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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Wyrtle
|title=Wyrtle
|image=[[File:DQIII_Wyrtle.png|280px|center]]
|image=[[File:DQV DS Wyrtle.png|300px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ガメゴン
|kanji=ガメゴン
|romanji=Gamegon
|romanji=Gamegon
|old=Tortragon
|old=Tortragon
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|monster1=[[Wyrtoise]]<br>[[Wonder wyrtle]]
}}
}}
'''Wyrtle''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', it is a cross between a dragon (also known as a [[wikipedia:wyrm|wyrm]]) and a turtle.
The '''Wyrtle''' is a monster in the series.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Wyrtles are large blue dragons that crawl on all fours like a turtle. Their most distinctive physical feature is the grey tortoise shell that covers its body, which they are able to withdraw in to defend themselves. They have long necks and tails like dragons. Wyrtles have a pair of long curved horns on tops of their heads, fins on either side of their face, and scales running down the length of their body, all colored orange. The undersides of their body are orange, as well. In combat, they are capable of utilizing different kinds of breath against unwitting adventurers, including [[Sweet Breath]] and [[Fire Breath]].
Wyrtles is a cross between a [[Wikipedia:wyrm|wyrm]] and a turtle that crawls about on all fours. Their most distinctive physical feature is the grey turtle shell that covers its body, which they are able to withdraw in to defend themselves. Wyrtles have a pair of long curved horns on tops of their heads, fins on either side of their face, and jagged osteoderms running down the length of their body, all coloured a dull orange. The underside skin of their body vary between games, sometimes being coloured white and other times a brighter orange than their osteoderms. In combat, they can breathe out different kinds of breath against unwitting adventurers, including [[Sweet Breath]] and [[Fire Breath]]. According to its monster description in various games, the wyrtle was originally a turtle lived to a thousand years before consuming the flesh of a dragon god and becoming a dragon itself. Its English name is a combination of the words "[[wikipedia:wyrm|wyrm]]" and "turtle", while its Japanese name {{translation|''Gamegon''|ガメゴン}} is the combination of the words ''Game'' (かめ), meaning "turtle" and {{translation|Dragon|ドラゴン|Doragon}}''.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Wyrtle
|name=Wyrtle
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|romanji=Gamegon
|romanji=Gamegon
|bestiaryNumber=#086
|bestiaryNumber=#086
|sprite=[[File:Wyrtle DQIII NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[File:Tortragon DQIII NES.png]]
|lvl=29
|lvl=29
|hp=68
|hp=68
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|skills=[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills=[[Sweet Breath]]
|item=[[Seed of resilience]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|item=[[Seed of resilience]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Manoza]] region
|locations=[[Manoza|Manoza Region]]<br>[[Manoza Cave]]<br>Ocean
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=70%
|fire-resist=70%
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|sap-resist=70%
|sap-resist=70%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|snes-sprites=[[File:Wrytle3snes.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[File:Wyrtle DQIII SFC.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[Image:Wyrtle DQIII GBC.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[Image:Wyrtle DQIII GBC.png|75px]]
|switch-sprites=[[Image:Gamegon.png|100px]]
|switch-sprites=[[Image:Wyrtle Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|100px]]
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Wyrtle
|kanji= ガメゴン
|romanji=Gamegon
|bestiaryNumber=#056
|family={{Dragon}}
|description=Sometimes they think they are dragons, other times turtles. But regardless of how they feel, their sleep-inducing Sweet Breath and brutal bite are cause for consternation.
|sprite=[[File:Wyrtle DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=159
|mp=30
|exp=736
|gold=37
|attack=116
|defense=360
|agility=95
|spells=None
|skills=Defend<br>[[Defending Champion]]<br>[[Sweet Breath]]<br>[[Wildfire]]
|item=[[Iron helmet]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=The Ocean<br>[[Manoza Cave]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=-25%
|wind-resist=50%
|strike-resist=25%
|lightning-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=-25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=-25%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=-25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|stumble-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=-25%
|sap-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Wrytle
|name=Wrytle
|kanji= ガメゴン
|kanji=ガメゴン
|romanji=Gamegon
|romanji=Gamegon
|bestiaryNumber=#051
|bestiaryNumber=#051
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|mp=0
|mp=0
|attack=53
|attack=53
|defense=110
|defence=110
|agility=20
|agility=20
|exp=42
|exp=42
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|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Defend
|skills=Defend
|item=[[Seed of Resilience]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|item=[[Seed of resilience]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|locations=[[Whealbrook Adit]] (G2)<br>[[Coburg]] castle dungeon<br>[[Abovitall Tower]]
|locations=[[Whealbrook Adit]] (G2)<br>[[Coburg]] castle dungeon<br>[[Abovitall Tower]]
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
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|poison-resist=20%
|poison-resist=20%
|stun-resist=20%
|stun-resist=20%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Wyrtle DQV PS2.png]]
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Wyrtle DQV PS2.png|125px]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Wrytle3snes.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Wyrtle DQIII SFC.png]]
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|float=
|image=
|name=Wyrtle
|name=Wyrtle
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|kanji=ガメゴン
|console=DS
|romaji=Gamegon
|romanji=Gamegon
|bestiaryNumber=#106
|family={{Dragon}}
|description=Hurtful turtles that like to frazzle foes with [[Flame Breath]]. Watch out for their critical attacks and hellish shells.<br><br>Turtles become wyrtles by eating the meat of a dragon god, but must live a thousand years before doing so.
|model=[[Image:Wyrtle DQIX DS.png]]
|hp=105
|hp=105
|mp=0
|mp=0
|exp=600
|gold=116
|attack=105
|attack=105
|defense=150
|defence=150
|agility=47
|agility=47
|experience=600
|spells=None
|gold=116
|skills=[[Flame Breath]]<br>Retreats into shell (reduces damage taken to 1 or 0)<br>[[Critical Hit]]
|droppedItem=[[Tortoiseshell]] (common)<br>[[dragon scale]] (rare)
|items=[[Tortoiseshell]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Dragon's scale]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|skills=[[Flame Breath]]<br>[[Defend]]<br>[[Critical Hit]]
|locations=[[Urdus Marshland]]<br>[[Hermany]]
|spells=
|fire-resist=25%
|family=Dragon
|ice-resist=0%
|bestiaryNumber=106
|wind-resist=0%
|captureRate=
|blast-resist=-50%
|description=Hurtful turtles that like to frazzle foes with Flame Breath. Watch out for their critical attacks and hellish shells.<br>Turtles become wyrtles by eating the meat of a dragon god, but must live a thousand years before doing so.
|rock-resist=0%
|locations=[[Urdus Marshland]]<br />[[Hermany]]
|dark-resist=-50%
|collapsed=
|light-resist=0%
|}}
|drain-resist=100%
|whack-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=25%
|charm-resist=65%
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{stub}}
Wyrtle began appearing in Version 4.1. It is able to use [[Roundaclout]] and can emit a flamethrower attack.
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Tortragon
|name=Tortragon
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|wisdom=4/5
|wisdom=4/5
|agility=2/5
|agility=2/5
|family= [[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|family={{Dragon}}
|in-game-description=It has a tough shell but it can't hide inside it
|in-game-description=It has a tough shell but it can't hide inside it
|abilities=[[Lightning]], [[Kaclang | Ironize]], [[Bound | MagicBack]]
|abilities=[[Lightning]], [[Kaclang|Ironize]], [[Bound|MagicBack]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Library Gate]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Library Gate]]
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[Beast family]]
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[Beast family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|frizz-resist=Strong
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Tortragon
|name=Tortragon
|kanji= ガメゴン
|kanji=ガメゴン
|romanji=Gamegon
|romanji=Gamegon
|sprite=[[Image:Wyrtle_DQM2_GBC.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:Wyrtle_DQM2_GBC.png]]
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|wisdom=4/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=4/10
|agility=4/10
|family= [[Dragon]]
|family= {{Dragon}}
|in-game-description=Slow, but heavily protected.
|in-game-description=Slow, but heavily protected.
|abilities=[[MagicBack]], [[Lightning]], [[Ironize]]
|abilities=[[Bound|MagicBack]], [[Lightning]], [[Kaclang|Ironize]]
|habitat=
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[Beast family]]
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[Beast family]]
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
==={{DQM3}}===
Wyrtle appears as a B-rank monster of the [[Dragon family]], introduced with the ''Dragon Quest III'' event. It can learn [[Sweet Breath]], [[Lightning]], and [[Selflessness]] naturally.
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Wyrtle
|kanji=ガメゴン
|romanji=Gamegon
|icon=[[File:Wyrtle DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Wyrtle]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|link=Dragon family]]
|hp=1,300
|mp=370
|attack=580
|defense=670
|wisdom=700
|agility=400
|bestiary=#082
|rank='''E'''
|in-game-description=These dragons were in fact once turtles who lived for a thousand years before feasting on the flesh of a sacred dragon and taking on their current form. Watchout for their spinning body slam!
|talents=[[Barricade]]
|traits=[[Insta-Buff]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Naked Ambition]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Defensive Impulse]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Uber Slimesbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Benefaction]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|64px|link=Dragon family]] X [[File:DQM3 slime family icon.png|64px|link=Slime family]]<br>(Either parent must be E-rank.)
|fusions=[[File:Wyrtle DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Wyrtle]] = [[File:Armoured wartoise DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Armoured wartoise]] X [[File:Flython DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Flython]] or [[File:DQM3 beast family icon.png|64px|link=Beast family]]<br>[[File:Wyrtle DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Wyrtle]] X [[File:Cyclown DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Cyclown]] = [[File:Spinchilla DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Spinchilla]]<br>[[File:Wyrtle DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Wyrtle]] X [[File:Skeleton soldier DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Skeleton soldier]] = [[File:Abyss diver DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Abyss diver]]<br>[[File:Wyrtle DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Wyrtle]] X [[File:Overtoad DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Overtoad]] = [[File:Wyrtoise DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Wyrtoise]]
|fire-resist=50%
|water-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=0%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=25%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=-25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Wyrtle appears as a B-rank monster of the [[Dragon family]] as part of the original ''Dragon Quest III'' event. It can be recruited from Chapter 3, Episode 3 of the event quests at any difficulty, eventually being recruitable from the main storyline from Chapter 16, Episode 4: A Break at the Beach and Chapter 5, Episode 2 in hard difficulty. The wyrtle can also be recruited from the Log Bridge stage of the Dragon Island: Plains from the Dragon Fest at any difficulty. It can participate in the Battle Roads of the [[Armful]] and [[Gasbagon]] as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Wyrtle
|kanji=ガメゴン
|romanji=Gamegon
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Wyrtle.png|275px]]
|family=Dragon
|rank=B
|role=Defence
|lvl=120
|hp=1,020
|mp=243
|move=2
|attack=296
|defense=510
|agility=208
|wisdom=195
|weight=25
|bskill1=[[Sweet Breath]]
|bskill2=[[Lightning]] (Level 26)
|bskill3=[[Selflessness]] (Level 36)
|askill1=Zap-type Martial MP Cost -5%/Stats Up
|askill2=Crack Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Lightning Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=Bang Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Lightning Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=DEF +10
|bperk2=Lightning Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Zap-type Martial MP Cost -5%''': Lowers Zap-type martial MP cost by 5%.
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Half Res
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Half Res
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Very Weak
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Super Weak
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Half Res
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Half Res
|confusion-resist=Immune
|charm-resist=Super Weak
}}


==Related Monsters==
==In Other Languages==
*[[Wyrtoise]]
{{OtherLanguages
*[[Wonder wyrtle]]
|es=Tortuverno|es-meaning=From the Spanish ''{{tt|tortuga|turtle}}'' and ''{{tt|guiverno|wyvern}}''.
|fr=Tortugon|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|tortue|turtle or tortoise}}'' and ''dragon''.
|de=Schilddrache|de-meaning=German for "shield dragon".
|it=Tartadrago|it-meaning=From the Italian ''{{tt|tartaruga|turtle}}'' and ''{{tt|drago|dragon}}''.
|zh-cn={{tt|龟龙|Guī lóng}}|zh-cn-meaning=Simplified Chinese for "turtle dragon".
}}


==Etymology==
==Trivia==
*The English name is similar to its shape, the combination of "[[wikipedia:wyrm|wyrm]]" and "turtle".
*Although its monster description in the original ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' stated that wyrtles could not hide inside their shells, they gained the ability to do so in ''Dragon Quest IX''.
*The Japanese name "ガメゴン ''Gamegon'' " is the combination of "かめ ''Kame'' "(turtle) and "ドラゴン ''Doragon'' "(Dragon).


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQIII Gamegon.jpg|Famicom art
DQIII Gamegon.jpg|{{Famicom}} art
Image:Slime MoriMori DQ Wyrtle.png|''Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest''
DQX Gamegon.jpg|A wyrtle in ''X''
Slime MoriMori DQ Wyrtle.png|{{SMMDQ}}
DQR Wyrtle.png|''Rivals'' card
DQW Gamegon.jpg|''Walk'' model
DQTCG Wyrtle.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[fr:Tortugon]]

Latest revision as of 12:31, 1 August 2026

The Wyrtle is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Wyrtles is a cross between a wyrm and a turtle that crawls about on all fours. Their most distinctive physical feature is the grey turtle shell that covers its body, which they are able to withdraw in to defend themselves. Wyrtles have a pair of long curved horns on tops of their heads, fins on either side of their face, and jagged osteoderms running down the length of their body, all coloured a dull orange. The underside skin of their body vary between games, sometimes being coloured white and other times a brighter orange than their osteoderms. In combat, they can breathe out different kinds of breath against unwitting adventurers, including Sweet Breath and Fire Breath. According to its monster description in various games, the wyrtle was originally a turtle lived to a thousand years before consuming the flesh of a dragon god and becoming a dragon itself. Its English name is a combination of the words "wyrm" and "turtle", while its Japanese name Gamegon (ガメゴン, Gamegon?) is the combination of the words Game (かめ), meaning "turtle" and Dragon (ドラゴン, Doragon?).

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

Wyrtle (ガメゴン Gamegon)
Bestiary Number: #086
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Sprites Attributes
NES SFC GBC Switch Level HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
29 68 0 652 88 89 200 25 0⁄64
Resistances
Fire Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Snooze Drain Magic Fizzle Fuddle Sap Deceleratle
70% 70% 70% 25% 25% 0% 100% 70% 25% 100% 100% 70% 70% 25%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Item Drop
None Sweet Breath Manoza Region
Manoza Cave
Ocean 		Seed of resilience1⁄64


Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Wyrtle (ガメゴン, Gamegon )
Defeated Monster List number: #056
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Attributes
Sprite Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Dragon 159 30 736 37 116 360 95 0⁄64
Resistances
Fire Explosion Ice Wind Strike Lightning Drain Magic Whack Kamikazee Poof
50% 50% -25% 50% 25% 0% 0% -25% 0% 25%
Dazzle Fizzle Fuddle Paralysis Snooze Stumble Stun Deceleratle Blunt Sap
-25% 100% -25% -25% 25% 0% 0% 0% -25% 25%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Item Drop
None Defend
Defending Champion
Sweet Breath
Wildfire 		The Ocean
Manoza Cave 		Iron helmet1⁄64
Description Sometimes they think they are dragons, other times turtles. But regardless of how they feel, their sleep-inducing Sweet Breath and brutal bite are cause for consternation.


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

Wrytle (ガメゴン, Gamegon )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #051
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprites Attributes
SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
30 0 42 38 53 110 20 0⁄64 N/A
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap
100% 20% 20% 20% 20% 67% 100% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Defend Whealbrook Adit (G2)
Coburg castle dungeon
Abovitall Tower 		Seed of resilience1⁄16
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Wyrtle (ガメゴン, Gamegon)
Defeated Monster List No. : #106
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Dragon 105 0 600 116 105 150 47
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Blast Earth Dark Light Drain Magic Whack Dazzle Fizzle
25% 0% 0% -50% 0% -50% 0% 100% 0% 0% 100%
Confusion Paralysis Sleep Poison Stun Blunt Deceleratle Sap Spooky Aura Charm
25% 25% 0% 0% 25% 25% 0% 25% 0% 65%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped items
None Flame Breath
Retreats into shell (reduces damage taken to 1 or 0)
Critical Hit 		Urdus Marshland
Hermany 		Tortoiseshell1⁄8
Dragon's scale1⁄16
Description Hurtful turtles that like to frazzle foes with Flame Breath. Watch out for their critical attacks and hellish shells.

Turtles become wyrtles by eating the meat of a dragon god, but must live a thousand years before doing so.


Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Wyrtle began appearing in Version 4.1. It is able to use Roundaclout and can emit a flamethrower attack.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

Tortragon (ガメゴン, Gamegon )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? Dragon 35 2/5 3/5 3/5 2/5 2/5 4/5
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap*
Strong Strong Strong Strong None Weak None Weak None
Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze*
Weak None None None Strong None None None None
Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
None None Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak None
Additional information
Description It has a tough shell but it can't hide inside it
Skills Lightning, Ironize, MagicBack
Location Library Gate
Breeding Chart Dragon family x Beast family

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

Tortragon (ガメゴン, Gamegon )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? Dragon 35 5/10 6/10 7/10 3/10 4/10 4/10
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water*
Strong Strong Strong Strong None Weak None Weak Weak
Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle*
None Weak None None None Strong None None None
Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
None None None Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak None
Additional information
Description Slow, but heavily protected.
Skills MagicBack, Lightning, Ironize
Location
Breeding Chart Dragon family x Beast family

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit | edit source]

Wyrtle (ガメゴン, Gamegon )
Monsterpedia No.: #082
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Attributes
Wyrtle Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
E 1,300 370 580 670 400 700
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Barricade Insta-Buff (lv. 1)
Naked Ambition (lv. 20)
Defensive Impulse (lv. 40) 		Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Uber Slimesbane (lv. 1)
Benefaction (lv. 60) 		N/A
Resistances
Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic *
50% 25% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 25%
Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death *
50% 0% 0% 0% 25% -25% 25% 50% 0%
Additional information
Description These dragons were in fact once turtles who lived for a thousand years before feasting on the flesh of a sacred dragon and taking on their current form. Watchout for their spinning body slam!
Location This monster has no natural habitat
Synthesis
Breeding chart
X
(Either parent must be E-rank.)
Notable fusions
Wyrtle = X or
Wyrtle X =
Wyrtle X =
Wyrtle X =


Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Wyrtle appears as a B-rank monster of the Dragon family as part of the original Dragon Quest III event. It can be recruited from Chapter 3, Episode 3 of the event quests at any difficulty, eventually being recruitable from the main storyline from Chapter 16, Episode 4: A Break at the Beach and Chapter 5, Episode 2 in hard difficulty. The wyrtle can also be recruited from the Log Bridge stage of the Dragon Island: Plains from the Dragon Fest at any difficulty. It can participate in the Battle Roads of the Armful and Gasbagon as a party member.

Wyrtle (ガメゴン Gamegon)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
Defence 120 1,020 243 2
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
296 510 208 195 25
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang
Very Weak Normal Half Res Normal Half Res
Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock
Normal Very Weak Normal Super Weak Normal
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Normal Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Normal Normal Half Res Immune Super Weak
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Sweet Breath
Lightning (Level 26)
Selflessness (Level 36)		 Zap-type Martial MP Cost -5%/Stats Up
Crack Res +25/Stats Up
Lightning Potency +5%/Stats Up
Bang Res +25/Stats Up
Lightning Potency +5%/Stats Up
Perks
Basic perks DEF +10
Lightning Potency +2%
N/a
Leader perk N/a
Awakening perk Zap-type Martial MP Cost -5%: Lowers Zap-type martial MP cost by 5%.


In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolTortuvernoFrom the Spanish tortuga and guiverno.
FrançaisTortugonFrom the French tortue and dragon.
DeutschSchilddracheGerman for "shield dragon".
ItalianoTartadragoFrom the Italian tartaruga and drago.
中文龟龙Simplified Chinese for "turtle dragon".

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Although its monster description in the original Dragon Quest Monsters stated that wyrtles could not hide inside their shells, they gained the ability to do so in Dragon Quest IX.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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