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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Killer croaker
|title=Killer croaker
|image=[[File:DQVIII Killer Croaker.png|190px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII Killer Croaker.png|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=
|kanji=ゲロンガー
|romanji=
|romanji=Gerongā
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
}}
}}


The '''Killer Croaker''' is a monster from ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. It is a monstrous frog that is stronger than both the [[Frogface]] and the [[Frogman]].
The '''killer croaker''' is a monster that appears exclusively in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. It is a powerful variant of the frogface that hides a demonic face on its back.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
{{Enemy
As is the case with its other varieties, the killer croaker is only threatening when made to have its [[Wikipedia:Oni|Oni]]-like face turned towards the party. They have dark blue skin and pinkish-purple spots all over their bodies. Since the frogs can cast [[Thwack]] and unleash breath attacks from their demonic 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 [[Day-night cycle|nighttime]] and only in areas that can be accessed through flight. Oddly enough, the killer croaker and its amphibian brethren are part of the [[Bug family]].
|float=
 
|image=[[Image:Killer_croaker.png]]
==Appearances==
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Killer croaker
|name=Killer croaker
|game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|kanji=ゲロンガー
|console=PS2
|romanji=Gerongā
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-192.gif|300px]]
|hp=183
|hp=183
|mp=14
|mp=14
|attack=10
|exp=166
|gold=16
|attack=130{{tt|*|204 when turned over}}
|defense=126
|defense=126
|agility=100
|agility=100
|experience=166
|bestiaryNumber=#192
|gold=16
|droppedItem=[[Waterweed mould]] (common)<br>[[Bandana]] (rare)
|skills=[[Chilly Breath]]<br>[[Burning Breath]]
|spells=[[Whack]]
|family=Bug
|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.
|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.
|locations=[[Untrodden Groves]]
|family={{Bug}}
|}}
|spells=[[Whack]] (when turned over)
The colors of Killer Croakers can be seen as those of the Frogface reversed with blue being the dominant shade.
|skills=[[Chilly Breath]] (when turned over)<br>[[Burning Breath]] (when turned over)
 
|locations=[[Untrodden Groves]] (night only)<br>Small Island South of [[Kingdom of Ascantha|Ascantha]] (night only)<br>[[Kingdom of Argonia|Hill on Argonia's Western Border]] (night only)<br>[[Desert (Dragon Quest VIII)|Mountain Overlooking Desert]] (night only)<br>High Place on [[Northwest Isle]] (night only)<br>[[Godbird's Eyrie]] (night only)
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.
|items=[[Waterweed mould]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Bandana]]{{fraction|1|32}}
 
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
Killer Croakers appear most frequently at nighttime and only in areas that can be accessed through flight.
|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=
}}


==Related Monsters==
==Similar species==
*[[Frogface]]
*[[Frogface]]
*[[Frogman]]
*[[Frogman]]
[[Category:Amphibians]]
[[Category:Amphibians]]
[[Category:Frogs and toads]]
[[Category:Frogs and toads]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[fr:Crapaud tueur]]

Latest revision as of 15:14, 1 June 2025

The killer croaker is a monster that appears exclusively in Dragon Quest VIII. It is a powerful variant of the frogface that hides a demonic face on its back.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

As is the case with its other varieties, the killer croaker is only threatening when made to have its Oni-like face turned towards the party. They have dark blue skin and pinkish-purple spots all over their bodies. Since the frogs can cast Thwack and unleash breath attacks from their demonic 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. Oddly enough, the killer croaker and its amphibian brethren are part of the Bug family.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Killer croaker (ゲロンガー Gerongā)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#192 Bug
Experience Gold HP MP
166 16 183 14
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
130* 126 100 116
In-Game 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.
Spell(s) Whack (when turned over)
Skill(s) Chilly Breath (when turned over)
Burning Breath (when turned over)
Location(s) Untrodden Groves (night only)
Small Island South of Ascantha (night only)
Hill on Argonia's Western Border (night only)
Mountain Overlooking Desert (night only)
High Place on Northwest Isle (night only)
Godbird's Eyrie (night only)
Item(s) Dropped Waterweed mould116
Bandana132
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance
*
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance
*
Woosh Resistance *
0% 50% 50% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 50% 50%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 100%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% 50% 100% 50%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Similar species[edit | edit source]