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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Pogoin' penguin
|title=Pogoin' penguin
|image=[[Image:DQVII_Confupeng.png|center|200px]]
|image=[[Image:DQVII_Confupeng.png|260px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=タップペンギー
|kanji=タップペンギー
|romanji=Tappupengī
|romanji=Tappupengī
|old=Confupeng
|old=Confupeng
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
|firstappear={{DQ7}}
}}
}}


The '''Pogoin' penguin''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''. It is a peculiar penguin monster that hops back and forth on its feet.
The '''Pogoin' penguin''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, introduced in {{Dragon Quest VII}}.
 
It is a peculiar penguin {{MFamilies}} that hops back and forth on its feet.


==Characteristics==  
==Characteristics==  
Popping purple [[Aquatic family|penguins]] that are constantly hot footing it into battle, unable to stay still for a single second, hopping from one foot to another. The bellies of this brazen bird-beast form a fierce face-like pattern when paired with the eye-like markings across their breast, making it almost seem like the mouth is moving whenever they boisterously bounce around. In battle their almost as goofy as they look, belly flopping on to foes as their only real method of attack. They can cast '''Fuddle''' in an attempt to confuse all foes, but they're never strong enough to have enough magic strength to be able to properly summon the spell. Their one saving grace is the ability to overwhelm adventurers with sheer numbers by calling for their fellow bumbling penguins to aid them in battle.  
Popping purple [[Aquatic family|penguins]] that are constantly hot footing it into battle, unable to stay still for a single second, hopping from one foot to another. The bellies of this brazen bird-beast form a fierce face-like pattern when paired with the eye-like markings across their breast, making it almost seem like the mouth is moving whenever they boisterously bounce around. In battle their almost as goofy as they look, belly flopping on to foes as their only real method of attack. They can cast '''[[Fuddle]]''' in an attempt to confuse all foes, but they're never strong enough to have enough magic strength to be able to properly summon the spell. Their one saving grace is the ability to overwhelm adventurers with sheer numbers by calling for their fellow bumbling penguins to aid them in battle.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
{{DQ7Enemy
{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Pogoin' penguin
|name=Pogoin' penguin
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|hp=105
|hp=105
|mp=4
|mp=4
|exp=70 (PS1)<br>105 (3DS)
|exp=70 ({{PS1}})<br>105 ({{3DS}})
|gold=42 (PS1)<br>62 (3DS)
|gold=42 ({{PS1}})<br>63 ({{3DS}})
|attack=75
|attack=75
|defense=50
|defense=50
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|bestiaryNumber=#264
|bestiaryNumber=#264
|spells=[[Fuddle]]
|spells=[[Fuddle]]
|skills=Call for backup (Pogoin' penguin)
|skills=Call for backup. (Pogoin' penguin)
|locations=[[Wetlock]] (during the flood)<br>[[Sunken Citadel]]<br>[[Buccanham]]<br>[[Coral Cave]]
|locations=[[Sunken Citadel]] (past)<br>[[Buccanham]] (past)<br>[[Coral Cave]]
|items=[[Leather hat]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Leather hat]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{stub}}
{{stub}}


==Related Enemies==
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Pogoin' penguin
|kanji=タップペンギー
|romanji=Tappupengī
|icon=[[File:Pogoin' penguin DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|link=Nature family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,330</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>300</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>550</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>550</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>470</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>580</big></big>
|bestiary=#152
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These punky penguins' tap dancing is a real sight to behold, but can cause absolute pandemonium when they perform en masse
|talents=[[Choreographer]] (lv. 1)<br>[[HP Booster|HP Booster I]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Splish Ward]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Ace Evader]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Confusing Touch]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Cracker]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Confuser]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Sobering Slap]] (lv. 60)
|habitat= [[Circle of Temper]] - Middle & Upper Echelon ([[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]])
|items=[[Strong medicine]] (Common)<br>[[Anti-freeze amulet]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Nardragon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Nardragon]] X [[File:Bullfinch DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Bullfinch]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=50%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=-25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQDai}}===
In the 2020 anime, a pogoin' penguin can be seen as one of the friendly {{MFamilies}}s living on Dermline Island with [[Dai]] and [[Brass]].
 
==Similar species==
*[[Rockin' rockhopper]]
*[[Rockin' rockhopper]]
*[[Emperor tapper]]
*[[Emperor tapper]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQX Tap Pengy.jpg|A pogoin' penguin in ''X''
DQX Tap Pengy.jpg|A Pogoin' penguin in {{X}}.
DQR Pogoin penguin.png|''Rivals'' card
DQR Pogoin penguin.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko's Great Adventure 3: Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko's Great Adventure 3: Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Aquatics]]
[[fr:Galopingouin]]
[[fr:Galopingouin]]

Latest revision as of 02:20, 7 January 2024

The Pogoin' penguin is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, introduced in Dragon Quest VII.

It is a peculiar penguin monster that hops back and forth on its feet.

Characteristics[edit]

Popping purple penguins that are constantly hot footing it into battle, unable to stay still for a single second, hopping from one foot to another. The bellies of this brazen bird-beast form a fierce face-like pattern when paired with the eye-like markings across their breast, making it almost seem like the mouth is moving whenever they boisterously bounce around. In battle their almost as goofy as they look, belly flopping on to foes as their only real method of attack. They can cast Fuddle in an attempt to confuse all foes, but they're never strong enough to have enough magic strength to be able to properly summon the spell. Their one saving grace is the ability to overwhelm adventurers with sheer numbers by calling for their fellow bumbling penguins to aid them in battle.

Appearances[edit]

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

Pogoin' penguin (タップペンギー Tappupengī) DQVII Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Confupeng DQVII PSX.gif 105 4 75 50
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
58 70 (PS1)
105 (3DS)
42 (PS1)
63 (3DS)
132
Bestiary No. #264
Spell(s) Fuddle
Skill(s) Call for backup. (Pogoin' penguin)
Location(s) Sunken Citadel (past)
Buccanham (past)
Coral Cave
Item(s) Dropped Leather hat164
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
164 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 100% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 15% 50%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 0% 90% 15%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
50% 15% 15% 0%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
15% 0% 0%
3DS version changes
None



Dragon Quest X[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Pogoin' penguin (タップペンギー Tappupengī) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Pogoin' penguin DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 nature family icon.png 1,330 300
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
550 550 580 470
Bestiary No. #152
Rank F Rank
In-game description These punky penguins' tap dancing is a real sight to behold, but can cause absolute pandemonium when they perform en masse
Talents Choreographer (lv. 1)
HP Booster I (lv. 20)
Splish Ward (lv. 40)
Guaranteed traits Ace Evader (lv. 1)
Confusing Touch (lv. 20)
Ultra Crafty Cracker (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Confuser (lv. 1)
Sobering Slap (lv. 60)
Habitat Circle of Temper - Middle & Upper Echelon (DQM3 winter icon.png)
Items Strong medicine (Common)
Anti-freeze amulet (Rare)
Synthesis chart Nardragon DQM3 portrait.png X Bullfinch DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
-25% 50% 0% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
-25% 50% 0% 25%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 0%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
0% 50% 50% 50%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
-25% 25%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%



Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai[edit]

In the 2020 anime, a pogoin' penguin can be seen as one of the friendly monsters living on Dermline Island with Dai and Brass.

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]