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|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|kanji=パンドラボックス
|romanji=Pandora bokkusu
|romanji={{tt|Pandora bokkusu|Pandora box}}
|old=DorasBox
|old=DorasBox
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
}}
}}
The dreaded '''Pandora's box''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]'', they are monstrous treasure chests of an imposing black color rimmed on the edges with gold and green tongues hanging out.  
 
The dreaded '''Pandora's box''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]'', they are monstrous treasure chests of an imposing black color rimmed on the edges with gold and teal tongues hanging out.  


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Pandora's box is essentially the most powerful form of the treasure chest monsters. It can use sudden-death moves that target the whole party, move more than once per round, and steal MP from its opponent when its own MP, which is rather low, gets too depleted for it to cast its spells.
Pandora's box is essentially the most powerful form of the [[Material family|treasure chest]] monsters. It can use sudden-death moves that target the whole party, move more than once per round, and steal MP from its opponent when its own MP, which is rather low, gets too depleted for it to cast its spells.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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{{DQ3GBCEnemy
{{DQ3GBCEnemy
|name=DorasBox
|name=DorasBox
|kanji=  
|kanji= パンドラボックス
|romanji=
|romanji=Pandora bokkusu
|bestiaryNumber=#159
|bestiaryNumber=#159
|sprite=[[File:Pandoras box III GBC.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Pandoras box III GBC.png]]
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|item=[[Molten globules]]
|item=[[Molten globules]]
|locations=[[Battle of the Pinnacle: Center]]
|locations=[[Battle of the Pinnacle: Center]]
}}
==={{DQTact}}===
Pandora's Box appears as an A-rank monster of the Inorganic family as part of the limited ''Dragon Quest VII'', appearing on both [[Maribel]] and [[Ruff]]'s banners. It can participate in [[Kiefer]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
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|name=Pandora's Box
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|romanji=Pandora bokkusu
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Pandoras Box.png|200px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Material.png|50px]]<br>Inorganic
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|50px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact DebuffType.png|50px]]<br>Debuff
|lvl=110
|hp=1085
|mp=233
|move=2
|attack=378
|defense=291
|agility=337
|wisdom=160
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Sweet Breath]]
|bskill2=[[Paralysing Blow]]
|bskill3=[[Trap Mettle]]
|askill1=Cataclysm Cometh / Stats Up
|askill2=Crack Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Trap Mettle Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Trap Mettle Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=Lowers enemy ATK by 5% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max HP +20
|bperk2=ATK +10
|bperk3=Trap Mettle Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Cataclysm Cometh''': Greatly raises ATK and Move for 1 turn when user puts enemy to sleep.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Half Res
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Immune
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Half Res
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Super Weak
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Half Res
|confusion-resist=Super Weak
|charm-resist=Normal
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandora%27s_box Pandora's box] originates from Greek mythology as a container said to hold all the evils that were loosed upon mankind with the exception of hope. Unfortunately, unlike the myth, there is little hope to be had against this monster.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandora%27s_box Pandora's box] originates from Greek mythology as a container said to hold all the evils that were loosed upon mankind with the exception of hope. Unfortunately, unlike the myth, there is little hope to be had against this monster.


==Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Caja de Pandora|es-meaning=Pandora's box
|fr=Boîte de Pandore|fr-meaning=Pandora's box
|de=Pandorabüchse|de-meaning=Pandora's box
|it=
}}


==Similar species & close cousins==
==Similar species & close cousins==
*[[Cannibox]]
*[[Cannibox]]
*[[Mimic]]
*[[Mimic]]
*[[Box of Tricks]]
*[[Fortunetelling mimic]]
*[[Trap box]]
*[[Mimic king]]
*[[Mimic king]]
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQX Pandora box.jpg|A Pandora's box in ''X''.
Image:DQXI Pandoras box.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
Image:DQBRV Pandoras Box.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in
Image:DQBRV Pandoras Box2.png
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Greek mythology]]
[[Category:Greek mythology]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]

Revision as of 00:05, 4 October 2021

The dreaded Pandora's box is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest VII, they are monstrous treasure chests of an imposing black color rimmed on the edges with gold and teal tongues hanging out.

Characteristics

Pandora's box is essentially the most powerful form of the treasure chest monsters. It can use sudden-death moves that target the whole party, move more than once per round, and steal MP from its opponent when its own MP, which is rather low, gets too depleted for it to cast its spells.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

DorasBox (パンドラボックス Pandora bokkusu)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Sprite Level HP MP
72 750 200
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
230 180 150 6,000 400
Bestiary No. #159
Spell(s) Drain magic
Thwack
Skill(s) Occasionally acts twice per turn
Burning Breath
Location(s) Ice Cave, third & fourth floors
Item Dropped Tough guy tattoo1⁄64
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
1/64 70% 25% 25%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
25% 100% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance
100% 0% 25% 70%
Snooze Resistance Deceleratle Resistance * Sap Resistance *
100% 70% 25%

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

While absent from the original, Pandora's box makes appearances in the remakes as a monster encountered in the bonus dungeon. Given its strength and the absence of items that hamper sudden-death, it is one of the most dangerous enemies in the game, especially when encountered as a group.

Pandora's box
Big Book of Beasts No.: #172
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Sprite Attributes
File:Pandoras box1.png HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
900 10 1,250 280 240 200 131 1/16
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap Deceleratle
0% 25% 0% 75% 25% 75% 100% 100% 100% 75% 100% 25% 100% 75% 75% ?
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Drain magic
Whack 		Desperate attack
Sweet Breath 		Fungeon Pink Leotard(1⁄128)


Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Pandora's box
Big Book of Beasts No. : #243
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite Attributes
File:Pandorasbox DQVII PSX.gif HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
900 10 630 280 240 200 131 1/16 1/32
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis
0% 25% 0% 0% 60% 0% 25% 0% 0% 100% 100%
Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 50% 50% 100% 50% 100% 25% 50% 50% 15% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Drain magic
Thwack 		Brutal hit
Sweet Breath 		Cave to Yet Another World Shimmering dress1⁄128
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

[[File:DQ8 Material Family Icon.png|link=Material family]] Pandora's box
Defeated Monster List No. : #226
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image Attributes
HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
405 255 560 184 369 210 130 1/16
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 50% 50% 50% 25% 50% 50% 50% 0% 0% 100%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 100% 50% 100% 100% 100% 100% 50% 100% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Drain Magic
Thwhack 		Attacks twice per turn
Brutal hit
Sweet Breath 		Dragovian Path Recovery ring1⁄32
Orichalcum1⁄128
Description Like a demented jack-in-the-box, this well-camouflaged monster lives to surprise unwary travellers. Often carries precious materials that can be used in the alchemy pot.
Notable changes in the remake


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Pandora's box (パンドラボックス Pandora bokkusu))
Defeated Monster List No. : 062
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
1068 113g
Field Notes Crafty chests who consign booty looters to hell with a combination of speedy strikes and killer curses. Darkness and despair lie in store for any who dare to peek beneath their lid.
Location(s) Arba Town (Captain), Protector's Pathway (Saviours of the Shrine), Sentinel's Square (Defenders of the Desert), The Fault (Hero)
Item(s) Dropped Sainted soma, Slipweed

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Pandora’s box (パンドラボックス Pandora bokkusu))
Defeated Monster List No. : 128
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
10214 1500g No
Field Notes Crafty chests who consign booty looters to hell with a combination of speedy strikes and killer curses. Darkness and despair lie in store for any who dare to peek beneath their lid.
Location(s) Battle of the Pinnacle: Center
Item(s) Dropped Molten globules

Dragon Quest Tact

Pandora's Box appears as an A-rank monster of the Inorganic family as part of the limited Dragon Quest VII, appearing on both Maribel and Ruff's banners. It can participate in Kiefer's Battle Road as a party member.

[[File:Tact Icon
Inorganic.png|link=
Inorganic family|30px]] [[File:DQTact Rank Icon .png|24px]] Pandora's Box (パンドラボックス Pandora bokkusu)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
[[File:DQTact
DebuffType.png|30px]]
Debuff		 110 1085 233 2
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
378 291 337 160 35
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang
Normal Half Res Half Res Very Weak Normal
Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock
Normal Very Weak Normal Immune Normal
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Normal Half Res Normal Normal Normal
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Super Weak Normal Half Res Super Weak Normal
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Sweet Breath
Paralysing Blow
Trap Mettle		 Cataclysm Cometh / Stats Up
Crack Res +25 / Stats Up
Trap Mettle Potency +5% / Stats Up
Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
Trap Mettle Potency +5% / Stats Up
Perks
Basic perks Max HP +20
ATK +10
Trap Mettle Potency +2%
Leader perk Lowers enemy ATK by 5% in a 5x5 square around it.
Awakening perk Cataclysm Cometh: Greatly raises ATK and Move for 1 turn when user puts enemy to sleep.


Etymology

Pandora's box originates from Greek mythology as a container said to hold all the evils that were loosed upon mankind with the exception of hope. Unfortunately, unlike the myth, there is little hope to be had against this monster.

Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolCaja de PandoraPandora's box
FrançaisBoîte de PandorePandora's box
DeutschPandorabüchsePandora's box

Similar species & close cousins

Gallery

  • A Pandora's box in X.
    A Pandora's box in X.
  • XI polygon model
    XI polygon model
  • Battle Road Victory cut-in
    Battle Road Victory cut-in
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