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|romanji={{tt|Pandora bokkusu|Pandora box}}
|romanji={{tt|Pandora bokkusu|Pandora box}}
|old=DorasBox
|old=DorasBox
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VII}}
|firstappear={{DQ7}}
}}
}}


The dreaded '''Pandora's box''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}.
'''Pandora's box''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}.


Introduced in {{DQ7}}, they are monstrous [[treasure chest]]s of an imposing black color rimmed on the edges with gold and teal tongues hanging out.  
Introduced in {{Dragon Quest VII}}, they are monstrous [[treasure chest]]s of an imposing black color rimmed on the edges with gold and teal tongues hanging out.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Pandora's box is essentially the most powerful form of the [[Material family|treasure chest]] {{MFamilies}}s. It can use sudden-death moves that target the whole [[party]], move more than once per round, and steal {{MP}} from its opponent when its own {{MP}}, which is rather low, gets too depleted for it to cast its spells.
Pandora's box is essentially the most powerful form of the [[Material family|treasure chest]] {{MFamilies}}s. It can use sudden-death moves that target the whole [[party]], move more than once per round, and steal {{MP}} from its opponent when its own {{MP}}, which is rather low, gets too depleted for it to cast its spells. The monster often has the ability to deliver desperate attacks with its bites.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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{{DQ3GBCEnemy
{{DQ3GBCEnemy
|name=DorasBox
|name=DorasBox
|kanji= パンドラボックス
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romanji=Pandora bokkusu
|romanji=Pandora bokkusu
|bestiaryNumber=#159
|bestiaryNumber=#159
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|defense=180
|defense=180
|agility=150
|agility=150
|spells=[[Drain magic]]<br>[[Thwack]]
|spells=[[Drain Magic]]<br>[[Thwack]]
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn.<br>[[Burning Breath]]
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn.<br>[[Burning Breath]]
|item=[[Tough guy tattoo]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|item=[[Tough guy tattoo]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Ice Cave]], 3F & 4F
|locations=[[Ice Cave]] 3F & 4F
|evasion=1/64
|evasion=1/64
|fire-resist=70%
|fire-resist=70%
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==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
While absent from the original, Pandora's box makes appearances in the remakes as a {{MFamilies}} encountered in the {{Bonus dungeon}}. Given its strength and the absence of items that hamper sudden-death, it is one of the most dangerous enemies in the game, especially when encountered as a group.
While absent from the original, Pandora's box makes appearances in the remakes as a {{MFamilies}} encountered in the [[bonus dungeon]]. Given its strength and the absence of items that hamper sudden-death, it is one of the most dangerous enemies in the game, especially when encountered as a group.
{{DQ4RemakeExclusiveEnemy
{{DQ4RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Pandora's box
|name=Pandora's box
|kanji=
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romanji=
|romanji=Pandora bokkusu
|bestiaryNumber=#172
|bestiaryNumber=#172
|sprite=[[Image:Pandoras_box1.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:Pandoras_box1.png]]
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|exp=1,250
|exp=1,250
|gold=280
|gold=280
|spells=[[Drain magic]]<br>[[Whack]]
|spells=[[Drain Magic]]<br>[[Whack]]
|skills={{Desperate attack}}<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills={{Desperate attack}}<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|item=[[Pink leotard]]({{fraction|1|128}})
|item=[[Pink leotard]]({{fraction|1|128}})
|locations={{Fungeon 4}}
|locations={{Fungeon 4}}
|evasion=1/16
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
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{{DQ7Enemy
{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Pandora's box
|name=Pandora's box
|kanji=  
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romanji=
|romanji=Pandora bokkusu
|sprite=[[File:Pandorasbox DQVII PSX.gif]]
|sprite=[[File:Pandorasbox DQVII PSX.gif]]
|hp=900
|hp=900
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|defense=200
|defense=200
|agility=131
|agility=131
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|1/32]]
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|32}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=#243
|bestiaryNumber=#243
|spells=[[Drain magic]]<br>[[Thwack]]
|spells=[[Drain Magic]]<br>[[Thwack]]
|skills={{Brutal hit}}<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn.<br>{{Desperate attack}}<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|locations=[[Cave to Yet Another World]]
|locations=[[Cathedral of Blight]] x1<br>[[Cave to Yet Another World]]
|items=[[Shimmering dress]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Shimmering dress]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion=1/16
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
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{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Pandora's box
|name=Pandora's box
|kanji=  
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romanji=
|romanji=Pandora bokkusu
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Pandora's box.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Pandora's box.png]]
|hp=405
|hp=405
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|bestiaryNumber=#226
|bestiaryNumber=#226
|family={{Material}}
|family={{Material}}
|description=Like a demented jack-in-the-box, this well-camouflaged {{MFamilies}} lives to surprise unwary travellers. Often carries precious materials that can be used in the [[alchemy]] pot.
|description=Like a demented jack-in-the-box, this well-camouflaged {{MFamilies}} lives to surprise unwary travellers. Often carries precious materials that can be used in the [[alchemy pot]].
|spells=[[Drain Magic]]<br>[[Thwhack]]
|spells=[[Drain Magic]]<br>[[Thwhack]]
|skills=Attacks twice per turn<br>{{Brutal hit}}<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills=Attacks twice per turn.<br>{{Brutal hit}}<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|locations=[[Dragovian Path]]
|locations=[[Dragovian Path]]
|items=[[Recovery ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Orichalcum]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Recovery ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Orichalcum]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion=1/16
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=50%
|frizz-resist=50%
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==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{stub}}
{{Enemy
Countless careless kids have fallen foul of these cruel casks, which are inured against ice and wind attacks. They love to spend their days off lolling around on the ground with their lids open, lapping up the sun and airing their insides.
|float=left
|image=[[Image:Pandoras box DQIX DS.png]]
|name=Pandora's box
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console={{DS}}
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romaji=Pandora bokkusu
|hp=868
|mp=9
|attack=623
|defense=623
|agility=407
|experience=5,990
|gold=600
|droppedItem=[[Mini medal]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Gold bar]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|skills={{Desperate attack}}
|spells=[[Drain Magic]]<Br>[[Whack]]
|family={{Material}}
|bestiaryNumber=#234
|description=Countless careless kids have fallen foul of these cruel casks, which are inured against ice and wind attacks.<br><br>They love to spend their days off lolling around on the ground with their lids open, lapping up the sun and airing their insides.
|locations={{Grotto}}<br>(5% chance in [[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX#Rank_8/B|Rank 8]] blue treasure chests, 10% chance in Rank 9 chests, and 15% chance in Rank 10 chests)
}}Like the other chest {{MFamilies}}s, Pandora's boxes can be encountered randomly by opening blue [[treasure chest]]s in high-level {{Grotto}}es.
 
==={{DQ10}}===
Much like in the previous game, Pandora's boxes disguise themselves as blue [[treasure chest]]s in high-level areas. As always, it has the ability to land {{Desperate attack}}s on characters and this time around, has the ability to cast the dreaded [[Kathwack]].
 
==={{DQ11}}===
Unlike the other chest {{MFamilies}}s, there is no limit to how many times a Pandora's box can be fought as they can be summoned repeatedly by Overweening Pride. However, they are only guaranteed to drop seeds of skill from the scripted encounters.
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Pandora's box
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romanji=Pandora bokkusu
|bestiaryNumber=#358
|family={{Material}}
|description=Legendary boxes said to be the source of all the world's woes. They store up the despair of their victims inside themselves.
|sprite=[[Image:Pandoras box XI sprite.png]]
|hp=1,800
|mp=30
|attack=212
|defense=253
|agility=228
|exp=3,200
|gold=640
|spells=[[Kathwack]]<br>[[Drain Magic]]<br>[[Snub]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn. <br>{{Desperate attack}}
|items=[[Seed of skill]](100%{{tt|*|Only from scripted encounters}})
|locations=[[The Battleground|The Battleground - Level B4]] x1 (second act, 3D versions only)<br>[[Fortress of Fear]] x1 (second act)<br>Summoned by [[Overweening Pride]]
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|rock-resist=50%
|light-resist=50%
|dark-resist=50%
|zap-resist=50%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=99%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=75%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=50%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=25%
|elemental-resist=25%
}}
 
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious Pandora's box
|kanji=パンドラボックス・邪
|romanji={{tt|Pandora bokkusu・ja|Pandora's box・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#571
|family={{Material}}
|description=Pandora's box's who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Pandoras box XI sprite.png]]
|hp=2,400
|mp=36
|attack=274
|defense=283
|agility=269
|exp=4,900
|gold=770
|spells=[[Kathwack]]<br>[[Drain Magic]]<br>[[Snub]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn.<br>{{Desperate attack}}
|items=[[Seed of skill]](100%)
|locations=[[The Cryptic Crypt|The Cryptic Crypt - Cell Block]] x1 (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|rock-resist=50%
|light-resist=50%
|dark-resist=50%
|zap-resist=50%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=99%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=75%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=50%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=25%
|elemental-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Pandora's box
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romanji=
|icon=[[File:Pandora's box DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 material family icon.png|link=Material family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,420</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>340</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>430</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>610</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>290</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>560</big></big>
|bestiary=#350
|rank=<big><big>'''A'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Greed, envy, sloth, pride...You name the sin, this barbarous box likely once contained it. Those unfortunate enough to encounter it will have a hard time believing there's any hope hidden in its depths
|talents=[[Grump]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Spongy Skin]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Magic Drainer]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Deadly Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Critical Sensation]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Desperate Measures]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Mimic DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Mimic]] X [[File:Ne'er-do-well DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Ne'er-do-well]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=-25%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=50%
|electricity-resist=50%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=-25%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQH}}===
==={{DQH}}===
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|kanji=パンドラボックス
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romanji={{tt|Pandora bokkusu|Pandora box}}
|romanji={{tt|Pandora bokkusu|Pandora box}}
|listNumber=062
|listNumber=#062
|fieldNotes=Crafty {{chest}}s who consign booty looters to hell with a combination of speedy strikes and killer curses. Darkness and despair lie in store for any who dare to peek beneath their lid.
|fieldNotes=Crafty {{chest}}s who consign booty looters to hell with a combination of speedy strikes and killer curses. Darkness and despair lie in store for any who dare to peek beneath their lid.
|image=[[File:Pandoras box DQH series.png|100px]]
|image=[[File:Pandoras box DQH series.png|100px]]
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|kanji=パンドラボックス
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romaji={{tt|Pandora bokkusu|Pandora box}}
|romaji={{tt|Pandora bokkusu|Pandora box}}
|listNumber=128
|listNumber=#128
|fieldNotes=Crafty {{chest}}s who consign booty looters to hell with a combination of speedy strikes and killer curses. Darkness and despair lie in store for any who dare to peek beneath their lid.
|fieldNotes=Crafty {{chest}}s who consign booty looters to hell with a combination of speedy strikes and killer curses. Darkness and despair lie in store for any who dare to peek beneath their lid.
|image=[[File:Pandoras box DQH series.png|100px]]
|image=[[File:Pandoras box DQH series.png|100px]]
|exp=10214
|exp=10,214
|gold=1500<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|gold=1500<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=No
|markedVersion=No
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==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Pandora's box appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Inorganic family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest VII}}, appearing on both [[Maribel Mayde]] and [[Ruff]]'s banners. It can participate in [[Kiefer]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
Pandora's box appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Material family|Inorganic family]] as part of the {{Dragon Quest VII}} event, appearing on both [[Maribel Mayde]] and [[Ruff]]'s banners. It could eventually be scouted from any limited banner, as well. The Pandora's box can participate in [[Kiefer]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Pandora's Box
|name=Pandora's Box
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|bskill2=[[Paralysing Blow]]{{tt|*|Level 25}}
|bskill2=[[Paralysing Blow]]{{tt|*|Level 25}}
|bskill3=[[Trap Mettle]]{{tt|*|Level 43}}
|bskill3=[[Trap Mettle]]{{tt|*|Level 43}}
|askill1=Cataclysm Cometh / Stats Up
|askill1=Cataclysm Cometh/Stats Up
|askill2=Crack Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Crack]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Trap Mettle Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Trap Mettle]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Trap Mettle Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5=[[Trap Mettle]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=Lowers enemy ATK by 5% in a 5x5 square around it.
|lperk1=Lowers enemy {{ATK}} by 5% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max HP +20
|bperk1=Max {{HP}} +20
|bperk2=ATK +10
|bperk2={{ATK}} +10
|bperk3=Trap Mettle Potency +2%
|bperk3=[[Trap Mettle]] Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Cataclysm Cometh''': Greatly raises ATK and Move for 1 turn when user puts enemy to sleep.
|aperk1='''Cataclysm Cometh''': Greatly raises {{ATK}} and Move for 1 turn when user puts enemy to sleep.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
[[Wikipedia:Pandora%27s_box|Pandora's box]] originates from Greek mythology as a container said to hold all the evils that were loosed upon mankind with the exception of hope. Unfortunately, unlike the myth, there is little hope to be had against this monster.
[[Wikipedia:Pandora%27s_box|Pandora's box]] originates from Greek mythology as a container said to hold all the evils that were loosed upon mankind with the exception of hope.


==Other Languages==
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Caja de Pandora|es-meaning=Pandora's box
|es=Caja de Pandora|es-meaning=Spanish for "Pandora's box".
|fr=Boîte de Pandore|fr-meaning=Pandora's box
|fr=Boîte de Pandore|fr-meaning=French for "Pandora's box".
|de=Pandorabüchse|de-meaning=Pandora's box
|de=Pandorabüchse|de-meaning=German for "Pandora's box".
|it=
|it=
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Carnivorous chests==
<center><gallery>
DQX Pandora box.jpg|A Pandora's box in {{X}}.
DQXI Pandoras box.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQBRV Pandoras Box.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQBRV Pandoras Box2.png|
</gallery></center>
 
==Similar species & close cousins==
*[[Box of Tricks]]
*[[Box of Tricks]]
*[[Cannibox]]
*[[Cannibox]]
*[[Chest mimic]]
*[[Chest mimic]]
*[[Coffer of death]]
*[[Coffer of death]]
*[[Colossal cannibox]]
*[[Fortunetelling mimic]]
*[[Golden box]]
*[[Golden box]]
*[[Mega mimic]]
*[[Mimic]]
*[[Mimic]]
*[[Mimic king]]
*[[Mimic king]]
*[[Mimic with cheese]]
*[[Pandora's big bad box]]
*[[Trap box]]
*[[Trap box]]
*[[Urnexpected]]
*[[Trap Box in Memoriam]]
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ IV Android Fungeon 1.jpg|1st Pandora's box chest in the {{Fungeon 4}} from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ IV Android Fungeon 2.jpg|
DQ IV Android Fungeon 3.jpg|2nd Pandora's box chest in the {{Fungeon 4}} from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ IV Android Fungeon 4.jpg|
DQ IV Android Fungeon 5.jpg|3rd Pandora's box chest in the {{Fungeon 4}} from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ IV Android Fungeon 6.jpg|
DQ IV Android Fungeon 11.jpg|4th Pandora's box chest in the {{Fungeon 4}} from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ IV Android Fungeon 12.jpg|
DQX Pandora box.jpg|A Pandora's box in {{X}}.
DQXI Pandoras box.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious pandoras box.jpg|A Malicious pandora's box.
DQBRV Pandoras Box.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQBRV Pandoras Box2.png|
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Greek mythology]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[fr:Boîte de Pandore]]
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