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The '''Spiked Hare''' ('''Almiraj''' in the GBC translations) is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', it is stronger, purple furred variant of the [[Bunicorn]].
The '''spiked hare''' ('''Almiraj''' in the GBC translations) is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', it is stronger, purple furred variant of the [[bunicorn]].


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Spiked Hares are identical in looks to Bunicorns, horned rabbits, only having purple fur instead of gray.
Spiked hares are identical in looks to bunicorns, horned rabbits, only having purple fur instead of gray.


In terms of strength, Spiked Hares are often a threat encountered earlier on, usually when the lesser Bunicorn is no longer troublesome. They are often capable of building up their strength to launch a powerful attack.
In terms of strength, spiked hares are often a threat encountered earlier on, usually when the lesser bunicorn is no longer troublesome. They are often capable of building up their strength to launch a powerful attack.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
Spiked Hares can be encountered in areas near Port Prospect. They can build up their tension to launch powerful attacks, and are capable of lowering a party member's tension with their attacks.
Spiked hares can be encountered in areas near Port Prospect. They can build up their tension to launch powerful attacks, and are capable of lowering a party member's tension with their attacks.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
==Etymology==
'''Almiraj''', the name given to the monster in the GBC translations, refers to mythical beasts called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-mi%27raj Al-mi'raj], which were large rabbits with single, long horns.


==Related Monsters==
==Related Monsters==

Revision as of 00:53, 10 June 2010

The spiked hare (Almiraj in the GBC translations) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest III, it is stronger, purple furred variant of the bunicorn.

Characteristics

Spiked hares are identical in looks to bunicorns, horned rabbits, only having purple fur instead of gray.

In terms of strength, spiked hares are often a threat encountered earlier on, usually when the lesser bunicorn is no longer troublesome. They are often capable of building up their strength to launch a powerful attack.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

Dragon Quest V

Dragon Quest VIII

Spiked hares can be encountered in areas near Port Prospect. They can build up their tension to launch powerful attacks, and are capable of lowering a party member's tension with their attacks.

Dragon Quest Monsters

Dragon Quest Monsters

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Etymology

Almiraj, the name given to the monster in the GBC translations, refers to mythical beasts called Al-mi'raj, which were large rabbits with single, long horns.

Related Monsters

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