Fandagow
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Fandangow | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | ダンスニードル |
| Romaji | Dansunīdoru |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest V |
| Old localization | Needlon |
The Fandangow is an orange Cactiball reminiscent of sunset in the American southwest. Oddly enough, when it appeared in Dragon Quest VII, it was colored blue rather than orange. This was not a mistake on the artist's part as the cerulean coloration was kept for that game's remake.
Characteristics
This burly man-shaped spiked cactus loves to bulk up for added strength with the double up skill, ditching defense to scratch out extra damage in order to try and swing battles in its favour. Their eyes constantly glare at awe struck adventurers, distracting them just enough to be able to roll right in and attack, spikes facing forward. Fandangows constantly dance to their own boisterous cactus beat, but it's so compelling that opponents often can't help but join in, spending turns just swinging away alongside the spiky seducer.
Appearances
Dragon Quest V
| Fandangow (ダンスニードル Dansunīdoru) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
| 33 | 0 | 35 | 30 | |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 16 | 19 | 13 | 1/32 | |
| Bestiary No. | 032 |
| Spell(s) | None |
| Skill(s) | Weird Dance |
| Location(s) | Coburg area |
| Item dropped | Hardwood headwear1⁄16 |
| Evasion | Frizz resistance * | Sizz resistance * | Fire Breath resistance * | |
| 1/16 | 0% | 20% | 20% | |
| Bang resistance * | Crack resistance * | Ice Breath resistance * | Woosh resistance * | |
| 20% | 0% | 0% | 20% | |
| Zap resistance * | Drain Magic resistance * | Whack resistance * | Kamikazee resistance * | |
| 0% | 100% | 20% | 0% | |
| Poof resistance | Poison resistance * | Fuddle resistance | Snooze resistance * | |
| 20% | 0% | 0% | 20% | |
| Dazzle resistance * | Sap resistance * | Fizzle resistance | Stun resistance * | |
| 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | |
| PS2 model | DS & Mobile sprite |
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Dragon Quest VII
| Fandangow (ダンスニードル Dansunīdoru) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
 |
67 | 0 | 55 | 49 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 75 | 30 (PS1) 45 (3DS) |
18 (PS1) 27 (3DS) |
1⁄64 | |
| Bestiary No. | 053 |
| Spell(s) | |
| Skill(s) | Sultry Dance Double Up |
| Location(s) | El Ciclo Inside the Time Frame Wetlock |
| Item(s) Dropped | Poison needle1⁄256 |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 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% | 100% |
| Poof Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Burning Breath Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance * | Ban Dance Resistance |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| 3DS version changes |
| None |
Etymology
The fandangow's name is based on the fandango dance, a lively couple's dance that originated in Spain, which is fitting considering the monster's proclivity for dancing.
