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|image=[[Image:DQV_Cactiball.png|230px|center]]
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|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=
|kanji=サボテンボール
|romanji=
|romanji={{tt|Sabotenbōru|Cactus ball}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
|old=CactiBall
|firstappear={{DQ5}}
|monster1=[[Fandangow]]<br>[[Golden globe]]<br>[[Plumpkin]]
}}
}}
The '''Cactiball''' (originally '''CactiBall''' / '''Cacti Ball''', '''Cactus Ball''' in fan-translations) is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'', they are, as the name would suggest, ball-shaped [[Nature family|cactus monsters]].[[File:Cactiball DQVII PSX.gif|right]]
 
The '''Cactiball''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}.
 
Introduced in {{DQ5}}, they are, as the name would suggest, ball-shaped [[Nature family|cactus monsters]].


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
A Cactiball's name is an adequate description itself; the only other notable aspects of the monsters' appearance are limbs, small compared to the rest of its body, a devious face and a flower at the top of their head/body.
A Cactiball's name is an adequate description itself; the only other notable aspects of the {{MFamilies}}s' appearance are limbs, small compared to the rest of its body, a devious face and a flower at the top of their head/body.


Cactiballs are fairly energetic given how they dance about in their idle animation. For their actual dances they will curl in their arms and legs and roll about. When attacking, a Cactiball will extend and enlarge its spikes and may perform a jumping attack that has a chance of landing a devastating blow. They aren't exactly dangerous monsters, however, as they are encountered early on in most of the games they appear in and will only pose a threat to a low-leveled player, though this can apply just as well to other monsters in the area.
Cactiballs are fairly energetic given how they dance about in their idle animation. For their actual dances they will curl in their arms and legs and roll about. When attacking, a Cactiball will extend and enlarge its spikes and may perform a jumping attack that has a chance of landing a devastating blow. They aren't exactly dangerous {{MFamilies}}s, however, as they are encountered early on in most of the games they appear in and will only pose a threat to a low-leveled player, though this can apply just as well to other {{MFamilies}}s in the area.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
{{Template:Enemy
{{DQ5Enemy
|name = Cactiball
|name=Cactiball
|game= Dragon Quest V
|kanji= サボテンボール
|image= [[File:Cactiball DQV SNES.gif]]
|romanji=Sabotenbōru
|console =SNES, PS2, DS, Mobile
|bestiaryNumber=#019
|hp = 25
|sprite=[[File:Cactiball DQV SNES.gif]]
|attack = 24
|hp=25
|defense = 14
|mp=0
|agility = 17
|attack=24
|experience = 16
|defense=14
|gold = 9
|agility=17
|droppedItem = [[Medicinal herb]]
|exp=16
|skills = [[Body Slam]]
|gold=9
|locations=[[Faerie Lae]]
|tameRate=N/A
|bestiaryNumber=19
|spells=None
|skills=Cannonballs one character.  (25% chance to ignore {{Defence}}.)
|item=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|locations=[[Faerie Lea]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=67%
|cool-breath-resist=67%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=67%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=67%
|snooze-resist=20%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=20%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|ps2-sprites=[[File:Cactiball DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:DQVII PSX CactiBall.png]]
}}
}}
First appearance in the series, players are likely to first encounter them when visiting the world of the faeries.
 
{{Clear}}
==={{DQ7}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
{{DQ7Enemy
{{Enemy
|float=
|image= [[File:Cactiball DQVII PSX.gif]]
|name=Cactiball
|name=Cactiball
|game=Dragon Quest VII
|kanji=サボテンボール
|console=PSX, 3DS
|romanji=Sabotenbōru
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:DQVII PSX CactiBall.png]]
|hp=14
|hp=14
|mp=0
|mp=0
|exp=4 ({{PS1}})<br>6 ({{3DS}})
|gold=5 ({{PS1}})<br>8 ({{3DS}})
|attack=18
|attack=18
|defense=14
|defense=14
|agility=10
|agility=10
|experience=4
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|16}}]]
|gold=5
|bestiaryNumber=#007
|droppedItem=[[Thorn whip]] (1/256)
|spells=
|skills=Flee
|skills=Flee
|spells=
|locations=[[Rainbow Mines]]<br>[[The Tower]]
|family=[[Nature family|Plant]]
|items=[[Thorn whip]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|bestiaryNumber=7
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|captureRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|16}}]]  
|frizz-resist=0%
|description=
|sizz-resist=0%
|locations=Ballymolloy
|bang-resist=0%
|}}
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poof-resist=80%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=80%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Cactiball
|kanji=サボテンボール
|romanji=Sabotenbōru
|bestiaryNumber=#054
|family={{Nature}}
|description=These prickly plants are usually quite quiet, but when they get angry, their spines stand on end, and they'll attack anything that approaches.
|sprite=[[Image:Cactiball XI sprite.png]]
|hp=60
|mp=56
|attack=55
|defense=56
|agility=38
|exp=61
|gold=29
|spells=None
|skills=Sticks its spikes into character. (125% damage)<br>[[Rolling Attack|Curls up into a spiky ball and begins to spin]]. (Damages 1-3 {{Party 11}} members.)<br>Flee
|items=[[Duneberry]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Thorn whip]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Gallopolis Region]] (first and second acts)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-110%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=-110%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=0%
|beguile-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
 
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious cactiball
|kanji=サボテンボール・邪
|romanji={{tt|Sabotenbōru・ja|Cactus ball・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#590
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Cactiballs who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Cactiball XI sprite.png]]
|hp=459
|mp=327
|attack=289
|defense=301
|agility=165
|exp=1,460
|gold=343
|spells=None
|skills=Sticks its spikes into character. (125% damage)<br>[[Rolling Attack|Curls up into a spiky ball and begins to spin]] (Damages 1-3 {{Party 11}} members.)<br>Flee
|items=[[Duneberry]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Thorn whip]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Gallopolis Region]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-110%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=-110%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=25%
|beguile-resist=50%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=CactiBall
|kanji= サボテンボール
|romanji=Sabotenbōru
|sprite=[[File:Cactiball DQM GBC.png]]
|remake-sprite=[[Image:DQM PSX Cactiball.png]]
|level=30
|hp=2/5
|mp=2/5
|attack=3/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=1/5
|agility=3/5
|family=Plant
|in-game-description=Stores water inside the body to survive in deserts
|abilities=[[Paralysis Attack|Paralyze]], [[Weird Dance|OddDance]], [[HighJump]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Labyrinth]], [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Demolition]]
|breeding=[[Nature family|Plant family]] x [[Bug family]]
|frizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
|fire-breath-resist=None
|bang-resist=None
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Strong
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Strong
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Strong
|whack-resist=None
|kamikazee-resist=None
|poison-resist=Weak
|paralysis-resist=Weak
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Weak
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=None
|fizzle-resist=Strong
|stun-resist=Strong
|ban-dance-resist=Strong
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Weak
}}
 
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=CactiBall
|kanji=サボテンボール
|romanji=Sabotenbōru
|sprite=[[File:Cactiball DQM2 GBC.png]]
|remake-sprite=[[Image:DQM PSX Cactiball.png]]
|level=30
|hp=7/10
|mp=7/10
|attack=7/10
|defense=5/10
|wisdom=3/10
|agility=5/10
|family= Plant
|in-game-description=Spins to fire its needles wildly.
|abilities=[[HighJump]], [[Weird Dance|OddDance]], [[Paralysis Attack|Paralyze]]
|habitat=[[Desert World]]
|breeding=[[Nature family|Plant family]] x [[Bug family]]
|frizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
|fire-breath-resist=None
|bang-resist=None
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Strong
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Strong
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Strong
|whack-resist=None
|kamikazee-resist=None
|poison-resist=Weak
|paralysis-resist=Weak
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Weak
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=None
|fizzle-resist=Strong
|stun-resist=Strong
|ban-dance-resist=Strong
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Weak
}}


The '''Cactiball''' can be found in [[The Tower|the Tower]] in the past and the [[Rainbow Mines]] in the present.
==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Clear}}
[[File:Cactiball DQMCH GBA.png]]
The Cactiball is a one-star member of the [[Nature family]] with a weight of 2. Its in-game description reads "To protect its body from the heat, it stores plenty of water inside."


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
==={{DQMJ2P}}===
{{Stub}}


<center>''Stores water<br />inside the body to<br />survive in deserts''</center>
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}


Cactiballs (then CactiBall, with the 'b' in uppercase) appear in the first ''Monsters'' game as basic monsters: one can easily be bred by using a plant pedigree and bug mate. They can also be found behind the Gate of Labyrinth and the Gate of Demolition.
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}


[[File:Cactiball DQM GBC.png]]
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQM3}}===
[[File:Cactiball DQM2 GBC.png]]
{{DQM3Enemy
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
|name=Cactiball
[[File:Cactiball DQMCH GBA.png]]
|kanji=
===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime]]''===
|romanji=
|icon=[[File:Cactiball DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|link=Nature family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,370</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>310</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>630</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>490</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>440</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>460</big></big>
|bestiary=#151
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These cheery monsters are nigh-on indistenguishable from their not-so-sentient cactus cousins when asleep
|talents=[[Blowy Slasher]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Agility Booster|Agility Booster I]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Confusion Controller]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Spiky Skin]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Stunner]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Big Bully]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Snappy Comeback]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Collective Punishment]] (lv. 60)
|habitat= [[Circle of Caprice]] - Middle Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 summer icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]])
|items=[[Strong medicine]] (Common)<br>[[Seed of skill]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stark raven]] X [[File:Disfigurine DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Disfigurine]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=25%
|water-resist=50%
|wind-resist=25%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=0%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=-25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQHRS}}===


<center>''When they get in a<br />huff, watch out for<br />their puff! You could<br />get yourself caught in<br />a real spinefield.''</center>
<center>''When they get in a<br>huff, watch out for<br>their puff! You could<br>get yourself caught in<br>a real spinefield.''</center>


Cactiballs are [[Platioso|Platiosi]] and thus members of the [[Plob]] in this spin-off game. They often wander about, occasionally stopping to shake some maracas, and will turn themselves into an unapproachable ball of spikes if Rocket gets too close. They are first encountered in Tootinshleiman's Tomb and later in Flucifer's Necropolis where they hide under the sand with only the tops of their heads exposed but will jump out and immediately extend their spikes if approached. Like other normal enemies, it is possible to have a Cactiball as part of the tank crew after sending at least 30 back to town and speaking to the Cactiball in the Museum.
Cactiballs are [[Platioso|Platiosi]] and thus members of the [[Plob]] in this spin-off game. They often wander about, occasionally stopping to shake some maracas, and will turn themselves into an unapproachable ball of spikes if Rocket gets too close. They are first encountered in Tootinshleiman's Tomb and later in Flucifer's Necropolis where they hide under the sand with only the tops of their heads exposed but will jump out and immediately extend their spikes if approached. Like other normal enemies, it is possible to have a Cactiball as part of the tank crew after sending at least 30 back to town and speaking to the Cactiball in the Museum.


==Variants==
==={{DQStars}}===
===Fandangow===
{{Stub}}
The '''Fandangow''' is an orange Cactiball reminiscent of sunset in the American southwest.
 
{{Enemy
==={{DQRivals}}===
|name = Fandangow
{{Stub}}
|game = Dragon Quest V
 
|image = [[File:Fandangow DQV PS2.png|120px]]
==={{DQTact}}===
|console =SNES, PS2, DS, Mobile
Cactiball appears as an E-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]]. It can be recruited from Chapters 5-2, 5-3, 7-6, 7-7, and 7-8 of the main storyline and it can participate in the Battle Roads of [[Stump chump]] and [[Crabid]] as a party member.
|hp = 33
{{DQTactEnemy
|attack = 35
|name=Cactiball
|defense = 30
|kanji=サボテンボール
|agility = 16
|romanji=Sabotenbōru
|experience = 19
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Cactiball.png|250px]]
|gold = 13
|family=Nature
|droppedItem = [[Hardwood headwear]]
|rank=E
|skills = [[Weird Dance]]
|role=Attack
|captureRate=[[Fandangow (Recruit)|1/32]]
|lvl=95
|bestiaryNumber=32
|hp=477
|locations=[[Coburg]] area
|mp=123
|move=2
|attack=282
|defense=196
|agility=131
|wisdom=97
|weight=10
|bskill1=[[Shove]]
|bskill2=[[Singe]]{{tt|*|Level 16}}
|bskill3='''Talent Blossoming''': [[Cactidive]]
|askill1=Max {{MP}} +5/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Zap]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Singe]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>[[Cactidive]] Potency +5%
|askill4=[[Woosh]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Singe]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>[[Cactidive]] Potency +5%
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=[[Singe]] Potency +2%
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Max {{MP}} +5''': Raises max {{MP}} by 5.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Half Res
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Super Weak
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Half Res
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
}}
==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}
==Trivia==
*In {{Rocket Slime}} a flattened Cactiball has an uncanny resemblance to a [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Cactuar Cactuar].
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQHRS Spine Les.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime''
DQXI Cactiball.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model
File:Cactiball DQV PS2.png|The ps2 rendering of the Cactiball
DQXI Malicious cactiball.jpg|A Malicious cactiball.
Image:Fandangow_classic.png|The Fandangow
DQHRS Spine Les.png|{{Rocket Slime}}.
Image:Fandangow.png|Fandangow - (Modern)
DQR Saboten Ball.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQT Cactiball model.png|{{Tact}} model.
Eraser 0023 Cactiball.jpg|A cactiball in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Trivia==
[[Category:Plants]]
*In ''Rocket Slime'' a flattened Cactiball has an uncanny resemblance to a [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Cactuar Cactuar].
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[fr:Cactueur]]

Latest revision as of 13:00, 9 September 2026

The Cactiball is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.

Introduced in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, they are, as the name would suggest, ball-shaped cactus monsters.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

A Cactiball's name is an adequate description itself; the only other notable aspects of the monsters' appearance are limbs, small compared to the rest of its body, a devious face and a flower at the top of their head/body.

Cactiballs are fairly energetic given how they dance about in their idle animation. For their actual dances they will curl in their arms and legs and roll about. When attacking, a Cactiball will extend and enlarge its spikes and may perform a jumping attack that has a chance of landing a devastating blow. They aren't exactly dangerous monsters, however, as they are encountered early on in most of the games they appear in and will only pose a threat to a low-leveled player, though this can apply just as well to other monsters in the area.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Cactiball (サボテンボール, Sabotenbōru )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #019
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprites Attributes
SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
25 0 16 9 24 14 17 0/64 N/A
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee
0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 67% 0% 67% 0% 0%
Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap
100% 0% 0% 67% 20% 20% 100% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Cannonballs one character. (25% chance to ignore Defence.) Faerie Lea Medicinal herb1⁄16
Notable changes in the remakes None


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

Cactiball (サボテンボール, Sabotenbōru )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #007
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite Attributes
HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
14 0 4 (PS1)
6 (3DS) 		5 (PS1)
8 (3DS) 		18 14 10 0⁄64 1⁄16
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 80%
Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 0% 0% 80% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Flee Rainbow Mines
The Tower 		Thorn whip1⁄256
Notable changes in the remakes


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit | edit source]

Cactiball (サボテンボール, Sabotenbōru )
Defeated Monster List No. : #054
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Nature 60 56 61 29 55 56 38
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
-110% 25% -110% 25% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
100% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Sticks its spikes into character. (125% damage)
Curls up into a spiky ball and begins to spin. (Damages 1-3 party members.)
Flee 		Gallopolis Region (first and second acts) Duneberry1⁄16
Thorn whip1⁄256
Description These prickly plants are usually quite quiet, but when they get angry, their spines stand on end, and they'll attack anything that approaches.


Malicious cactiball (サボテンボール・邪, Sabotenbōru・ja )
Defeated Monster List No. : #590
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Nature 459 327 1,460 343 289 301 165
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
-110% 25% -110% 25% 25% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
100% 50% 100% 50% 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 0% 99% 25% 50% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Sticks its spikes into character. (125% damage)
Curls up into a spiky ball and begins to spin (Damages 1-3 party members.)
Flee 		Gallopolis Region (third act) Duneberry1⁄16
Thorn whip1⁄256
Description Cactiballs who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.


Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

CactiBall (サボテンボール, Sabotenbōru )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
30 2/5 2/5 3/5 2/5 3/5 1/5
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap*
None None None None None None Strong Weak Strong
Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze*
Weak None Strong None None Weak Weak Weak Weak
Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
None Strong Strong Strong Strong None None Weak
Additional information
Description Stores water inside the body to survive in deserts
Skills Paralyze, OddDance, HighJump
Location Gate of Labyrinth, Gate of Demolition
Breeding Chart Plant family x Bug family

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

CactiBall (サボテンボール, Sabotenbōru )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
30 7/10 7/10 7/10 5/10 5/10 3/10
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water*
None None None None None None Strong Weak Strong
Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle*
Strong Weak None Strong None None Weak Weak Weak
Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Weak None Strong Strong Strong Strong None None Weak
Additional information
Description Spins to fire its needles wildly.
Skills HighJump, OddDance, Paralyze
Location Desert World
Breeding Chart Plant family x Bug family

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit | edit source]

The Cactiball is a one-star member of the Nature family with a weight of 2. Its in-game description reads "To protect its body from the heat, it stores plenty of water inside."

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

Cactiball
Monsterpedia No.: #151
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Attributes
Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
F 1,370 310 630 490 460 440
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Blowy Slasher (lv. 1)
Agility Booster I (lv. 20)
Confusion Controller (lv. 40) 		Spiky Skin (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Stunner (lv. 20)
Big Bully (lv. 40) 		Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Snappy Comeback (lv. 1)
Collective Punishment (lv. 60) 		Strong medicine (Common)
Seed of skill (Rare)
Resistances
Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic *
25% 50% -25% 25% 50% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death *
0% 0% 0% 50% 50% 25% 50% -25% 0%
Additional information
Description These cheery monsters are nigh-on indistenguishable from their not-so-sentient cactus cousins when asleep
Location Circle of Caprice - Middle Echelon ()
Synthesis
Breeding chart
X
Notable fusions


Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime[edit | edit source]

When they get in a
huff, watch out for
their puff! You could
get yourself caught in
a real spinefield.

Cactiballs are Platiosi and thus members of the Plob in this spin-off game. They often wander about, occasionally stopping to shake some maracas, and will turn themselves into an unapproachable ball of spikes if Rocket gets too close. They are first encountered in Tootinshleiman's Tomb and later in Flucifer's Necropolis where they hide under the sand with only the tops of their heads exposed but will jump out and immediately extend their spikes if approached. Like other normal enemies, it is possible to have a Cactiball as part of the tank crew after sending at least 30 back to town and speaking to the Cactiball in the Museum.

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Cactiball appears as an E-rank monster of the Nature family. It can be recruited from Chapters 5-2, 5-3, 7-6, 7-7, and 7-8 of the main storyline and it can participate in the Battle Roads of Stump chump and Crabid as a party member.

Cactiball (サボテンボール Sabotenbōru)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
Attack 95 477 123 2
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
282 196 131 97 10
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang
Normal Very Weak Very Weak Half Res Normal
Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock
Half Res Normal Immune Normal Half Res
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Normal Normal Normal Normal Super Weak
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Normal Super Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Shove
Singe*
Talent Blossoming: Cactidive		 Max MP +5/Stats Up
Zap Res +25/Stats Up
Singe Potency +5%/Stats Up
Cactidive Potency +5%
Woosh Res +25/Stats Up
Singe Potency +5%/Stats Up
Cactidive Potency +5%
Perks
Basic perks Singe Potency +2%
N/a
N/a
Leader perk N/a
Awakening perk Max MP +5: Raises max MP by 5.


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