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|image=[[Image:DQV_Cactiball.png|230px|center]]
|image=[[Image:DQV_Cactiball.png|230px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=
|kanji=サボテンボール
|romanji=
|romanji=
|old=CactiBall
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
}}
}}
The '''Cactiball''' (originally '''CactiBall''' / '''Cacti Ball''', '''Cactus Ball''' in fan-translations) is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'', they are, as the name would suggest, ball-shaped [[Nature family|cactus monsters]].[[File:Cactiball DQVII PSX.gif|right]]
The '''Cactiball''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'', they are, as the name would suggest, ball-shaped [[Nature family|cactus monsters]].


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
{{Template:Enemy
{{DQ5Enemy
|name = Cactiball
|name=Cactiball
|game= Dragon Quest V
|kanji=
|image= [[File:Cactiball DQV SNES.gif]]
|romanji=
|console =SNES, PS2, DS, Mobile
|bestiaryNumber=019
|hp = 25
|sprite=[[File:Cactiball DQV SNES.gif]]
|attack = 24
|hp=25
|defense = 14
|mp=0
|agility = 17
|attack=24
|experience = 16
|defense=14
|gold = 9
|agility=17
|droppedItem = [[Medicinal herb]]
|exp=16
|skills = [[Body Slam]]
|gold=9
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=None
|skills=Cannonballs one character (25% chance to ignore defence)
|item=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|locations=[[Faerie Lae]]
|locations=[[Faerie Lae]]
|bestiaryNumber=19
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=67%
|cool-breath-resist=67%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=67%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=67%
|snooze-resist=20%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=20%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|ps2-sprites=[[File:Cactiball DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Cactiball DQVII PSX.gif]]
}}
}}
First appearance in the series, players are likely to first encounter them when visiting the world of the faeries.
 
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===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
{{DQ7Enemy
{{DQ7Enemy
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
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Cactiballs are [[Platioso|Platiosi]] and thus members of the [[Plob]] in this spin-off game. They often wander about, occasionally stopping to shake some maracas, and will turn themselves into an unapproachable ball of spikes if Rocket gets too close. They are first encountered in Tootinshleiman's Tomb and later in Flucifer's Necropolis where they hide under the sand with only the tops of their heads exposed but will jump out and immediately extend their spikes if approached. Like other normal enemies, it is possible to have a Cactiball as part of the tank crew after sending at least 30 back to town and speaking to the Cactiball in the Museum.
Cactiballs are [[Platioso|Platiosi]] and thus members of the [[Plob]] in this spin-off game. They often wander about, occasionally stopping to shake some maracas, and will turn themselves into an unapproachable ball of spikes if Rocket gets too close. They are first encountered in Tootinshleiman's Tomb and later in Flucifer's Necropolis where they hide under the sand with only the tops of their heads exposed but will jump out and immediately extend their spikes if approached. Like other normal enemies, it is possible to have a Cactiball as part of the tank crew after sending at least 30 back to town and speaking to the Cactiball in the Museum.


==Variants==
==Related monster==
===Fandangow===
*[[Fandangow]]
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Fandangow
|image=[[Image:Fandangow.png|230px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ダンスニードル
|romanji=Dansunīdoru
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
}}
The '''Fandangow''' (formerly '''Needlon''') is an orange Cactiball reminiscent of sunset in the American southwest. Oddly enough, when it appeared in ''Dragon Quest VII'', it was colored blue rather than orange.
 
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
{{Enemy
|name = Fandangow
|game = Dragon Quest V
|image = [[File:Fandangow DQV PS2.png|120px]]
|console =SNES, PS2, DS, Mobile
|hp = 33
|attack = 35
|defense = 30
|agility = 16
|experience = 19
|gold = 13
|droppedItem = [[Hardwood headwear]]
|skills = [[Weird Dance]]
|captureRate=[[Fandangow (Recruit)|1/32]]
|bestiaryNumber=32
|locations=[[Coburg]] area
}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
 
==Characteristics==
 
This burly blue man-shaped spiked cactus loves to bulk up for added strength with the '''double up''' skill, ditching defense to scratch out extra damage in order to try and swing battles in its favour. Their eyes constantly glare at awe struck adventurers, distracting them just enough to be able to roll right in and attack, spikes facing forward. '''Fandangows''' constantly dance to their own boisterous cactus beat, but it's so compelling that opponents often can't help but join in, spending turns just swinging away alongside the spiky seducer.     
 
{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Fandangow
|kanji= ダンスニードル
|romanji=Dansunīdoru
|sprite=[[File:Needlon.gif]]
|hp=67
|mp=0
|exp=30
|gold=18
|attack=55
|defense=49
|agility=75
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|64}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=053
|spells=
|skills=[[Sultry Dance]]<br>[[Double Up]]
|locations=[[El Ciclo]]<br>[[Inside the Time Frame]]<br>[[Wetlock]]
|items=[[Poison needle]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|ban-dance-resist=0%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=0%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
 
===Golden cactiball===
This solid gold version of the '''cactiball''' debuted in ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQHRS Spine Les.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime''
File:DQHRS Spine Les.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime''
File:Cactiball DQV PS2.png|The ps2 rendering of the Cactiball
Image:Fandangow_classic.png|SNES art
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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