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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Prestidigitator
| title=Prestidigitator
| image=[[Image:DQV_Prestidigitator.png|230px]]
| image=[[Image:DQV DS Prestidigitator.png|230px|center]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
| firstappear={{Dragon Quest V}}
| kanji=まほうつかい
| kanji=まほうつかい
|old=None
| romanji=Mahōtsukai
| romanji=Mahōtsukai
}}
}}
The '''Prestidigitator''' is a monster that appears exclusively in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''. They share the same name as two [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|other]] [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)|monsters]] in the series and fulfill the same role as basic spellcasters, but they have a different design.
The '''[[Prestidigitator]]''' is a {{MFamilies}} that appears exclusively in {{DQ5}}.
 
They share the same name as two [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|other]] [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)|monsters]] in the series and fulfill the same role as basic spellcasters, but they have a different design.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Prestidigitators are [[Humanoid family|humanoid]] monsters with sickly green skin and spindly, raised hands ready to cast spells. They wear dark green hooded cloaks which cover them from head to toe. Unlike their similarly named cousins, these magicians' faces are visible, having a wizened appearance and their mouths agape which are missing many teeth.
Prestidigitators are {{Humanoid}} {{MFamilies}}s with sickly green skin and spindly, raised hands ready to cast spells. They wear dark green hooded cloaks which cover them from head to toe. Unlike their similarly named cousins, these magicians' faces are visible, having a wizened appearance and their mouths agape which are missing many teeth.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
{{enemy
{{DQ5Enemy
|float=left
|image=[[File:Prestidigitator DQV DS.png]]
|name=Prestidigitator
|name=Prestidigitator
|game=Dragon Quest V
|kanji=  
|console=SNES, PS2, DS, Mobile
|romanji=
|romanji=Mahōtsukai
|bestiaryNumber=018
|sprite=[[Image:Prestidigitator_DQV_SNES.gif]]
|hp=30
|hp=30
|mp=9
|mp=9
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|defense=17
|defense=17
|agility=19
|agility=19
|experience=18
|exp=18
|gold=20
|gold=20
|droppedItem=[[Magic water]]
|tameRate=[[Prestidigitator (Recruit)|1/2]]
|skills=
|spells=[[Crack]]<br>[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Kabuff]]
|spells=[[Crack]]<br>[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Kabuff]]
|bestiaryNumber=18
|skills=None
|captureRate=[[Prestidigitator (Recruit)|1/2]]
|item=[[Magic water]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Faerie Lae]]<br>[[Winter Palace]]<br>[[Coburg]] area (G1)<br>[[Lodestar Harbour]] area<br>[[Scary Lair]]<br>[[Zoomingale]] area
|locations=[[Faerie Lea]]<br>[[Winter Palace]]<br>[[Coburg]] area (G1)<br>[[Lodestar Harbour]] area<br>[[Scary Lair]]<br>[[Zoomingale]] area
|evasion=1/64
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=20%
|crack-resist=67%
|cool-breath-resist=67%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=20%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|ps2-sprites=[[File:Prestidigitator DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Prestidigitator DQV DS.png]]
}}
}}
{{clear}}


==Variants==
In addition to the ones that can be [[encounter]]ed, a Prestidigitator ,along with a [[Slime knight]] and [[Dracky]] attacks [[Pankraz]] in the [[Ancient Ruins]].
===Legerdemen===
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Legerdeman
| image=[[File:DQV Legerdeman.jpg|230px]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
| kanji=まどうし
| romanji=Matōshi
}}
'''Legerdemen''' are slightly more capable Prestidigitators with blue-grey skin, wearing golden or orange robes.
{{enemy
|float=
|image= [[File:Legerdeman DQV DS.png]]
|name=Legerdeman
|game=Dragon Quest, Dragon Quest V
|console=SNES, PS2, DS, Mobile
|romanji=Matōshi
|hp=48
|mp=8
|attack=54
|defense=30
|agility=28
|experience=45
|gold=47
|droppedItem=[[Magic water]]
|skills=
|spells=[[Fizzle]], [[Sizz]]
|bestiaryNumber=52
|locations=[[Coburg]] castle dungeon<br>[[Abovitall Tower]] area
}}


{{clear}}
Three of them show up to stop [[Pankraz]] while the {{Hero 5}} and [[Saber]] attempt to get Prince [[Harry]] to safety.


===Thaumaturge===
==Related monsters==
{{Monster Infobox
*[[Legerdeman (Dragon Quest V)]]
| title=Thaumaturge
*[[Thaumaturge]]
| image=[[File:Thaumaturge DQV PS2.png]]
*[[Haunted Housekeeper]]
| caption=Model in the PS2 version
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
| kanji=グレゴール
| romanji=Gregor
}}
'''Thaumaturge''' is a blue grey-skinned variant of the Prestidigitator, wearing grey robes and pearls around their neck. They are the highest ranking order of magicians.
{{enemy
|image=[[File:Thaumaturge.png]]
|name=Thaumaturge
|game=Dragon Quest V
|console=SNES, PS2, DS, Mobile
|romanji=Gregor
|hp=92
|mp=12
|attack=70
|defense=60
|agility=56
|experience=85
|gold=43
|droppedItem=[[Holy water]]
|skills=
|spells=[[Bounce]], [[Swoosh]]
|bestiaryNumber=76
|locations=[[Mostroferrato]] area
}}


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Prestidigitation is more popularly known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleight_of_hand sleight of hand], techniques involving quick-hand movement to perform magic tricks with objects such as cards and coins. A prestidigitator is a practitioner of these techniques, the name suiting the monster given its magical talents and emphasized, upraised hands. Legerdemain is another word for sleight-of-hand. A thaumaturge or thaumaturgist is a practitioner of thaumaturgy, a Greek term which means miracle or wonder working. Someone who uses magic to change things in the physical world.
Prestidigitation is more popularly known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleight_of_hand sleight of hand], techniques involving quick-hand movement to perform magic tricks with objects such as cards and coins. A prestidigitator is a practitioner of these techniques, the name suiting the {{MFamilies}} given its magical talents and emphasized, upraised hands. Legerdemain is another word for sleight-of-hand.
 
==Related monsters==
*[[Haunted Housekeeper]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Prestidigitator_DQV_SNES.gif|SNES sprite of the Prestidigitator
DQ V Android Ancient Ruins 2.jpg|Attacking [[Pankraz]] along with [[Slime knight]] and [[Dracky]] in {{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
File:Prestidigitator DQV PS2.png|PS2 model of the Prestidigitator
DQ V Android Ancient Ruins 3.jpg|
File:Legerdeman DQV SNES.png|SNES sprite of the Legerdeman
DQ V Android Ancient Ruins 4.jpg|
File:Legerdeman DQV PS2.png|PS2 model of the Legerdeman
File:Thaumaturge DQV SNES.gif|SNES sprite of the Thaumaturge
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]

Latest revision as of 18:16, 27 August 2022

The Prestidigitator is a monster that appears exclusively in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride.

They share the same name as two other monsters in the series and fulfill the same role as basic spellcasters, but they have a different design.

Characteristics[edit]

Prestidigitators are Humanoid monsters with sickly green skin and spindly, raised hands ready to cast spells. They wear dark green hooded cloaks which cover them from head to toe. Unlike their similarly named cousins, these magicians' faces are visible, having a wizened appearance and their mouths agape which are missing many teeth.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Prestidigitator DQV Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Prestidigitator DQV SNES.gif 30 9 21 17
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
19 18 20 1/2
Bestiary No. 018
Spell(s) Crack
Fizzle
Kabuff
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Faerie Lea
Winter Palace
Coburg area (G1)
Lodestar Harbour area
Scary Lair
Zoomingale area
Item dropped Magic water1⁄32
Evasion Frizz resistance * Sizz resistance * Fire Breath resistance *
1/64 20% 20% 20%
Bang resistance * Crack resistance * Ice Breath resistance * Woosh resistance *
20% 67% 67% 0%
Zap resistance * Drain Magic resistance * Whack resistance * Kamikazee resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Poof resistance Poison resistance * Fuddle resistance Snooze resistance *
0% 0% 0% 20%
Dazzle resistance * Sap resistance * Fizzle resistance Stun resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
PS2 model DS & Mobile sprite
Prestidigitator DQV PS2.png Prestidigitator DQV DS.png



In addition to the ones that can be encountered, a Prestidigitator ,along with a Slime knight and Dracky attacks Pankraz in the Ancient Ruins.

Three of them show up to stop Pankraz while the Hero and Saber attempt to get Prince Harry to safety.

Related monsters[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Prestidigitation is more popularly known as sleight of hand, techniques involving quick-hand movement to perform magic tricks with objects such as cards and coins. A prestidigitator is a practitioner of these techniques, the name suiting the monster given its magical talents and emphasized, upraised hands. Legerdemain is another word for sleight-of-hand.

Gallery[edit]

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