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|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=デンタザウルス
|kanji=デンタザウルス
|romanji=Dentasaurus
|romanji=Dentazaurusu
|translation=Dentasaurus
|old=Spikerous ({{Monsters}} and {{Monsters 2}})
|old=Spikerous ({{Monsters}} and {{Monsters 2}})
|firstappear={{DQ5}}
|firstappear={{DQ5}}
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|name=Tortoceratops
|kanji=  
|kanji=デンタザウルス
|romanji=
|romanji=Dentazaurusu
|bestiaryNumber=118
|bestiaryNumber=#118
|sprite=[[Image:Tortoceratops_DQV_SNES.gif]]
|sprite=[[Image:Tortoceratops_DQV_SNES.gif]]
|hp=113
|hp=113
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|name=Spikerous
|name=Spikerous
|kanji=  
|kanji=デンタザウルス
|romanji=
|romanji=Dentazaurusu
|sprite=[[Image:Spikerous.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:Spikerous.png]]
|level=35
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|name=Spikerous
|name=Spikerous
|kanji=  
|kanji=デンタザウルス
|romanji=
|romanji=Dentazaurusu
|sprite=[[File:Spikerous 1.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Spikerous 1.png]]
|level=35
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{{DQM3Enemy
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Tortoceratops
|name=Tortoceratops
|kanji=
|kanji=デンタザウルス
|romanji=
|romanji=Dentazaurusu
|icon=[[File:Tortoceratops DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|icon=[[File:Tortoceratops DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|link=Dragon family]]
|family=dragon
|hp=<big><big>1,350</big></big>
|hp=1,350
|mp=<big><big>370</big></big>
|mp=370
|attack=<big><big>560</big></big>
|attack=560
|defense=<big><big>690</big></big>
|defense=690
|wisdom=<big><big>420</big></big>
|wisdom=420
|agility=<big><big>450</big></big>
|agility=450
|bestiary=#085
|bestiary=#085
|rank=<big><big>'''E'''</big></big>
|rank=E
|in-game-description=These durable monsters' defences also serve as their main means of attack-their spike-studded body not only blocks incoming attacks, but can also visit heinous harm on hostile parties
|in-game-description=These durable monsters' defences also serve as their main means of attack-their spike-studded body not only blocks incoming attacks, but can also visit heinous harm on hostile parties
|talents=[[Defender]]
|talents=[[Defender]]
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|instant-death-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
}}


==={{DQRivals}}===
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Latest revision as of 02:20, 24 September 2026

The Tortoceratops is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.

Introduced in Dragon Quest V, it is a quadrupedal, dinosaur-like monster with a spiked body.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

The Tortoceratops and its pallet swaps are stout looking monsters that take inspiration from the Nodosauridae family of Ankylosaurian dinosaurs. They lack the distinctive tail club to mark them as true ankylosaurids, but they do sport crested frills and nose horns reminiscent of Ceratopsians. The family also bears a striking resemblance to the Toho studios monster Anguirus, especially considering the Tortoceratops' similar brown and gray hues. The Tortoceratops can also fly by retracting its limbs and expelling fire from the sockets, allowing it to spin and ram into enemies at high speeds like Gamera, as shown in the video below.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit | edit source]

Tortoceratops (デンタザウルス, Dentazaurusu )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #118
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprites Attributes
SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
113 0 225 45 121 115 49 0/64 N/A
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee
20% 67% 67% 67% 67% 67% 20% 20% 67% 0%
Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap
100% 67% 20% 67% 20% 67% 100% 67% 20%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Charge. (125% damage)
Desperate attack
Muster Strength 		Knick-knackatory
Central Continent
Ancient Ruins area (G3)
Diggery Pokery area 		Seed of strength1⁄128
Notable changes in the remakes None


The first appearance of the Tortoceratops. They're purely physical attacking monsters that have high Defense and can charge up power for a stronger attack.

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

After a long absence the spiked behemoths return in the tenth entry in the series, only they are classified as members of the Beast family despite clear saurian traits. Additionally, they now make use of Pincushion, retracting their limbs into their shell like the first half of their namesake and putting their scutes to good use.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

[[File:DQM Icon Dragon.png|link=Dragon family|16x16px|class=pixels]] Spikerous (デンタザウルス, Dentazaurusu )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? 35 2/5 3/5 2/5 3/5 1/5 1/5
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap*
Strong Strong Strong Strong None None None Weak Weak
Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze*
Weak None None Weak None Weak Weak Weak Weak
Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
None None None None None None None Weak
Additional information
Description Its spiky hard shell protects itself from danger
Skills Berserker, RockThrow, Kamikaze
Location Gate of Wisdom
Breeding Chart Dragon family x ArmyCrab, Digster

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

[[File:DQM2 Icon Dragon.png|link=Dragon family|16x16px|class=pixels]] Spikerous (デンタザウルス, Dentazaurusu )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? 35 5/10 4/10 4/10 7/10 2/10 2/10
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water*
Strong Strong Strong Strong None None None Weak Weak
Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle*
Weak Weak None None Weak None Weak Weak Weak
Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Weak None None None None None None None Weak
Additional information
Description Breaks foes as if they were rocks.
Skills Berserker, Kamikaze, RockThrow
Location
Breeding Chart Dragon family x ArmyCrab, Digster

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit | edit source]

Tortoceratops (デンタザウルス, Dentazaurusu )
Monsterpedia No.: #085
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Attributes
Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
E 1,350 370 560 690 450 420
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Defender Insta-Buff (lv. 1)
Spiky Skin (lv. 20)
Critical Moment (lv. 40) 		Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Sleep Twitch (lv. 1)
Desperate Measures (lv. 60) 		N/A
Resistances
Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic *
50% -25% 50% 25% 0% 0% 0% 25% 25% 0%
Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death *
50% 0% 25% 25% 25% -25% 0% 50% 0%
Additional information
Description These durable monsters' defences also serve as their main means of attack-their spike-studded body not only blocks incoming attacks, but can also visit heinous harm on hostile parties
Location This monster has no natural habitat
Synthesis
Breeding chart
X
Notable fusions



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Videos[edit | edit source]

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Gallery[edit | edit source]

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