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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Frogface
|title=Frogface
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Frogface.png|250px]]
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Frogface.png|250px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=じんめんガエル
|kanji=じんめんガエル
|romanji=jinmen kaeru
|romanji={{tt|Jinmengaeru|Human-face frog}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
}}
}}
The '''Frogface''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}. Introduced in {{DQ8}}, it is a frog monster with a demonic face on its back.
 
The '''frogface''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}. Introduced in {{DQ8}}, it is a frog monster that hides a demonic face on its back.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
At first glance, frogfaces are just magenta-colored frogs with two horns poking up from behind their heads. However, once attacked, they will turn around and reveal the yellow-eyed, blue-tongued face on their backs. If attacked again, they will turn back around to being primarily frogs.
At first glance, frogfaces are just red-colored frogs with blue swirls on most of their bodies and two horns poking up from behind their heads. However, once attacked, they will turn around and reveal the yellow-eyed, blue-tongued face on their backs. If attacked again, they will turn back around to being primarily frogs. As they first appear, frogfaces pose no true threat. They can only execute a weak attack or runaway while acting as frogs. It is when the back-situated face is shown that the monster becomes dangerous: its basic attack becomes much stronger and it gains the ability to cast spells and use [[breath attack]]s. The frogface and its amphibious brethren are part of the [[bug family]] in their debut title, oddly enough, but are members of the [[demon family]] in the ''Monsters'' games due to their faces.
 
As they first appear, Frogfaces pose no true threat. They can only execute a weak attack or runaway while acting as frogs. It is when the back-situated face is shown that the monster becomes dangerous: its basic attack becomes much stronger and it gains the ability to cast spells and use breath attacks.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
Frogfaces appear primarily in the Alexandria region, notably within the Tower of Alexandria. Because of the threat they can pose to low-leveled characters, especially after being provoked into showing their second faces, it is wise to try and defeat them in a single blow by either using strong abilities or psyching up to bolster attacks that normally wouldn't cut it.
Frogfaces appear primarily in the [[Alexandria Region]], notably within the [[Tower of Alexandra]]. Because of the threat they can pose to low-leveled characters, especially after being provoked into showing their second faces, it is wise to try and defeat them in a single blow by either using strong abilities or psyching up to bolster attacks that normally wouldn't cut it.
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Frogface
|name=Frogface
|kanji= じんめんガエル
|kanji= じんめんガエル
|romanji=Jin men-gaeru
|romanji=Jinmengaeru
|sprite=
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-24.gif|300px]]
|hp=36
|hp=36
|mp=6
|mp=6
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|defense=23
|defense=23
|agility=13
|agility=13
|bestiaryNumber=24
|bestiaryNumber=#024
|description=Although quite weak in frog form, their attacks become far more dangerous when they reveal the human faces on their backs.
|description=Although quite weak in frog form, their attacks become far more dangerous when they reveal the human faces on their backs.
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|spells=None
|spells=[[Sizz]] (when turned over)
|skills=Flee
|skills=Flee<br>[[Fire Breath]] (when turned over)
|locations=Near [[Alexandria]]<br>[[Tower of Alexandria]]
|locations=[[Alexandria Region]]<br>[[Tower of Alexandra]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Amor seco essence]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Amor seco essence]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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|name = Frogface
|name = Frogface
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Demon family|Demon]]
|family = {{Demon}}
|rank = E
|rank = E
|description = ''Two faces can be better than one, providing they can both breathe underwater.''
|description = ''Two faces can be better than one, providing they can both breathe underwater.''
|weapons = Spears, Whips, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Whip}}s, {{Claw}}s, Staves
|traits = -
|traits = -
|resistances = Vulnerable to Frizz, Dazzleproof
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Frizz]], Dazzleproof
|skill = [[Healer (Skill)|Healer]]
|skill = [[Healer (Skill)|Healer]]
|location = [[Fert Isle]]
|location = [[Fert Isle]]
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|name = Frogface
|name = Frogface
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Demon family | Demon]]
|family = {{Demon}}
|rank = E
|rank = E
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Whips, Spears, Claws
|weapons = {{Whip}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s
|traits = -
|traits = -
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Frizz]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Frizz]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


==Related monsters==
==={{DQR}}===
===Frogman===
Frogface appeared in the standard card pack as a 1★ rarity common monster. As a reference to its original appearance, it would gain 5 attack power if it is in the back row.
{{Monster Infobox
 
|title=Frogman
==Similar species==
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Frogman.png|205px]]
*[[Frogman]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
*[[Killer croaker]]
|kanji=ランドゲーロ
|romanji=
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
}}
Frogmen can be seen as albino Frogfaces, being more white and yellow as opposed to the magenta and blue of the lesser monster. A far greater threat than the Frogface, and not just because of being statistically stronger, Frogmen can cast [[Whack]] when their backs are faced in battle. The same strategy that works against Frogfaces can also work on these monsters too, however, and the player will have access to sleep inducing moves and instant-death spells to make matters faster.
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=
|hp=116
|mp=16
|exp=88
|gold=18
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|bestiaryNumber=119
|description=Frog-monsters with strange patterns covering their bodies. When provoked to reveal the human faces on their backs, they can use powerful spells and ice attacks which damage the whole party.
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|spells=[[Whack]]
|skills=[[Chilly Breath]]
|locations=West [[Argonia]]
|items={{Waterweed mould 8}}{{fraction|1|8}}<br>{{Cool cheese}}{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion='''{{fraction|1|4}}'''
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=50%
|crack-resist=50%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=20%
|ice-resist=50%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=15%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=50%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
===Killer croaker===
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Killer croaker
|image=[[File:DQVIII Killer Croaker.png|190px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=
|romanji=
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
}}
As is the case with its other varieties, the Killer Croaker is only threatening when made to have its back face the party. Since they can cast [[Thwack]] with their demon faces, it is highly recommended to use sleep inducing moves and attacks capable of defeating them in a single blow in order to avoid confronting their unfavorable sides.
Killer Croakers appear most frequently at nighttime and only in areas that can be accessed through flight.
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[Image:Killer_croaker.png]]
|hp=183
|mp=14
|exp=166
|gold=16
|attack=130
|defense=126
|agility=100
|bestiaryNumber=192
|description=Frog monsters with two faces. The sight of the demonic faces on their backs is widely regarded as an omen of death by adventurers.
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|spells=[[Whack]]
|skills=[[Chilly Breath]]<br>[[Burning Breath]]
|locations=[[Untrodden Groves]]
|items={{Waterweed mould 8}}{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Bandana]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=50%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=0%
|ice-resist=50%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=50%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=100%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=50%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQVIII PS2 Frogface.png|
DQR Jinmengaeru.png|''Rivals'' card
DQVIII PS2 Frogman.png|
Frogface DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model
DQVIII PS2 Killer croaker.png|
DQM2 3D Frogface.png|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
 
[[fr:Face de crapaud]]

Latest revision as of 13:06, 30 May 2025

The frogface is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, it is a frog monster that hides a demonic face on its back.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

At first glance, frogfaces are just red-colored frogs with blue swirls on most of their bodies and two horns poking up from behind their heads. However, once attacked, they will turn around and reveal the yellow-eyed, blue-tongued face on their backs. If attacked again, they will turn back around to being primarily frogs. As they first appear, frogfaces pose no true threat. They can only execute a weak attack or runaway while acting as frogs. It is when the back-situated face is shown that the monster becomes dangerous: its basic attack becomes much stronger and it gains the ability to cast spells and use breath attacks. The frogface and its amphibious brethren are part of the bug family in their debut title, oddly enough, but are members of the demon family in the Monsters games due to their faces.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

Frogfaces appear primarily in the Alexandria Region, notably within the Tower of Alexandra. Because of the threat they can pose to low-leveled characters, especially after being provoked into showing their second faces, it is wise to try and defeat them in a single blow by either using strong abilities or psyching up to bolster attacks that normally wouldn't cut it.

Frogface (じんめんガエル Jinmengaeru)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#024 Bug
Experience Gold HP MP
20 13 36 6
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
20 23 13 1⁄64
In-Game Description Although quite weak in frog form, their attacks become far more dangerous when they reveal the human faces on their backs.
Spell(s) Sizz (when turned over)
Skill(s) Flee
Fire Breath (when turned over)
Location(s) Alexandria Region
Tower of Alexandra
Item(s) Dropped Medicinal herb1⁄32
Amor seco essence1⁄64
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 20% 20% 20%
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% 50% 15%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 0% 0% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 0% 15% 15%
Sap Resistance *
0%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Frogfaces make their second appearance, this time with their backs always facing in battle.

Frogface
Family Demon
Rank E
Description Two faces can be better than one, providing they can both breathe underwater.
Weapons Spears, Whips, Claws, Staves
Traits -
Resistances Vulnerable to Frizz, Dazzleproof
Skill Healer
Location Fert Isle
Breeding chart Lump wizard x Khalamari kid

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

Frogface
Family Demon
Rank E
Size S
Weapons Whips, Spears, Claws
Traits -
Resistances Vulnerable to Frizz, Immune to Dazzle
Skill Healer
Location Treepidation (rain)
Breeding chart Heedoo voodoo x Cheeky tiki
Dracky x Drohl drone

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

Frogface appeared in the standard card pack as a 1★ rarity common monster. As a reference to its original appearance, it would gain 5 attack power if it is in the back row.

Similar species[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Rivals card
    Rivals card
  • Monsters: Joker model
    Monsters: Joker model
  • Icon in Monsters 2: 3D
    Icon in Monsters 2: 3D
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