうしどり Abare ushidori) |  |
| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
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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 2Edit
| BullBird (あばれうしどり Abare ushidori) |  |
| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
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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 HeartEdit
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: JokerEdit
| 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 2Edit
| 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: The Dark PrinceEdit
| Bullfinch (あばれうしどり Abare ushidori) |  |
| Icon | Family | Max HP* | Max MP* |
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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 |  X  |
| 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 ParadeEdit
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Dragon Quest TactEdit
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 stars in its own Blossom Road and it 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) |  |
Stats
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| Family | Rank | Role | ||
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| Max Level | HP | MP | Move | |
| 105 | 417 | 103 | 4 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Wisdom | Weight |
| 362 | 166 | 182 | 101 | 10 |
Basic Skills
| First | Second | Third | ||
| Helm Splitter | Sizzling Slash* | Talent Blossoming: Bull in a China Shop | ||
Awakening Skills
| First | Second | Third |
| AGL +10 / Stats Up | Zam Res +25 / Stats Up | Sizzling Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up Bull in a China Shop Potency +5% |
| Fourth | Fifth | |
| Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up | Sizzling Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up Bull in a China Shop Potency +5% |
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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 |
Similar speciesEdit
GalleryEdit
2 Bullfinches, along with a Wimp fighting each other in the Monster Arena from IV. (Cell phone)
Joker model.
