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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Hocus-Poker
|title=Hocus-Poker
|image=[[File:Hocus-Poker.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:Hocus-Poker.png|250px]]
|caption=
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|kanji=アークマージ
|kanji=アークマージ
|romanji=Aku maji
|romanji={{tt|Ākumāji|Archmage}}
|old=Archmage
|old=Archmage
}}
|monster1=[[Abracadabrer]]<br>[[Leger-de-Man]]<br>[[Prestidigitator]]}}
'''Hocus-Pokers''' are evil sorcerers that resemble [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)|Prestidigitator]]s wearing purple robes with white belts tied around their waists. They have yellow eyes glowing from their hoods. Hocus-Pokers have an impressive magical arsenal at their fingertips, and they are also capable of breathing ice on their enemies.
 
The '''hocus-poker''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. It is a high-ranking warlock in the service of a Demon Lord.
 
==Characteristics==
Hocus-pokers are evil [[Humanoid family|sorcerers]] that resemble [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)|prestidigitator]]s wearing magenta robes with white or purple belts tied around their waists. They have green or yellow eyes glowing from their hoods and have their hands outstretched from the sleeves of their robes, ready to cast magic on their enemies. Hocus-pokers have an impressive magical arsenal at their fingertips, and they are also capable of breathing ice on their enemies. For their reappearance in ''XI'', the hocus-pokers lost their position as the second most powerful of their sorcerous brethren to the leger-de-men.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Hocus-Poker
|name=Hocus-Poker
|kanji=  
|kanji=アークマージ
|romanji=
|romanji=Ākumāji
|bestiaryNumber=#119
|bestiaryNumber=#120
|sprite=[[File:Hocus Poker DQIII NES.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Hocus Poker DQIII NES.png]]
|lvl=43
|lvl=43
|hp=130
|hp=130
|mp=100
|mp=100
|exp=2850
|exp=2,850
|gold=140
|gold=140
|attack=90
|attack=90
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|agility=75
|agility=75
|spells=[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kazing]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kazing]]
|skills=[[Chilly Breath]]<br>[[Cool Breath]]
|skills=[[Cool Breath]]
|item=[[Staff of strife]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|item=[[Staff of strife]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Alefgard]]<br>[[Nail Mark]]<br>[[Zoma's Castle]]
|locations=[[Alefgard]]<br>[[Nail Mark]]<br>[[Zoma's Citadel]]
|evasion=1/16
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|fire-resist=70%
|fire-resist=70%
|crack-resist=70%
|crack-resist=70%
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|snes-sprites=[[File:DQIII Archmage.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[File:DQIII Archmage.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Hocus poker III gbc.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Hocus poker III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[Image:DQIII Hocus Poker.png|100px]]
|switch-sprites=[[Image:DQIII Hocus Poker.png|125px]]
}}
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Hocus-poker
|kanji=アークマージ
|romanji=Ākumāji
|bestiaryNumber=#110
|family=None
|description=One-time sorcerers that succumbed to the dark side. Drunk on their new-found power, they annihilate anyone daft enough to defy them
|sprite=[[File:Hocus-poker DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=208
|mp=300
|exp=2,368
|gold=43
|attack=197
|defense=311
|agility=175
|spells=[[Boom]]<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kazing]]
|skills=[[Cool Breath]]
|item=[[Staff of strife]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Talontear Tunnel]]<br>[[Zoma's Citadel]]
|evasion=1/16
|fire-resist=75%
|explosion-resist=75%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=25%
|stumble-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
}}
}}


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Hocus-poker
|kanji=アークマージ
|romanji=Ākumāji
|bestiaryNumber=#221
|family={{Humanoid}}
|description=Sorcerers who sought to augment their already impressive abilities and, having grown drunk on their new-found power, became terrible tyrants.
|sprite=[[Image:Hocus poker XI sprite.png]]
|hp=159
|mp=14
|attack=94
|defense=125
|agility=81
|exp=384
|gold=80
|spells=[[Boom]]<br>[[Zing]]<br>[[Co-Boom]] (Pep power, with Hocus-poker)
|skills=Becomes [[Pep]]ped up
|items=[[Magic water]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Tsunami staff]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Heliodor Castle|Heliodor Dungeons - Upper Level]] (second act)<br>[[The Costa Valor]] (second act, [[3DS]] and ''Definitive Editions'' only)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=-110%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=-125%
|zap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious hocus-poker
|kanji=アークマージ・邪
|romanji={{tt|Ākumāji・ja|Archmage・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#436
|family={{Humanoid}}
|description=Hocus-pokers who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Hocus poker XI sprite.png]]
|hp=321
|mp=56
|attack=162
|defense=255
|agility=135
|exp=1,475
|gold=372
|spells=[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kazing]]<br>[[Co-Kaboom]] (Pep power, with [[Abracadabrer]])
|skills=Becomes [[Pep]]ped up
|items=[[Magic water]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Tsunami staff]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Heliodor Sewers]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=-110%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=-125%
|zap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Hocus-poker
|kanji=アークマージ
|romanji=Ākumāji
|icon=[[File:Hocus-poker DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=demon
|hp=1,350
|mp=420
|attack=470
|defense=450
|wisdom=670
|agility=510
|bestiary=#406
|rank=B
|in-game-description=These malevolent mages have fully embraced the darkness within. Among the most powerful magic wielders in [[Nadiria]], they are capable of casting catastrophic spells when they congregate in sufficient number
|talents=[[Strong Speller]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Crackmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Banger]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Rando-Ping]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Magical Moment]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Bangmeister]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=[[Circle of Conquest]] - 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]])
|items=[[Elfin elixir]] (Common)<br>[[Sock-it locket]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Slime DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Slime]] X [[File:Archdemon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Archdemon]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=25%
}}
==={{DQR}}===
Hocus-poker appeared as a rare card exclusive for [[Mage]] leaders in the 5th card pack, "Heroic Tales of Bravery".
==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Hocus-Poker's name is derived from the term, "[[Hocus Pocus|hocus pocus]]", an exclamation used by magicians in order to bring about a change of some sort, but it can also be a term to refer to magic tricks or sleight-of-hand in general.
*Hocus-poker's name is derived from the term, "[[Hocus Pocus|hocus pocus]]", an exclamation used by magicians in order to bring about a change of some sort, but it can also be a term to refer to magic tricks or sleight-of-hand in general.


==Similar species==
==Gallery==
*[[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)]]
<center><gallery>
*[[Leger-de-Man]]
File:DQXI Hocus poker.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
*[[Abracadabrer]]
File:DQXI Malicious hocus poker.jpg|A malicious hocus-poker
File:DQR Archmage.png|''Rivals'' card
File:DQR Hocus Poker.png|''Rivals'' redner.
File:Eraser 0199 Hocus poker.jpg|A hocus-poker in ''Keshi Keshi''.
</gallery></center>
 
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[[Category:Humanoids]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
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Latest revision as of 15:54, 25 September 2026

The hocus-poker is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III. It is a high-ranking warlock in the service of a Demon Lord.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Hocus-pokers are evil sorcerers that resemble prestidigitators wearing magenta robes with white or purple belts tied around their waists. They have green or yellow eyes glowing from their hoods and have their hands outstretched from the sleeves of their robes, ready to cast magic on their enemies. Hocus-pokers have an impressive magical arsenal at their fingertips, and they are also capable of breathing ice on their enemies. For their reappearance in XI, the hocus-pokers lost their position as the second most powerful of their sorcerous brethren to the leger-de-men.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Hocus-Poker (アークマージ Ākumāji)
Bestiary Number: #120
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Sprites Attributes
NES SFC GBC Switch Level HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
43 130 100 2,850 140 90 150 75 1⁄16
Resistances
Fire Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Snooze Drain Magic Fizzle Fuddle Sap Deceleratle
70% 70% 0% 0% 70% 0% 70% 25% 100% 25% 70% 25% 25% 70%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Item Drop
Kaboom
Kazing 		Cool Breath Alefgard
Nail Mark
Zoma's Citadel 		Staff of strife1⁄128


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

Hocus-poker (アークマージ, Ākumāji )
Defeated Monster List number: #110
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Attributes
Sprite Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
None 208 300 2,368 43 197 311 175 1/16
Resistances
Fire Explosion Ice Wind Physical Lightning Drain Magic Whack Kamikazee Poof
75% 75% 75% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Sleep Stumble Stun Agility Down Attack Down Defence Down
0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 25% 25%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Item Drop
Boom
Kaboom
Kazing 		Cool Breath Talontear Tunnel
Zoma's Citadel 		Staff of strife1⁄32
Description One-time sorcerers that succumbed to the dark side. Drunk on their new-found power, they annihilate anyone daft enough to defy them


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

Hocus-poker (アークマージ, Ākumāji )
Defeated Monster List No. : #221
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Humanoid 159 14 384 80 94 125 81
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
0% 0% -110% 0% 0% -125% 25% 0% 50%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
100% 25% 25% 50% 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 0% 99% 100% 25% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Boom
Zing
Co-Boom (Pep power, with Hocus-poker) 		Becomes Pepped up Heliodor Dungeons - Upper Level (second act)
The Costa Valor (second act, 3DS and Definitive Editions only) 		Magic water1⁄32
Tsunami staff1⁄128
Description Sorcerers who sought to augment their already impressive abilities and, having grown drunk on their new-found power, became terrible tyrants.


Malicious hocus-poker (アークマージ・邪, Ākumāji・ja )
Defeated Monster List No. : #436
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Humanoid 321 56 1,475 372 162 255 135
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
0% 0% -110% 0% 0% -125% 25% 0% 50%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
100% 25% 50% 50% 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 0% 99% 100% 25% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Kaboom
Kazing
Co-Kaboom (Pep power, with Abracadabrer) 		Becomes Pepped up Heliodor Sewers (third act) Magic water1⁄32
Tsunami staff1⁄128
Description Hocus-pokers who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.


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

Hocus-poker (アークマージ, Ākumāji )
Monsterpedia No.: #406
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Attributes
Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
B 1,350 420 470 450 510 670
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Strong Speller (lv. 1) Crackmeister (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 20)
Rando-Ping (lv. 40) 		Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Magical Moment (lv. 1)
Bangmeister (lv. 60) 		Elfin elixir (Common)
Sock-it locket (Rare)
Resistances
0% 50% 0% 50% 0% 25% -25% 0% 50% 0% 0% 50% 0% 50% -25% 0% 25% 25% 25%
Additional information
Description These malevolent mages have fully embraced the darkness within. Among the most powerful magic wielders in Nadiria, they are capable of casting catastrophic spells when they congregate in sufficient number
Location Circle of Conquest - Upper Echelon ()
Synthesis
Breeding chart
X
Notable fusions


Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

Hocus-poker appeared as a rare card exclusive for Mage leaders in the 5th card pack, "Heroic Tales of Bravery".

Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit | edit source]

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Etymology[edit | edit source]

  • Hocus-poker's name is derived from the term, "hocus pocus", an exclamation used by magicians in order to bring about a change of some sort, but it can also be a term to refer to magic tricks or sleight-of-hand in general.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • XI polygon model
    XI polygon model
  • A malicious hocus-poker
    A malicious hocus-poker
  • Rivals card
    Rivals card
  • Rivals redner.
    Rivals redner.
  • A hocus-poker in Keshi Keshi.
    A hocus-poker in Keshi Keshi.
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