Grim gryphon

Dragon Quest monster
Grim gryphon
	; Art by Akira Toriyama
Japanese	イビルビースト
Romaji	Ibirubisuto
First appearance	Dragon Quest XI
Old localization	None

"Skree hee hee hee hee hee! Like taking candy from a baby! This is going to get us into his good books, I just know it! We're sure to get a big reward!"

The Grim gryphon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest XI. They are the latest additions to the gryphon clan, serving as the weakest pallet-swap within the group. Like their brethren, they are bipedal gryphons with three eyes and considerable spell-casting capability.

Characteristics[edit]

Grim gryphons are monstrous gryphons, having the upper bodies of sky blue eagles with large wingspans and the powerful lower bodies of lions with olive drab green fur. Their most distinctive characteristics are the third eye on their foreheads and the long tongues that poke out of their beaks. They are capable of attacking twice in quick succession with their sharp talons and have some skill with magic. Despite their intimidating appearance, the grim gryphons are nothing more than lackeys in the monster world.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Two grim gryphons will appear as a boss battle within the Kingsbarrow during the first act of the game.

Grim gryphon (boss) (イビルビースト Ibirubisuto)

Sprite
Bestiary no.: #36
Family: Bird
Experience: 165
Gold: 81
HP: 128
MP: 12
Attack: 44
Defence: 38
Agility: 25
Evasion: N/A

In-game description: Their massive wings and cruel claws make them appear impressive, but they're mid-level monsters at best, and often get bossed around by others.
Spell(s): Deceleratle
Woosh
Skill(s): Slashes with its claws (attacks twice for 75% damage each)
Location(s): The Kingsbarrow (first act)
Item(s) Dropped: None

Fire resistance *: 0%
Ice resistance *: 0%
Wind resistance *: 25%
Earth resistance *: 25%
Light resistance *: -110%
Dark resistance *: 25%
Zap resistance *: -110%
Drain Magic resistance: 0%
Whack resistance *: 100%
Poof resistance: 100%
Dazzle resistance *: 50%
Fizzle resistance *: 0%
Fuddle resistance *: 50%
Paralysis resistance *: 50%
Poison resistance *: 0%
Snooze resistance *: 25%
Blunt resistance: 0%
Deceleratle resistance: 0%
Sap resistance *: 0%
Spooky Aura Anathematise resistance: 0%
Stumble resistance *: 100%
Stun resistance *: 25%
Charm resistance *: 100%
Beguile resistance *: 50%
Double Down resistance *: 0%
Elemental resistance *: 0%

Grim gryphon (normal encounter) (イビルビースト Ibirubisuto)

Sprite
Bestiary no.: #36
Family: Bird
Experience: 121
Gold: 30
HP: 63
MP: 12
Attack: 72
Defence: 67
Agility: 58
Evasion: N/A

In-game description: Their massive wings and cruel claws make them appear impressive, but they're mid-level monsters at best, and often get bossed around by others.
Spell(s): Deceleratle
Woosh
Skill(s): Slashes with its claws (attacks twice for 75% damage each)
Location(s): Zwaardsrust Region (first act)
The Costa Valor (first act)
The Eerie Eyrie (third act)
Item(s) Dropped: Twisted talons¹⁄₈
Drasilian guinea¹⁄₁₂₈

Fire resistance *: 0%
Ice resistance *: 0%
Wind resistance *: 25%
Earth resistance *: 25%
Light resistance *: -110%
Dark resistance *: 25%
Zap resistance *: -110%
Drain Magic resistance: 0%
Whack resistance *: 50%
Poof resistance: 100%
Dazzle resistance *: 50%
Fizzle resistance *: 0%
Fuddle resistance *: 50%
Paralysis resistance *: 50%
Poison resistance *: 0%
Snooze resistance *: 25%
Blunt resistance: 0%
Deceleratle resistance: 0%
Sap resistance *: 0%
Spooky Aura Anathematise resistance: 0%
Stumble resistance *: 100%
Stun resistance *: 25%
Charm resistance *: 100%
Beguile resistance *: 50%
Double Down resistance *: 0%
Elemental resistance *: 0%

Vicious[edit]

A vicious grim gryphon is faced in the boss battle with the Headless Honcho, along with a Skelegon, a Skeleton swordsman, and a Chasmonaut. In the Nintendo 3DS and the 2D mode of the Definitive Edition, four chasmonauts fight alongside the Headless Honcho instead.

Vicious grim gryphon (イビルビースト・強 Ibirubisuto・kyō)

Sprite
Bestiary no.: #205
Family: Bird
Experience: 305
Gold: 57
HP: 108
MP: 15
Attack: 88
Defence: 111
Agility: 101
Evasion: N/A

In-game description: Grim gryphons driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
Spell(s): Deceleratle
Swoosh*
Kaswoosh*
Skill(s): Acts twice per turn
Slashes with its claws (attacks twice for 75% damage each)
Location(s): Heliodor Region (second act)
Heliodor Castle (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only, second act)
Heliodor Sewers (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only, second act)
Insula Occidentalis (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only, second act)
The Disciple's Trial - The Eerie Valley (third act, day only)
Item(s) Dropped: Twisted talons¹⁄₈
Drasilian guinea¹⁄₁₂₈

Fire resistance *: 0%
Ice resistance *: 0%
Wind resistance *: 25%
Earth resistance *: 25%
Light resistance *: -110%
Dark resistance *: 25%
Zap resistance *: -110%
Drain Magic resistance: 0%
Whack resistance *: 50%
Poof resistance: 100%
Dazzle resistance *: 50%
Fizzle resistance *: 0%
Fuddle resistance *: 50%
Paralysis resistance *: 50%
Poison resistance *: 0%
Snooze resistance *: 25%
Blunt resistance: 0%
Deceleratle resistance: 0%
Sap resistance *: 0%
Spooky Aura Anathematise resistance: 0%
Stumble resistance *: 100%
Stun resistance *: 99%
Charm resistance *: 100%
Beguile resistance *: 50%
Double Down resistance *: 0%
Elemental resistance *: 0%

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Grim gryphon appeared in the second true card pack's expansion after the game's name changed to Rivals Ace as a super rare card exclusive for Martial Artist leaders.

In other languages[edit]

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español castellano	Grifo siniestro	Sinister gryphon
Français	Griffon funeste	Baleful; deadly gryphon
Deutsch	Grimmiger Greif	Fierce gryphon
Italiano	Grifone dell'odio	Gryphon of hatred
한국어	이블 비스트, Ibeul Biseuteu	Evil Beast
简体中文	邪恶野兽, Xié'è Yěshòu	Evil beast
繁體中文	邪惡野獸, Xié'è Yěshòu	Evil beast