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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}}
}}
}}
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 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]][[File:Cactiball DQV PS2.png]][[File:Cactiball DQMV DS.png]]
|romanji=Sabotenbōru
|console = DS
|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 = Launches self
|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:Cactiball DQVII PSX.gif]]
}}
}}
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
|romanji=Sabotenbōru
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Cactiball DQVII PSX.gif]]
|hp=14
|hp=14
|mp=
|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=Rosevine Whip
|skills=
|spells=
|spells=
|family=Plant
|skills=Flee
|bestiaryNumber=7
|locations=[[Rainbow Mines]]<br>[[The Tower]]
|captureRate=Easy
|items=[[Thorn whip]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|description=
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|locations=Rexwood
|frizz-resist=0%
|}}
|sizz-resist=0%
|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=
}}


The '''Cactiball''' can be found in the [[Rexwood Tower]] in the past and the [[Colorstone Mine]] in the present.
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Clear}}
{{DQ11Enemy
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
|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%
}}


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


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.
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=CactiBall
|kanji= サボテンボール
|romanji=Sabotenbōru
|sprite=[[File:Cactiball DQM GBC.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
}}


[[File:Cactiball DQM GBC.png]]
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=CactiBall
|kanji=サボテンボール
|romanji=Sabotenbōru
|sprite=[[File:Cactiball DQM2 GBC.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
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQMCH}}===
[[File:Cactiball DQM2 GBC.png]]
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
[[File:Cactiball DQMCH GBA.png]]
[[File:Cactiball DQMCH GBA.png]]
===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime]]''===
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."
 
==={{DQMJ2P}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}


<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>
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Cactiball
|kanji=
|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>


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.


==Related Monsters==
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
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.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Cactiball
|kanji=サボテンボール
|romanji=Sabotenbōru
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Cactiball.png|250px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>{{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon E.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=95
|hp=477
|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].
 
==Related monsters==
*[[Fandangow]]
*[[Fandangow]]
*[[Needlon]]
*[[Golden globe]]
*[[Plumpkin]]


==Trivia==
==Gallery==
*In ''Rocket Slime'' a flattened Cactiball has an uncanny resemblance to a [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Cactuar Cactuar].
<center><gallery>
DQXI Cactiball.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model
DQXI Malicious cactiball.jpg|A Malicious cactiball.
DQHRS Spine Les.png|{{Rocket Slime}}.
DQR Saboten Ball.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQT Cactiball model.png|{{Tact}} model.
Eraser 0023 Cactiball.jpg|A cactiball in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
</gallery></center>


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