Argon lizard

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The Argon lizard is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest (series) and was introduced in Dragon Quest VIII.

Characteristics

An argon lizard is a mid-sized chubby lizard monster. They have red and yellow scaly skin dragon. They have dinosaur-like arms and legs, each of them ending in hands and feet with little black claws. Their most peculiar body feature is their ear-flaps, that resemble the ones of the australian lizard Chlamydosaurus which they only open it when they feel in danger or, in argon lizards case, they attack someone.

In the world of VIII, Argon lizards are very important to the kingdom of Argonia, with the prince being require to retrieve an Argon heart in order to prove his worth. The environmentally conscientious need not fret, as the "heart" is just a glorified gizzard stone and removing one is not fatal to the animal. In addition to this, royal lizard keepers are tasked with monitoring the species to prevent any chance of it from falling into decline.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII

Argon heart
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
472 0 168
Defense Agility Experience Gold
155 90 650 102
Bestiary no. 267
Family Dragon
In-game description Long hunted for their precious Argon hearts, these monsters run at the first sight of humans.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Venom Mist
Location(s) Royal Hunting Grounds
Item(s) dropped Argon heart11
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
116 0% 50% 50%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
50% 0% 0% 50%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
50% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 100%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 15% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



The party needs to help Prince Charmles find the lizards in the Royal Hunting Grounds at the east of Argonia in order to be given the magical mirror by King Clavious.

Other appearances

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 and Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

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

Related Monsters

Great Argon Lizard

The Great Argon Lizard is a giant-sized, tubbier version of an argon lizard. The great argon lizard is known for turning in a clumsy circle and using its powerful tail attack, which strikes all of its opponents simultaneously. It is also known for dropping a rare gemstone called the "Great Big Argon Heart" upon its defeat. Naturally, they originate from Argonia.

Great big Argon heart
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Great Argon lizard.png 1390 0 195
Defense Agility Experience Gold
160 54 2830 520
Bestiary no. 268
Family Dragon
In-game description The largest and most impressive Argon lizard. Its Argon heart is said to be pretty huge!
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Leap attack
Mow down
Location(s) Royal Hunting Grounds
Item(s) dropped Great big Argon heart11
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
064 0% 50% 50%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
50% 0% 0% 50%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
50% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 100%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 15% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Frou-fry

Frou-frou

DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
510 0 254
Defense Agility Experience Gold
180 111 396 57
Bestiary no. 209
Family Dragon
In-game description This giant dragon swings its enormous tail to wallop multiple foes simultaneously.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Tail swipe
Location(s) Black Citadel
Item(s) dropped Magic beast hide (1/32)
Dragon scale (1/64)
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
064 0% 50% 50%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
50% 0% 0% 50%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
50% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 100%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 50% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



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