Pandora's box

Dragon Quest monster Pandora's box
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese パンドラボックス Romaji Pandora bokkusu Translation Pandora box First appearance Dragon Quest VII Old localisation DorasBox Variants Cannibox
Mimic
Box of Tricks
Coffer of death
Colossal cannibox
Pandora's big bad box
Fortunetelling mimic
Golden box
Mega mimic
Mimic with cheese

The Pandora's box is a monster in the series.

Characteristics

Pandora's boxes are fearsome monsters that disguise themselves as treasure chests made out of black wood with gold borders. Their mouths are filled with razor-sharp fangs, inside of which sides a set of yellow eyes and a long teal tongue. Like the other treasure chest monsters, it frequently has the ability to act more than once per turn, perform desperate attacks with their bites, and send adventurers to the hereafter with instant death spells. They can also use their sweet breath to put opponents to sleep or drain their magic power.

The name 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. Their description in some modern games even make reference to the myth, as well.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

DorasBox (パンドラボックス Pandora bokkusu)

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 3F & 4F
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 III HD-2D Remake

Pandora's box (パンドラボックス, Pandora bokkusu ) Defeated Monster List number: #138

Attributes

Sprite Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion None 3,600 360 10,320 1,976 482 712 555 1⁄64

Resistances

Fire Explosion Ice Wind Strike Lightning Drain Magic Whack Kamikazee Poof 25% 0% 75% 75% 25% -25% 25% 100% 100% 100%

Dazzle Fizzle Fuddle Paralysis Snooze Stumble Stun Deceleratle Blunt Sap 25% 25% 25% 0% 0% 25% 25% -25% -25% 0%

Additional information

Spells Skills Locations Item Drop Fuddle Thwack Acts twice or thrice per turn Call for backup Defend Ferocious bite (125% damage) Meditation Watches and waits (wastes turn) Recovers 101~201 HP per turn Temple of Trials Yggdrasil leaf1⁄256

Description Open this chest with trepidation, for it contains despair, envy, prejudice, discord, and everything in between. Will hope remain when all else is removed, or simply misery?

• _{NOTE:The boss version of the pandora's box that is fought in the Temple of Trials has no resistance to banishment, meaning the best way to finish it off is to cast Poof and Blasto as often as possible.}

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Pandora's box (パンドラボックス, Pandora bokkusu ) Big Book of Beasts No.: #172

Sprite Attributes 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 (パンドラボックス, Pandora bokkusu ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #243

Sprite Attributes 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 Acts twice per turn Desperate attack Sweet Breath Cathedral of Blight x1 Cave to Yet Another World Shimmering dress1⁄128 Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Pandora's box (パンドラボックス, Pandora bokkusu ) Defeated Monster List No. : #226

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Material 405 ∞ 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 Occasionally acts twice per turn Desperate attack 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

Pandora's box (パンドラボックス, Pandora bokkusu) Defeated Monster List No. : #234

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Material 868 9 5,990 600 623 623 407

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Blast Earth Dark Light Drain Magic Whack Dazzle Fizzle 0% 50% -50% 0% 0% 50% -50% -100% 100% 50% 100% Confusion Paralysis Sleep Poison Stun Blunt Deceleratle Sap Spooky Aura Charm 50% 100% 100% 100% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 90%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped items Whack Drain Magic Occasionally acts twice per turn Critical Hit Rank 8 (B) grotto blue treasure chests (5%) Rank 9 (A) grotto blue treasure chests (10%) Rank 10 (S) grotto blue treasure chests Mini medal1⁄8 Gold bar1⁄128 Description Countless careless kids have fallen foul of these cruel casks, which are inured against ice and wind attacks. They love to spend their days off lolling around on the ground with their lids open, lapping up the sun and airing their insides.

Dragon Quest X

Much like in the previous game, Pandora's boxes disguise themselves as blue treasure chests in high-level areas. As always, it has the ability to land Desperate attacks on characters and this time around, has the ability to cast Kathwack.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Unlike the other treasure chest monsters, there is no limit to how many times a Pandora's box can be fought as they can be summoned repeatedly by Overweening Pride. However, they are only guaranteed to drop seeds of skill from the scripted encounters.

Pandora's box (パンドラボックス, Pandora bokkusu ) Defeated Monster List No. : #358

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Material 1,800 30 3,200 640 212 253 228

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 0% 100% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 50% 75% 50% 100% 0% 99% 25% 25% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 25% 25% 50% 99% 100% 100% 25% 25%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kathwack Drain Magic Snub Acts twice per turn. Desperate attack The Battleground - Level B4 x1 (act two, 3D versions only) Fortress of Fear x1 (act two) Summoned by Overweening Pride Seed of skill (scripted encounters only) Description Legendary boxes said to be the source of all the world's woes. They store up the despair of their victims inside themselves.

Malicious

Malicious Pandora's box (パンドラボックス・邪, Pandora bokkusu・ja ) Defeated Monster List No. : #571

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Material 2,400 36 4,900 770 274 283 269

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 0% 100% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 50% 75% 50% 100% 0% 99% 25% 25% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 25% 25% 50% 99% 100% 100% 25% 25%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kathwack Drain Magic Snub Acts twice per turn. Desperate attack The Cryptic Crypt - Cell Block x1 (postgame) Seed of skill(100%) Description Pandora's box's who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Pandora's box (パンドラボックス, Pandora bokkusu ) Monsterpedia No.: #350

Icon Attributes Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom A 1,420 340 430 610 560 290 Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items Grump (lv. 1) Spongy Skin (lv. 1) Ultra Crafty Magic Drainer (lv. 20) Deadly Touch (lv. 40) Tactical Genius (lv. 1) Critical Sensation (lv. 1) Desperate Measures (lv. 60) N/A

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

Additional information Description Greed, envy, sloth, pride...You name the sin, this barbarous box likely once contained it. Those unfortunate enough to encounter it will have a hard time believing there's any hope hidden in its depths. Location This monster has no natural habitat

Synthesis Breeding chart X = Notable fusions X X X = (Two-generation synthesis)

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors

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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)

Model	Experience	Gold
	1,068	113g

List No.	#062
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, Classic endure ring recipe, Luxury endure ring recipe

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Pandora’s box (パンドラボックス Pandora bokkusu)

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	10,214	1500g	No

List No.	#128
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, Black Manse
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 original Dragon Quest VII event, appearing on both Maribel and Ruff's banners. It could eventually be scouted from any limited banner, as well. The Pandora's box can participate in Kiefer's Battle Road as a party member. As of the most recent update in the Japanese version, it can be scouted from any banner, including the Regular SP Scout.

Pandora's Box (パンドラボックス Pandora bokkusu)

Image Attributes Role Max level HP MP Move Debuff 130 1,312 279 2 Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight 433 349 387 185 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 (Level 25) Trap Mettle (Level 43) 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.

In Other Languages

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Caja de Pandora	Spanish for "Pandora's box".
Français	Boîte de Pandore	French for "Pandora's box".
Deutsch	Pandorabüchse	German for "Pandora's box".
Italiano	Skrigno a molla	Italian for "spring-loaded chest".
中文	潘多拉盒	Simplified Chinese for "Pandora's box".

Gallery

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  Pandora's box chest in the Dragovian Path from VIII. (Cell phone)
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  VII Reimagined polygon model
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  A Pandora's box in X.
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  XI polygon model.
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  A Malicious pandora's box.
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  Battle Road Victory cut-in.
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  Pandora's box and other monsters encountered at the Cathedral of Blight in Tact