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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Funghoul
|title=Funghoul
|image=[[File:DQVIII Funghoul.png|250px|center]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII Funghoul.png|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji={{tt|おばけキノコ|Ghost mushroom}}<br>{{tt|おばけきのこ|Ghost mushroom}}
|kanji=おばけキノコ<br>おばけきのこ
|romaji=Obake kinoko
|romaji={{tt|Obake kinoko|Ghost mushroom}}
|old=Demon toadstool<br>BigShroom
|old=Demon Toadstool (NES)<br>BigShroom (GBC)
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}
}}
 
The '''Funghoul''' is a monster in the series.
The '''funghoul''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}.
 
Introduced in {{Dragon Quest III}}, it is a dim-witted mushroom {{MFamilies}} utterly dedicated to putting adventurers to [[Sleep (status)|sleep]] with peculiar spores.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Funghouls are spotted, red-capped mushrooms with stalks thick enough to serve as a face and body. They have stubby arms, small feet, sad, yellow eyes, and a fanged mouth with tongue lolling out. In some spinoff games, the fungi are considered part of the [[undead family]] as the ''[[Wikipedia:Obake|Obake]]'' (おばけ) in their Japanese name refers to a type of yōkai or ghost in folklore.
Funghouls are spotted, red-capped mushrooms with stalks thick enough to serve as a face and body. It has stubby arms, small feet, sad, yellow eyes, and a fanged mouth with a tongue lolling out. In some spinoff games, it is considered part of the [[undead family]] as the ''[[Wikipedia:Obake|Obake]]'' (おばけ) in its Japanese name refers to a type of yōkai or ghost in folklore. The funghoul's English name is a combination of the words "fungi" and "[[Wikipedia:Ghoul|ghoul]]", a type of demon from pre-Islamic Arabian mythology that is said to feast on corpses.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|romanji=Obake kinoko
|romanji=Obake kinoko
|bestiaryNumber=#020
|bestiaryNumber=#020
|sprite=[[file:Funghoul DQIII NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[Image:Demon Toadstool DQIII NES.png]]
|lvl=9
|lvl=9
|hp=24
|hp=24
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|deceleratle-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|snes-sprites=[[file:funghoul3snes.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[file:funghoul3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Funghoul III gbc.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:BigShroom DQIII GBC.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Funghoul III switch.png|125px]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Funghoul Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|125px]]
}}
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Funghoul
|kanji= おばけキノコ
|romanji=Obake kinoko
|bestiaryNumber=#021
|family=None
|description=Ghastly fungi that thrive in dark recesses. A single sniff of their sporific Sweet Breath is enough to send even the most caffeinated traveller straight to sleep
|sprite=[[File:Funghoul DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=48
|mp=9
|exp=56
|gold=7
|attack=44
|defense=62
|agility=26
|spells=None
|skills=[[Sweet Breath]]
|item=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|8}}
|locations=[[Skyfell Tower]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=-25%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=25%
|stumble-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
}}


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|romanji=Obake kinoko
|romanji=Obake kinoko
|bestiaryNumber=#023
|bestiaryNumber=#023
|sprite=[[file:Funghoul DQIII NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[Image:Demon Toadstool DQIII NES.png]]
|hp=19
|hp=19
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|gold=15
|gold=15
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Flee<br>[[Poison Attack]]
|skills=[[Encounter#Fleeing_from_Encounters|Flees]]<br>[[Poison Attack]]
|item=[[Medicinal herb]]({{fraction|1|128}})
|item=[[Medicinal herb]]({{fraction|1|128}})
|locations=[[Vrenor]] Region ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Vault of Vrenor]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 2, 5 & 6}})<br>[[Gupta Gupha]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 4}})
|locations=[[Vrenor]] region ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Vault of Vrenor]]<br>[[Gupta Gupha]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 4}})
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
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|fuddle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Funghoul ds.png]]
|remake-sprites=[[File:Sprite DQIV PSX Funghoul.png]]
|remake-changes=None
|remake-changes=None
}}
}}  
Notably in this game, Funghouls have the ability to inflict [[poison]] on the {{Party 4}} instead of putting them to sleep. This is the only game where they do so.
*Notably in this game, Funghouls have the ability to inflict [[poison]] on the party instead of putting them to sleep. This is the only game where they do so.


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
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|dazzle-resist=67%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=67%
|poison-resist=67%
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|kanji=おばけきのこ
|kanji=おばけきのこ
|romanji=Obake kinoko
|romanji=Obake kinoko
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Funghoul.png]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-19.gif|175px]]
|hp=22
|hp=22
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|bestiaryNumber=#019
|bestiaryNumber=#019
|family={{Plant}}
|family={{Plant}}
|description=Mushroom-shaped {{MFamilies}}s with a [[Sweet Breath|sweet breath]] that puts enemies to sleep. They grow in humid areas like grasslands and deep forests.
|description=Mushroom-shaped monsters with a [[Sweet Breath|sweet breath]] that puts enemies to sleep. They grow in humid areas like grasslands and deep forests.
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills=[[Sweet Breath]]
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Funghouls began appearing in Version 5.0 of the game, being encountered in the [[Nadiria|Netherworld]] and are quite stronger than their typical early game appearances. As always, they are able to put adventurers to sleep with their familiar [[Sweet Breath]].
Funghoul began appearing in Version 5.0, being encountered in the [[Netherworld]] and is quite stronger than its typical early game appearances. As always, it is able to put opponents to sleep with their its [[Sweet Breath]].


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
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|bestiaryNumber=#020
|bestiaryNumber=#020
|family={{Nature}}
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Massive mushroom {{MFamilies}}s with the faces of men. Beware - one breath of the sweet-smelling odour they exude can send you into a deep, deep sleep.  
|description=Massive mushroom monsters with the faces of men. Beware - one breath of the sweet-smelling odour they exude can send you into a deep, deep sleep.  
|sprite=[[File:DQXI_Funghoul_Sprite.png|55px]]
|sprite=[[File:DQXI_Funghoul_Sprite.png]]
|hp=18
|hp=18
|mp=8
|mp=8
|attack=20
|attack=20
|defense=22
|defence=22
|agility=14
|agility=14
|exp=13
|exp=13
|gold=11
|gold=11
|spells=N/A
|spells=None
|skills=[[Sweet Breath]]<br>Flee
|skills=[[Sweet Breath]]<br>Flees
|items=[[Sleeping hibiscus]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Wakerobin]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|items=[[Sleeping hibiscus]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Wakerobin]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Heliodorian Foothills]] (first and third acts, night)<br>[[The Manglegrove]] (first and third acts)
|locations=[[Heliodorian Foothills]] (act one and postgame, night only)<br>[[The Manglegrove]] (act one and postgame)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-10%
|fire-resist=-10%
|ice-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
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|family={{Nature}}
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Funghouls driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
|description=Funghouls driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
|sprite=[[File:DQXI_Funghoul_Sprite.png|55px]]
|sprite=[[File:DQXI_Funghoul_Sprite.png]]
|hp=102
|hp=102
|mp=16
|mp=16
|attack=108
|attack=108
|defense=103
|defence=103
|agility=79
|agility=79
|exp=217
|exp=217
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|skills=[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills=[[Sweet Breath]]
|items=[[Sleeping hibiscus]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Wakerobin]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|items=[[Sleeping hibiscus]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Wakerobin]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Heliodorian Foothills]] (second act)<br>[[The Manglegrove]] (second act)<br>[[The Fierce Forest|The Sage's Trial - The Fierce Forest]] (third act)
|locations=[[Heliodorian Foothills]] (act two)<br>[[The Manglegrove]] (act two)<br>[[The Fierce Forest|The Sage's Trial - The Fierce Forest]] (postgame)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-10%
|fire-resist=-10%
|ice-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
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|rank = F
|rank = F
|description = ''Pestilent creatures that spawn in moist, dark places.''
|description = ''Pestilent creatures that spawn in moist, dark places.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Whip}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Whip}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = -
|traits = -
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Frizz]], {{Poison}}proof
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Frizz]], {{Poison}}proof
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|rank = F
|rank = F
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Whip}}s, {{Staves}}
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Whip}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Poisoner]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Poisoner]]
|resistances = Immune to {{Poison}}, Vulnerable to [[Frizz]]
|resistances = Immune to {{Poison}}, Vulnerable to [[Frizz]]
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==={{DQMJ3}}===
==={{DQMJ3}}===
Funghouls are Rank F nature {{MFamilies}}s that can be found on the Spirit Road. They occasionally drop a [[Punchshroom]] as a treasure item.
Funghouls are Rank F nature monsters that can be found on the Spirit Road. They occasionally drop a [[Punchshroom]] as a treasure item.


==={{DQM3}}===
==={{DQM3}}===
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|kanji=おばけキノコ
|kanji=おばけキノコ
|romanji=Obake kinoko
|romanji=Obake kinoko
|icon=[[File:Funghoul DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|icon=[[File:Funghoul DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Funghoul]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|link=Undead family]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|link=Undead family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
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|bestiary=#429
|bestiary=#429
|rank=<big><big>'''G'''</big></big>
|rank=<big><big>'''G'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These great big gurning mushrooms spring up in their dozens in damp locales. They propogate by putting travellers to sleep and seeding them with their spores
|in-game-description=These great big gurning mushrooms spring up in their dozens in damp locales. They propagate by putting travellers to sleep and seeding them with their spores.
|talents=[[Stinker]] (lv. 1)
|talents=[[Stinker]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Beastsbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Sleeper]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Somnolent Skin]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Beastsbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Sleeper]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Somnolent Skin]] (lv. 40)
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|habitat=[[Circle of Conquest]] - Lower 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]] - Lower 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 Conquest]] - Lower 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]] - Lower 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=[[Smelling salts]] (Common)<br>[[Seed of resilience]] (Rare)
|items=[[Smelling salts]] (Common)<br>[[Seed of resilience]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Slimeshroom DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Slimeshroom]] X [[File:Stump chump DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stump chump]]
|synthesis=[[File:Stump chump DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stump chump]] X [[File:Slimeshroom DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Slimeshroom]]
|fusions=
|fusions=[[File:Funghoul DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Funghoul]] X [[File:Khalamari kid DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Khalamari kid]] = [[File:Scarfish DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Scarfish]]<br>[[File:Funghoul DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Funghoul]] X [[File:Napir DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Napir]] = [[File:Morphean mushroom DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Morphean mushroom]]
|fire-resist=-25%
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=0%
|water-resist=0%
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}}
}}


==={{DQSwords}}===
==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{Stub}}
[[Image:Funghoul statue treasures icon.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Treasures icon]]
A statue of a Funghoul is Treasure No. 520 in the Monster Statues 1 category and can be found on [[Cinderback Ridge]]. Its base value is 80,000 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A model of a monster from some faraway world.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
}}


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Funghoul appears as an E-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]]. It can be recruited from Chapters 5-7, 7-1, 9-2, 14-1, 14-3, and 14-6 of the main storyline. The Funghoul can participate in [[Stump chump]] and [[Crabid]]'s Battle Roads as a [[party]] member.
Funghoul appears as an E-rank monster of the [[Nature family]]. It can be recruited from Chapters 5-7, 7-1, 9-2, 14-1, 14-3, and 14-6 of the main storyline. The Funghoul can participate in [[Stump chump]] and [[Crabid]]'s Battle Roads as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Funghoul
|name=Funghoul
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|romanji=Obake kinoko
|romanji=Obake kinoko
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Funghoul.png|200px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Funghoul.png|200px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>{{Nature}}
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>Nature
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon E.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon E.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact DebuffType.png|48px]]<br>Debuff
|role=[[Image:DQTact DebuffType.png|48px]]<br>Debuff
|lvl=95
|lvl=105
|hp=653
|hp=733
|mp=132
|mp=146
|move=2
|move=2
|attack=213
|attack=227
|defense=196
|defense=217
|agility=97
|agility=103
|wisdom=108
|wisdom=116
|weight=10
|weight=10
|bskill1=[[Sweet Breath]]
|bskill1=[[Sweet Breath]]
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}}
}}


==Trivia==
==In Other Languages==
*The Funghoul's name is a combination of the words "fungi" and "[[Wikipedia:Ghoul|ghoul]]", a type of demon from pre-Islamic Arabian mythology that is said to feast on corpses. Its name may also be a pun on the often mispronounced Italian curse word "fongool", or "vaffanculo".
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Seta macabra|es-meaning=Spanish for "macabre mushroom".
|fr=Champigoule|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|champignon|mushroom, fungus}}'' and ''{{tt|goule|ghoul}}''.
|de=Pestpilz|de-meaning=German for "plague mushroom/fungus".
|it=Nauseafungus|it-meaning=Derived from the Latin ''{{tt|nausea|illness or discomfort in the digestive system}}'' and ''fungus''.
|zh-tw=妖怪蘑菇|zh-tw-meaning=Chinese for "monster mushroom".
}}


==Similar species==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:Funghoul Super Famicom.png|Super Famicom art.
File:DQX Obake Kinoko.jpg|A Funghoul in ''X''
File:DQXI Funghoul.jpg|''XI'' polygon model.
File:DQXI Vicious funghoul.jpg|A Vicious funghoul.
File:Funghoul joker 2.png|''Monsters: Joker 2'' model.
File:Funghoul terry.png|{{Monsters: 3D}} model.
File:DQMBRV Funghoul.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
File:DQMB Funghoul.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle'' card.
File:DQTCG Funghoul.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
File:Flight of the Firebird.png|A Funghoul fighting [[Yangus]] and his [[Firebird]] companion in ''Young Yangus''.
File:DQotS Funghoul.jpg|''Stars'' model.
File:DQR Obake Kinoko.png|''Rivals'' card.
File:Eraser 0211 Funghoul.jpg|A Funghoul in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
File:Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Funghoul in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
File:DQ40th Funghoul.png|40th anniversary artwork.
</gallery></center>
 
==Related monsters==
*[[Morphean mushroom]]
*[[Morphean mushroom]]
*[[Mushroom mage]]
*[[Mushroom mage]]


==Gallery==
==References==
<center><gallery>
<references/>
Funghoul Super Famicom.png|{{Super Famicom}} art.
DQX Obake Kinoko.jpg|A Funghoul in {{X}}.
DQXI Funghoul.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Vicious funghoul.jpg|A Vicious funghoul.
Funghoul joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
Funghoul terry.png|{{Monsters: 3D}} model.
DQMBRV Funghoul.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMB Funghoul.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle'' card.
Image:DQTCG Funghoul.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Flight of the Firebird.png|A Funghoul fighting [[Yangus]] and his [[Firebird]] companion in ''Young Yangus''.
DQotS Funghoul.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Obake Kinoko.png|{{Rivals}} card.
Eraser 0211 Funghoul.jpg|A Funghoul in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Plants]]
[[Category:Nature family]]
[[Category:Zombie family]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]

Latest revision as of 19:29, 29 April 2026

The Funghoul is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Funghouls are spotted, red-capped mushrooms with stalks thick enough to serve as a face and body. It has stubby arms, small feet, sad, yellow eyes, and a fanged mouth with a tongue lolling out. In some spinoff games, it is considered part of the undead family as the Obake (おばけ) in its Japanese name refers to a type of yōkai or ghost in folklore. The funghoul's English name is a combination of the words "fungi" and "ghoul", a type of demon from pre-Islamic Arabian mythology that is said to feast on corpses.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Funghoul (おばけキノコ Obake kinoko)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#020
Level
9
Gold
18
HP
24
MP
0
Attack
30
Defense
12
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Flee
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
Skyfell Tower
Isis Region
Item Dropped
Holy water1⁄32
Fire resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
70%
Dazzle resistance
70%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
100%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
25%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC

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

Funghoul (おばけキノコ Obake kinoko)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#021
Family
None
Gold
7
HP
48
MP
9
Attack
44
Defence*
62
Agility
26
Evasion
0⁄64
In-game description

Ghastly fungi that thrive in dark recesses. A single sniff of their sporific Sweet Breath is enough to send even the most caffeinated traveller straight to sleep

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
Skyfell Tower
Item Dropped
Medicinal herb1⁄8
Fire resistance *
-25%
Explosion resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
0%
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 *
25%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]

Funghoul (おばけキノコ Obake kinoko)
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#023
Gold
15
HP
19
MP
0
Attack
19
Defence
15
Agility
10
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Item Dropped
Medicinal herb(1⁄128)
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
25%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee Bracer resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
75%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
100%
Snooze resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Notable Changes
None
  • Notably in this game, Funghouls have the ability to inflict poison on the party instead of putting them to sleep. This is the only game where they do so.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit | edit source]

Funghoul (おばけキノコ Obake kinoko)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#045
Recruit Rate
1⁄16
Gold
35
HP
35
MP
0
Attack
45
Defence
37
Agility
24
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
Fortuna area (G3)
Whealbrook area (G2)
Roundbeck area (G2)
Outside Uptaten Towers (G2)
West of Zoomingale (near Lunar Zoombloom)
Item dropped
Antidotal herb
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
20%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
20%
Dazzle resistance *
67%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
20%
Poison resistance *
67%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
PS2 model
DS & Mobile sprite

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

Funghoul (おばけきのこ Obake kinoko)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#019 Plant
Experience Gold HP MP
13 12 22 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
21 18 14 0⁄64
In-Game Description Mushroom-shaped monsters with a sweet breath that puts enemies to sleep. They grow in humid areas like grasslands and deep forests.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Sweet Breath
Location(s) Alexandria Region
Tower of Alexandra
Item(s) Dropped Antidotal herb1⁄32
Plain cheese1⁄128
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 100% 0%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
15% 100% 15% 15%
Sap Resistance *
0%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

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

Funghoul (おばけキノコ Obake kinoko)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Bestiary no.
#015
Family
Plant
Gold
20
HP
22
MP
3
Attack
25
Defence
17
Agility
19
In-game description

Flambe these foul fungi to stop them sending you to sleep with their sickly Sweet Breath.

Mushroom-like monsters who loves musty, manky places, and relish rolling around in freshly fallen leaves.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Sweet Breath
Item(s) dropped
Medicinal herb1⁄8
Sleeping hibiscus1⁄128
Fire resistance *
-25%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
-25%
Light resistance *
-25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Funghoul began appearing in Version 5.0, being encountered in the Netherworld and is quite stronger than its typical early game appearances. As always, it is able to put opponents to sleep with their its Sweet Breath.

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

Funghoul (おばけきのこ Obake kinoko )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#020
Family
Nature
Gold
11
HP
18
MP
8
Attack
20
Defence
22
Agility
14
In-game description

Massive mushroom monsters with the faces of men. Beware - one breath of the sweet-smelling odour they exude can send you into a deep, deep sleep.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Sweet Breath
Flees
Location(s)
Heliodorian Foothills (act one and postgame, night only)
The Manglegrove (act one and postgame)
Item(s) Dropped
Sleeping hibiscus1⁄16
Wakerobin1⁄32
Fire resistance *
-10%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-10%
Dark resistance *
-10%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
50%
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%

Vicious[edit | edit source]

Vicious funghoul (おばけきのこ・強 Obake kinoko・kyō )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#215
Family
Nature
Gold
67
HP
102
MP
16
Attack
108
Defence
103
Agility
79
In-game description

Funghouls driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Sweet Breath
Item(s) Dropped
Sleeping hibiscus1⁄16
Wakerobin1⁄32
Fire resistance *
-10%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-10%
Dark resistance *
-10%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
50%
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%

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Funghoul
Family Undead
Rank F
Description Pestilent creatures that spawn in moist, dark places.
Weapons Swords, Whips, Claws, Staves
Traits -
Resistances Vulnerable to Frizz, Poisonproof
Skill Graveheart, Attack Boost
Location Xeroph Isle
Breeding chart Stump chump x Lips

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

Funghoul
Family Undead
Rank F
Size S
Weapons Swords, Whips, Staves
Traits Crafty Poisoner
Resistances Immune to Poison, Vulnerable to Frizz
Skill Graveheart
Location Treepidation
Breeding chart Stump chump x Lips or Dracky

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit | edit source]

Funghouls are Rank F nature monsters that can be found on the Spirit Road. They occasionally drop a Punchshroom as a treasure item.

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

Funghoul (おばけキノコ Obake kinoko)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
Funghoul 1,340 420
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
580 550 500 410
Bestiary No. #429
Rank G
In-game description These great big gurning mushrooms spring up in their dozens in damp locales. They propagate by putting travellers to sleep and seeding them with their spores.
Talents Stinker (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Beastsbane (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Sleeper (lv. 20)
Somnolent Skin (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Titan (lv. 1)
Major Downer (lv. 1)
Insult to Injury (lv. 60)
Habitat Circle of Conquest - Lower Echelon ()
Circle of Caprice - Lower Echelon ()
Items Smelling salts (Common)
Seed of resilience (Rare)
Synthesis chart X
Notable synthesis Funghoul X =
Funghoul X =
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
-25% 0% 0% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% 50% 25% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
50% 0% -25% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
25% 50% 25% 50%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
-25% 25%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

Treasures icon

A statue of a Funghoul is Treasure No. 520 in the Monster Statues 1 category and can be found on Cinderback Ridge. Its base value is 80,000 gold.

GameDescription
A model of a monster from some faraway world.[1]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Funghoul appears as an E-rank monster of the Nature family. It can be recruited from Chapters 5-7, 7-1, 9-2, 14-1, 14-3, and 14-6 of the main storyline. The Funghoul can participate in Stump chump and Crabid's Battle Roads as a party member.

Funghoul (おばけきのこ Obake kinoko)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Nature
Debuff
Max Level HP MP Move
105 733 146 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
227 217 103 116 10
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Sweet Breath Glacier Slash* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Max HP +15/Stats Up Crack Res +25/Stats Up Glacier Slash Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zam 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
Max HP +15: Raises max HP by 15.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Normal Half Res Immune
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
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Super Weak Normal Half Res Normal

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolSeta macabraSpanish for "macabre mushroom".
FrançaisChampigouleFrom the French champignon and goule.
DeutschPestpilzGerman for "plague mushroom/fungus".
ItalianoNauseafungusDerived from the Latin nausea and fungus.
中文 (繁體)妖怪蘑菇Chinese for "monster mushroom".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Super Famicom art.
    Super Famicom art.
  • A Funghoul in X
    A Funghoul in X
  • XI polygon model.
    XI polygon model.
  • A Vicious funghoul.
    A Vicious funghoul.
  • Monsters: Joker 2 model.
    Monsters: Joker 2 model.
  • Monsters: 3D model.
    Monsters: 3D model.
  • Battle Road Victory cut-in.
    Battle Road Victory cut-in.
  • Dragon Quest: Monster Battle card.
    Dragon Quest: Monster Battle card.
  • DQ Trading Card.
    DQ Trading Card.
  • A Funghoul fighting Yangus and his Firebird companion in Young Yangus.
    A Funghoul fighting Yangus and his Firebird companion in Young Yangus.
  • Stars model.
    Stars model.
  • Rivals card.
    Rivals card.
  • A Funghoul in Keshi Keshi.
    A Funghoul in Keshi Keshi.
  • A Funghoul in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
    A Funghoul in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
  • 40th anniversary artwork.
    40th anniversary artwork.

Related monsters[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.
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