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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Pandora's box
|title=Pandora's box
|image=[[File:Pandoras_Box.png|150px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII Pandora's Box.png|225px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romanji=Pandora bokkusu
|romanji={{tt|Pandora bokkusu|Pandora box}}
|old=DorasBox
|old=DorasBox
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
|firstappear={{DQ7}}
}}
}}
The dreaded '''Pandora's box''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]'', they are monstrous treasure chests of an imposing black color rimmed on the edges with gold and green tongues hanging out. Because they can cause instant death to the player's party (unless [[Holy talisman|properly equipped]]), they are regarded as some of the most fearsome regular enemies in the entire series.
 
'''Pandora's box''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}.
 
Introduced in {{Dragon Quest VII}}, they are monstrous [[treasure chest]]s of an imposing black color rimmed on the edges with gold and teal tongues hanging out.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Pandora's box is essentially the most powerful form of the treasure chest monsters. It can use sudden-death moves that target the whole party, move more than once per round, and steal MP from its opponent when its own MP, which is rather low, gets too depleted for it to cast its spells.
Pandora's box is essentially the most powerful form of the [[Material family|treasure chest]] {{MFamilies}}s. It can use sudden-death moves that target the whole [[party]], move more than once per round, and steal {{MP}} from its opponent when its own {{MP}}, which is rather low, gets too depleted for it to cast its spells. The monster often has the ability to deliver desperate attacks with its bites.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
Absent from other versions, though used in the [[Game Boy]] Color exclusive version in the [[Ice Cave]].
{{DQ3GBCEnemy
|name=DorasBox
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romanji=Pandora bokkusu
|bestiaryNumber=#159
|sprite=[[File:Pandoras box III GBC.png]]
|lvl=72
|hp=750
|mp=200
|exp=6,000
|gold=400
|attack=230
|defense=180
|agility=150
|spells=[[Drain Magic]]<br>[[Thwack]]
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn.<br>[[Burning Breath]]
|item=[[Tough guy tattoo]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Ice Cave]] 3F & 4F
|evasion=1/64
|fire-resist=70%
|crack-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=70%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=70%
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
While absent from the original, Pandora's box makes appearances in the remakes as a monster encountered in the bonus dungeon. Given its strength and the absence of items that hamper sudden-death, it is one of the most dangerous enemies in the game, especially when encountered as a group.
While absent from the original, Pandora's box makes appearances in the remakes as a {{MFamilies}} encountered in the [[bonus dungeon]]. Given its strength and the absence of items that hamper sudden-death, it is one of the most dangerous enemies in the game, especially when encountered as a group.
{{DQ4RemakeExclusiveEnemy
{{DQ4RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Pandora's box
|name=Pandora's box
|kanji=
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romanji=
|romanji=Pandora bokkusu
|bestiaryNumber=172
|bestiaryNumber=#172
|sprite=[[Image:Pandoras_box1.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:Pandoras_box1.png]]
|hp=900
|hp=900
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|exp=1,250
|exp=1,250
|gold=280
|gold=280
|spells=[[Drain magic]]<br>[[Whack]]
|spells=[[Drain Magic]]<br>[[Whack]]
|skills=Desperate attack<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills={{Desperate attack}}<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|item=[[Pink Leotard]]({{fraction|1|128}})
|item=[[Pink leotard]]({{fraction|1|128}})
|locations=[[Fungeon]]
|locations={{Fungeon 4}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ7Enemy
|float=
|name=Pandora's box
|image=[[File:Pandorasbox DQVII PSX.gif]]
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|name=PandorasBox
|romanji=Pandora bokkusu
|game=Dragon Quest VII
|sprite=[[File:Pandorasbox DQVII PSX.gif]]
|console=PSX
|romanji=
|hp=900
|hp=900
|mp=10
|mp=10
|exp=630
|gold=280
|attack=240
|attack=240
|defense=200
|defense=200
|agility=131
|agility=131
|experience=630
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|32}}]]
|gold=280
|bestiaryNumber=#243
|droppedItem=Light Robe
|spells=[[Drain Magic]]<br>[[Thwack]]
|skills=Brutal Hit <br> Sleep Air
|skills=Acts twice per turn.<br>{{Desperate attack}}<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|spells=Defeat <br> Rob Magic
|locations=[[Cathedral of Blight]] x1<br>[[Cave to Yet Another World]]
|family=Material
|items=[[Shimmering dress]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|bestiaryNumber=243
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|captureRate=Moderate
|frizz-resist=0%
|description=
|sizz-resist=25%
|locations=Treasure Chest <br> Zion Cave
|bang-resist=0%
|}}
|crack-resist=60%
 
|woosh-resist=25%
The first game to feature Pandora's box (localized as DorasBox due to display issues). It can be found in the Zion Cave.
|zap-resist=0%
{{Clear}}
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=50%
|poison-resist=50%
|stun-resist=50%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-changes=None
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Pandora's box
|name=Pandora's box
|kanji=  
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romanji=
|romanji=Pandora bokkusu
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Pandora's box.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Pandora's box.png]]
|hp=405
|hp=405
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|defense=210
|defense=210
|agility=130
|agility=130
|bestiaryNumber=226
|bestiaryNumber=#226
|family=[[Material family|Material]]
|family={{Material}}
|description=Like a demented jack-in-the-box, this well-camouflaged monster lives to surprise unwary travellers. Often carries precious materials that can be used in the alchemy pot.
|description=Like a demented jack-in-the-box, this well-camouflaged {{MFamilies}} lives to surprise unwary travellers. Often carries precious materials that can be used in the [[alchemy pot]].
|spells=[[Drain Magic]]<br>[[Thwhack]]
|spells=[[Drain Magic]]<br>[[Thwhack]]
|skills=Attacks twice per turn<br>[[Critical Hit|Brutal hit]]<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills=Attacks twice per turn.<br>{{Brutal hit}}<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|locations=[[Dragovian Path]]
|locations=[[Dragovian Path]]
|items=[[Recovery ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Orichalcum]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Recovery ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Orichalcum]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=50%
|frizz-resist=50%
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{stub}}
{{Enemy
|float=left
|image=[[Image:Pandoras box DQIX DS.png]]
|name=Pandora's box
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console={{DS}}
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romaji=Pandora bokkusu
|hp=868
|mp=9
|attack=623
|defense=623
|agility=407
|experience=5,990
|gold=600
|droppedItem=[[Mini medal]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Gold bar]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|skills={{Desperate attack}}
|spells=[[Drain Magic]]<Br>[[Whack]]
|family={{Material}}
|bestiaryNumber=#234
|description=Countless careless kids have fallen foul of these cruel casks, which are inured against ice and wind attacks.<br><br>They love to spend their days off lolling around on the ground with their lids open, lapping up the sun and airing their insides.
|locations={{Grotto}}<br>(5% chance in [[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX#Rank_8/B|Rank 8]] blue treasure chests, 10% chance in Rank 9 chests, and 15% chance in Rank 10 chests)
}}Like the other chest {{MFamilies}}s, Pandora's boxes can be encountered randomly by opening blue [[treasure chest]]s in high-level {{Grotto}}es.
 
==={{DQ10}}===
Much like in the previous game, Pandora's boxes disguise themselves as blue [[treasure chest]]s in high-level areas. As always, it has the ability to land {{Desperate attack}}s on characters and this time around, has the ability to cast the dreaded [[Kathwack]].
 
==={{DQ11}}===
Unlike the other chest {{MFamilies}}s, there is no limit to how many times a Pandora's box can be fought as they can be summoned repeatedly by Overweening Pride. However, they are only guaranteed to drop seeds of skill from the scripted encounters.
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Pandora's box
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romanji=Pandora bokkusu
|bestiaryNumber=#358
|family={{Material}}
|description=Legendary boxes said to be the source of all the world's woes. They store up the despair of their victims inside themselves.
|sprite=[[Image:Pandoras box XI sprite.png]]
|hp=1,800
|mp=30
|attack=212
|defense=253
|agility=228
|exp=3,200
|gold=640
|spells=[[Kathwack]]<br>[[Drain Magic]]<br>[[Snub]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn. <br>{{Desperate attack}}
|items=[[Seed of skill]](100%{{tt|*|Only from scripted encounters}})
|locations=[[The Battleground|The Battleground - Level B4]] x1 (second act, 3D versions only)<br>[[Fortress of Fear]] x1 (second act)<br>Summoned by [[Overweening Pride]]
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|rock-resist=50%
|light-resist=50%
|dark-resist=50%
|zap-resist=50%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=99%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=75%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=50%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=25%
|elemental-resist=25%
}}
 
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious Pandora's box
|kanji=パンドラボックス・邪
|romanji={{tt|Pandora bokkusu・ja|Pandora's box・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#571
|family={{Material}}
|description=Pandora's box's who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Pandoras box XI sprite.png]]
|hp=2,400
|mp=36
|attack=274
|defense=283
|agility=269
|exp=4,900
|gold=770
|spells=[[Kathwack]]<br>[[Drain Magic]]<br>[[Snub]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn.<br>{{Desperate attack}}
|items=[[Seed of skill]](100%)
|locations=[[The Cryptic Crypt|The Cryptic Crypt - Cell Block]] x1 (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|rock-resist=50%
|light-resist=50%
|dark-resist=50%
|zap-resist=50%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=99%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=75%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=50%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=25%
|elemental-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Pandora's box
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romanji=
|icon=[[File:Pandora's box DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 material family icon.png|link=Material family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,420</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>340</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>430</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>610</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>290</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>560</big></big>
|bestiary=#350
|rank=<big><big>'''A'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Greed, envy, sloth, pride...You name the sin, this barbarous box likely once contained it. Those unfortunate enough to encounter it will have a hard time believing there's any hope hidden in its depths
|talents=[[Grump]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Spongy Skin]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Magic Drainer]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Deadly Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Critical Sensation]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Desperate Measures]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Mimic DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Mimic]] X [[File:Ne'er-do-well DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Ne'er-do-well]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=-25%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=50%
|electricity-resist=50%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=-25%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQH}}===
==={{DQH}}===
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|kanji=パンドラボックス
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romanji={{tt|Pandora bokkusu|Pandora box}}
|romanji={{tt|Pandora bokkusu|Pandora box}}
|listNumber=062
|listNumber=#062
|fieldNotes=Crafty chests who consign booty looters to hell with a combination of speedy strikes and killer curses. Darkness and despair lie in store for any who dare to peek beneath their lid.
|fieldNotes=Crafty {{chest}}s who consign booty looters to hell with a combination of speedy strikes and killer curses. Darkness and despair lie in store for any who dare to peek beneath their lid.
|image=[[File:Pandoras box DQH series.png|100px]]
|image=[[File:Pandoras box DQH series.png|100px]]
|exp=1068
|exp=1,068
|gold=113<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|gold=113<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=[[Sainted soma]], [[Slipweed]]
|item=[[Sainted soma]], [[Slipweed]], Classic [[endure ring]] recipe, Luxury endure ring recipe
|locations=[[Arba Town]] (Captain), [[Protector's Pathway]] (Saviours of the Shrine), [[Sentinel's Square]] (Defenders of the Desert), [[The Fault]] (Hero)
|locations=[[Arba Town]] (Captain), [[Protector's Pathway]] (Saviours of the Shrine), [[Sentinel's Square]] (Defenders of the Desert), [[The Fault]] (Hero)
}}
}}
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|kanji=パンドラボックス
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romaji={{tt|Pandora bokkusu|Pandora box}}
|romaji={{tt|Pandora bokkusu|Pandora box}}
|listNumber=128
|listNumber=#128
|fieldNotes=Crafty chests who consign booty looters to hell with a combination of speedy strikes and killer curses. Darkness and despair lie in store for any who dare to peek beneath their lid.
|fieldNotes=Crafty {{chest}}s who consign booty looters to hell with a combination of speedy strikes and killer curses. Darkness and despair lie in store for any who dare to peek beneath their lid.
|image=[[File:Pandoras box DQH series.png|100px]]
|image=[[File:Pandoras box DQH series.png|100px]]
|exp=10214
|exp=10,214
|gold=1500<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|gold=1500<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=No
|markedVersion=No
|item=[[Molten globules]]
|item=[[Molten globules]]
|locations=[[Battle of the Pinnacle: Center]]
|locations=[[Battle of the Pinnacle: Center]]
}}
==={{DQTact}}===
Pandora's box appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Material family|Inorganic family]] as part of the {{Dragon Quest VII}} event, appearing on both [[Maribel Mayde]] and [[Ruff]]'s banners. It could eventually be scouted from any limited banner, as well. The Pandora's box can participate in [[Kiefer]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Pandora's Box
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romanji=Pandora bokkusu
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Pandoras Box.png|200px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Material.png|50px]]<br>{{Inorganic}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|50px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact DebuffType.png|50px]]<br>Debuff
|lvl=120
|hp=1,163
|mp=251
|move=2
|attack=406
|defense=313
|agility=362
|wisdom=172
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Sweet Breath]]
|bskill2=[[Paralysing Blow]]{{tt|*|Level 25}}
|bskill3=[[Trap Mettle]]{{tt|*|Level 43}}
|askill1=Cataclysm Cometh/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Crack]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Trap Mettle]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Trap Mettle]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=Lowers enemy {{ATK}} by 5% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max {{HP}} +20
|bperk2={{ATK}} +10
|bperk3=[[Trap Mettle]] Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Cataclysm Cometh''': Greatly raises {{ATK}} and Move for 1 turn when user puts enemy to sleep.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Half Res
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Immune
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Half Res
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Super Weak
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Half Res
|confusion-resist=Super Weak
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
}}


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandora%27s_box Pandora's box] originates from Greek mythology as a container said to hold all the evils that were loosed upon mankind with the exception of hope. Unfortunately, unlike the myth, there is little hope to be had against this monster.
[[Wikipedia:Pandora%27s_box|Pandora's box]] originates from Greek mythology as a container said to hold all the evils that were loosed upon mankind with the exception of hope.


==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Caja de Pandora|es-meaning=Spanish for "Pandora's box".
|fr=Boîte de Pandore|fr-meaning=French for "Pandora's box".
|de=Pandorabüchse|de-meaning=German for "Pandora's box".
|it=
}}


==Related Enemies==
==Carnivorous chests==
===Similar Species===
*[[Box of Tricks]]
*[[Cannibox]]
*[[Cannibox]]
*[[Chest mimic]]
*[[Coffer of death]]
*[[Colossal cannibox]]
*[[Fortunetelling mimic]]
*[[Golden box]]
*[[Mega mimic]]
*[[Mimic]]
*[[Mimic]]
===Close Cousins===
*[[Mimic king]]
*[[Mimic king]]
*[[Mimic with cheese]]
*[[Pandora's big bad box]]
*[[Trap box]]
*[[Trap Box in Memoriam]]
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ IV Android Fungeon 1.jpg|1st Pandora's box chest in the {{Fungeon 4}} from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ IV Android Fungeon 2.jpg|
DQ IV Android Fungeon 3.jpg|2nd Pandora's box chest in the {{Fungeon 4}} from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ IV Android Fungeon 4.jpg|
DQ IV Android Fungeon 5.jpg|3rd Pandora's box chest in the {{Fungeon 4}} from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ IV Android Fungeon 6.jpg|
DQ IV Android Fungeon 11.jpg|4th Pandora's box chest in the {{Fungeon 4}} from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ IV Android Fungeon 12.jpg|
DQX Pandora box.jpg|A Pandora's box in {{X}}.
DQXI Pandoras box.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious pandoras box.jpg|A Malicious pandora's box.
DQBRV Pandoras Box.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQBRV Pandoras Box2.png|
</gallery></center>


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[[fr:Boîte de Pandore]]

Latest revision as of 22:40, 15 January 2024

Pandora's box is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.

Introduced in Dragon Quest VII, they are monstrous treasure chests of an imposing black color rimmed on the edges with gold and teal tongues hanging out.

Characteristics[edit]

Pandora's box is essentially the most powerful form of the treasure chest monsters. It can use sudden-death moves that target the whole party, move more than once per round, and steal MP from its opponent when its own MP, which is rather low, gets too depleted for it to cast its spells. The monster often has the ability to deliver desperate attacks with its bites.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

DorasBox (パンドラボックス Pandora bokkusu)DQ3-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Sprite Level HP MP
Pandoras box III GBC.png 72 750 200
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
230 180 150 6,000 400
Bestiary No. #159
Spell(s) Drain Magic
Thwack
Skill(s) Occasionally acts twice per turn.
Burning Breath
Location(s) Ice Cave 3F & 4F
Item Dropped Tough guy tattoo1⁄64
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
1/64 70% 25% 25%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
25% 100% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance
100% 70% 100% 0%
Fizzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Deceleratle Resistance *
25% 25% 70%



Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

While absent from the original, Pandora's box makes appearances in the remakes as a monster encountered in the bonus dungeon. Given its strength and the absence of items that hamper sudden-death, it is one of the most dangerous enemies in the game, especially when encountered as a group.

Pandora's box (パンドラボックス Pandora bokkusu)DQIV Logo.png
Remake Exclusive (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
Pandoras box1.png 900 10 240 200 131 1,250 280
Bestiary No. #172
Spell(s) Drain Magic
Whack
Skill(s) Desperate attack
Sweet Breath
Location(s) Fungeon
Item Dropped Pink leotard(1⁄128)
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Bang Resistance *
1⁄16 0% 25% 0%
Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
75% 25% 75% 25%
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Bracer Resistance Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance
100% 100% 100% 75%
Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
100% 75% 75% 100%



Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

Pandora's box (パンドラボックス Pandora bokkusu) DQVII Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Pandorasbox DQVII PSX.gif 900 10 240 200
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
131 630 280 1⁄32
Bestiary No. #243
Spell(s) Drain Magic
Thwack
Skill(s) Acts twice per turn.
Desperate attack
Sweet Breath
Location(s) Cathedral of Blight x1
Cave to Yet Another World
Item(s) Dropped Shimmering dress1⁄128
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
1⁄16 0% 25% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 60% 0% 25%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 15% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 50%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
100% 50% 25% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 50% 0%
3DS version changes
None



Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Pandora's box (パンドラボックス Pandora bokkusu)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Pandora's box.png 405 255 369
Defense Agility Experience Gold
210 130 560 184
Bestiary no. #226
Family Material
In-game description Like a demented jack-in-the-box, this well-camouflaged monster lives to surprise unwary travellers. Often carries precious materials that can be used in the alchemy pot.
Spell(s) Drain Magic
Thwhack
Skill(s) Attacks twice per turn.
Brutal hit
Sweet Breath
Location(s) Dragovian Path
Item(s) dropped Recovery ring1⁄32
Orichalcum1⁄128
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
1⁄16 0% 50% 50%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
50% 25% 50% 50%
Ice breath
Resistance *		 Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
50% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 50%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 100% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

##234 - Pandora's box
Pandoras box DQIX DS.png
HP MP Experience Gold
868 9 5,990 600
Attack Defense Speed
623 623 407
Dropped Item Mini medal1⁄8
Gold bar1⁄128
Locations Grotto
(5% chance in Rank 8 blue treasure chests, 10% chance in Rank 9 chests, and 15% chance in Rank 10 chests)
Skills Desperate attack
Spells Drain Magic
Whack
Family Material
Bestiary # #234
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Japanese Name パンドラボックス
Romanized Jap. Pandora bokkusu
Description Countless careless kids have fallen foul of these cruel casks, which are inured against ice and wind attacks.

They love to spend their days off lolling around on the ground with their lids open, lapping up the sun and airing their insides.

Like the other chest monsters, Pandora's boxes can be encountered randomly by opening blue treasure chests in high-level Grottoes.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

Much like in the previous game, Pandora's boxes disguise themselves as blue treasure chests in high-level areas. As always, it has the ability to land Desperate attacks on characters and this time around, has the ability to cast the dreaded Kathwack.

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

Unlike the other chest monsters, there is no limit to how many times a Pandora's box can be fought as they can be summoned repeatedly by Overweening Pride. However, they are only guaranteed to drop seeds of skill from the scripted encounters.

Pandora's box (パンドラボックス Pandora bokkusu)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Pandoras box XI sprite.png 1,800 30 212
Defense Agility Experience Gold
253 228 3,200 640
Bestiary no. #358
Family Material
In-game description Legendary boxes said to be the source of all the world's woes. They store up the despair of their victims inside themselves.
Spell(s) Kathwack
Drain Magic
Snub
Skill(s) Acts twice per turn.
Desperate attack
Location(s) The Battleground - Level B4 x1 (second act, 3D versions only)
Fortress of Fear x1 (second act)
Summoned by Overweening Pride
Item(s) dropped Seed of skill(100%*)
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance *
N/a 50% 50% 50%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
50% 50% 50% 50%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 100% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
100% 50% 99% 50%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
25% 25% 25% 25%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
75% 99% 50% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
100% 25% 25%



Malicious Pandora's box (パンドラボックス・邪 Pandora bokkusu・ja)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Pandoras box XI sprite.png 2,400 36 274
Defense Agility Experience Gold
283 269 4,900 770
Bestiary no. #571
Family Material
In-game description Pandora's box's who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
Spell(s) Kathwack
Drain Magic
Snub
Skill(s) Acts twice per turn.
Desperate attack
Location(s) The Cryptic Crypt - Cell Block x1 (third act)
Item(s) dropped Seed of skill(100%)
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance *
N/a 50% 50% 50%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
50% 50% 50% 50%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 100% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
100% 50% 99% 50%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
25% 25% 25% 25%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
75% 99% 50% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
100% 25% 25%


Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Pandora's box (パンドラボックス) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Pandora's box DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 material family icon.png 1,420 340
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
430 610 560 290
Bestiary No. #350
Rank A Rank
In-game description Greed, envy, sloth, pride...You name the sin, this barbarous box likely once contained it. Those unfortunate enough to encounter it will have a hard time believing there's any hope hidden in its depths
Talents Grump (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Spongy Skin (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Magic Drainer (lv. 20)
Deadly Touch (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Critical Sensation (lv. 1)
Desperate Measures (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Mimic DQM3 portrait.png X Ne'er-do-well DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
0% 0% -25% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
25% 50% 50% 0%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
50% 0% 50% 0%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
0% 50% -25% 0%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%



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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

Pandora's box (パンドラボックス Pandora bokkusu)DQH Logo.png
Model Experience Gold
Pandoras box DQH series.png 1,068 113g
List No. #062
Field Notes Crafty chests who consign booty looters to hell with a combination of speedy strikes and killer curses. Darkness and despair lie in store for any who dare to peek beneath their lid.
Location(s) Arba Town (Captain), Protector's Pathway (Saviours of the Shrine), Sentinel's Square (Defenders of the Desert), The Fault (Hero)
Item(s) Dropped Sainted soma, Slipweed, Classic endure ring recipe, Luxury endure ring recipe



Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Pandora’s box (パンドラボックス Pandora bokkusu)DQHII Logo.png
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Pandoras box DQH series.png 10,214 1500g No
List No. #128
Field Notes Crafty chests who consign booty looters to hell with a combination of speedy strikes and killer curses. Darkness and despair lie in store for any who dare to peek beneath their lid.
Location(s) Battle of the Pinnacle: Center
Item(s) Dropped Molten globules



Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Pandora's box appears as an A-rank monster of the Inorganic family as part of the Dragon Quest VII event, appearing on both Maribel Mayde and Ruff's banners. It could eventually be scouted from any limited banner, as well. The Pandora's box can participate in Kiefer's Battle Road as a party member.

Pandora's Box (パンドラボックス Pandora bokkusu)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Pandoras Box.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Material.png
Inorganic		 DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact DebuffType.png
Debuff
Max Level HP MP Move
120 1,163 251 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
406 313 362 172 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Sweet Breath Paralysing Blow* Trap Mettle*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Cataclysm Cometh/Stats Up Crack Res +25/Stats Up Trap Mettle Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Sizz Res +25/Stats Up Trap Mettle Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Lowers enemy ATK by 5% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +20 ATK +10 Trap Mettle Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Cataclysm Cometh: Greatly raises ATK and Move for 1 turn when user puts enemy to sleep.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Half Res Half Res Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Normal Very Weak Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Immune Normal Normal Half Res
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Super Weak
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Half Res Super Weak Normal



Etymology[edit]

Pandora's box originates from Greek mythology as a container said to hold all the evils that were loosed upon mankind with the exception of hope.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolCaja de PandoraSpanish for "Pandora's box".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisBoîte de PandoreFrench for "Pandora's box".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschPandorabüchseGerman for "Pandora's box".

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