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[[Image:DQVIIIMiniMedal.png|thumb|right|200px|''Dragon Quest VIII'''s Mini Medal]]
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A '''mini medal''' (also localized as '''tiny medal''' or '''small medal''') is an item hidden throughout many Dragon Quest games. They are often found in chests of drawers, treasure chests, and other searchable locations. Collected mini medals can be exchanged for various prizes in the game in which they are found.


==[[Dragon Quest III]]==
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Mini medals only appear in the remakes of [[Dragon Quest III]]. They are collected by a man living in the well in [[Aliahan]].
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A '''mini medal''' is an item hidden throughout many ''Dragon Quest'' games. They are often found in chests of drawers, treasure chests, and other searchable locations. Collected mini medals can be exchanged for various prizes in the game in which they are found.
 
==Prizes==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
Mini medals only appear in the remakes of ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. They are collected by a man living in the well in [[Aliahan]].


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|30||[[Strength ring]]
|30||[[Strength ring]]
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|35||[[INTSpecs]]
|35||[[Scholar's specs]]
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|40||[[Agility ring]]
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|45||[[Weightlifter's belt ]]
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|-
|50||[[Ninja suit]]
|50||[[Ninja suit]]
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|60||[[Justice abacus]]
|55||[[Flametang boomerang]]
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|60||[[Astraea's abacus]]
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|65||[[Mercury's bandana]]
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|70||[[AGLScarf]]
|70||[[Dragontail whip]]
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|80||[[Dragon claw]]
|80||[[Dragon claw]]
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|-
|90||[[Vivify wand]]
|85||[[Dragon robe]]
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|90||[[Staff of resurrection]]
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|-
|95||[[Sacred bikini]]
|95||[[Blessed bikini]]
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|-
|100||[[T'n'T free pass|Gold pass]]
|100||[[T'n'T free pass|Gold pass]]
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|100||[[Gringham whip]] ([[Cell phone]] only)
|}
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==[[Dragon Quest IV]]==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
In [[Dragon Quest IV]], mini medals are collected by a king who lives in a small castle that is reachable by [[ship]].
In ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'', mini medals are collected by a king who lives in [[Medal King's Palace#Dragon Quest IV|Minikin's Dominion]].


In the NES version, a total of 32 medals could be found, which were used as a separate currency for the prizes offered by the medal king. A player could get more than one of the same prize offered by the medal king; however, in order to get the best prize the player could not buy any other prize, as it cost 32 medals.
In the NES version, a total of 32 medals could be found, which were used as a separate currency for the prizes offered by the medal king. A player could get more than one of the same prize offered by the medal king.


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In the DS remake, the number of medals and prizes earned was changed to follow the system used in more recent Dragon Quest games:
In the [[Nintendo DS]] remake, the number of medals and prizes earned was changed to follow the system used in more recent ''Dragon Quest'' games:


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==[[Dragon Quest V]]==
In the DS version it isn't possible to obtain the Gringham Whip until [[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 6|Chapter 6]] as the [[Pioneer Town]] can't be completed until that Chapter.  The [[Cell phone]] version of the game accelerates the completion of the town, thus allowing all prizes to be obtained before ending the main game/[[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 5|Chapter 5]]
Once the player gets a ship after the hero's wedding, mini medals can be brought to King Dominicus in the southernmost island of the world.  
 
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
Mini medals can be brought to King Dominicus in [[Medal King's Palace#Dragon Quest V|the southernmost island of the world]]. No version of ''V'' has adopted the cumulative system seen in later games and every prize must be paid for individually.  
 
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!'''Medals (SFC version)'''
!'''Medals (PS2/DS versions)'''
!'''Prize'''
|-
|5||12||[[Powjamas]]
|-
|10||17||[[Glombolero]]
|-
|16||23||[[Miracle sword]]
|-
|21||28||[[Sacred armour]]
|-
|30||35||[[Falcon blade]]
|-
|43||50||[[Metal king shield]]
|}


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
The Mini medal can be brought to [[Medal King's Palace#Dragon Quest VI|Medford's Manor]].
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!'''Medals'''
!'''Medals'''
!'''Prize'''
!'''Prize'''
|-
|-
|12||[[powjamas]]
|15||[[Staff of divine wrath]]
|-
|25||[[Raging ruby]]
|-
|30||[[Platinum sword]]
|-
|40||[[Miracle sword]]
|-
|50||[[Sands of time]]
|-
|-
|17||[[glombolero]]
|60||[[Sacred armour]]
|-
|-
|23||[[miracle sword]]
|70||[[Metal king helm]]
|-
|-
|28||[[sacred armour]]
|80||[[Glombolero]]
|-
|-
|35||[[falcon blade]]
|90||[[Dragonic Diligence]]
|-
|-
|50||[[metal king shield]]
|100||[[Robust lingerie]]
|}
|}


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
After the player defeats [[Gracos]] in [[Wetlock]], the player is able to access the Medal King provided that they also have the [[Magic Carpet]].
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!'''Medals'''
!'''Prize'''
|-
|45||[[Poison needle]]
|-
|50||[[Staff of divine wrath]]
|-
|58||[[Kamikazee bracer]]
|-
|65||[[Miracle sword]]
|-
|75||[[Monster Meadows#Enclosure Plans|Enclosure Plan]]
|-
|83||[[Sage's stone]]
|-
|90||[[Metal King Shield]]
|-
|95||[[Glombolero]]
|-
|100||Mysterious fragment
|-
|105||[[Gringham whip]]
|-
|110||[[Platinum king jewel (Vocation)|Platinum King Jewel Heart]]
|-
|}


==[[Dragon Quest VII]]==
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
After the player defeats [[Gracos]] in Hamelia, the player is able to access the Medal King provided that they also have the [[Magic Carpet]].
In ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'', they are collected by [[Princess Minnie]].
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!'''Medals (PS2 version)'''
!'''Prize'''
|-
|28||[[Fishnet stockings]]
|-
|36||[[Posh waistcoat]]
|-
|45||[[Staff of divine wrath]]
|-
|52||[[Gold nugget]]
|-
|60||[[Meteorite bracer]]
|-
|68||[[Miracle sword]]
|-
|75||[[Sacred armour]]
|-
|83||[[Orichalcum]]
|-
|90||[[Metal King Helm]]
|-
|99||[[Dangerous Bustier]]
|-
|110||[[Flail of destruction]]
|-
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!'''Medals (3DS version)'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Prize</font>'''
!'''Prize'''
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|28||[[Fishnet stockings]]
|-
|36||[[Posh waistcoat]]
|-
|45||[[Staff of divine wrath]]
|-
|52||[[Gold nugget]]
|-
|60||[[Meteorite bracer]]
|-
|-
|45
|68||[[Miracle sword]]
|Poison Dagger
|1 Attack, 15 Appearance, Equipable by Maribel, Gabo and Melvin. Can instantly kill an enemy
|-
|-
|50
|75||[[Sacred armour]]
|Wind Staff
|35 Attack, 20 Appearance, Equipable by Marible and Melvin. When used in battle, it casts Infermore
|-
|-
|58
|83||[[Orichalcum]]
|Sacrifice Ring
|When used in battle, it cast Sacrifice
|-
|-
|65
|90||[[Metal King Helm]]
|Miracle Sword
|100 Attack, 38 Appearance, Equipable by Hero and Aira. 1/4 of the damage done against enemies is recovered in HP
|-
|-
|75
|99||[[Dangerous Bustier]]
|Blueprint
|Used in the Monster Park
|-
|-
|83
|110||[[Jester's outfit]]
|Sage Rock
|When used in battle, recovers ~80 HP to all allies.
|-
|-
|90
|115||[[Dragon claw]]
|Metal King Shield
|70 Defense, 40 Appearance, Equipable by everyone but Maribel. Reduces 30 damage from fire/ice attacks.
|-
|-
|95
|121||[[Flail of destruction]]
|Bolero
|40 Defense, -50 Appearance, Equipable by All. Reduces MP consumption by half
|-
|-
|100
|127||[[Kaleidoscope]]
|? Shard
|Used on the Pedestals in the Estard Ruins.
|-
|-
|105
|133||[[Mandarin dress]]
|Ultimate Whip
|145 Attack, 57 Appearance, Equipable by Maribel, Melvin and Aira. Attacks all enemies with decreasing damage.
|-
|-
|110
|}
|Platinum King Jewel Heart
|Allows one character to become a Platinum King Jewel when taken to the Temple of Dharma
|}  
 
==[[Dragon Quest VIII]]==
In [[Dragon Quest VIII]], they are collected by [[Princess Minnie]].
 
==[[Dragon Quest IX]]==
[[Captain Max Meddlin]] collects mini medals in [[Dragon Quest IX]]. He can be found in the north east corner of [[Dourbridge]]. Prizes are awarded after giving the captain a certain number of mini medals. After the captain is presented with the 80th mini medal, he gives the player a Dragon Robe and the Capn's Curtsy party trick. Afterwards, the player can trade in any number of mini medals for whichever prize they choose. The prizes are listed below


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
[[Captain Max Meddlin]] collects mini medals in ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''. He can be found in the north east corner of [[Dourbridge]]. Prizes are awarded after giving the captain a certain number of mini medals.
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!'''Medals'''
!'''Prize'''
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|4||[[Thief's Key]]
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|8||[[Mercury's bandana]]
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|13||[[Bunny suit]]
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|18||[[Jolly Roger Jumper]]
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|25||[[Transparent tights]]
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|32||[[Miracle Sword]]
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|40||[[Sacred armour]]
|-
|50||[[Meteorite bracer]]
|-
|62||[[Rusty Helmet]]
|-
|80||[[Dragon robe]] and Captain's Curtsy party trick
|}
After the captain is presented with the 80th mini medal, he gives the player a Dragon Robe and the Capn's Curtsy party trick. Afterwards, the player can trade in any number of mini medals for whichever prize they choose, similar to ''V''.
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|20||[[Pixie boots]]||Protects against Damage Floors while equipped
|20||[[Pixie boots]]||Protects against Damage Floors while equipped
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==[[Dragon Quest Swords]]==
 
==={{DQ11}}===
There are two people in the game that collect mini medals. A medal collector located inside Puerto Valor's inn, and Maxime Médaillé at [[L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles]].
 
The collector at Puerto Valor will only accept 20 mini medals; Maxime Médaillé will give you the L’Album de Médailles which is needed in order to progress through the rewards.
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!'''Medals'''
!'''Prize'''
|-
|5||Shield-Bearer
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|10||[[Hermes' hat]]
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|20||[[Rune staff]]
|-
|30||Recipe Book: Kit Fit for a King
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|35||[[Falcon blade]]
|-
|45||Agility gilet
|-
|50||[[Glombolero]]
|-
|55||[[Spiked armour]]
|-
|60||[[Miracle sword]]
|-
|65||[[Deft dagger]]
|-
|75||Circle of Serendipity
|-
|80||Recipe Book: Styles for All Seasons
|-
|90||Recipe Book: Glammer Gear for Goer-Getterers
|-
|100||Erdwin’s Shield
|-
|110||Recipe Book: Making Things with Metal Kings
|}
 
After completing the Album, subsequent mini medals can be turned for upgrade materials of the player's choice, assuming they have the correct amount of mini medals.
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|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Prize</font>'''
|width="75%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Infomation</font>'''
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|1||[[Saint's ashes]]||Used to purify cursed equipment.
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|2||Chronocrystal||A recipe ingredient.
|-
|3||[[Elfin elixir]]||Restores all MP of a single party member.
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|3||Serpent's soul||A recipe ingredient. Can also be given to Krystalinda in exchange for other rewards.
|-
|3||Spectralite||A recipe ingredient.
|-
|5||Uber Agate of Evolution||A recipe ingredient.
|-
|20||Pep pip||Immediately peps a single ally.
|}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
You can exchange your mini medals to [[Minimoggie]] . He is located in a cave in the north east corner of [[Castle Avalonia]].
You can exchange your mini medals to [[Minimoggie]] . He is located in a cave in the north east corner of [[Castle Avalonia]].


==References==
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Revision as of 06:05, 21 April 2020

"A tiny medal. Gather enough and you can exchange them for incredible prizes!"

Mini medal
Dragon Quest VIII's Mini Medal
Japanese ちいさなメダル
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations
Found in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Effect

A mini medal is an item hidden throughout many Dragon Quest games. They are often found in chests of drawers, treasure chests, and other searchable locations. Collected mini medals can be exchanged for various prizes in the game in which they are found.

Prizes

Dragon Quest III

Mini medals only appear in the remakes of Dragon Quest III. They are collected by a man living in the well in Aliahan.

Medals Prize
5 Thorn whip
10 Garter
20 Edged boomerang
30 Strength ring
35 Scholar's specs
40 Agility ring
45 Weightlifter's belt
50 Ninja suit
55 Flametang boomerang
60 Astraea's abacus
65 Mercury's bandana
70 Dragontail whip
80 Dragon claw
85 Dragon robe
90 Staff of resurrection
95 Blessed bikini
100 Gold pass
100 Gringham whip (Cell phone only)

Dragon Quest IV

In Dragon Quest IV, mini medals are collected by a king who lives in Minikin's Dominion.

In the NES version, a total of 32 medals could be found, which were used as a separate currency for the prizes offered by the medal king. A player could get more than one of the same prize offered by the medal king.

Medals Prize
1 Staff of divine wrath
4 Happy hat
6 Miracle sword
20 Liquid metal helm

In the Nintendo DS remake, the number of medals and prizes earned was changed to follow the system used in more recent Dragon Quest games:

Medals Prize
15 Strength ring
20 Ruby of protection
25 Magical skirt
30 Staff of divine wrath
34 Kerplunk bracer
38 Miracle sword
43 Happy hat
47 Mighty armlet
52 Liquid metal shield
60 Gringham whip

In the DS version it isn't possible to obtain the Gringham Whip until Chapter 6 as the Pioneer Town can't be completed until that Chapter. The Cell phone version of the game accelerates the completion of the town, thus allowing all prizes to be obtained before ending the main game/Chapter 5

Dragon Quest V

Mini medals can be brought to King Dominicus in the southernmost island of the world. No version of V has adopted the cumulative system seen in later games and every prize must be paid for individually.

Medals (SFC version) Medals (PS2/DS versions) Prize
5 12 Powjamas
10 17 Glombolero
16 23 Miracle sword
21 28 Sacred armour
30 35 Falcon blade
43 50 Metal king shield

Dragon Quest VI

The Mini medal can be brought to Medford's Manor.

Medals Prize
15 Staff of divine wrath
25 Raging ruby
30 Platinum sword
40 Miracle sword
50 Sands of time
60 Sacred armour
70 Metal king helm
80 Glombolero
90 Dragonic Diligence
100 Robust lingerie

Dragon Quest VII

After the player defeats Gracos in Wetlock, the player is able to access the Medal King provided that they also have the Magic Carpet.

Medals Prize
45 Poison needle
50 Staff of divine wrath
58 Kamikazee bracer
65 Miracle sword
75 Enclosure Plan
83 Sage's stone
90 Metal King Shield
95 Glombolero
100 Mysterious fragment
105 Gringham whip
110 Platinum King Jewel Heart

Dragon Quest VIII

In Dragon Quest VIII, they are collected by Princess Minnie.

Medals (PS2 version) Prize
28 Fishnet stockings
36 Posh waistcoat
45 Staff of divine wrath
52 Gold nugget
60 Meteorite bracer
68 Miracle sword
75 Sacred armour
83 Orichalcum
90 Metal King Helm
99 Dangerous Bustier
110 Flail of destruction
Medals (3DS version) Prize
28 Fishnet stockings
36 Posh waistcoat
45 Staff of divine wrath
52 Gold nugget
60 Meteorite bracer
68 Miracle sword
75 Sacred armour
83 Orichalcum
90 Metal King Helm
99 Dangerous Bustier
110 Jester's outfit
115 Dragon claw
121 Flail of destruction
127 Kaleidoscope
133 Mandarin dress

Dragon Quest IX

Captain Max Meddlin collects mini medals in Dragon Quest IX. He can be found in the north east corner of Dourbridge. Prizes are awarded after giving the captain a certain number of mini medals.

Medals Prize
4 Thief's Key
8 Mercury's bandana
13 Bunny suit
18 Jolly Roger Jumper
25 Transparent tights
32 Miracle Sword
40 Sacred armour
50 Meteorite bracer
62 Rusty Helmet
80 Dragon robe and Captain's Curtsy party trick

After the captain is presented with the 80th mini medal, he gives the player a Dragon Robe and the Capn's Curtsy party trick. Afterwards, the player can trade in any number of mini medals for whichever prize they choose, similar to V.

Medals Prize Infomation
3 Prayer ring Recovers MP on use; may break. Also used in several alchemy recipes.
5 Elfin elixir Restores all MP of a single party member
8 Saint's ashes Used to purify cursed equipment
10 Reset stone Resets certain equipment to their base forms
15 Orichalcum Required for many alchemy recipes
20 Pixie boots Protects against Damage Floors while equipped

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

There are two people in the game that collect mini medals. A medal collector located inside Puerto Valor's inn, and Maxime Médaillé at L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles.

The collector at Puerto Valor will only accept 20 mini medals; Maxime Médaillé will give you the L’Album de Médailles which is needed in order to progress through the rewards.

Medals Prize
5 Shield-Bearer
10 Hermes' hat
20 Rune staff
30 Recipe Book: Kit Fit for a King
35 Falcon blade
45 Agility gilet
50 Glombolero
55 Spiked armour
60 Miracle sword
65 Deft dagger
75 Circle of Serendipity
80 Recipe Book: Styles for All Seasons
90 Recipe Book: Glammer Gear for Goer-Getterers
100 Erdwin’s Shield
110 Recipe Book: Making Things with Metal Kings

After completing the Album, subsequent mini medals can be turned for upgrade materials of the player's choice, assuming they have the correct amount of mini medals.

Medals Prize Infomation
1 Saint's ashes Used to purify cursed equipment.
2 Chronocrystal A recipe ingredient.
3 Elfin elixir Restores all MP of a single party member.
3 Serpent's soul A recipe ingredient. Can also be given to Krystalinda in exchange for other rewards.
3 Spectralite A recipe ingredient.
5 Uber Agate of Evolution A recipe ingredient.
20 Pep pip Immediately peps a single ally.

Dragon Quest Swords

You can exchange your mini medals to Minimoggie . He is located in a cave in the north east corner of Castle Avalonia.