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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Wyrtle
|title=Wonder wyrtle
|image=[[File:Wonder wyrtle IX colours.png]]
|image=[[File:DQX Wonder wyrtle art.png|300px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ガメゴンレジェンド
|kanji=ガメゴンレジェンド
|romanji={{tt|Gamegon Legend|gamegon rejiendo}}
|romaji=Gamegon rejiendo
|old=None
|translation=Turtle dragon legend
|firstappear={{DQ9}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|monster1=[[Wyrtle]]<br>[[Wyrtoise]]
}}
}}
A supernatural turtle covered in gaudy golden scales, the '''Wonder Wyrtle''' is the most recent addition to the terrapin family and lords over it's lesser brethren.
The '''Wonder wyrtle''' is a monster in the series.
 
==Characteristics==
Wonder wyrtles are [[Dragon family|dragon]] turtles, nearly identical to their wyrtle relatives, now having a golden colour scheme. When it first appeared in ''Dragon Quest IX'', it had a dark orange-gold shell and scales, with a lighter yellow underside and horns, and a teal tongue. Starting with ''Dragon Quest X'', the wonder wyrtle's scales and shell were changed closer to a yellow gold, with its underside and horns still a lighter shade of gold, and the fins on the side of its head became dark grey. According to its monster description in ''X'', the wonder wyrtle is a rare mutant that is born among wyrtoises. It can call down powerful bolts of lightning or breathe out blazing fire from its maw.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|image=
|name=Wonder wyrtle
|name=Wonder wyrtle
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|kanji=ガメゴンレジェンド
|console={{DS}}
|romaji=Gamegon rejiendo
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=#217
|hp=1040
|family={{Dragon}}
|description=These reptilian regents can bring down bolts of lightning and exhale gouts of flame, but aren't wild about water or darkness.<br><br>Supposedly, when wyrtles' souls depart their bodies, they are absorbed by wonder wyrtles, and earn eternal life.
|model=[[Image:Wonder wyrtle DQIX DS.png]]
|hp=1,040
|mp=0
|mp=0
|exp=6,900
|gold=98
|attack=606
|attack=606
|defense=720
|defence=720
|agility=52
|agility=52
|experience=6900
|spells=None
|gold=98
|skills=[[Scorch]]<br>[[Apocalyptic Lightning]]
|droppedItem=[[Tortoiseshell]] (common, 1/8)<br>[[Dragon shield]] (rare, 1/64)
|items=[[Tortoiseshell]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Dragon shield]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|skills=Apocalyptic [[Lightning]](162~197)<br>[[Scorch]]
|locations={{Grotto}} (Caves, rank 12)
|spells=
|fire-resist=50%
|family={{Dragon}}
|ice-resist=-50%
|bestiaryNumber=217
|wind-resist=0%
|description=These reptilian regents can bring down bolts of lightning and exhale gouts of flame, but aren't wild about water or darkness.<br><br>Supposedly, when [[wyrtle]]s' souls depart their bodies, they are absorbed by wonder wyrtles, and earn eternal life.
|blast-resist=50%
|locations={{Grotto}}
|rock-resist=0%
|}}
|dark-resist=-50%
|light-resist=0%
|drain-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=50%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|spooky-aura-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|stun-resist=100%
|charm-resist=90%
}}


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Appearing as a rarefied {{MFamilies}} in this entry, it is more powerful than its debut game and will even run if it's [[Enraged]].
Wonder wyrtle began appearing in Version 3.1 as the [[Rarefied monster|rarefied]] form of [[Wyrtoise]]. It is able to land [[Critical Hit|desperate attacks]], cast [[Oomph]], perform a flamethrower attack or unleash [[Apocalyptic Lightning]]. Oddly enough, the wonder wyrtle will actually flee from battle if it becomes [[enraged]].


==Trivia==
==In Other Languages==
*The Wonder wyrtle and its pallet-swaps bear a striking resemblance to the extinct horned turtle [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiolania Meiolania], which lived approximately in Australia during the Holocene period.
{{OtherLanguages
 
|es=Tortuverno del averno|es-meaning=Spanish for "wyrtle of the underworld". From the Spanish ''{{tt|tortuga|turtle}}'' and ''{{tt|guiverno|wyvern}}''.
==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
|fr=Tortugondor|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|tortue|turtle or tortoise}}'', ''dragon'', and ''{{tt|d'or|golden, gold}}''.
*[[Wyrtle]]
|de=Wunderdrache|de-meaning=German for "wonder dragon".
*[[Wyrtoise]]
|it=Meraviguscio|it-meaning=From the Italian ''{{tt|meraviglia|wonder}}'' and ''{{tt|guscio|shell}}''.
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Itty bitty wonder wyrtle.png|The solid gold Wonder wyrtle seen in {{X}}.
DQIX Wonder wyrtle art.png|Wonder wyrtle art from ''Dragon Quest IX''
DQMSL Wonder wyrtle art.png|Alternate colouration
DQX Gamegon Legend.jpg|A wonder wyrtle from ''Dragon Quest X''
DQR Gamegon Legend.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[fr:Tortugondor]]

Latest revision as of 14:37, 1 August 2026

The Wonder wyrtle is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Wonder wyrtles are dragon turtles, nearly identical to their wyrtle relatives, now having a golden colour scheme. When it first appeared in Dragon Quest IX, it had a dark orange-gold shell and scales, with a lighter yellow underside and horns, and a teal tongue. Starting with Dragon Quest X, the wonder wyrtle's scales and shell were changed closer to a yellow gold, with its underside and horns still a lighter shade of gold, and the fins on the side of its head became dark grey. According to its monster description in X, the wonder wyrtle is a rare mutant that is born among wyrtoises. It can call down powerful bolts of lightning or breathe out blazing fire from its maw.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Wonder wyrtle (ガメゴンレジェンド, Gamegon rejiendo)
Defeated Monster List No. : #217
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Dragon 1,040 0 6,900 98 606 720 52
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Blast Earth Dark Light Drain Magic Whack Dazzle Fizzle
50% -50% 0% 50% 0% -50% 0% 100% 100% 100% 50%
Confusion Paralysis Sleep Poison Stun Blunt Deceleratle Sap Spooky Aura Charm
100% 100% 25% 100% 100% 50% 100% 25% 100% 90%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped items
None Scorch
Apocalyptic Lightning 		Grotto (Caves, rank 12) Tortoiseshell1⁄8
Dragon shield1⁄64
Description These reptilian regents can bring down bolts of lightning and exhale gouts of flame, but aren't wild about water or darkness.

Supposedly, when wyrtles' souls depart their bodies, they are absorbed by wonder wyrtles, and earn eternal life.


Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Wonder wyrtle began appearing in Version 3.1 as the rarefied form of Wyrtoise. It is able to land desperate attacks, cast Oomph, perform a flamethrower attack or unleash Apocalyptic Lightning. Oddly enough, the wonder wyrtle will actually flee from battle if it becomes enraged.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolTortuverno del avernoSpanish for "wyrtle of the underworld". From the Spanish tortuga and guiverno.
FrançaisTortugondorFrom the French tortue, dragon, and d'or.
DeutschWunderdracheGerman for "wonder dragon".
ItalianoMeraviguscioFrom the Italian meraviglia and guscio.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Wonder wyrtle art from Dragon Quest IX
    Wonder wyrtle art from Dragon Quest IX
  • Alternate colouration
    Alternate colouration
  • A wonder wyrtle from Dragon Quest X
    A wonder wyrtle from Dragon Quest X
  • Rivals card
    Rivals card
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