Grim gryphon

Dragon Quest monster Grim gryphon
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese イビルビースト Romaji Ibirubisuto First appearance Dragon Quest XI Old localization None

The Grim gryphon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest XI. They are the latest additions to the gryphon clan, serving as the weakest pallet-swap within the group. Like their brethren, they are bipedal gryphons with three eyes and considerable spell-casting capability.

Characteristics

Grim gryphons are monstrous gryphons, having the upper bodies of sky blue eagles with large wingspans and the powerful lower bodies of lions with olive drab green fur. Their most distinctive characteristics are the third eye on their foreheads and the long tongues that poke out of their beaks. They are capable of attacking twice in quick succession with their sharp talons and have some skill with magic. Despite their intimidating appearance, the grim gryphons are nothing more than lackeys in the monster world.

Appearances

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Two grim gryphons will appear as a boss battle within the Kingsbarrow during the first act of the game.

Grim gryphon (boss) (イビルビースト Ibirubisuto)

Sprite	HP	MP	Attack
	128	12	44
Defense	Agility	Experience	Gold
38	25	165	81

Bestiary no.	#36
Family	Bird
In-game description	Their massive wings and cruel claws make them appear impressive, but they're mid-level monsters at best, and often get bossed around by others.
Spell(s)	Deceleratle Woosh
Skill(s)	Slashes with its claws (attacks twice for 75% damage each)
Location(s)	The Kingsbarrow (first act)
Item(s) dropped	None

Evasion	Fire Resistance *	Ice Resistance *	Wind Resistance *
N/A	0%	0%	25%
Earth Resistance *	Light Resistance *	Dark Resistance *	Zap Resistance *
25%	-110%	25%	-110%
Drain Magic Resistance	Whack Resistance *	Poof Resistance	Dazzle Resistance *
0%	100%	100%	50%
Fizzle Resistance *	Fuddle Resistance *	Paralysis Resistance *	Poison Resistance *
0%	50%	50%	0%
Snooze Resistance *	Blunt Resistance	Deceleratle Resistance	Sap Resistance *
25%	0%	0%	0%
Spooky Aura Anathematise Resistance	Stumble Resistance *	Stun Resistance *	Charm Resistance *
0%	100%	25%	100%
Beguile Resistance *	Double Down Resistance *	Elemental Resistance *
50%	0%	0%

Grim gryphon (normal encounter) (イビルビースト Ibirubisuto)

Sprite	HP	MP	Attack
	63	12	72
Defense	Agility	Experience	Gold
67	58	121	30

Bestiary no.	#36
Family	Bird
In-game description	Their massive wings and cruel claws make them appear impressive, but they're mid-level monsters at best, and often get bossed around by others.
Spell(s)	Deceleratle Woosh
Skill(s)	Slashes with its claws (attacks twice for 75% damage each)
Location(s)	Zwaardsrust Region (first act) The Costa Valor (first act) The Eerie Eyrie (third act)
Item(s) dropped	Twisted talons1⁄8 Drasilian guinea1⁄128

Evasion	Fire Resistance *	Ice Resistance *	Wind Resistance *
N/A	0%	0%	25%
Earth Resistance *	Light Resistance *	Dark Resistance *	Zap Resistance *
25%	-110%	25%	-110%
Drain Magic Resistance	Whack Resistance *	Poof Resistance	Dazzle Resistance *
0%	50%	100%	50%
Fizzle Resistance *	Fuddle Resistance *	Paralysis Resistance *	Poison Resistance *
0%	50%	50%	0%
Snooze Resistance *	Blunt Resistance	Deceleratle Resistance	Sap Resistance *
25%	0%	0%	0%
Spooky Aura Anathematise Resistance	Stumble Resistance *	Stun Resistance *	Charm Resistance *
0%	100%	25%	100%
Beguile Resistance *	Double Down Resistance *	Elemental Resistance *
50%	0%	0%

Vicious

A vicious grim gryphon is faced in the boss battle with the Headless Honcho, along with a Skelegon, a Skeleton swordsman, and a Chasmonaut. In the Nintendo 3DS and the 2D mode of the Definitive Edition, four chasmonauts fight alongside the Headless Honcho instead.

Vicious grim gryphon (イビルビースト・強 Ibirubisuto・kyō)

Sprite	HP	MP	Attack
	108	15	88
Defense	Agility	Experience	Gold
111	101	305	57

Bestiary no.	#205
Family	Bird
In-game description	Grim gryphons driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
Spell(s)	Deceleratle Swoosh* Kaswoosh*
Skill(s)	Acts twice per turn Slashes with its claws (attacks twice for 75% damage each)
Location(s)	Heliodor Region (second act) Heliodor Castle (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only, second act) Heliodor Sewers (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only, second act) Insula Occidentalis (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only, second act) The Disciple's Trial - The Eerie Valley (third act, day only)
Item(s) dropped	Twisted talons1⁄8 Drasilian guinea1⁄128

Evasion	Fire Resistance *	Ice Resistance *	Wind Resistance *
N/A	0%	0%	25%
Earth Resistance *	Light Resistance *	Dark Resistance *	Zap Resistance *
25%	-110%	25%	-110%
Drain Magic Resistance	Whack Resistance *	Poof Resistance	Dazzle Resistance *
0%	50%	100%	50%
Fizzle Resistance *	Fuddle Resistance *	Paralysis Resistance *	Poison Resistance *
0%	50%	50%	0%
Snooze Resistance *	Blunt Resistance	Deceleratle Resistance	Sap Resistance *
25%	0%	0%	0%
Spooky Aura Anathematise Resistance	Stumble Resistance *	Stun Resistance *	Charm Resistance *
0%	100%	99%	100%
Beguile Resistance *	Double Down Resistance *	Elemental Resistance *
50%	0%	0%

Dragon Quest Rivals

Grim gryphon appeared in the second true card pack's expansion after the game's name changed to Rivals Ace as a super rare card exclusive for Martial Artist leaders.

Related monsters

Similar species

• Dark gryphon
• Gemon
• Gryphon
• Jamirus
• War gryphon
• Gemon in Memoriam

Gallery

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  The pair of grim gryphons in the Kingsbarrow

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  Headless honcho boss encounter

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  XI polygon model

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  A vicious grim gryphon

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  Rivals card