Jailcat

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The Jailcat is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VIII.

Characteristics[edit]

Jailcats are large cats with white fur and blue stripes all over their bodies. Their names are derived from their stripe pattern, which gives the jailcat an appearance similar to the blue and white striped uniforms commonly worn by prisoners. They have a tuft of orange fur on top of their heads and a very long tongue that trails out of their permanently open mouths. Just like the other cats in their family, jailcats have a tendency to space out in battle, spending time washing themselves like ordinary housecats. They are not to be taken lightly though, since they are capable of casting Crack on their enemies. When casting magic, they perform a handstand on their front paws and their eyes bulge out.

Appearances[edit]

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

While jailcats debuted in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, they also appear in the Nintendo DS and mobile remakes of Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, replacing the generic Great sabrecub enemies to prevent confusion with Saber. It's possible to recruit one shortly after obtaining the wagon in Fortuna; the jailcat is somewhat unique being the only monster able to cast Crack (which normally isn't available until much later), and can last until the third generation.

Jailcat (プリズニャン Purizunyan)DQV Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
21 6 17 10
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
11 11 7 1/16
Bestiary No. #015
Spell(s) Crack
Skill(s) Watches and waits
Location(s) Whealbrook area
Outside Uptaten Towers
Fortuna area
Outside Talon Tower
Item dropped Rags132
Evasion Frizz resistance * Sizz resistance * Fire Breath resistance *
1/64 0% 0% 0%
Bang resistance * Crack resistance * Ice Breath resistance * Woosh resistance *
0% 67% 67% 0%
Zap resistance * Drain Magic resistance * Whack resistance * Kamikazee resistance *
0% 20% 0% 0%
Poof resistance Poison resistance * Fuddle resistance Snooze resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Dazzle resistance * Sap resistance * Fizzle resistance Stun resistance *
0% 0% 0% 20%
PS2 model DS & Mobile sprite
Jailcat1.png



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

Jailcats appear as a special enemy in the Gooing Strong DLC tablet. They cast Crack, as in other Dragon Quest games, crunching enemies with icy magic. They'll also sometimes spend a turn simply assessing the situation and doing nothing.

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

Jailcat (プリズニャン Purizunyan)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
Jailcat.png 29 6 27
Defense Agility Experience Gold
18 19 19 8
Bestiary no. 023
Family Beast
In-game description A feline monster with stripes reminiscent of a jailhouse convict. Strangely popular among cat lovers. Usually quite playful, but capable of casting spells when provoked.
Spell(s) Crack
Skill(s) Cleans self, rolls around (wastes turn)
Location(s) Alexandria Region
Item(s) dropped Bandana164
Plain cheese1256
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
164 0% 0% 0%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 50%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
50% 0% 0% 15%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
0% 0% 15% 0%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
0% 0% 0% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
15% 0% 25%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest X[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Jailcat
Family Nature
Rank E
Description These felines are especially fond of their stripes.
Weapons Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Crackmeister
Resistances Crackproof
Skill Woosh & Crack
Location Palaish Isle (Temple)
Breeding chart Spiked hare x Snail slime


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Jailcat
Family Nature
Rank E
Size S
Weapons Axes, Hammer, Claws, Staves
Traits Crackmeister, Strangely Alluring
Resistances Vulnerable to Abiliterator, Immune to Crack
Skill Woosh & Crack
Location Iceolation
Breeding chart Wild boarfish x Shell slime
Swarmtroop x Snowbird


Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Jailcat (プリズニャン Purizunyan) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Jailcat DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 beast family icon.png 1,320 310
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
580 530 530 560
Bestiary No. #237
Rank E Rank
In-game description These cute critters take their name from their striped fur, which resembles prison-wear. Proud practitioners of a secretive form of self defence called mew-jitsu
Talents Crack Afficionado (lv. 1)
HP Booster I (lv. 20)
Bedazzlement Blocker (lv. 40)
Guaranteed traits Crackmeister (lv. 1)
Agent of Chaos (lv. 20)
Ace Evader (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Commander (lv. 1)
Insta-Accel (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Cracker (lv. 60)
Habitat Sepulchre of Flame
Circle of Indulgence - Middle Echelon (DQM3 spring icon.pngDQM3 summer icon.pngDQM3 autumn icon.pngDQM3 winter icon.png)
Grimglow Cave
Items Mystery meat (Common)
Seed of skill (Rare)
Synthesis chart Spiked hare DQM3 portrait.png X Putrefido DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
25% 0% 50% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% 25% 0% 25%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 0%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
0% -25% 50% 25%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
50% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%



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

Jailcat (プリズニャン Purizunyan)DQHII Logo.png
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Jailcat DQH2.png 57 27g Yes
List No. 060
Field Notes The struped coats of these frost-flinging felines make it look like they've just escaped from the slammer. Some wonder if it's their fur that's stripy or the skin underneath, but no one can get close enough to check...
Location(s) Battle of the Great Divide (S), The Frosty Foothills
Item(s) Dropped Twisted talons, Beckoning bell



Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Jailcat appears as an E-rank monster of the Beast family. It can be recruited from Chapters 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 6-2, 8-5, 10-2, and 13-2 of the main storyline and can participate in the Great sabrecub and Bewarewolf's Battle Roads as a party member.

Jailcat (プリズニャン Purizunyan)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Jailcat.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Beast.png
Beast
DQTact Rank Icon E.png DQTact MagicType.png
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
95 328 180 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
186 146 201 160 10
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Crack Dazzle* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
WIS +5 / Stats Up Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up Crack Potency +5% / Stats up
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25 / Stats Up Crack Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Crack Potency +2% N/a N/a
Perk Details
First
WIS +5: Raises WIS by 5.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Normal Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Very Weak Half Res Super Weak
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Half Res Immune Half Res
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Normal



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