Tricksy

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Tricksy is a monster in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared as a boss in Dragon Quest IV.

Description

Picksy monsters said to disguise themselves as one's trusted companions, only to betray them at a moment's notice.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

There are only two of them in the game, setting a trap at Con Cave. When the lone Hero fell into a pit after battling 2 Frolickers, he encounters them chasing who appeared to be Maya and Meena Mahabala. It turned out that they were really Vampire bats in disguise. Together, all four of them attempt to defeat the Hero, only to fail.

Tricksy (うらぎりこぞう, Uragiri kozo )
Big Book of Beasts No. : 199
Sprites Attributes
NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
    35 0 450 30 37 30 3 0⁄64
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 100% 100% 0% 0% 100% 100% 100% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Flame Ball
Muster Strength
Con Cave None
Notable changes in the remakes None


Other Appearances

Dragon Quest: Monster Parade

The strongest of the Picksy monster line, as well as the strongest Rank B monster for the Demon family, they have Psyche Up when recruited and learn Morph at level 20.

Dragon Quest Rivals

Dragon Quest Tact

Tricksies appear in the game's Dragon Quest IV event, one disguising itself as Ragnar to lure Majellan into a false sense of security. Eventually, it became a playable unit and is recruited during Chapter 5.

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See also