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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Argon lizard
|title=Argon lizard
|image= [[Image:DQVIII Argon lizard artwork.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII Argon Lizard.png|250px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=アルゴリザード
|kanji=アルゴリザード
|romanji=Arugorizādo
|romanji=Arugorizādo
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
}}
}}
The '''Argon lizard''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' (series) and was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''.  
The '''argon lizard''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}.
 
Introduced in {{Dragon Quest VIII}}, it's the diminutive counterpart to the [[Great Argon lizard]].


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
An '''argon lizard''' is a mid-sized chubby lizard monster. They have red and yellow scaly skin dragon. They have dinosaur-like arms and legs, each of them ending in hands and feet with little black claws. Their most peculiar body feature is their ear-flaps, that resemble the ones of the australian lizard [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlamydosaurus Chlamydosaurus] which they only open it when they feel in danger or, in argon lizards case, they attack someone.
An argon lizard is a mid-sized chubby lizard monster. They have red and beige scales and look reminiscent of dragons. They have dinosaur-like arms and legs, each of them ending in hands and feet with little black claws. Their most peculiar body feature is their ear-flaps, that resemble the ones of the Australian lizard [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlamydosaurus chlamydosaurus] which they only open when they feel in danger or, in the argon lizards' case, they attack someone.


In the world of ''VIII'', Argon lizards are very important to the kingdom of [[Argonia]], with the prince being require to retrieve an [[Argon heart]] in order to prove his worth. The environmentally conscientious need not fret, as the "heart" is just a glorified gizzard stone and removing one is not fatal to the animal. In addition to this, royal lizard keepers are tasked with monitoring the species to prevent any chance of it from falling into decline.
In the world of {{DQ8}}, argon lizards are very important to the kingdom of [[Argonia]], with the prince being required to retrieve an [[Argon heart]] in order to prove his worth. The environmentally conscientious need not fret, as the "heart" is just a glorified gizzard stone and removing one is not fatal to the animal. In addition to this, royal lizard keepers are tasked with monitoring the species to prevent them from falling into decline.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''Dragon Quest VIII''===
==={{DQ8}}===
[[Image:ArgonHeart.png|right|thumb|160px|Argon heart]]
[[Image:ArgonHeart.png|right|thumb|160px|Argon heart]]
{{Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|image=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Argon lizard.png]]
|name=Argon lizard
|name=Argon lizard
|game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|kanji= アルゴリザード
|console=PS2
|romanji=Arugorizādo
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-267.gif|170px]]
|hp=472
|hp=472
|mp=0
|mp=0
|exp=650
|gold=102
|attack=168
|attack=168
|defense=155
|defense=155
|agility=90
|agility=90
|experience=650
|gold=102
|droppedItem=[[Argon heart]]
|skills=[[Venom Mist]]
|spells=
|family=Dragon
|bestiaryNumber=267
|bestiaryNumber=267
|family=[[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|description=Long hunted for their precious Argon hearts, these monsters run at the first sight of humans.
|description=Long hunted for their precious Argon hearts, these monsters run at the first sight of humans.
|locations=[[Royal Hunting Grounds]]
|spells=None
|}}
|skills=[[Venom Mist]]<br>[[War Cry]]
The party needs to help [[Prince Charmles]] find the lizards in the [[Royal Hunting Grounds]] at the east of [[Kingdom of Argonia|Argonia]] in order to be given the magical mirror by [[King Clavious]].
|locations=[[Royal Hunting Ground]]
|items=[[Argon heart]]{{fraction|1|1}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=50%
|sizz-resist=50%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=50%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=100%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
The party needs to help Prince [[Charmles]] find the lizards in the [[Royal Hunting Ground]] at the east of [[Kingdom of Argonia|Argonia]] in order to be given the magical mirror by King [[Clavius]].


==Other appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Argon lizard
|image = 
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|rank = F
|description = ''These lizards intimidate their enemies by unfurling their imposing neck frills.''
|weapons = Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Escape Artist]]
|resistances = Poisonproof, Paralysisproof
|skill = [[Toxifier]]
|location = [[Fert Isle]], Dragon Island
|breeding chart = [[Komodo]] x [[Satyr]]
}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]'' and ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Argon lizard
|image = 
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|rank = F
|size = S
|weapons = Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Escape Artist]]
|resistances = Immune to Poison and Paralysis
|skill = [[Toxifier]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Dragonthorn]] x [[Weedie]]<br>[[Komodo]] x [[Funghoul]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
{{Section-Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
{{Section-Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''===
{{Section-Stub}}


==Other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Lagarto argón|es-meaning=
|fr=Lézard argon|fr-meaning=
|de=Archonechse|de-meaning=
}}


==Related Monsters==
==Similar species==
===Great Argon Lizard===
*[[Frou-fry]]
The '''Great Argon Lizard''' is a giant-sized, tubbier version of an [[Argon lizard|argon lizard]]. The great argon lizard is known for turning in a clumsy circle and using its powerful tail attack, which strikes all of its opponents simultaneously. It is also known for dropping a rare gemstone called the "Great Big Argon Heart" upon its defeat. Naturally, they originate from [[Kingdom of Argonia|Argonia]].
*[[Great Argon lizard]]
[[Image:GreatBigArgonHeart.png|right|thumb|160px|Great big Argon heart]]
{{Enemy
|image=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Great Argon lizard.png]]
|name=Great Argon Lizard
|game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|console=PS2
|romanji=アルゴングレート
|hp=1390
|mp=0
|attack=195
|defense=160
|agility=54
|experience=2830
|gold=520
|droppedItem=[[Argon heart|Great big Argon heart]]
|skills=Leap attack<br>Mow down
|spells=
|family=Dragon
|bestiaryNumber=268
|description=The largest and most impressive [[Argon lizard]]. Its Argon heart is said to be pretty huge!
|locations=[[Royal Hunting Grounds]]
|}}


===Frou-fry===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=[[Image:Frou_frou.png]]
|name=Frou-frou
|game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|console=PS2
|romanji=リザードファッツ
|hp=510
|mp=0
|attack=254
|defense=180
|agility=111
|experience=396
|gold=57
|droppedItem=[[Magic beast hide]] (1/32)<br>[[Dragon scale]] (1/64)
|skills=
|spells=
|family=Dragon
|bestiaryNumber=209
|description=This giant dragon swings its enormous tail to wallop multiple foes simultaneously.
|locations=[[Black Citadel]]
|}}
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Argonlizard DQMJ DS.png|Model from ''Monsters: Joker''
DQVIII PS2 Argon lizard.png|{{Dragon Quest VIII}} sprite.
Image:DQM2-3D Argon lizard Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''
Argonlizard DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} sprite.
Image:GreatArgonlizard DQMJ DS.png|The GAL in ''Joker''.
DQM2-3D Argon lizard Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''
Image:DQVIII_Frou-frou.png|The Frou-frou
Image:DQVIII_Frou-fry.png|The Frou-fry
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


{{DQVIII}}
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[[Category:Dragons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
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