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The '''Imp''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}.

Introduced in {{Dragon Quest II}}, they are small, purple demons armed with pitchforks.

Despite their unassuming appearance, Imps have access to some of the most potent spells known, such as [[Kaboom]] and [[Kathwack]], and while this may cause a scare, they almost never have the energy necessary to cast these high-end spells but try to all the same, often to humorous results. Due to this, they are one of the more comical, inept {{MFamilies}}s that can be found in the series, but can still prove dangerous in some titles. Because of their magical knowledge, choice of weapon, and lore referring to them being juvenile forms of a powerful {{Demon}}, Imps are believed to be the infantile states of [[Archdemon]]s, even though in the latter's bio in many games stating that the demons' infantile state is the [[Minidemon]]s.   

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An {{NPC}} Imp appears on 2F of a building in [[Asham]] and is attempting to disguise itself when the {{Hero 3}} and {{Party 3}} come across it.

It attacks them, but goes down.  The Imp despite recognizing the {{Party 3}} when they change their form to a {{MFamilies}} with the [[Mod Rod]] or seeing them when they're Invisible, won't attack them.

The Imp will respawn when after the player leaves the town in the {{NES}} version.  The {{SFC}} version and all remakes turn it into a one time encounter.

|locations=[[Parthenia]] region ({{DQ4 Chapter 5}})<br>[[Laissez Fayre]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[Mamon]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}}) <br> [[Gupta Gupha]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})

|remake-sprites=[[File:Imp IV psx.png]]

|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Imp.png]]

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First appearing from the start of Version 2 onwards, Imps are first encountered in the False Renshinda. While they still fail at casting [[Kaboom]], they can cast [[Boom]] and spew a [[Freezing Blizzard]] while blocking enemy attacks and spells with their forks. In addition, Imps can also be recruited while learning [[Kaboom]] by investing 25 skill points into their Koaku Magic skill tree.

Imp Super Famicom.png|{{Super Famicom}} art.

Image:DQVII Imp.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake.

DQX Baby Satan.jpg|An Imp in {{X}}.

ISS_Torneko_Imp_King_Slime_and_Fluffy.png|''Itadaki Street Special''.

Imp dqm psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.

Imp caravan heart.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.

Imp DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.

Imp joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.

DQMBRV Imp.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.

DQMBRV Imp1.png|

DQMBRV Imp2.png|

DQMBRV Imp3.png|

DQR Baby Satan.png|{{Rivals}} card.

Eraser 0127.jpg|An Imp in {{Keshi Keshi}}.

[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]