Platypunk

Dragon Quest monster Platypunk

File:DQIV Platypunk.png

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese ももんじゃ Romaji Momonja First appearance Dragon Quest IV Old localization Monjar, Mommonja

The Platypunk is a recurring enemy in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest IV, they are essentially a cross between a platypus and a monkey, the 'punk' in their names likely referencing their Mohawks.

Characteristics

Platypunks are short, round creatures with duckbills, bird-like claws, long, monkey-esque tails, and a Mohawk. They are often depicted as being white and silver furred and their eyes have a roundness to them that is similar to that seen in Slime eyes.

In terms of strength, Platypunks aren't too strong, often being one of the weakest enemies in the games they appear in. Their methods of attack have varied between spitting water, spinning out with their tails, or viciously scratching with their claws.

In the Slime MoriMori series they are established as the primary villains, though they still aren't very strong.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV

Platypunk

Original (NES)

Sprite

Bestiary No.

046

Experience

3

Gold

8

HP

10

MP

0

Attack

10

Defence

6

Agility

5

Evasion

¹⁄₆₄

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Flee

Location(s)

Loch Tur

Item Dropped

Medicinal herb(¹⁄₁₂₈)

Frizz resistance *

0%

Sizz resistance *

0%

Bang resistance *

0%

Crack resistance *

0%

Woosh resistance *

0%

Zap resistance *

0%

Drain Magic resistance

100%

Whack resistance *

0%

Kamikazee Bracer resistance

0%

Poof resistance

25%

Dazzle resistance

0%

Fizzle resistance

100%

Fuddle resistance

0%

Snooze resistance

0%

Sap resistance *

0%

Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)

Sprites

Notable Changes

None

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Dragon Quest Heroes II

Platypunk (ももんじゃ Momonja)

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	2	3G	Yes

List No.	002
Field Notes	Don't be fooled by their fluffy fur and funny faces—these big-beaked bad 'uns pack a punch! One whack from their long, white tails can set enemies snoring—and sometimes even bring about the Big Sleep.
Location(s)	Greena Pastures
Item(s) Dropped	Fine fur (common), Hardy hide (rare)

Notable Platypunks

• Don Clawleone
• Ducktor Cid

Related monsters

• Splatypunk
• Crack-billed platypunk
• Cocoa nut
• King platypunk

Gallery

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  Dragon Quest Monsters

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  Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest.

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  Mini-boss from Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest.

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  Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest.

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  Ducktor Cid from Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest.

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  Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime.

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  Rocket Slime.

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  Don Clawleone from Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime.

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  The Platypanzer tank in Rocket Slime.

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  Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker.

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  Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2.

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  Fortune Street.

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  Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest 3.

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  Scene from Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart.

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  Dragon Quest Heroes II

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  DQHII weapon Plat o' One Tails

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  Jessica wielding the Plat o' One Tails