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|image=[[File:DQMJ Crabid.png|center|300px]]
|image=[[File:DQMJ Crabid.png|center|300px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=軍隊ガニ<br>ぐんたいガニ
|kanji=ぐんたいガニ<br>軍隊ガニ
|romanji={{tt|Guntaigani|Army crab}}
|romanji={{tt|Guntaigani|Army crab}}
|old=ArmyCrab
|old=ArmyCrab
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}
}}
The '''Crabid''' is a recurring monster in the series. Introduced in {{Dragon Quest III}}, it is a monstrous crab the size of a person.
The '''Crabid''' is a monster in the series.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The standard Crabid has a red carapace with yellow on its underside, arms, and legs. They have large eyes and even larger, gaping mouths lined with pointed teeth. A trail of drool can be seen on their lower jaw, owing to the disease half of their namesake. The monstrous crustaceans can quickly overwhelm novice adventurers by calling for aid from more of their kind.
Crabids are [[Aquatic family|crab]] monsters with a red carapace and yellow on its underside, arms, and legs. They have large eyes and even larger, gaping mouths lined with pointed teeth. A trail of drool can be seen on their lower jaw, owing to the disease half of their namesake. The monstrous crustaceans can quickly overwhelm novice adventurers by calling for aid from more of their kind.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|romanji=Guntaigani
|romanji=Guntaigani
|bestiaryNumber=#018
|bestiaryNumber=#018
|sprite=[[file:Crabid DQIII NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[file:Army Crab DQIII NES.png]]
|lvl=8
|lvl=8
|hp=28
|hp=28
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|skills=Calls for backup (Crabid)
|skills=Calls for backup (Crabid)
|item=[[Wayfarer's clothes]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|item=[[Wayfarer's clothes]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Khoryv]] region<br>[[Skyfell Tower]]<br>[[Norvik]] region
|locations=[[Khoryv]] Region<br>[[Skyfell Tower]]<br>[[Norvik]] Region
|evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
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|deceleratle-resist=70%
|deceleratle-resist=70%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Crabidsnes.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[file:Crabidsnes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Crabid III gbc.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:ArmyCrab DQIII GBC.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Crabid III switch.png|55px]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Crabid Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|55px]]
}}
}}


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|bestiaryNumber=#018
|bestiaryNumber=#018
|family=None
|family=None
|description=These decapodal deviants might look vicious to the untrained eye, but really they are cowards who will call for backup as soon as the going gets tough
|description=These decapodal deviants might look vicious to the untrained eye, but really they are cowards who will call for backup as soon as the going gets tough.
|sprite=[[File:Crabid DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Crabid DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=35
|hp=35
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|agility=23
|agility=23
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Acts 1~2 times per turn
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn
|item=[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|item=[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Khoryv]] region<br>[[Skyfell Tower]]
|locations=[[Khoryv]] Region<br>[[Skyfell Tower]]
|evasion=1/64
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=25%
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|wind-resist=25%
|wind-resist=25%
|strike-resist=25%
|strike-resist=25%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|lightning-resist=-25%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
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|skills=Calls for backup (Crabid)
|skills=Calls for backup (Crabid)
|items=[[Tortoiseshell]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Crimson coral]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Tortoiseshell]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Crimson coral]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Western Coffinwell]]<br>[[Tywll Cave]]<br>{{Grotto}} (Cave/Nature, rank 1)
|locations=[[Coffinwell (region)|Western Coffinwell]]<br>[[Tywll Cave]]<br>{{Grotto}} (Cave/Nature, rank 1)
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Crabids appeared from the beginning of the game. They maintain their familiar ability to call for backup from other crabids, protect themselves by defending, and will flee when threatened. Starting with Version 5.0, vicious crabids can be encountered in the Netherworld, as well.
Crabid appeared from the beginning of the game. They maintain their familiar ability to call for backup from other crabids, protect themselves by defending, and will flee when threatened. Starting with Version 5.0, vicious crabids can be encountered in the [[Netherworld]]. They will still call for backup and defend themselves, but no longer flee.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
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|skills=[[Defend]]<br>Calls for backup (Crabid)<br>Flee
|skills=[[Defend]]<br>Calls for backup (Crabid)<br>Flee
|items=[[Tiny tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Crimson coral]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Tiny tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Crimson coral]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[The Emerald Coast]]<br>[[Cobblestone Tor]] (Second act.)<br>[[Laguna di Gondolia]] (Third act.)
|locations=[[The Emerald Coast]]<br>[[Cobblestone Tor]] (act two)<br>[[Laguna di Gondolia]] (postgame)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
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|wisdom=1/5
|wisdom=1/5
|agility=1/5
|agility=1/5
|family= {{Bug}}
|family={{Bug}}
|in-game-description=Attacks in a group & cuts up its prey with its claws
|in-game-description=Attacks in a group & cuts up its prey with its claws
|abilities=[[Buff|Upper]], [[Metal Slash|MetalCut]], [[CallHelp]]
|abilities=[[Buff|Upper]], [[Metal Slash|MetalCut]], [[CallHelp]]
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|agility=3/10
|agility=3/10
|family= {{Bug}}
|family= {{Bug}}
|in-game-description=
|in-game-description=Attacks its prey in martial groups. When night nears, they return to the nest.
|abilities=[[CallHelp]], [[Metal Slash|MetalCut]], [[Buff|Upper]]
|abilities=[[CallHelp]], [[Metal Slash|MetalCut]], [[Buff|Upper]]
|habitat=
|habitat=
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|curse-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
}}
==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQMJ}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
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}}
}}
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQM3}}===
==={{DQM3}}===
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|kanji=ぐんたいガニ
|kanji=ぐんたいガニ
|romanji=Guntaigani
|romanji=Guntaigani
|icon=[[File:Crabid DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|icon=[[File:Crabid DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Crabid]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|link=Nature family]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|link=Nature family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,330</big></big>
|hp=1,330
|mp=<big><big>300</big></big>
|mp=300
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|attack=570
|defense=<big><big>720</big></big>
|defense=720
|wisdom=<big><big>380</big></big>
|wisdom=380
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|agility=520
|bestiary=#160
|bestiary=#160
|rank=<big><big>'''E'''</big></big>
|rank='''E'''
|in-game-description=These {{MFamilies}}s hunt their prey in squadrons. Highly disciplined troops, as soon as the orders come in from the top brass, they file back to their barracks in an orderly fashion
|in-game-description=These monsters hunt their prey in squadrons. Highly disciplined troops, as soon as the orders come in from the top brass, they file back to their barracks in an orderly fashion.
|talents=[[Defender]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Zam Ward]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Defence Booster|Defence Booster I]] (lv. 40)
|talents=[[Defender]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Zam Ward]] (random)<br>[[Defence Booster|Defence Booster I]] (random)
|traits=[[Agent of Chaos]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Insta-Buff]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Agent of Chaos]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Insta-Buff]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Titan]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Desperate Measures]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Parting Gift]] (lv. 60)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Titan]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Desperate Measures]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Parting Gift]] (lv. 60)
|habitat= [[Circle of Temper]] - 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]])<br>[[Circle of Caprice]] - Middle & Upper 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]])<br>[[Circle of Indulgence]] - 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]])
|habitat= [[Circle of Temper]] - 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]])<br>[[Circle of Caprice]] - Middle & Upper 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]])<br>[[Circle of Indulgence]] - 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=[[Msytery meat]] (Common)<br>[[Waterproof amulet]] (Rare)
|items=[[Msytery meat]] (common)<br>[[Waterproof amulet]] (rare)<br>[[Waterproof amulet+]] (very rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Puffpoise DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Puffpoise]] X [[File:Eggsoskeleton DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Eggsoskeleton]]
|synthesis=[[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|64px|link=Nature family]] X [[File:DQM3 material family icon.png|64px|link=Material family]] = [[File:Crabid DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Crabid]]
|fusions=
|fusions=[[File:Crabid DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Crabid]] X [[File:DQM3 material family icon.png|64px|link=Material family]] = [[File:Palooka prawn DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Palooka prawn]]<br>[[File:Crabid DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Crabid]] X [[File:Carnivine DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Carnivine]] = [[File:Crabber dabber doo DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Crabber dabber doo]]
|fire-resist=-25%
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=50%
|water-resist=50%
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|instant-death-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
}}
==={{DQMP}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQB}}===
==={{DQB}}===
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|chapter-2-locations=[[Ancient Palace]]
|chapter-2-locations=[[Ancient Palace]]
}}
}}
==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQWalk}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Crabid appears as a D-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]]. It can be recruited from Chapters 6-2, 7-4, and 8-1 of the main storyline and it stars in its own Battle Road. It can also participate in the [[Stump chump]] and [[Dora-in-Grey]]'s Battle Roads as a [[party]] member.
Crabid appears as a D-rank monster of the [[Nature family]]. It can be recruited from Chapters 6-2, 7-4, and 8-1 of the main storyline and it stars in its own Battle Road. It can also participate in the [[Stump chump]] and [[Dora-in-Grey]]'s Battle Roads as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Crabid
|name=Crabid
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|charm-resist=Half Res
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}
}}
==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQDai}}===
==={{DQDai}}===
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|de=Sabberkrabbe|de-meaning=German for "drooling crab".
|de=Sabberkrabbe|de-meaning=German for "drooling crab".
|it=Grankiolon|it-meaning=From "granchio", the Italian word for crab.
|it=Grankiolon|it-meaning=From "granchio", the Italian word for crab.
|zh-tw={{tt|军队蟹|Jūnduì xiè}}|zh-tw-meaning=Transliteration of the Japanese name ''Guntaigani'', which means "army crab".
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Crabid Famicom.png|{{Famicom}} art.
Crabid Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Crabid DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
Image:DQX Guntaigani.jpg|A Crabid in ''X''.
Image:DQX Guntaigani.jpg|A Crabid in {{X}}.
DQX Guntaigani Kyo.jpg|A vicious Crabid in ''X''.
DQX Guntaigani Kyo.jpg|A vicious Crabid in ''X''.
DQXI Crabid.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Crabid.jpg|''XI'' polygon model.
Dai1991 AquaticMonsters.jpg|A crabid seen in the 1991 anime series of ''The Adventure of Dai''.
Dai1991 AquaticMonsters.jpg|A crabid seen in the 1991 anime series of ''The Adventure of Dai''.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Crabid in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
Crabid psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Crabid psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Crabid DQMCH GBA.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Crabid DQMCH GBA.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
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DQMBRV Crabid.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Crabid.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Crabid1.png|
DQMBRV Crabid1.png|
DQotS Crabid.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQotS Crabid.jpg|''Stars'' model.
DQR Guntaigani.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQR Guntaigani.png|''Rivals'' card.
DQT Crabid model.png|{{Tact}} model.
DQT Crabid model.png|''Tact'' model.
DQTCG Crabid.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
DQTCG Crabid.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Crabid in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Similar scuttlers==
==Related monsters==
*[[Crabber dabber doo]]
*[[Crabber dabber doo]]
*[[Handsome crab]]
*[[Handsome crab]]
*[[King crab]]
*[[King crab]]


[[Category:Crustaceans]]
[[Category:Aquatics]]
[[Category:Bugs]]
[[Category:Nature family]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II Legend enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]


[[es:Carabinero]]
[[fr:Crabarbare]]
[[fr:Crabarbare]]

Latest revision as of 17:53, 17 March 2026

The Crabid is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Crabids are crab monsters with a red carapace and yellow on its underside, arms, and legs. They have large eyes and even larger, gaping mouths lined with pointed teeth. A trail of drool can be seen on their lower jaw, owing to the disease half of their namesake. The monstrous crustaceans can quickly overwhelm novice adventurers by calling for aid from more of their kind.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Crabid (ぐんたいガニ Guntaigani)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#018
Level
8
Gold
12
HP
28
MP
0
Attack
32
Defense
60
Agility
12
Evasion
1⁄32
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Calls for backup (Crabid)
Location(s)
Khoryv Region
Skyfell Tower
Norvik Region
Item Dropped
Wayfarer's clothes1⁄64
Fire resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
25%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
70%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC

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

Crabid (ぐんたいガニ Guntaigani)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#018
Family
None
Gold
6
HP
35
MP
8
Attack
37
Defence*
77
Agility
23
Evasion
1⁄64
In-game description

These decapodal deviants might look vicious to the untrained eye, but really they are cowards who will call for backup as soon as the going gets tough.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Occasionally acts twice per turn
Location(s)
Khoryv Region
Skyfell Tower
Item Dropped
Tortoise shell1⁄32
Fire resistance *
0%
Explosion resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
25%
Strike resistance *
25%
Lightning resistance *
-25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
0%
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 *
25%

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

Crabid (ぐんたいガニ Guntai gani)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Bestiary no.
#041
Family
Bug
Gold
96
HP
72
MP
0
Attack
72
Defence
83
Agility
15
In-game description

They may look creepy, but these crabs are kind of cowardly, and will call companions or cut and run quite quickly.

People think that clusters of crabids crawl the shoes prowling for prey, but they're just pals out on a seaside stroll.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Calls for backup (Crabid)
Location(s)
Western Coffinwell
Tywll Cave
Grotto (Cave/Nature, rank 1)
Item(s) dropped
Tortoiseshell1⁄16
Crimson coral1⁄64
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
-50%
Light resistance *
-50%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
25%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance *
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
25%


Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Crabid appeared from the beginning of the game. They maintain their familiar ability to call for backup from other crabids, protect themselves by defending, and will flee when threatened. Starting with Version 5.0, vicious crabids can be encountered in the Netherworld. They will still call for backup and defend themselves, but no longer flee.

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

Crabid (ぐんたいガニ Guntaigani )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#032
Family
Nature
Gold
13
HP
21
MP
4
Attack
36
Defence
57
Agility
14
In-game description

These big-clawed brutes may look tough, but they're actually rather cowardly creatures who'll cry out to their friends for help the second a fight starts to turn sour.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Defend
Calls for backup (Crabid)
Flee
Location(s)
The Emerald Coast
Cobblestone Tor (act two)
Laguna di Gondolia (postgame)
Item(s) Dropped
Tiny tortoise shell1⁄32
Crimson coral1⁄64
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
-10%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
-10%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
-25%
Sleep resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
0%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

*This monster does not have a vicious, nor a malicious variant.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

ArmyCrab (ぐんたいガニ Guntaigani)
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
40 2/5 3/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
2/5 2/5 1/5 1/5
Family Bug
In-game description Attacks in a group & cuts up its prey with its claws
Abilities Upper, MetalCut, CallHelp
Habitat Library Gate, Gate of Ambition
Breeding chart Bug family x DarkCrab
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 None Immune
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
None Immune None None
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Weak None Immune Immune
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Immune Immune Weak None
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
None None None None
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None Immune

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

ArmyCrab (ぐんたいガニ Guntaigani)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
40 6/10 4/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
5/10 4/10 2/10 3/10
Family Bug
In-game description Attacks its prey in martial groups. When night nears, they return to the nest.
Abilities CallHelp, MetalCut, Upper
Habitat
Breeding chart Bug family x CancerMan, DarkCrab
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 None Immune
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Weak None Immune None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None Weak None Immune
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Weak
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
None None None None
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None Immune

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Crabid
Family Nature
Rank F
Description This hard-shelled crustacean boasts a nifty line in sidestepping.
Weapons Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves
Traits -
Resistances Vulnerable to Frizz
Skill Defender, Defense Boost
Location Xeroph Isle (Night)
Breeding chart Scorpion x Lips

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit | edit source]

Crabid
Family Nature
Rank D
Size S
Weapons Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves
Traits Close Scraper
Resistances Vulnerable to Frizz, Immune to Donk
Skill Defender
Location Unshore
Breeding chart Boring bug x Snowmangler
Swarmtroop x Night emperor

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

Crabid (ぐんたいガニ Guntaigani)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
Crabid 1,330 300
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
570 720 520 380
Bestiary No. #160
Rank E
In-game description These monsters hunt their prey in squadrons. Highly disciplined troops, as soon as the orders come in from the top brass, they file back to their barracks in an orderly fashion.
Talents Defender (lv. 1)
Zam Ward (random)
Defence Booster I (random)
Guaranteed traits Agent of Chaos (lv. 1)
Insta-Buff (lv. 20)
Ultra Crafty Debilitator (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Titan (lv. 1)
Desperate Measures (lv. 1)
Parting Gift (lv. 60)
Habitat Circle of Temper - Middle Echelon ()
Circle of Caprice - Middle & Upper Echelon ()
Circle of Indulgence - Middle Echelon ()
Items Msytery meat (common)
Waterproof amulet (rare)
Waterproof amulet+ (very rare)
Synthesis chart X =
Notable synthesis X =
X =
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
-25% 50% 25% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
-25% 50% 0% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 0% 25% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 0% 50% 50%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% -25%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Builders[edit | edit source]

Crabid (ぐんたいガニ Guntaigani)
Dragon Quest Builders
Chapter 2
HP Attack Defence Item(s) Dropped
28 18 8 Crab claw (★☆☆)
Location(s)
Ancient Palace
Sprite

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Crabid appears as a D-rank monster of the Nature family. It can be recruited from Chapters 6-2, 7-4, and 8-1 of the main storyline and it stars in its own Battle Road. It can also participate in the Stump chump and Dora-in-Grey's Battle Roads as a party member.

Crabid (ぐんたいガニ Guntaigani)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Nature
Defence
Max Level HP MP Move
110 680 162 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
262 343 180 118 15
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Glacier Slash Buff* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
DEF +10/Stats Up Zam Res +25 /Stats Up Glacier Slash Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Frizz Res +25/Stats Up Glacier Slash Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Glacier Slash Potency +2% N/a N/a
Perk Details
First
DEF +10: Raises DEF by 10.
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

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai[edit | edit source]

A crabid makes an appearance in the manga and the 1991 anime series as one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off of Dermline Island.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolCarabineroSpanish for "carabineer", a type of soldier armed with a carbine, and also a word used to refer to certain red shrimp.
FrançaisCrabarbareFrom the French crabe and barbare.
DeutschSabberkrabbeGerman for "drooling crab".
ItalianoGrankiolonFrom "granchio", the Italian word for crab.
中文 (繁體)军队蟹Transliteration of the Japanese name Guntaigani, which means "army crab".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Famicom art.
    Famicom art.
  • A Crabid in X.
    A Crabid in X.
  • A vicious Crabid in X.
    A vicious Crabid in X.
  • XI polygon model.
    XI polygon model.
  • A crabid seen in the 1991 anime series of The Adventure of Dai.
    A crabid seen in the 1991 anime series of The Adventure of Dai.
  • A Crabid in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
    A Crabid in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
  • DQM1·2 sprite.
    DQM1·2 sprite.
  • Caravan Heart sprite.
    Caravan Heart sprite.
  • Joker model.
    Joker model.
  • Joker 2 model.
    Joker 2 model.
  • Battle Road Victory cut-in.
    Battle Road Victory cut-in.
  • Stars model.
    Stars model.
  • Rivals card.
    Rivals card.
  • Tact model.
    Tact model.
  • DQ Trading Card.
    DQ Trading Card.

Related monsters[edit | edit source]

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