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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Batterfly  
|title=Batterfly  
|image=[[File:Batterfly_modern.png|center|250px]]
|image=[[File:Batterfly_modern.png|275px]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji= じんめんちょう
|kanji= じんめんちょう
|romanji={{tt|Jinmenchō|'Human face' butterfly}}
|romanji={{tt|Jinmenchō|'Human face' butterfly}}
|firstappear={{DQ3}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|old=Masked Moth<br>Butterfly
|old=Masked Moth (''III'' NES)<br>Butterfly (GBC)
}}
}}
The '''Batterfly''' is a monster in the series.


The '''batterfly''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}. First introduced in {{Dragon Quest III}}, it is a monstrous [[Bug family|butterfly]] with a cartoonish dog-like face with sharp fangs in the center of its body.
==Characteristics==
Batterflies are monstrous [[Bug family|butterflies]] with a cartoonish, dog-like face with sharp fangs in the center of its body. Their bodies are magenta-coloured with blue mouths, with either blue or purple wings that have spots on them. Its original design had green wings with purple spots. Starting with the Super Famicom version, their wings were changed to purple with green spots on them. In games like ''IX'' and ''X'', their wings are light blue instead with darker blue spots surrounded with magenta circles. The batterfly is known for their troublesome ability to envelop attackers in illusions.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|sap-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Batterfly.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[file:Batterfly DQIII SFC.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Batterfly III gbc.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Batterfly III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Batterfly III switch.png|55px]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Batterfly Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|55px]]
}}
}}


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|bestiaryNumber=#005
|bestiaryNumber=#005
|family={{Bug}} & {{Floating}}
|family={{Bug}} & {{Floating}}
|description=Each flap of their fragile wings sends forth a fine cloud of scales, which causes their prey to hallucinate when inhaled, allowing them to swoop in for a quick bite
|description=Each flap of their fragile wings sends forth a fine cloud of scales, which causes their prey to hallucinate when inhaled, allowing them to swoop in for a quick bite.
|sprite=[[File:Batterfly DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Batterfly DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=13
|hp=13
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|item=[[Dazzle-me-not]]{{fraction|1|8}}
|item=[[Dazzle-me-not]]{{fraction|1|8}}
|locations=[[Dreamer’s Tower]]<br>[[Path of Promise]]
|locations=[[Dreamer’s Tower]]<br>[[Path of Promise]]
|evasion=1/64
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=-125%
|explosion-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=-125%
|wind-resist=-25%
|strike-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
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|sap-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
}}


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
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|family={{Bug}} & {{Floating}}
|family={{Bug}} & {{Floating}}
|description=Beastly butterflies who disrupt their enemies with [[Dazzle]], then dash off at the first sign of trouble.<br><br>They're adamant that it's not their faces that look like mortals', it's mortals' faces that look like theirs.
|description=Beastly butterflies who disrupt their enemies with [[Dazzle]], then dash off at the first sign of trouble.<br><br>They're adamant that it's not their faces that look like mortals', it's mortals' faces that look like theirs.
|model=[[Image:DQIX NDS Batterfly.png]]
|model=[[Image:Batterfly DQIX DS.png]]
|hp=14
|hp=14
|mp=5
|mp=5
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Batterflies reappeared in the game from Version 7.0 onward, retaining their ability to cast Dazzle, along with being able to [[Call Companions|call for more of their kind]] to overwhelm enemies.
Batterfly reappeared in the game from Version 7.0 onward, retaining their ability to cast Dazzle, along with being able to [[Call Companions|call for more of their kind]] to overwhelm enemies.


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
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{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Butterfly
|name=Butterfly
|kanji= じんめんちょう
|kanji=じんめんちょう
|romanji=Jinmenchō
|romanji=Jinmenchō
|sprite=[[File:Batterfly DQM2 GBC.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Batterfly DQM2 GBC.png]]
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}}
}}


==={{DQM3D}}===
==In Other Languages==
{{Stub}}
{{OtherLanguages
 
|es=Chafaposa|es-meaning=From the Spanish verb ''{{tt|chafar|to crush, to squash}}'' and ''{{tt|mariposa|butterfly}}''.
==={{DQMSL}}===
|fr=Peurpillon|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|peur|fear}}'' and ''{{tt|papillon|butterfly}}''.
{{Stub}}
|de=Zerschmetterling|de-meaning=From the German verb ''{{tt|zerschmettern|to smash}}'' and ''{{tt|Schmetterling|butterfly}}''.
 
|it=Alabatt|it-meaning=From the Italian ''{{tt|ala|wing}}'' and the English ''butterfly''.
==={{DQStars}}===
|zh-tw={{tt|人面蝶|Rén miàn dié}}|zh-tw-meaning=Transliteration of the Japanese name ''Jinmenchō'', which means "human-faced butterfly".
{{Stub}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQVII Batterfly.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake.
DQVII Batterfly.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake.
Batterfly DQM1 2.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Butterfly DQM1 2.png|{{1·2}} sprite.
Batterfly Terry 3D.png|''Terry's Wonderland'' 3D polygon model.
Batterfly Terry 3D.png|''Terry's Wonderland'' 3D polygon model.
DQotS Batterfly.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQotS Batterfly.jpg|''Stars'' model.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Batterfly in the 1991 anime of ''The Adventure of Dai''.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Batterfly in the 1991 anime of ''The Adventure of Dai''.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Similar species==
==Related monsters==
*[[Betterfly]]
*[[Betterfly]]
*[[Dread admiral]]
*[[Dread admiral]]
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*[[Batterfly knife]]
*[[Batterfly knife]]


[[Category:Butterflies and moths]]
[[Category:Bugs]]
[[Category:Floating enemies]]
[[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 III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]


[[es:Chafaposa]]
[[fr:Peurpillon]]
[[fr:Peurpillon]]

Latest revision as of 17:13, 23 November 2025

The Batterfly is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Batterflies are monstrous butterflies with a cartoonish, dog-like face with sharp fangs in the center of its body. Their bodies are magenta-coloured with blue mouths, with either blue or purple wings that have spots on them. Its original design had green wings with purple spots. Starting with the Super Famicom version, their wings were changed to purple with green spots on them. In games like IX and X, their wings are light blue instead with darker blue spots surrounded with magenta circles. The batterfly is known for their troublesome ability to envelop attackers in illusions.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Batterfly (じんめんちょう Jinmenchō)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#005
Level
3
Gold
4
HP
12
MP
12
Attack
11
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
Dazzle
Skill(s)
None
Item Dropped
Chimaera wing1⁄64
Fire resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
25%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
25%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC

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

Batterfly (じんめんちょう Jinmenchō)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#005
Family
Bug & Floating
Gold
1
HP
13
MP
10
Attack
16
Defence*
27
Agility
10
Evasion
1⁄64
In-game description

Each flap of their fragile wings sends forth a fine cloud of scales, which causes their prey to hallucinate when inhaled, allowing them to swoop in for a quick bite.

Spell(s)
Dazzle
Skill(s)
None
Item Dropped
Dazzle-me-not1⁄8
Fire resistance *
0%
Explosion resistance *
-25%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
-25%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stumble resistance *
25%
Stun resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%

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

Batterfly (じんめんちょう Jinmenchō)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Remake exclusive (3DS)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
12 5 11 7
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
8 14 6 1⁄64
Bestiary No. DLC #048
Spell(s) Dazzle
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Tough Guy's Trial
Item(s) Dropped Chimaera wing1⁄64
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
1⁄64 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% 15% 0%
Poof Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance *
80% 100% 0% 15%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance* Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance *
0% 50% 0% 15%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
0% 0% 0%

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

Batterfly (じんめんちょう Jinmenchō)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Bestiary no.
#005
Family
Bug & Floating
Gold
12
HP
14
MP
5
Attack
14
Defence
12
In-game description

Beastly butterflies who disrupt their enemies with Dazzle, then dash off at the first sign of trouble.

They're adamant that it's not their faces that look like mortals', it's mortals' faces that look like theirs.

Spell(s)
Dazzle
Skill(s)
Flee
Location(s)
Angel Falls
Zere
Item(s) dropped
Moonwort bulb1⁄16
Butterfly wing1⁄64
Fire resistance *
-25%
Ice resistance *
-25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
-25%
Earth resistance *
-25%
Dark resistance *
-25%
Light resistance *
-25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
0%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Batterfly reappeared in the game from Version 7.0 onward, retaining their ability to cast Dazzle, along with being able to call for more of their kind to overwhelm enemies.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

Butterfly (じんめんちょう Jinmenchō)
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
30 3/5 1/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
2/5 1/5 5/5 5/5
Family Bug
In-game description Powder on its wings have hallucinogenic effect
Abilities Surround, Curse, CallHelp
Habitat Gate of Monster Farm Gate, Gate of Ambition
Breeding chart Bug family x Bird family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None None None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Weak Immune
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Weak Immune None None
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
None None Strong Strong
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Strong Strong None None
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak None
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None Strong

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

Butterfly (じんめんちょう Jinmenchō)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
30 6/10 2/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
4/10 4/10 4/10 7/10
Family Bug
In-game description Scatters dust to confuse foes.
Abilities CallHelp, Curse, Surround
Habitat Sea World (Tara's Adventure)
Breeding chart Bug family x Bird family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None None None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Weak Immune
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
None Weak Immune None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None None None Strong
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
None Weak Weak Weak
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None Strong

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolChafaposaFrom the Spanish verb chafar and mariposa.
FrançaisPeurpillonFrom the French peur and papillon.
DeutschZerschmetterlingFrom the German verb zerschmettern and Schmetterling.
ItalianoAlabattFrom the Italian ala and the English butterfly.
中文 (繁體)人面蝶Transliteration of the Japanese name Jinmenchō, which means "human-faced butterfly".

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The batterfly has similarities to the Hitōban (飛頭蛮), a Chinese monster that separates its head from the rest of its body and floats about with its giant ears as wings and the Chonchón, a mythical creature from South America that takes the form of a human head with an unusually large pair of ears that function as wings.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Appearance in VII's 'The Big Book of Beasts' in the remake.
    Appearance in VII's 'The Big Book of Beasts' in the remake.
  • DQM1·2 sprite.
    DQM1·2 sprite.
  • Terry's Wonderland 3D polygon model.
    Terry's Wonderland 3D polygon model.
  • Stars model.
    Stars model.
  • A Batterfly in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
    A Batterfly in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.

Related monsters[edit | edit source]

See Also[edit | edit source]

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