The Bullfinch is a recurring monster that first appeared in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Characteristics

The bullfinch is a massive, bipedal bird-bovine hybrid. They are rather lackadaisical creatures, sometimes entering the fray already asleep.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Bullfinch
Original (NES)
Sprite
 
Bestiary No.
024
Gold
17
HP
20
MP
0
Attack
22
Defence
12
Agility
10
Evasion
164
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Body Slam
Location(s)
Item Dropped
Seed of Strength(1128)
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
25%
Kamikazee Bracer resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Snooze resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
 
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Bullfinch
 
Bestiary No. Family
033 Beast
Experience Gold HP MP
30 14 40 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
37 29 24 164
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 Cowpat116
Magic beast hide164
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance
*
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance
*
Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 0%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 15% 0% 0%
Sap Resistance *
0%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest Monsters

BullBird
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
  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 2

BullBird
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
  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 Heart

  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: Joker

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 2

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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