Hocus Pocus

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Hocus Pocus is a spell in the Dragon Quest series. It causes completely random effects. Also known as Chance in some versions.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II

Learned by the Princess of Moonbrooke at level 25. The spell costs 15 MP to cast.

Dragon Quest III

Hocus Pocus is learned by Magi and Sages at level 40, and it costs 20 MP to cast.

Dragon Quest IV

Hocus Pocus is learned by the hero at level 39. It costs 20 MP to cast.

Dragon Quest V

The spell is learned by the following characters, and again costs 20 MP to cast.

Name Level
Hero *
King cureslime 17
Minidemon 23
  • The hero learns Hocus Pocus in Zoomingale, during Generation 3.

Dragon Quest VI

Hocus Pocus can only be learned by mastering the Gadabout vocation. The spell costs 20 MP to cast, and is not blocked by niether Bound nor Bounce.

Dragon Quest VII

Possible effects

Most effects tend to affect everyone in battle (with some exceptions).

  • Everyone recovers HP.
  • Everyone recovers MP.
  • Everyone loses MP.
  • Only enemies lose MP.
  • Everyone is dazzled.
  • Everyone is confused.
  • Everyone is paralyzed.
  • Everyone falls asleep.
  • Summons something horrifying (cower in fear).
  • Summons a giant genie to smash the enemy.
  • Meteorites strike everyone (reduces HP to 1).
  • All party members become dragons.
  • All party members are filled with a strange power.
  • All enemies explode[instant kill].
  • A dark haze neutralises all magic.
  • Caster is hit with a ray of energy for 400+ damage.
  • Restarts battle from the beginning.
  • Nothing happens.

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