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The '''Hocus-Poker''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. It is a high-ranking warlock in the service of a Demon Lord.
The '''hocus-poker''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. It is a high-ranking warlock in the service of a Demon Lord.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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|snes-sprites=[[File:DQIII Archmage.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Hocus poker III gbc.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Hocus poker III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[Image:DQIII Hocus Poker.png|100px]]
|switch-sprites=[[Image:DQIII Hocus Poker.png|125px]]
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|double-down-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
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==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Hocus-poker
|kanji=アークマージ
|romanji=Ākumāji
|icon=[[File:Hocus-poker DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,350</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>420</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>470</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>450</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>670</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>510</big></big>
|bestiary=#406
|rank=<big><big>'''B'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These malevolent mages have fully embraced the darkness within. Among the most powerful magic wielders in Nadiria, they are capable of casting catastrophic spells when they congregate in sufficient number
|talents=[[Strong Speller]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Crackmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Banger]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Rando-Ping]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Magical Moment]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Bangmeister]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=[[Circle of Conquest]] - Upper Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 summer icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]])
|items=[[Elfin elixir]] (Common)<br>[[Sock-it locket]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Slime DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Slime]] X [[File:Archdemon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Archdemon]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=25%
}}
}}


==={{DQR}}===
==={{DQR}}===
Hocus-poker appeared as a rare card exclusive for [[Mage]] leaders in the 5th card pack, "Heroic Tales of Bravery".
Hocus-poker appeared as a rare card exclusive for [[Mage]] leaders in the 5th card pack, "Heroic Tales of Bravery".
==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Hocus-Poker's name is derived from the term, "[[Hocus Pocus|hocus pocus]]", an exclamation used by magicians in order to bring about a change of some sort, but it can also be a term to refer to magic tricks or sleight-of-hand in general.
*Hocus-poker's name is derived from the term, "[[Hocus Pocus|hocus pocus]]", an exclamation used by magicians in order to bring about a change of some sort, but it can also be a term to refer to magic tricks or sleight-of-hand in general.
 
===Similar sorcerer===
*[[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)|Prestidigitator]]
*[[Leger-de-Man]]
*[[Abracadabrer]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Eraser 0199 Hocus poker.jpg|A hocus-poker in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
Eraser 0199 Hocus poker.jpg|A hocus-poker in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
</gallery></center>
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==Related monsters==
===Similar species===
*[[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)|Prestidigitator]]
*[[Leger-de-Man]]
*[[Abracadabrer]]


[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[fr:Manipulatueur]]
[[fr:Manipulatueur]]