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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Tentacular
|title=Tentacular
|image=[[File:Tentacular modern artwork.png|center]]
|image=[[File:Tentacular modern artwork.png|375px]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=クラーゴン
|kanji=クラーゴン
|romanji=Kuragon
|romanji=Kuragon
|old=Kragacles<br>Kragon<br>Kragacle
|old=Kragacles (''III'' NES)<br>Kragacle (''III'' GBC)
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}
}}
 
The '''Tentacular''' is a monster in the series.
The '''Tentacular''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.
 
It is an aggressive and powerful variant of the [[King squid]] inspired by the mythological Kraken.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Tentaculars are enormous [[Aquatic family|squids]] that have light orange bodies with purple tinges on their head and mantle, as well as the suckers on their many tentacles. They are among the most dangerous {{MFamilies}} that can be encountered out at sea, being capable of attacking up to three times in a single turn in their original appearance.
Tentaculars are enormous [[Aquatic family|squids]] that take inspiration from the mythological [[Wikipedia:Kraken|Kraken]]. They have light orange bodies and purple tinges on their head and mantle, as well as the suckers on their many tentacles. They are among the most dangerous monsters that can be encountered out at sea, being capable of attacking up to three times in a single turn in their original appearance. Their name is a combination of the words "tentacle" and "spectacular".


The Tentaculars faced in {{XI}} have grown to truly enormous proportions, matching those of their cousin [[Khalamari]], and are aided in battle by their left and right tentacles, which will attack individually and protect its main body. They are powerful enough to fling around ships with ease and unleash devastating attacks with their tentacles that can knock seafarers on their feet. The molluscs can now also breathe out both ice-cold breath and [[Sweet Breath]] as part of their offensive capabilities.
The tentaculars faced in ''Dragon Quest XI'' have grown to truly enormous proportions, matching those of their cousin [[Khalamari]], and are aided in battle by their left and right tentacles, which will attack individually and protect its main body. They are powerful enough to fling around ships with ease and unleash devastating attacks with their tentacles that can knock seafarers on their feet. The molluscs can now also breathe out both ice-cold breath and [[Sweet Breath]] as part of their offensive capabilities.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
{{clear}}
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
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|romanji=Kuragon
|romanji=Kuragon
|bestiaryNumber=#116
|bestiaryNumber=#116
|sprite=[[File:Tentacular nes.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Kragacles DQIII NES.png]]
|lvl=38
|lvl=38
|hp=450
|hp=450
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|agility=52
|agility=52
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills={{Desperate attack}}<br>Flee<br>Occasionally attacks up to three times.
|skills=Acts up to three times per turn<br>{{Desperate attack}}<br>Flees
|item=[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|item=[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Alefgard]] ocean
|locations=Sea of [[Alefgard]]
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|crack-resist=70%
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|deceleratle-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Tentacular3snes.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[file:Tentacular3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Tentaculat III gbc.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Kragacle DQIII GBC.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Tentacular erdrick trilogy switch.png|100px]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Tentacular erdrick trilogy switch.png|100px]]
}}
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Tentacular
|kanji=クラーゴン
|romanji=Kuragon
|bestiaryNumber=#105
|family=None
|description=Deadly dwellers of the deep. These titanic terrors can toss a fishing boat about as if it were a child's plaything.
|sprite=[[File:Tentacular DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=720
|mp=17
|exp=3,596
|gold=324
|attack=265
|defense=318
|agility=133
|spells=None
|skills=Acts up to three times per turn<br>{{Desperate attack}}<br>[[Hypnowhip (skill)|Hypnowhip]]<br>Flees
|item=[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=Sea of Alefgard
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-150%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
}}


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|kanji=クラーゴン
|kanji=クラーゴン
|romanji=Kuragon
|romanji=Kuragon
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Tentacular.png]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-259.gif|200px]]
|hp=502
|hp=502
|mp=20
|mp=20
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|bestiaryNumber=#259
|bestiaryNumber=#259
|family={{Aquatic}}
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Rulers of the deep sea, these {{MFamilies}}s boast incredible vitality. Generally speaking, they are nearly impossible to defeat with physical attacks alone.
|description=Rulers of the deep sea, these monsters boast incredible vitality. Generally speaking, they are nearly impossible to defeat with physical attacks alone.
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Flee<br>Sometimes attacks twice per round.
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>Flees
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]]
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]] (outer edges of world map)
|items=[[Antidotal herb]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Full moon ring]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Antidotal herb]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Full moon ring]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Reappearing from the start of Version 5 onwards, they are first seen in the Netherworld.
Tentacular began appearing in Version 5.0 on the beaches of the [[Netherworld]]. They are occasionally accompanied by one or two [[Khalamari kid|Vicious khalamari kids]]. They are able to act twice per turn and can perform a spinning attack or a combo attack with their tentacles that hits six times.
{{Stub}}


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
During the {{Party 11}}'s first visit to [[Lonalulu]], they offer to help out the villagers by defeating a Tentacular that has been terrorizing the village. If the player talks to the cannon lady in [[Lonalulu]], she tells them that Tentaculars hate loud noises and offers to lend the {{Party 11}} her kanono cannon. The {{Party 11}} sails out to sea where they encounter the sailors from [[Lonalulu]], who try to warn them about the rampaging squid. [[Sylvando]] will fire the cannon at the Tentacular, which will cause it and its tentacles to be confused at the beginning of battle and reduces their {{Attack}} and {{Defence}}.
During the party's first visit to [[Lonalulu]], they offer to help out the villagers by defeating a Tentacular that has been terrorising the village. If the player talks to the cannon lady in Lonalulu, she tells them that Tentaculars hate loud noises and offers to lend the party her kanono cannon. The party sails out to sea where they encounter the sailors from Lonalulu, who try to warn them about the rampaging squid. [[Sylvando]] will fire the cannon at the Tentacular, which will cause it and its tentacles to be confused at the beginning of battle and reduces their {{Attack}} and {{Defence}}.


In the 2D modes of the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and {{Definitive Edition}}, the Tentacular is instead aided by a pair of [[Squid kid]]s in battle and will call for help if they are defeated instead of regenerating its tentacles.
In the 2D modes of the Nintendo 3DS and ''Definitive Edition'', the Tentacular is instead aided by a pair of [[Squid kid|Squid kids]] in battle and will call for help if they are defeated instead of regenerating its tentacles.
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Tentacular (Boss)
|name=Tentacular (Boss)
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|gold=4,000
|gold=4,000
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn.<br>Assesses the situation. (wastes turn)<br>Regenerates its tentacles.<br>Call for help. (Two [[Squid kid]]s, 2D versions only.)<br>Rocks the boat. (damages entire {{Party 11}} and can knock down.)<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[Chilly Breath]]<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>Assesses the situation (wastes turn)<br>Regenerates its tentacles<br>Calls for backup (Two [[Squid kid]]s, 2D versions only)<br>Rocks the boat (Damages and attempts to knock down entire party)<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[Chilly Breath]]<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|items=N/a
|items=N/a
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Seas]] near [[Lonalulu]] (first act)
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Seas]] near [[Lonalulu]] (first act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-10%
|fire-resist=-110%
|ice-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
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|light-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-110%
|zap-resist=-10%
|drain-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
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|gold=400
|gold=400
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn.<br>Assesses the situation. (wastes turn)<br>Regenerates its tentacles.<br>Call for help. (Two [[Squid kid]]s, 2D versions only.)<br>Rocks the boat. (damages entire {{Party 11}} and can knock down.)<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[Chilly Breath]]<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>Assesses the situation (wastes turn)<br>Regenerates its tentacles<br>Calls for backup (Two [[Squid kid]]s, 2D versions only.)<br>Rocks the boat (damages and attempts to knock down entire party)<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[Chilly Breath]]<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|items=[[Special medicine]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Full moon ring]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Special medicine]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Full moon ring]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - North]] (second act)
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - North]] (second act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-10%
|fire-resist=-110%
|ice-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
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|light-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-110%
|zap-resist=-10%
|drain-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
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|elemental-resist=25%
|elemental-resist=25%
}}
}}
 
====Malicious====
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious tentacular
|name=Malicious tentacular
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|gold=960
|gold=960
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn.<br>Assesses the situation. (wastes turn)<br>Regenerates its tentacles.<br>Rocks the boat. (damages entire {{Party 11}} and can knock down.)<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[C-c-cold Breath]]<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>Assesses the situation (Wastes turn.)<br>Regenerates its tentacles<br>Rocks the boat (damages and attempts to knock down entire party)<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[C-c-cold Breath]]<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|items=[[Special medicine]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Full moon ring]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Special medicine]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Full moon ring]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - north]] (third act, rainy seas between [[Insula Orientalis]] and [[Insula Borealis]])<br>[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - south]] (third act, rainy seas east of [[Insula Incognita]])
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - North]] (third act, rainy seas between [[Insula Orientalis]] and [[Insula Borealis]])<br>[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - South]] (third act, rainy seas east of [[Insula Incognita]])
|evasion=N/a
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-110%
|fire-resist=-10%
|ice-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
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|light-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-110%
|zap-resist=-10%
|drain-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|whack-resist=25%
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{{DQM3Enemy
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Tentacular
|name=Tentacular
|kanji=  
|kanji=クラーゴン
|romanji=
|romanji=Kuragon
|icon=[[File:Tentacular DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|icon=[[File:Tentacular DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Tentacular]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|link=Nature family]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|link=Nature family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,450</big></big>
|hp=<big><big>1,450</big></big>
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|bestiary=#199
|bestiary=#199
|rank=<big><big>'''A'''</big></big>
|rank=<big><big>'''A'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Even the sturdiest and saltiest of mariners shudder at the thought of these briny beasts. Their sizeable shadows lurk under the ocean's surface, portending sunken ships and scuttled schemes
|in-game-description=Even the sturdiest and saltiest of mariners shudder at the thought of these briny beasts. Their sizeable shadows lurk under the ocean's surface, portending sunken ships and scuttled schemes.
|talents=[[Walking Disaster]] (lv. 1)
|talents=[[Walking Disaster]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Matterbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Frizzmeister]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Sleeper]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Matterbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Frizzmeister]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Sleeper]] (lv. 40)
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|items=N/A
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:King squid DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=King squid]] X [[File:One-man army DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=One-man army]]
|synthesis=[[File:King squid DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=King squid]] X [[File:One-man army DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=One-man army]]
|fusions=[[File:Tentacular DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Tentacular]] X [[File:Orochi DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Orochi]] = [[File:King hydra DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=King Hydra]]
|fire-resist=-25%
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=100%
|water-resist=100%
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|instant-death-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
}}
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Tentacular appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Nature family]] during the limited {{Dragon Quest VIII}} event alongside [[Angelo]] on his banner.
Tentacular appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Nature family]] during the original ''Dragon Quest VIII'' event alongside [[Angelo]] on his banner. As of the latest Japanese update, it can be scouted from any banner, including the Regular SP Scout.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Tentacular
|name=Tentacular
|kanji=クラーゴン
|kanji=クラーゴン
|romanji=Kuragon
|romanji=Kuragon
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Tentacular.png|250px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Tentacular.png|275px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>{{Nature}}
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>Nature
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact DebuffType.png|48px]]<br>Debuff
|role=[[Image:DQTact DebuffType.png|48px]]<br>Debuff
|lvl=120
|lvl=130
|hp=1,167
|hp=1,316
|mp=307
|mp=341
|move=2
|move=2
|attack=333
|attack=357
|defense=403
|defense=448
|agility=373
|agility=400
|wisdom=161
|wisdom=172
|weight=35
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Invigorate]]
|bskill1=[[Invigorate]]
|bskill2=[[Captivating Glacier]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill2=[[Captivating Glacier]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill3=[[Probing Tentacles]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|bskill3=[[Probing Tentacles]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|askill1=Cammo Jet / Stats Up
|askill1=Cammo Jet/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Probing Tentacles]] Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Bind Success Rate +5%
|askill3=Probing Tentacles Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Bind Success Rate +5%
|askill4=[[Zam]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=Zam Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Probing Tentacles]] Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Bind Success Rate +5%
|askill5=Probing Tentacles Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Bind Success Rate +5%
|lperk1=Raises martial potency of nature allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|lperk1=Raises martial potency of nature allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max {{HP}} +20
|bperk1=Max HP +20
|bperk2=DEF +15
|bperk2=DEF +15
|bperk3=[[Probing Tentacles]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=Probing Tentacles Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Cammo Jet''': Greatly raises Move for 1 turn at action start on even turns.
|aperk1='''Cammo Jet''': Greatly raises Move for 1 turn at action start on even turns.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|frizz-resist=Half Res
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}}
}}


==={{DQKK}}===
==In Other Languages==
{{Stub}}
{{OtherLanguages
 
|es=Calamar (''VIII'')<br>Archicalamar|es-meaning=Spanish for "squid". (''VIII'' only)<br>From the Spanish prefix ''{{tt|archi-|powerful, potent}}'' and ''{{tt|calamar|squid}}''.
===Similar squids===
|fr=Tentapieuvre|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|tentacule|tentacle}}'' and ''{{tt|pieuvre|octopus}}''.
*[[Khalamari]]
|de=Riesenkrake|de-meaning=German for "giant octopus".
*[[King squid]]
|it=Tentaculus|it-meaning=From the Italian ''{{tt|tentacolo|tentacle}}'' and the Latin suffix ''{{tt|-ulus|used to form a diminutive of a noun}}''.
*[[Squidzilla]]
|zh-tw=库拉贡|zh-tw-meaning=Transliteration of the Japanese name ''Kuragon''.
 
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQIII_Tentacular.png|Vintage artwork.
DQIII_Tentacular.png|Famicom art
DQX Kragon.jpg|A Tentacular in {{X}}.
DQX Kragon.jpg|A Tentacular in ''X''
DQXI Tentacular encounter.jpg|Boss encounter in the {{PS4}} version.
DQXI Tentacular encounter.jpg|Boss encounter in the PS4 version of ''Dragon Quest XI''
DQXI Tentacular.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Tentacular.jpg|''XI'' polygon model.
DQXI Malicious tentacular.jpg|A Malicious tentacular.
DQXI Malicious tentacular.jpg|A Malicious tentacular.
DQotS Tentacular.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQotS Tentacular.jpg|''Stars'' model.
DQR Kragon.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQR Kragon.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQT Kukule Kragon.jpg|[[Angelo]] and Tentacular in {{Tact}}.
DQT Kukule Kragon.jpg|[[Angelo]] and Tentacular in ''Tact''
Eraser 0038 Tentacular.jpg|A Tentacular in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
Eraser 0038 Tentacular.jpg|A Tentacular in ''Keshi Keshi''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Related monsters==
*[[Khalamari]]
*[[King squid]]
*[[Squidzilla]]
[[Category:Aquatics]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]

Latest revision as of 17:06, 12 December 2025

The Tentacular is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Tentaculars are enormous squids that take inspiration from the mythological Kraken. They have light orange bodies and purple tinges on their head and mantle, as well as the suckers on their many tentacles. They are among the most dangerous monsters that can be encountered out at sea, being capable of attacking up to three times in a single turn in their original appearance. Their name is a combination of the words "tentacle" and "spectacular".

The tentaculars faced in Dragon Quest XI have grown to truly enormous proportions, matching those of their cousin Khalamari, and are aided in battle by their left and right tentacles, which will attack individually and protect its main body. They are powerful enough to fling around ships with ease and unleash devastating attacks with their tentacles that can knock seafarers on their feet. The molluscs can now also breathe out both ice-cold breath and Sweet Breath as part of their offensive capabilities.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Tentacular (クラーゴン Kuragon)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#116
Level
38
Experience
2090
Gold
160
HP
450
MP
0
Attack
150
Defense
10
Agility
52
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Acts up to three times per turn
Desperate attack
Flees
Location(s)
Sea of Alefgard
Item Dropped
Seed of life1⁄128
Fire resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
70%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
25%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
25%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC

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

Tentacular (クラーゴン Kuragon)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#105
Family
None
Experience
3,596
Gold
324
HP
720
MP
17
Attack
265
Defence*
318
Agility
133
Evasion
0⁄64
In-game description

Deadly dwellers of the deep. These titanic terrors can toss a fishing boat about as if it were a child's plaything.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Acts up to three times per turn
Desperate attack
Hypnowhip
Flees
Location(s)
Sea of Alefgard
Item Dropped
Seed of life1⁄64
Fire resistance *
0%
Explosion resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
75%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
-150%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
25%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%

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

Tentacular (クラーゴン Kuragon)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#259 Aquatic
Experience Gold HP MP
303 52 502 20
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
174 40 45 0⁄64
In-Game Description Rulers of the deep sea, these monsters boast incredible vitality. Generally speaking, they are nearly impossible to defeat with physical attacks alone.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Acts twice per turn
Flees
Location(s) Ocean (outer edges of world map)
Item(s) Dropped Antidotal herb1⁄8
Full moon ring1⁄256
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 15%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 15% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
15% 15% 15% 50%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Tentacular began appearing in Version 5.0 on the beaches of the Netherworld. They are occasionally accompanied by one or two Vicious khalamari kids. They are able to act twice per turn and can perform a spinning attack or a combo attack with their tentacles that hits six times.

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

During the party's first visit to Lonalulu, they offer to help out the villagers by defeating a Tentacular that has been terrorising the village. If the player talks to the cannon lady in Lonalulu, she tells them that Tentaculars hate loud noises and offers to lend the party her kanono cannon. The party sails out to sea where they encounter the sailors from Lonalulu, who try to warn them about the rampaging squid. Sylvando will fire the cannon at the Tentacular, which will cause it and its tentacles to be confused at the beginning of battle and reduces their Attack and Defence.

In the 2D modes of the Nintendo 3DS and Definitive Edition, the Tentacular is instead aided by a pair of Squid kids in battle and will call for help if they are defeated instead of regenerating its tentacles.

Tentacular (Boss) (クラーゴン Kuragon )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#126
Family
Nature
Experience
6,000
Gold
4,000
HP
1,345
MP
20
Attack
161
Defence
128
Agility
79
In-game description

Massive, muscular molluscs that look a lot like squid. Sailors are scared senseless of them, as they're strong enough to sling boats about with ease.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Occasionally acts twice per turn
Assesses the situation (wastes turn)
Regenerates its tentacles
Calls for backup (Two Squid kids, 2D versions only)
Rocks the boat (Damages and attempts to knock down entire party)
Multifists
Chilly Breath
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
The Open Seas near Lonalulu (first act)
Item(s) Dropped
N/a
Fire resistance *
-10%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-10%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
25%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
25%
Elemental resistance *
25%


Tentacular (クラーゴン Kuragon )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#126
Family
Nature
Experience
2,700
Gold
400
HP
1,550
MP
20
Attack
262
Defence
204
Agility
89
In-game description

Massive, muscular molluscs that look a lot like squid. Sailors are scared senseless of them, as they're strong enough to sling boats about with ease.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Occasionally acts twice per turn
Assesses the situation (wastes turn)
Regenerates its tentacles
Calls for backup (Two Squid kids, 2D versions only.)
Rocks the boat (damages and attempts to knock down entire party)
Multifists
Chilly Breath
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
The Open Sea - North (second act)
Item(s) Dropped
Special medicine1⁄8
Full moon ring1⁄256
Fire resistance *
-10%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-10%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
25%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
25%
Elemental resistance *
25%

Malicious[edit | edit source]

Malicious tentacular (クラーゴン・邪 Kuragon・ja )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#484
Family
Nature
Experience
6,000
Gold
960
HP
2,080
MP
20
Attack
330
Defence
272
Agility
127
In-game description

Tentaculars who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Occasionally acts twice per turn
Assesses the situation (Wastes turn.)
Regenerates its tentacles
Rocks the boat (damages and attempts to knock down entire party)
Multifists
C-c-cold Breath
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
The Open Sea - North (third act, rainy seas between Insula Orientalis and Insula Borealis)
The Open Sea - South (third act, rainy seas east of Insula Incognita)
Item(s) Dropped
Special medicine1⁄8
Full moon ring1⁄256
Fire resistance *
-10%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-10%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
25%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
25%
Elemental resistance *
25%

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

Tentacular (クラーゴン Kuragon)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
Tentacular 1,450 320
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
660 260 420 360
Bestiary No. #199
Rank A
In-game description Even the sturdiest and saltiest of mariners shudder at the thought of these briny beasts. Their sizeable shadows lurk under the ocean's surface, portending sunken ships and scuttled schemes.
Talents Walking Disaster (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Matterbane (lv. 1)
Frizzmeister (lv. 20)
Ultra Crafty Sleeper (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Critical Sensation (lv. 1)
Late Bloomer (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart X
Notable synthesis Tentacular X =
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
-25% 100% -25% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
-25% 50% 0% -25%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
50% 0% 0% 25%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
50% 0% 50% 0%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% -25%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Tentacular appears as an A-rank monster of the Nature family during the original Dragon Quest VIII event alongside Angelo on his banner. As of the latest Japanese update, it can be scouted from any banner, including the Regular SP Scout.

Tentacular (クラーゴン Kuragon)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Nature
Debuff
Max Level HP MP Move
130 1,316 341 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
357 448 400 172 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Invigorate Captivating Glacier* Probing Tentacles*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Cammo Jet/Stats Up Frizz Res +25/Stats Up Probing Tentacles Potency +5%/Stats Up
Bind Success Rate +5%
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25/Stats Up Probing Tentacles Potency +5%/Stats Up
Bind Success Rate +5%
Leader Perks
First
Raises martial potency of nature allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +20 DEF +15 Probing Tentacles Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Cammo Jet: Greatly raises Move for 1 turn at action start on even turns.
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 Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Super Weak Normal Super Weak Immune
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Half Res

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolCalamar (VIII)
Archicalamar		Spanish for "squid". (VIII only)
From the Spanish prefix archi- and calamar.
FrançaisTentapieuvreFrom the French tentacule and pieuvre.
DeutschRiesenkrakeGerman for "giant octopus".
ItalianoTentaculusFrom the Italian tentacolo and the Latin suffix -ulus.
中文 (繁體)库拉贡Transliteration of the Japanese name Kuragon.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Famicom art
    Famicom art
  • A Tentacular in X
    A Tentacular in X
  • Boss encounter in the PS4 version of Dragon Quest XI
    Boss encounter in the PS4 version of Dragon Quest XI
  • XI polygon model.
    XI polygon model.
  • A Malicious tentacular.
    A Malicious tentacular.
  • Stars model.
    Stars model.
  • Rivals card.
    Rivals card.
  • Angelo and Tentacular in Tact
    Angelo and Tentacular in Tact
  • A Tentacular in Keshi Keshi
    A Tentacular in Keshi Keshi

Related monsters[edit | edit source]

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