The Dancing devil is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest VIII. They are demons known for their dancing skills.
Characteristics
Dancing devils are humanoid demons with magenta skin that hop back and forth on each foot in battle and use their wicked dancing skills to trip up adventurers starting on their journey. They have small sunken yellow eyes with black sclera, a tiny pair of horns on their head, and a huge pair of pointed ears. The devils wear brown pointy shoes, a short purple capelet, and a pair of blue trousers which they are rumored to drop in battle. When attacking, they leap into the air and shock enemies with dark energy from their hands.
Appearances
Dancing devil (びっくりサタン Bikkuri Satan)
Dancing devil (びっくりサタン Bikkuri Satan )
- Sprite
- Bestiary no.
- #022
- In-game description
Chipper chaps with decidedly sunny dispositions for demons. Though their frolicking may look fun, the rhythm can be dangerously contagious.
- Spell(s)
- None
- Fire resistance *
- 25%
- Ice resistance *
- 25%
- Wind resistance *
- -125%
- Earth resistance *
- 0%
- Light resistance *
- 0%
- Dark resistance *
- 25%
- Stumble resistance *
- -125%
- Beguile resistance *
- 25%
- Elemental resistance *
- 0%
Malicious
Malicious dancing devil (びっくりサタン・邪 Bikkuri Satan・Ja )
- Sprite
- Bestiary no.
- #421
- In-game description
Dancing devils who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
- Spell(s)
- None
- Fire resistance *
- 25%
- Ice resistance *
- 25%
- Wind resistance *
- -125%
- Earth resistance *
- 0%
- Light resistance *
- 0%
- Dark resistance *
- 25%
- Stumble resistance *
- -125%
- Beguile resistance *
- 25%
- Elemental resistance *
- 0%

When the sewers under Domus Isle can be accessed, there is a man waiting down there with a dancing devil looking for an owner (no scouting is required).
| Dancing devil
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| Family
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Demon
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| Rank
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D
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| Description
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The dancing moves of these devils cannot be matched by any other monster.
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| Weapons
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Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
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| Traits
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-
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| Resistances
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Drain Magicproof, Fizzleproof
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| Skill
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Dancer
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| Location
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Celeste Isle
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| Breeding chart
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Frogface x Chainine
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Dancing devil (びっくりサタン Bikkuri Satan)
| Bestiary No. |
#370 |
| Rank |
F |
| In-game description |
These prancing princelings are monsterkind nobility and take up the top spot at every dance competition they enter. Possibly because no judge wants to upset their demonic dads |
| Talents |
Dancer (lv. 1) |
| Guaranteed traits |
Ace Evader (lv. 1) Insta-Ping (lv. 20) Sobering Slap (lv. 40) |
| Large-size exclusive traits |
Tactical Genius (lv. 1) Tit for Tat (lv. 1) Ultra Crafty Zammer (lv. 60) |
| Habitat |
This monster has no natural habitat |
| Items |
N/A |
| Synthesis chart |
X  |
| Notable synthesis |
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| Fire Resistance * |
Water Resistance * |
Wind Resistance * |
Earth Resistance * |
| 25% |
50% |
50% |
0% |
| Explosion Resistance * |
Ice Resistance * |
Electricity Resistance * |
Light Resistance * |
| 0% |
0% |
-25% |
0% |
| Dark Resistance * |
Antimagic Resistance * |
Bedazzlement Resistance * |
Confusion Resistance * |
| 50% |
25% |
0% |
50% |
| Debilitation Resistance* |
MP Absorption Resistance * |
Paralysis Resistance * |
Poison Resistance * |
| 25% |
50% |
-25% |
0% |
| Sleep Resistance * |
Stun Resistance * |
| 0% |
25% |
| Instant Death Resistance * |
| 0% |
Similar species
Gallery
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A dancing devil in X
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XI polygon model
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A malicious dancing devil
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2.
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Battle Road Victory cut-in
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Stars model
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Rivals card