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The '''Foo dog''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first introduced in {{DQ4}}.
The '''Foo dog''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first introduced in {{DQ4}}.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Foo dogs are large {{Beast}}s that are a cross between lions and rabid dogs with silvery white fur, a golden mane and tail and gold tufts of hair on its legs and paws. It has glowing yellow eyes and drool trailing from its fang-lined mouth. In the ''Monsters'' spinoff games, the foo dogs are part of the [[Material family]] as a reference to the guardian lion dog statues they are based on.
Foo dogs are large {{Beast}}s that are a cross between lions and rabid dogs with silvery white fur, a golden mane and tail and gold tufts of hair on its legs and paws. It has glowing yellow eyes and drool trailing from its fang-lined mouth. In the {{Monsters S}} spinoff games, the foo dogs are part of the [[Material family]] as a reference to the guardian lion dog statues they are based on.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
Two foo dogs at either side of [[Master Kung]] are encountered in a boss fight in {{Dragon Quest IV}}. Master Kung demands sacrificial female victims brought to an altar behind the church in [[Taborov]].
Two Foo dogs at either side of [[Master Kung]] are encountered in a boss fight in {{Dragon Quest IV}}. [[Master Kung]] demands sacrificial female victims brought to an altar behind the [[church]] in [[Taborov]].
{{DQ4Enemy
{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Foo dog
|name=Foo dog
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|skills=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Chimaera wing]]({{fraction|1|8}})
|item=[[Chimaera wing]]({{fraction|1|8}})
|locations=[[Zalenagrad]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Taborov]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Aubout du Monde]] region ({{DQ4 Chapter 4}})<br>[[Ballymoral]] region (Chapters 5 & 6)<br>[[Lakanaba]] region (Chapters 5 & 6)
|locations=[[Zalenagrad]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Taborov]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Aubout du Monde]] region ({{DQ4 Chapter 4}})<br>[[Ballymoral]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[Lakanaba]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
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==={{DQMJ2P}}===
==={{DQMJ2P}}===
Foo dog appears as a D-rank monster of the [[Material family]]. They appear as bosses in the Iceolation area instead of [[Hellhound]]. It can be synthesized with [[Damned ram]] to form [[Octagoon]].
Foo dog appears as a D-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Material family]]. They appear as bosses in the Iceolation area instead of [[Hellhound]]. It can be synthesized with [[Damned ram]] to form [[Octagoon]].


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Foo dog first appeared as a D-rank monster of the [[Beast family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest IV}} event. It can be recruited from Chapter 1, Episode 3: A Training Journey of the event quests at any difficulty, eventually appearing in the main storyline in Chapter 18, Episode 1: Approaching Castle Town. It later appeared in the "Spring Training! Train with Lt Goresby-Purrvis" event, being recruitable from every 5th floor of the Great Cherry Tree starting from the 2nd until the 22nd, as well as the Abracadabrador Barman stages of [[Majellan]]'s Rebellion! during the limited Beast Fest event. The foo dog can participate in [[Ragnar]], [[Purrcival]], and [[Alphyn]]'s Battle Roads as a party member.
Foo dog first appeared as a D-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Beast family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest IV}} event. It can be recruited from Chapter 1, Episode 3: A Training Journey of the event quests at any difficulty, eventually appearing in the main storyline in Chapter 18, Episode 1: Approaching Castle Town. It later appeared in the "Spring Training! Train with Lt Goresby-Purrvis" event, being recruitable from every 5th floor of the Great Cherry Tree starting from the 2nd until the 22nd, as well as the Abracadabrador Barman stages of [[Majellan]]'s Rebellion! during the limited Beast Fest event. The Foo dog can participate in {{Ragnar}}, [[Purrcival]], and [[Alphyn]]'s Battle Roads as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Foo Dog
|name=Foo Dog
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|romanji={{tt|Abare komainu|Rampaging lion-dog}}
|romanji={{tt|Abare komainu|Rampaging lion-dog}}
|sprite=[[File:DQT Foo Dog.png|250px]]
|sprite=[[File:DQT Foo Dog.png|250px]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon Beast.png|48px]]<br>Beast
|family=[[File:Tact Icon Beast.png|48px]]<br>{{Beast}}
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon D.png|48px]]
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon D.png|48px]]
|role=[[File:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|role=[[File:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
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|askill1=AGL +10 / Stats Up
|askill1=AGL +10 / Stats Up
|askill2=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Lightning Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Lightning Slash]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Crack Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Crack]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Lightning Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5=[[Lightning Slash]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=N/A
|lperk1=N/A
|bperk1=Lightning Slash Potency +2%
|bperk1=[[Lightning Slash]] Potency +2%
|bperk2=N/A
|bperk2=N/A
|bperk3=N/A
|bperk3=N/A
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|charm-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
}}
==Related monsters==
*[[Abracadabrador]]
*[[Hot dog]]
*[[King foo dog]]


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
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FooDogArt.png|{{Famicom}} artwork.
FooDogArt.png|{{Famicom}} artwork.
DQIV Master Kung.png|With [[Master Kung]].
DQIV Master Kung.png|With [[Master Kung]].
DQ IV Android Taborov 2.jpg|With [[Master Kung]] in {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ IV Android Taborov 3.jpg|
DQ IV Android Taborov 4.jpg|
DQX Abare Komainu.jpg|A Foo dog in {{X}}.
DQX Abare Komainu.jpg|A Foo dog in {{X}}.
DQMJ2 Foo dog.png|{{Joker 2}} ''Pro'' model.
DQMJ2 Foo dog.png|{{Joker 2}} ''Pro'' model.
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DQR Abare Komainu.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQR Abare Komainu.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Related monsters==
*[[Master Kung]]
*[[Abracadabrador]]
*[[Hot dog]]
*[[King foo dog]]


[[Category:Chinese mythology]]
[[Category:Chinese mythology]]

Revision as of 16:09, 5 September 2022

The Foo dog is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Characteristics

Foo dogs are large Beasts that are a cross between lions and rabid dogs with silvery white fur, a golden mane and tail and gold tufts of hair on its legs and paws. It has glowing yellow eyes and drool trailing from its fang-lined mouth. In the Monsters spinoff games, the foo dogs are part of the Material family as a reference to the guardian lion dog statues they are based on.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Two Foo dogs at either side of Master Kung are encountered in a boss fight in Dragon Quest IV. Master Kung demands sacrificial female victims brought to an altar behind the church in Taborov.

Foo dog (あばれこまいぬ, Abare komainu )
Big Book of Beasts No. : 021
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Sprites Attributes
NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
23 0 7 20 19 18 7 0⁄64
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap
0% 100% 0% 0% 75% 0% 25% 0% 100% 0% 25% 100% 100% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None None Zalenagrad (Chapter 2)
Taborov (Chapter 2)
Aubout du Monde region (Chapter 4)
Ballymoral region (Chapters 5 & 6)
Lakanaba region (Chapters 5 & 6) 		Chimaera wing(1⁄8)
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest X

Foo dogs appear as regular enemies in the Western Azlan region of the Eltona continent. It is capable of raising its Tension in battle with Psyche Up.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

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Fairly handy guard dogs as far as monsters go. Their masters keep them nice and hungry to ensure that they never slack off.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional

Foo dog appears as a D-rank monster of the Material family. They appear as bosses in the Iceolation area instead of Hellhound. It can be synthesized with Damned ram to form Octagoon.

Dragon Quest Tact

Foo dog first appeared as a D-rank monster of the Beast family as part of the limited Dragon Quest IV event. It can be recruited from Chapter 1, Episode 3: A Training Journey of the event quests at any difficulty, eventually appearing in the main storyline in Chapter 18, Episode 1: Approaching Castle Town. It later appeared in the "Spring Training! Train with Lt Goresby-Purrvis" event, being recruitable from every 5th floor of the Great Cherry Tree starting from the 2nd until the 22nd, as well as the Abracadabrador Barman stages of Majellan's Rebellion! during the limited Beast Fest event. The Foo dog can participate in Ragnar, Purrcival, and Alphyn's Battle Roads as a party member.

[[File:Tact Icon
Beast.png|link=
Beast family|30px]] [[File:DQTact Rank Icon .png|24px]] Foo Dog (あばれこまいぬ Abare komainu)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
[[File:DQTact
AttackType.png|30px]]
Attack		 100 436 146 4
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
402 216 257 110 15
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang
Normal Half Res Half Res Very Weak Normal
Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock
Normal Very Weak Super Weak Normal Super Weak
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Normal Normal Normal Half Res Immune
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Half Res Normal Normal Normal Normal
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Lightning Slash
Attack Prep*
N/A		 AGL +10 / Stats Up
Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
Lightning Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Crack Res +25 / Stats Up
Lightning Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Perks
Basic perks Lightning Slash Potency +2%
N/A
N/A
Leader perk N/A
Awakening perk AGL +10: Raises AGL by 10.


Etymology

Foo dog is a corruption of fu dog, another term for the Chinese lion guardians frequently seen in statue form at the entrances of buildings. In Japan, they are known as shishi or komainu.

Gallery

Related monsters

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