Argon lizard
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Argon lizard | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | アルゴリザード |
| Romaji | Arugorizādo |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King |
| Old localization | None |
The Argon lizard (アルゴリザード Arugorizādo) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest (series) that was introduced in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King.
Characteristics
An argon lizard is a mid-sized chubby lizard monster. They have red and beige scales and look reminiscent of dragons. 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 when they feel in danger or, in the argon lizards' case, they attack someone.
In the world of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, Argon lizards are very important to the kingdom of Argonia, with the prince being required 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 them from falling into decline.
Appearances
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
| Argon lizard (アルゴリザード Arugorizādo) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
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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 War Cry |
| Location(s) | Royal Hunting Ground |
| Item(s) dropped | Argon heart1⁄1 |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | |
| 1⁄16 | 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% | ||
The party needs to help Prince Charmles find the lizards in the Royal Hunting Ground at the east of Argonia in order to be given the magical mirror by King Clavius.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
| Argon lizard | |
|---|---|
| Family | Dragon |
| Rank | F |
| Description | These lizards intimidate their enemies by unfurling their imposing neck frills. |
| Weapons | Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves |
| Traits | Escape Artist |
| Resistances | Poisonproof, Paralysisproof |
| Skill | Toxifier |
| Location | Fert Isle, Dragon Island |
| Breeding chart | Komodo x Satyr |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
| Argon lizard | |
|---|---|
| Family | Dragon |
| Rank | F |
| Size | S |
| Weapons | Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves |
| Traits | Escape Artist |
| Resistances | Immune to Poison and Paralysis |
| Skill | Toxifier |
| Location | - |
| Breeding chart | Dragonthorn x Weedie Komodo x Funghoul |
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Other languages
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Lagarto argón | |
 Français | Lézard argon | |
 Deutsch | Archonechse |
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