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The '''Picksy''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest IV}}. It is a sprite-like monster with angelic wings on its back.
The '''Picksy''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest IV}}. It is a sprite-like {{MFamilies}} with angelic wings on its back.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Picksies are [[Humanoid family|humanoid]] creatures with blue skin, a small pair of angelic wings on their back, spiral horns on their forehead, and a large pair of pointed ears. They wear orange togas and sandals. On their heads, they have a shell-like growth in a darker shade of blue than their skin and they have yellow eyes with small irises. The mischievous creatures have a tendency to elude adventurers, as they only become active at certain times of day. In battle, picksies are fond of boosting the agility of themselves and their allies with their '''Acceleratle''' spell. The monsters are often classified as [[Demon family|demon]]s in spinoff games.
Picksies are {{Humanoid}} creatures with blue skin, a small pair of angelic wings on their back, spiral horns on their forehead, and a large pair of pointed ears. They wear orange togas and sandals. On their heads, they have a shell-like growth in a darker shade of blue than their skin and they have yellow eyes with small irises. The mischievous creatures have a tendency to elude adventurers, as they only become active at certain times of day. In battle, picksies are fond of boosting the agility of themselves and their allies with their '''Acceleratle''' spell. The {{MFamilies}}s are often classified as {{Demon}}s in spinoff games.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|item=[[Seed of agility]]({{fraction|1|128}})
|item=[[Seed of agility]]({{fraction|1|128}})
|locations=[[Loch Tur]] (Chapter 1)<br>[[Lakanaba]] region (Chapters 5 & 6)<br>[[Last Chance Saloon]] (Chapters 5 & 6, day only)
|locations=[[Loch Tur]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 1}})<br>[[Lakanaba]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[Last Chance Saloon]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}}, day only)
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Picksies appeared from the beginning of the game, making their reappearance in the main series after 22 years. They are able to cast Acceleratle once again and breathe out [[Chilly Breath]], as well as being able to call for backup from more of their kind.
Picksies appeared from the beginning of the game, making their reappearance in the main series after 22 years. They are able to cast [[Acceleratle]] once again and breathe out [[Chilly Breath]], as well as being able to call for backup from more of their kind.


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* A [[Wikipedia:Pixie|pixie]] is a type of mythological creature from British folklore. They are generally benign, mischievous, and short in stature, becoming more active at night. Pixies often inhabit ancient underground sites such as rock circles, barrows, and ringforts.
*A [[Wikipedia:Pixie|pixie]] is a type of mythological creature from British folklore. They are generally benign, mischievous, and short in stature, becoming more active at night. Pixies often inhabit ancient underground sites such as rock circles, barrows, and ringforts.
* It is a common complaint among players of {{IV}} that, when filling out [['The Big Book of Beasts']], they are often missing the Picksy, as it only appears in {{DQ4 Chapter 1}} in [[Loch Tur]] at nighttime. When players get the [[balloon]], they can access the tower once more in {{DQ4 Chapter 5}}. Completing the entire monster book awards the player 250,000 tokens for use in the [[casino]]s in [[Endor]] and [[Immigrant Town]]. They can also be encountered near the [[Last Chance Saloon]] or north of the [[Desert Inn]] later in the game.
*It is a common complaint among players of {{IV}} that, when filling out [['The Big Book of Beasts']], they are often missing the Picksy, as it only appears in {{DQ4 Chapter 1}} in [[Loch Tur]] at nighttime. When players get the [[balloon]], they can access the tower once more in {{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}}. Completing the entire {{MFamilies}} book awards the player 250,000 [[token]]s for use in the [[casino]]s in [[Endor]] and [[Immigrant Town]]. They can also be encountered near the [[Last Chance Saloon]] or north of the [[Desert Inn]] later in the game.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQX Pixie.jpg|A picksy in ''X''
DQX Pixie.jpg|A Picksy in {{X}}.
Slime MoriMori DQ Picksy.png|''Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest''
Slime MoriMori DQ Picksy.png|''Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest''.
DQMBRV Picksy.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in
DQMBRV Picksy.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Picksy1.png
DQMBRV Picksy1.png
DQR Pixie.png|''Rivals'' card
DQR Pixie.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Related monsters==
==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
*[[Pickayune]]
*[[Pickayune]]
*[[Tricksy]]
*[[Tricksy]]

Revision as of 20:06, 24 December 2023

The Picksy is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV. It is a sprite-like monster with angelic wings on its back.

Characteristics

Picksies are Humanoid creatures with blue skin, a small pair of angelic wings on their back, spiral horns on their forehead, and a large pair of pointed ears. They wear orange togas and sandals. On their heads, they have a shell-like growth in a darker shade of blue than their skin and they have yellow eyes with small irises. The mischievous creatures have a tendency to elude adventurers, as they only become active at certain times of day. In battle, picksies are fond of boosting the agility of themselves and their allies with their Acceleratle spell. The monsters are often classified as Demons in spinoff games.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Picksy (ピクシー, Pikushī )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #014
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Sprites Attributes
NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
29 3 16 20 26 22 15 0⁄64
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap
25% 0% 25% 25% 25% 25% 0% 100% 100% 100% 100% 25% 75% 100% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Acceleratle Flee Loch Tur (Chapter 1)
Lakanaba region (Chapters 5 & 6)
Last Chance Saloon (Chapters 5 & 6, day only) 		Seed of agility(1⁄128)
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest X

Picksies appeared from the beginning of the game, making their reappearance in the main series after 22 years. They are able to cast Acceleratle once again and breathe out Chilly Breath, as well as being able to call for backup from more of their kind.

Dragon Quest Monsters

[[File:DQM Icon Devil.png|link=Devil family|16x16px|class=pixels]] Pixy (ピクシー, Pikushī )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? 40 3/5 1/5 2/5 3/5 4/5 2/5
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic* Whack*
Strong Strong None Weak Strong None Weak None Weak None Weak Strong Immune
Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Immune None None Strong Weak Weak Strong None None None Weak Weak None
Additional information
Description Loves to play pranks with its magic spells
Skills Speed, Antidote, TwinHits
Location Gate of Happiness, Gate of Extinction
Breeding Chart Devil family x Slime family

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

[[File:DQM2 Icon Devil.png|link=Devil family|16x16px|class=pixels]] Pixy (ピクシー, Pikushī )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? 40 6/10 4/10 5/10 4/10 5/10 3/10
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water* Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack*
Strong Strong None Weak Strong None Weak None None Weak None Weak Strong Immune
Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Immune None None Strong Weak Weak Strong None None None Weak Weak None
Additional information
Description Prefers mischief over eating.
Skills Antidote, TwinHits, SealPray
Location Sea World (Tara's Adventure)
Breeding Chart Devil family x Slime family

Trivia

  • A pixie is a type of mythological creature from British folklore. They are generally benign, mischievous, and short in stature, becoming more active at night. Pixies often inhabit ancient underground sites such as rock circles, barrows, and ringforts.
  • It is a common complaint among players of IV that, when filling out 'The Big Book of Beasts', they are often missing the Picksy, as it only appears in Chapter 1 in Loch Tur at nighttime. When players get the balloon, they can access the tower once more in Chapters 5 & 6. Completing the entire monster book awards the player 250,000 tokens for use in the casinos in Endor and Immigrant Town. They can also be encountered near the Last Chance Saloon or north of the Desert Inn later in the game.

Gallery

  • A Picksy in X.
    A Picksy in X.
  • Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest.
    Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest.
  • Battle Road Victory cut-in.
    Battle Road Victory cut-in.
  • Rivals card.
    Rivals card.

Related monsters

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