Snowbird

Dragon Quest monster Snowbird

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese ホークブリザード Romaji Hōku burizādo First appearance Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride Old localisation Blizzardy

Snowbird is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest V.

It is a large ice-breathing Bird of prey with blue plumage.

Characteristics

The Snowbird is a large avian with plumage in various shades of blue and white. The majority of its body is sky blue with a long cerulean tail with a ruff around its neck and crest on top of its head of white feathers, as well as golden beak and talons. In battle, they are capable of breathing out ice cold breath and casting death magic on the party, making them fearsome enemies especially when faced in groups. Much like its fire-breathing counterpart, the Snowbird did not make a reappearance in the main series until X two decades later. It has made regular appearances in spinoff games in the series, particularly the Dragon Quest Monsters series, where it can form Prism peacock by breeding with a Firebird. The Snowbird has also been a member of the Beast family and Nature family depending on the game.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Snowbird (ホークブリザード, Hōku burizādo ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #150

Sprites Attributes SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 150 14 445 90 150 120 80 1⁄64 1⁄32

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 100% 67% 67% 67% 0% Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap 20% 20% 67% 20% 20% 100% 20% 67% 20%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Thwack Freezing Blizzard Nadiria Mantleplace area Hermes' hat1⁄128 Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest X

In the game's debut, the Snowbird first appeared as a rare monster in the Ragi Snowfield when it is snowing or during a heavy snowstorm. It can breathe out a Freezing Blizzard and can cast Whack in battle.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Snowbird (ホークブリザード, Hōku burizādo ) Defeated Monster List No. : #693

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Bird 193 15 824 226 194 163 230

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death -120% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 100% 100% 100% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 100% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Crackle Whack Chilly Breath Pillar of Pegasus (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only) Ice crystal1⁄32 Hermes' hat1⁄128 Description Born in the coldest of climes, these birds have some serious spells in their repertoire. Their icy breath is enough to cause foes to drop dead on the spot.

Dragon Quest Monsters

Blizzardy (ホークブリザード, Hōku burizādo )

Sprite Attributes GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth ? Bird 50 2/5 1/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 5/5 Resistances Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap* Weak Weak Weak None Immune Immune Strong Strong Strong Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze* Strong None None Strong Weak None Weak Weak None Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse None None Strong Strong Strong None None None Additional information Description Breathes out freezing air to defeat its prey Skills FrigidAir, IceSlash, Beat Location Foreign Master Breeding Chart Bird family x DeadNoble, Goategon, IceMan, Metabble, Metaly, Servant, Skeletor, Skullgon, SuperTen, Trumpeter, WhiteKing, Yeti

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

Blizzardy (ホークブリザード, Hōku burizādo )

Sprite Attributes GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth ? Bird 5/10 4/10 6/10 6/10 4/10 6/10 Resistances Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water* Weak Weak Weak None Immune Immune Strong Strong Weak Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Strong Strong None None Strong Weak None Weak Weak Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse None None None Strong Strong Strong None None None Additional information Description Adept at freezing foes immobile. Skills FrigidAir, IceSlash, Beat Location Breeding Chart Bird family x DeadNoble, Goategon, Metabble, Metaly, Skeletor, Skullgon, SuperTen, Trumpeter, WhiteKing, Yeti

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Snowbird

Sprite Attributes Family Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom Beast E S ? ? ? ? ? ? Traits Skills Resistances Artful Dodger, Able Ambusher Cold Sleep Vulnerable to Frizz and Fire Breath, Healed by Crack and Cold Breath

Additional information Weapons Axes, Claws, Staves Location Iceolation Breeding chart Mischievous mole x Wild boarfish or Dancing flame

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Snowbird Monsterpedia No.: #197

Icon Attributes Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom B 1,320 400 570 440 550 540 Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items Cold Snapper (lv. 1) Wisdom Booster I (lv. 20) Bedazzlement Blocker (lv. 40) Crackmeister (lv. 1) Ultra Crafty Cracker (lv. 20) Close Scraper (lv. 40) Sleepy Touch (lv. 1) Tactical trooper (lv. 1) Supreme Sidestepper (lv. 60) Sage's elixir (Common) All-weather earrings (Rare)

Resistances Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic * -25% 50% -25% 25% 50% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death * 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 25% 50% -25% 25%

Additional information Description Frosty fowl which appear from bitingly brisk blizzards. A single flap of their wings is enough to summon winter, transforming their surroundings into snowy landscapes Location Circle of Caprice - Upper Echelon () Circle of Conquest - Upper Echelon ()

Synthesis Breeding chart X Notable fusions

Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light

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Dragon Quest of the Stars

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Dragon Quest Rivals

Snowbird appeared as a super rare card exclusive for Demon Swordsmen leaders in the fifth card pack "Heroic Tale of Courage". As a reference to its infamous ability to cast Thwack in its original game, the Snowbird will kill a random enemy unit on the field when it is defeated.

Dragon Quest Walk

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Dragon Quest Tact

Snowbird appears as an A-rank member of the Nature family as part of the Dragon Quest V event, appearing alongside the three Heavenly Brides on each of their banners. It could eventually be scouted from any limited banner, as well. The Snowbird can participate in Kon the Knight's Battle Road as a party member.

In Other Languages

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Aguzanieves	Spanish for "snow sharpener". Shares a name with the White wagtail in Spanish.
Français	Rapaglace	From the French rapace and glace.

Similar species

• Firebird
• Hybird
• Thunderbird

Gallery

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  V monster companion card.
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  Party member portrait.
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  A Snowbird in X
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  DQM1·2 sprite. (PSX)
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  Caravan Heart sprite.
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  Monsters: Joker 2 model.
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  Rivals card.