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|image=[[Image:DQMJ_Pazuzu.png|300px|center]]
|image=[[Image:DQMJ_Pazuzu.png|300px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
|firstappear={{DQ2}}
|kanji=バズズ
|kanji=バズズ
|romaji=Bazuzu
|romaji=Bazuzu
|old=Bazuzu}}
|old=Bazuzu}}
'''Pazuzu''' is a satanic simian that first appeared as one of the three strongest demons in [[Hargon]]'s cult in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''. Since then, it has shifted from a character to a species of monsters like [[Belial]].
'''Pazuzu''' is a satanic simian that first appeared as one of the three strongest demons in [[Hargon]]'s cult in {{Dragon Quest II}}.
 
Since then, it has shifted from a character to a species of {{MFamilies}}s like [[Belial]].
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
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|nes-defense=160
|nes-defense=160
|nes-agility=75
|nes-agility=75
|nes-spells=Can attack twice per turn<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kamikazee]]<br>[[Fullheal]]<br>[[Sizzle]]<br>[[Snooze]]
|nes-spells=Can attack twice per turn.<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kamikazee]]<br>[[Fullheal]]<br>[[Sizzle]]<br>[[Snooze]]
|nes-locations=[[Hall of Hargon]]
|nes-locations=[[Hall of Hargon]]
|nes-item=[[Mad cap]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|nes-item=[[Mad cap]]{{fraction|1|128}}
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|remake-defense=160
|remake-defense=160
|remake-agility=75
|remake-agility=75
|remake-spells=Acts twice per turn<br>[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kamikazee]]<br>[[Fullheal]]<br>[[Sizzle]]
|remake-spells=Acts twice per turn.<br>[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kamikazee]]<br>[[Fullheal]]<br>[[Sizzle]]
|remake-locations=[[Hall of Hargon]]
|remake-locations=[[Hall of Hargon]]
|remake-item=[[Mad cap]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|remake-item=[[Mad cap]]{{fraction|1|128}}
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Denizens of the underworld, all too eager to "welcome" visitors to Nadiria. If their razor sharp claws don't set the mood of the realm, icy blasts of Kacrackle will.
Denizens of the underworld, all too eager to "welcome" visitors to [[Nadiria]]. If their razor sharp claws don't set the mood of the realm, icy blasts of [[Kacrackle]] will.
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}


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


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Pazuzu
|name = Pazuzu
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Beast family | Beast]]
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = A
|rank = A
|description = ''This fiendish creature has dyed its fur a terrifying shade of pink!''
|description = ''This fiendish creature has dyed its fur a terrifying shade of pink!''
|weapons = Swords, Hammers, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = -
|traits = -
|resistances = Crackproof, Whackproof
|resistances = [[Crack]]proof, [[Whack]]proof
|skill = [[Bombardier]]
|skill = [[Bombardier]]
|location = -
|location = -
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Pazuzu
|name = Pazuzu
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Demon family | Demon]]
|family = {{Demon}}
|rank = A
|rank = A
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Hammers, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Wooshmeister]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Woosher]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Wooshmeister]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Woosher]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Crack]] and [[Whack]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Crack]] and [[Whack]]
|skill = [[Bombardier]]
|skill = [[Bombardier]]
|location = [[Dark World (Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2) | Dark World]]
|location = [[Dark World (Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2)|Dark World]]
|breeding chart = [[Silvapithecus]] x [[King squid]], [[Gigantes]], or [[Jamirus]]
|breeding chart = [[Silvapithecus]] x [[King squid]], [[Gigantes]], or [[Jamirus]]
}}
}}
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===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
==={{DQB2}}===
A shadow fiend manifestation of Pazuzu appears in [[Hargon's Castle]], reflecting his appearance in [[Dragon Quest II]] in the same location. Though he simply dissipates without putting up much of a fight.
A shadow fiend manifestation of Pazuzu appears in [[Hargon's Castle]], reflecting his appearance in {{Dragon Quest II}} in the same location. Though he simply dissipates without putting up much of a fight.


==={{DQR}}===
==={{DQR}}===
Pazuzu is a monster card in the game.
Pazuzu is a {{MFamilies}} card in the game.


===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
==={{DQTact}}===
Pazuzu appears as a boss of the [[Demon family]] during the limited ''Dragon Quest II'' event. He can be faced in Chapter 4, Episode 3 of the event quests entitled The Dark Pantheon: Pazuzu, as well as in the Hall of Hargon before facing Hargon and Malroth. Some of Pazuzu's abilities include [[Cutter-Upper]], [[Snooze]], [[Kasizz]], and [[Kaboom]].
Pazuzu appears as a boss of the [[Demon family]] during the limited {{Dragon Quest II}} event. He can be faced in Chapter 4, Episode 3 of the event quests entitled The Dark Pantheon: Pazuzu, as well as in the [[Hall of Hargon]] before facing [[Hargon]] and [[Malroth]]. Some of Pazuzu's abilities include [[Cutter-Upper]], [[Snooze]], [[Kasizz]], and [[Kaboom]].


==Related Monsters==
==Etymology==
In ancient Mesopotamia, Pazuzu is the name of a demon who was the personification of the western wind and held kingdom over wind demons. He was known for bringing famine during dry seasons and locusts during rainy seasons. Although he is considered an evil spirit, Pazuzu could also be called upon to ward off other malicious spirits, as well.
 
==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
===Similar Species===
===Similar Species===
*[[Silvapithecus]]
*[[Silvapithecus]]
*[[Batmandrill]]
*[[Batmandrill]]
==Etymology==
In ancient Mesopotamia, Pazuzu is the name of a demon who was the personification of the western wind and held kingdom over wind demons. He was known for bringing famine during dry seasons and locusts during rainy seasons. Although he is considered an evil spirit, Pazuzu could also be called upon to ward off other malicious spirits, as well.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQX Pazuzu.png|''DQX'' artwork
DQX Pazuzu.png|{{X}} artwork.
Pazuzu DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model
Pazuzu DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
DQMBRV Pazuzu.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in
DQMBRV Pazuzu.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Pazuzu1.png
DQMBRV Pazuzu1.png|
DQ Stars Android Pazuzu.jpg|Appearance in {{DQStars}}
DQ Stars Android Pazuzu.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}
File:Pazuzu rivals 1.png|''Rivals'' card artwork
Pazuzu rivals 1.png|{{Rivals}} card artwork.
DQR Pazuzu.png|Alternate card art
DQR Pazuzu.png|Alternate card art.
DQT Pazuzu.png|''Tact'' official art
DQT Pazuzu.png|''Tact'' official art.
DQT Hall of Hargon.jpg|Pazuzu and other bosses that appear in the Hall of Hargon in ''Tact''
DQT Hall of Hargon.jpg|Pazuzu and other bosses that appear in the [[Hall of Hargon]] in {{.Tact}}
DQSB Pazuzu.jpg|''Scan Battlers'' card
DQSB Pazuzu.jpg|{{Scan Battlers}} card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


{{DQII}}
{{DQII}}
[[Category:Arabian mythology]]
[[Category:Arabian mythology]]
[[Category:Demons]]
[[Category:Demons]]
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