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The '''Argon lizard''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' (series) and was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. | The '''Argon lizard''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' (series) and was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlamydosaurus Chlamydosaurus] which they only open it when they feel in danger or, in argon lizards case, they attack someone. | 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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlamydosaurus 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== | ==Appearances== | ||
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The party needs to help [[Prince Charmles]] find the lizards in the [[Royal Hunting Grounds]] at the east of [[Kingdom of Argonia|Argonia]] | The party needs to help [[Prince Charmles]] find the lizards in the [[Royal Hunting Grounds]] at the east of [[Kingdom of Argonia|Argonia]] in order to be given the magical mirror by [[King Clavious]]. | ||
==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''=== | ===''[[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|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 [[Kingdom of Argonia|Argonia]]. | |||
[[Image:GreatBigArgonHeart.png|right|thumb|160px|Great big Argon heart]] | |||
{{Enemy | |||
|image=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Great Argon lizard.png]] | |||
|name=Great Argon Lizard | |||
|game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' | |||
|console=PS2 | |||
|romanji=アルゴングレート | |||
|hp=1390 | |||
|mp=0 | |||
|attack=195 | |||
|defense=160 | |||
|agility=54 | |||
|experience=2830 | |||
|gold=520 | |||
|droppedItem=[[Argon heart|Great big Argon heart]] | |||
|skills=Leap attack<br>Mow down | |||
|spells= | |||
|family=Dragon | |||
|bestiaryNumber=268 | |||
|description=The largest and most impressive [[Argon lizard]]. Its Argon heart is said to be pretty huge! | |||
|locations=[[Royal Hunting Grounds]] | |||
|}} | |||
===Frou-fry=== | |||
{{Enemy | |||
|float= | |||
|image=[[Image:Frou_frou.png]] | |||
|name=Frou-frou | |||
|game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' | |||
|console=PS2 | |||
|romanji=リザードファッツ | |||
|hp=510 | |||
|mp=0 | |||
|attack=254 | |||
|defense=180 | |||
|agility=111 | |||
|experience=396 | |||
|gold=57 | |||
|droppedItem=[[Magic beast hide]] (1/32)<br>[[Dragon scale]] (1/64) | |||
|skills= | |||
|spells= | |||
|family=Dragon | |||
|bestiaryNumber=209 | |||
|description=This giant dragon swings its enormous tail to wallop multiple foes simultaneously. | |||
|locations=[[Black Citadel]] | |||
|}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery>Image:Argonlizard DQMJ DS.png|<center>Model from ''Monsters: Joker''</center> | <gallery>Image:Argonlizard DQMJ DS.png|<center>Model from ''Monsters: Joker''</center> | ||
Image:DQM2-3D Argon lizard Icon.jpg|<center>Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''</center> | Image:DQM2-3D Argon lizard Icon.jpg|<center>Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''</center> | ||
Image:GreatArgonlizard DQMJ DS.png|The GAL in Joker. | |||
Image:DQVIII_Frou-frou.png|The Frou-frou | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]] | ||
Revision as of 18:08, 12 September 2016
| Dragon Quest monster | |
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| Argon lizard | |
| File:DQVIII Argon lizard artwork.png Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | アルゴリザード |
| Romaji | Arugorizādo |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VIII |
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
| #267 - Argon lizard | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Dropped Item | Argon heart | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locations | Royal Hunting Grounds | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Skills | Venom Mist | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Family | Dragon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bestiary # | 267 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Game | Dragon Quest VIII | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Console | PS2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description | Long hunted for their precious Argon hearts, these monsters run at the first sight of humans. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
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| Dropped Item | Great big Argon heart | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locations | Royal Hunting Grounds | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Skills | Leap attack Mow down | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Family | Dragon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bestiary # | 268 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Game | Dragon Quest VIII | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Console | PS2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Romanized Jap. | アルゴングレート | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description | The largest and most impressive Argon lizard. Its Argon heart is said to be pretty huge! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frou-fry
| #209 - Frou-frou | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Dropped Item | Magic beast hide (1/32) Dragon scale (1/64) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locations | Black Citadel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Family | Dragon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bestiary # | 209 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Game | Dragon Quest VIII | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Console | PS2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Romanized Jap. | リザードファッツ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description | This giant dragon swings its enormous tail to wallop multiple foes simultaneously. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gallery
Model from Monsters: Joker 
Icon in Monsters 2: 3D 
The GAL in Joker.
The Frou-frou
