Spiked hare
The spiked hare (Almiraj in the GBC translations) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest III, it is stronger, purple furred variant of the bunicorn.
Characteristics
Spiked hares are identical in looks to bunicorns, horned rabbits, only having purple fur instead of gray.
In terms of strength, spiked hares are often a threat encountered earlier on, usually when the lesser bunicorn is no longer troublesome. They are often capable of building up their strength to launch a powerful attack.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VIII
Spiked hares can be encountered in areas near Port Prospect. They can build up their tension to launch powerful attacks, and are capable of lowering a party member's tension with their attacks.
Dragon Quest Monsters
Dragon Quest Monsters
Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Etymology
Almiraj, the name given to the monster in the GBC translations, refers to mythical beasts called Al-mi'raj, which were large rabbits with single, long horns.
Related Monsters
Gallery
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NES Dragon Quest III
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SNES Dragon Quest V
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Dragon Quest Monsters
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Dragon Quest Monsters 2
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
