Great Argon lizard

Dragon Quest monster
Great Argon lizard
	File:DQVIII Great Argon lizard.png; Art by Akira Toriyama
Japanese	アルゴングレート
Romaji	Arugongurēto
First appearance	Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Old localization	None

The Great Argon lizard (アルゴングレート Arugongurēto) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King.

Characteristics

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

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Great big Argon heart

Great Argon lizard (アルゴングレート Arugongurēto)

Original (PS2)

Sprite	HP	MP	Attack
	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)	Leaps into the air and attacks (125% damage) Mows down the party
Location(s)	Royal Hunting Ground
Item(s) dropped	Great big Argon heart¹⁄₁

Evasion	Attack Resistance	Frizz Resistance *	Sizz Resistance *
⁰⁄₆₄	0%	50%	50%
Fire Breath Resistance *	Bang Resistance *	Crack Resistance *	Ice breath Resistance *
50%	0%	50%	50%
Woosh Resistance *	Strike/Rock Resistance *	Zap Resistance *	Drain Magic Resistance
0%	0%	0%	100%
Whack Resistance *	Ban Dance Resistance	Dazzle Resistance	Fizzle Resistance
100%	100%	100%	100%
Fuddle Resistance *	Paralysis Resistance *	Poison Resistance *	Snooze resistance *
100%	100%	50%	100%
Stun Resistance *	Sap Resistance *	Army Resistance *
100%	15%	0%

Remake (3DS, Mobile)

Notable Changes

None