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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Fluffy
|title=Fluffy
|image=[[Image:WatabouArt.png|200px]]
|image=[[Image:DQM4 Fluffy.png|200px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art for [[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World]]
|kanji=わたぼう
|kanji=わたぼう
|romanji=Watabou
|romanji=Watabou
|old=Watabou
|old=Watabou
|firstappear={{DQM}}
|firstappear={{DQM}}
}}
|Monster1=|monster1=[[Fizzy]]<br>[[Fuzzy]]<br>[[Scruffy]]}}
'''Fluffy''' is a supporting character in {{DQM}} and currently a monster exclusive to games in the spin-off series. He is the guardian spirit of [[GreatTree]] and the monster that brings [[Terry]] to that kingdom in his debut appearance.
'''Fluffy''' is a supporting character in {{DQM}} and currently a {{MFamilies}} exclusive to games in the spin-off series.
 
He is the guardian spirit of [[GreatTree]] and the monster that brings [[Terry]] to that kingdom in his debut appearance.


==Localization history==
==Localization history==
The monster's first localization name is a direct adaptation of his Japanese moniker, with no modification for English speaking territories at all. With the overseas release of the second ''Joker'' game, the name '''Fluffy''' was used instead. Due to the difficulty of actually acquiring the monster, many fans were unaware of this change and continued using the original name.
The {{MFamilies}}'s first localization name is a direct adaptation of his Japanese moniker, with no modification for English speaking territories at all. With the overseas release of the second {{Joker}} game, the name '''Fluffy''' was used instead. Due to the difficulty of actually acquiring the {{MFamilies}}, many fans were unaware of this change and continued using the original name.


With Seven Seas' publishing of the ''DQM+'' manga in 2019, the Fluffy term was revived. As the book is licensed through Square-Enix, this change was given full acknowledgement and approval by the company.  
With Seven Seas' publishing of the ''DQM+'' manga in 2019, the Fluffy term was revived. As the book is licensed through Square-Enix, this change was given full acknowledgement and approval by the company.  


With the release of {{DQTreasures}} in 2022 the use of the name Fluffy has been made more apparent and is established as the monster's official English name.
With the release of {{DQTreasures}} in 2022 the use of the name Fluffy has been made more apparent and is established as the {{MFamilies}}'s official English name.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Fluffy is a small, furry creature that carries traits similar to those of monkeys. He is primarily blue in color and has a ball on the end of an antenna sticking out the top of his head.
Fluffy is a small, furry creature that carries traits similar to those of monkeys. He is primarily blue in color and has a ball on the end of an antenna sticking out the top of his head.


Fluffy is an innocent, playful sort, if not also blunt at times. While he appears frequently through ''Dragon Quest Monsters'', there is never much to discern from his character other than an abundance of optimism, even in the face of grim situations.
Fluffy is an innocent, playful sort, if not also blunt at times. While he appears frequently through {{DQM}}, there is never much to discern from his character other than an abundance of optimism, even in the face of grim situations.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ10}}===
Fluffy appears in the Monster Arena in Version 2 of the game, alongside Scruffy. Fluffy organizes timed events which involve 8 or 12-player battle modes that require each player to control a monster. Scruffy, on the contrary, is always avaiable and offers harder monster-oriented battle content, in which the player and three more computer-controlled monsters fight against a team of monsters and gather rewards upon victory.
 
==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
[[Image:DQM3D_Terry_and_Fluffy.png|right|thumb|150px|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D'']]
[[Image:DQM3D_Terry_and_Fluffy.png|right|thumb|150px|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D'']]
{{DQMEnemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Watabou
|name=Watabou
|kanji=  
|kanji=わたぼう
|romanji=
|romanji=Watabou
|sprite=[[Image:Watabou.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:Watabou.png]]
|remake-sprite=[[File:DQM PSX Watabou.png]]
|level=80
|level=80
|hp=4/5
|hp=4/5
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|wisdom=5/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[Plant family|Plant]]
|family= Plant
|in-game-description=A mischievous mystical creature.
|in-game-description=A mischievous mystical creature.
|abilities=[[Whistle]], [[Imitate]], [[Hocus Pocus | Chance]]
|abilities=[[Whistle]], [[Imitate]], [[Hocus Pocus|Chance]]
|habitat=
|habitat=
|breeding=
|breeding=
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|curse-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
}}
'''Fluffy'''  appears at the beginning of the game, looking for Terry's sister [[Milly]]. While distressed at hearing [[Scruffy]] having gotten to her first, he allows Terry to follow him back to GreatTree so that he may become the [[Monster Master|monster master]] of the kingdom.
'''Fluffy'''  appears at the beginning of the game, looking for [[Terry]]'s sister [[Milly]]. While distressed at hearing [[Scruffy]] having gotten to her first, he allows [[Terry]] to follow him back to [[GreatTree]] so that he may become the [[Monster Master]] of the kingdom.


Fluffy will appear whenever the player beats a boss monster at the end of a gate the first time, often giving a humorous quip before taking Terry back to GreatTree. The player can also occasionally meet him in the monster stables when they first become available. Fluffy will be sitting at a wooden table while eating some meat, and will offer some to Terry if he continues to speak with him. After the player beats the game, they will get the chance to have Fluffy join their team, though only after they have beaten all the bosses that stand at the end of each family-specific gate.
Fluffy will appear whenever the player beats a boss {{MFamilies}} at the end of a gate the first time, often giving a humorous quip before taking [[Terry]] back to [[GreatTree]]. The player can also occasionally meet him in the {{MFamilies}} stables when they first become available. Fluffy will be sitting at a wooden table while eating some meat, and will offer some to [[Terry]] if he continues to speak with him. After the player beats the game, they will get the chance to have Fluffy join their team, though only after they have beaten all the bosses that stand at the end of each family-specific gate.


In his initial appearance, Fluffy was a member of the [[Nature family|plant]] family due to his being guardian of the massive tree the game takes place upon.<br>
In his initial appearance, Fluffy was a member of the {{Plant}} family due to his being guardian of the massive tree the game takes place upon.<br>


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters +]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters +]]''===
Fluffy has been sealed away by Terry, who has been corrupted by the jewel of evil. Before being completely sealed, he recruits [[Kleo]] to aid GreatTree after a misunderstanding of the youth becoming a [[Hero (vocation)|Hero]] through the ordeal instead of a Monster Master.
Fluffy has been sealed away by [[Terry]], who has been corrupted by the jewel of evil. Before being completely sealed, he recruits [[Kleo]] to aid [[GreatTree]] after a misunderstanding of the youth becoming a [[Hero (vocation)|Hero]] through the ordeal instead of a Monster [[Master]].


==={{DQM2}}===
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Watabou
|name=Watabou
|kanji=  
|kanji=わたぼう
|romanji=
|romanji=Watabou
|sprite=[[Image:Watabou.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:Watabou 1.png]]
|remake-sprite=[[File:DQM PSX Watabou.png]]
|level=80
|level=80
|hp=6/10
|hp=6/10
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|wisdom=9/10
|wisdom=9/10
|agility=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family= [[Plant]]
|family= Plant
|in-game-description=
|in-game-description=An intelligent but odd ball of fluff.
|abilities=[[Chance]], [[Imitate]], [[Whistle]]
|abilities=[[Hocus Pocus|Chance]], [[Imitate]], [[Whistle]]
|habitat=
|habitat=
|breeding=
|breeding=
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}}
}}


==={{DQMCH}}===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{Stub}}
Fluffy is a Rank X member of the [[Beast family]]. He was only available via downloadable content in Japan.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
Fluffy is a Rank X member of the [[Beast family|beast]] family. He was only available via downloadable content in Japan.
{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Fluffy
|name = Fluffy
|image =
|kanji=わたぼう
|family = [[Beast family | Beast]]
|romanji=Watabou
|bestiary=#281
|hp=820
|mp=660
|strength=840
|defence=810
|agility=970
|wisdom=910
|image= [[File:DQMJ2 Fluffy icon.png]]
|family = Beast
|rank = X
|rank = X
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Whips, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Whip}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Rabble Rouser]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Pro Talent Scout]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Rabble Rouser]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Pro Talent Scout]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Zap]], [[Whack]], and [[Dim]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Zap]], [[Whack]], and [[Dim]]
|skill = [[Green Finger]]
|skill = [[Green Finger]]
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}}
}}
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3]] Professional''===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQM3}}===
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Fluffy
|name=Fluffy
|kanji=  
|kanji=わたぼう
|romanji=
|romanji=Watabou
|icon=[[File:Fluffy DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|icon=[[File:Fluffy DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 ??? family icon.png|link=??? family]]
|family=boss
|hp=<big><big>1,360</big></big>
|hp=1,360
|mp=<big><big>550</big></big>
|mp=550
|attack=<big><big>530</big></big>
|attack=530
|defense=<big><big>370</big></big>
|defense=370
|wisdom=<big><big>400</big></big>
|wisdom=400
|agility=<big><big>540</big></big>
|agility=540
|bestiary=#517
|bestiary=#517
|rank=<big><big>'''S'''</big></big>
|rank=S
|in-game-description=A spirit from a land that lies within a tremendously large tree. Though easy-going in demeanour this fluffy fellow certainly packs a punch
|in-game-description=A spirit from a land that lies within a tremendously large tree. Though easy-going in demeanour this fluffy fellow certainly packs a punch
|talents=[[Fluffy (talent)|Fluffy]] (lv. 1)
|talents=[[Fluffy (Talent)|Fluffy]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Strangely Alluring]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Banger]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Benefaction]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Strangely Alluring]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Banger]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Benefaction]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Detox]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Heaven-Sent]] (lv. 60)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Detox]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Heaven-Sent]] (lv. 60)
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}}
}}


==={{DQMSL}}===
==={{DQM4}}===
{{Stub}}
In the fourth mainline Monsters game, Fluffy returns to his roots, and takes the role of guide of the protagonists of the game in their monster wrangling adventure. He assists both [[Bianca]] and [[Nera]].
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}
 
===''[[Itadaki Street Special]]''===
{{Stub}}




==See also==
*[[Fizzy]]
*[[Fuzzy]]
*[[Scruffy]]
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQM_Watabou sitting.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters'' art
File:WatabouArt.png|Art by [[Akira Toriyama]].
Image:DQM_Watabou eyes shut.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters 2''
File:DQM Watabou sitting.png|{{Monsters}} art.
Image:DQM1 and 2_Fluffy.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters 1 + 2''
File:DQM Watabou eyes shut.png|{{Monsters 2}}.
Image:DQM1 and 2 Fluffy alt.png|
File:DQM1 and 2 Fluffy.png|{{1·2}}.
Image:DQM1 and 2 Fluffy surprised.png
File:DQM1 and 2 Fluffy alt.png
Image:DQM1 and 2 Fluffy looking down.png
File:DQM1 and 2 Fluffy surprised.png
Image:ISS_Torneko_Imp_King_Slime_and_Fluffy.png|''Itadaki Street Special''
File:DQM1 and 2 Fluffy looking down.png
Image:Watabou Concepts.png|Concept art
File:ISS Torneko Imp King Slime and Fluffy.png|''[[Itadaki Street Special]]''.
File:Watabou Concepts.png|Concept art.
File:DQM1 and 2 Fluffy.png
File:DQM1 and 2 Fluffy.png
File:DQM3 Watabo.png|[[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince|The Dark Prince]] render.
File:DQR Fluffy.png|''Rivals'' artwork.
File:DQR Scruffy.png
File:DQT Fluffy.png|[[Dragon Quest Tact|''Tact'']] artwork.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


{{DQMI}}
{{DQMNav}}
{{DQMII}}
{{DQM2Nav}}


[[Category:Plants]]
[[Category:??? family]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[fr:Doudouleur]]
[[es:Peludín]]

Latest revision as of 08:17, 28 September 2026

Fluffy is a supporting character in Dragon Quest Monsters and currently a monster exclusive to games in the spin-off series.

He is the guardian spirit of GreatTree and the monster that brings Terry to that kingdom in his debut appearance.

Localization history[edit | edit source]

The monster's first localization name is a direct adaptation of his Japanese moniker, with no modification for English speaking territories at all. With the overseas release of the second Joker game, the name Fluffy was used instead. Due to the difficulty of actually acquiring the monster, many fans were unaware of this change and continued using the original name.

With Seven Seas' publishing of the DQM+ manga in 2019, the Fluffy term was revived. As the book is licensed through Square-Enix, this change was given full acknowledgement and approval by the company.

With the release of Dragon Quest Treasures in 2022 the use of the name Fluffy has been made more apparent and is established as the monster's official English name.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Fluffy is a small, furry creature that carries traits similar to those of monkeys. He is primarily blue in color and has a ball on the end of an antenna sticking out the top of his head.

Fluffy is an innocent, playful sort, if not also blunt at times. While he appears frequently through Dragon Quest Monsters, there is never much to discern from his character other than an abundance of optimism, even in the face of grim situations.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Fluffy appears in the Monster Arena in Version 2 of the game, alongside Scruffy. Fluffy organizes timed events which involve 8 or 12-player battle modes that require each player to control a monster. Scruffy, on the contrary, is always avaiable and offers harder monster-oriented battle content, in which the player and three more computer-controlled monsters fight against a team of monsters and gather rewards upon victory.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D
Watabou (わたぼう, Watabou )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
80 4/5 5/5 3/5 2/5 5/5 5/5
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic* Whack*
Strong Strong Strong Strong Immune Immune Immune Strong Immune Weak Weak Immune Immune
Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Immune Immune Immune Immune Immune Immune Immune Immune Immune Immune Weak Weak Immune
Additional information
Description A mischievous mystical creature.
Skills Whistle, Imitate, Chance
Location
Breeding Chart

Fluffy appears at the beginning of the game, looking for Terry's sister Milly. While distressed at hearing Scruffy having gotten to her first, he allows Terry to follow him back to GreatTree so that he may become the Monster Master of the kingdom.

Fluffy will appear whenever the player beats a boss monster at the end of a gate the first time, often giving a humorous quip before taking Terry back to GreatTree. The player can also occasionally meet him in the monster stables when they first become available. Fluffy will be sitting at a wooden table while eating some meat, and will offer some to Terry if he continues to speak with him. After the player beats the game, they will get the chance to have Fluffy join their team, though only after they have beaten all the bosses that stand at the end of each family-specific gate.

In his initial appearance, Fluffy was a member of the Plant family due to his being guardian of the massive tree the game takes place upon.

Dragon Quest Monsters +[edit | edit source]

Fluffy has been sealed away by Terry, who has been corrupted by the jewel of evil. Before being completely sealed, he recruits Kleo to aid GreatTree after a misunderstanding of the youth becoming a Hero through the ordeal instead of a Monster Master.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

Watabou (わたぼう, Watabou )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
80 6/10 8/10 6/10 5/10 7/10 9/10
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water* Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack*
Strong Strong Strong Strong Immune Immune Immune Strong Strong Immune Weak Weak Immune Immune
Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Immune Immune Immune Immune Immune Immune Immune Immune Immune Immune Weak Weak Immune
Additional information
Description An intelligent but odd ball of fluff.
Skills Chance, Imitate, Whistle
Location
Breeding Chart

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

Fluffy is a Rank X member of the Beast family. He was only available via downloadable content in Japan.

Fluffy (わたぼう, Watabou )
Monster Library No.: #281
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Sprite Attributes
Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
X S 820 660 840 810 970 910
Traits Skills Resistances
Rabble Rouser, Pro Talent Scout Green Finger Immune to Zap, Whack, and Dim
Additional information
Weapons Swords, Whips, Claws, Staves
Location -
Breeding chart -

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

Fluffy (わたぼう, Watabou )
Monsterpedia No.: #517
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Attributes
Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
S 1,360 550 530 370 540 400
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Fluffy (lv. 1) Strangely Alluring (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 20)
Benefaction (lv. 40) 		Tactical Commander (lv. 1)
Detox (lv. 1)
Heaven-Sent (lv. 60) 		N/A
Resistances
0% 25% -25% 25% 50% 0% 100% 0% -25% 0% 0% 25% 25% 0% 0% 25% 0% 25% 50%
Additional information
Description A spirit from a land that lies within a tremendously large tree. Though easy-going in demeanour this fluffy fellow certainly packs a punch
Location This monster has no natural habitat
Synthesis
Breeding chart
X
Notable fusions
X X X =
(Two generation synthesis)


Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World[edit | edit source]

In the fourth mainline Monsters game, Fluffy returns to his roots, and takes the role of guide of the protagonists of the game in their monster wrangling adventure. He assists both Bianca and Nera.


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