Wyrtle (formerly Tortragon) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest III, it is a cross between a dragon (also known as a wyrm) and a turtle.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

Wyrtle
Original (NES)
Sprite
 
Bestiary No.
086
Level
29
Gold
88
HP
68
MP
0
Attack
89
Defense
200
Agility
25
Evasion
064
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
Manoza region
Item Dropped
Seed of resilience164
Fire resistance *
70%
Crack resistance *
70%
Woosh resistance *
70%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
25%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
70%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
70%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
70%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC

Dragon Quest V

#51 - Wyrtle
File:Tortragon.gif
HP MP Experience Gold
30 42 38
Attack Defense Speed
53 110 20
Dropped Item Seed of resilience
Locations Whealbrook Adit (G2)
Coburg castle dungeon
Abovitall Tower
Skills Defend
Bestiary # 51
Game Dragon Quest V
Console DS

Dragon Quest IX

#106 - Wyrtle
HP MP Experience Gold
105 0 600 116
Attack Defense Speed
105 150 47
Dropped Item Tortoiseshell
Locations Urdus Marshland
Hermany
Skills Flame Breath
Defend
Critical Hit
Family Dragon
Bestiary # 106
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Description Hurtful turtles that like to frazzle foes with Flame Breath. Watch out for their critical attacks and hellish shells.
Turtles become wyrtles by eating the meat of a dragon god, but must live a thousand years before doing so.

Dragon Quest Monsters

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

Related Monsters

Wyrtoise

The Wyrtoise (formerly King Tortragon and TortoLord in the GBC translations) is a stronger, orange-red variant of the wyrtle.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Wyrtoise
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
091
Level
36
Experience
1420
Gold
120
HP
120
MP
15
Attack
113
Defense
200
Agility
90
Evasion
064
Spell(s)
Bounce
Kabuff(Bugged)
Skill(s)
Inferno
Location(s)
Maw of the Necrogond
Item Dropped
Seed of resilience164
Fire resistance *
70%
Crack resistance *
70%
Woosh resistance *
70%
Zap resistance *
70%
Drain Magic resistance
70%
Whack resistance *
70%
Kamikazee resistance
25%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
70%
Fuddle resistance
70%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

#169 - Wyrtoise
 
HP MP Experience Gold
178 24 590 140
Attack Defense Speed
169 260 63
Dropped Item Magic water
Locations Mt. Zugzwang
Estark's Labyrinth
Skills Lightning
Spells Bounce
Fullheal
Kaclang
Bestiary # 169
Game Dragon Quest V
Console DS

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

#187 - Wyrtoise
HP MP Experience Gold
215 8 2500 188
Attack Defense Speed
171 240 103
Dropped Item Tortoiseshell (1/8)
Dragon scale (1/32)
Locations Oubliette
Grottos
Skills Lightning
Pincushion
Critical Hit
Spells Bounce
Family Dragon
Bestiary # 187
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Description Shelled fellows who are no suckers, and can send back spells with Bounce and push back attacks with Pincushion.
They're famed for being fearsome, but at home, they like nothing more than rolling over to have their tummies tickled.

Wonder wyrtle

A supernatural turtle covered in gaudy golden scales, the Wonder Wyrtle is a recent addition to the terrapin family.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

#217 - Wonder wyrtle
HP MP Experience Gold
1040 0 6900 98
Attack Defense Speed
606 720 52
Dropped Item Tortoiseshell (common, 1/8)
Dragon shield (rare, 1/64)
Locations Grotto
Skills Apocalyptic Lightning(162~197)
Scorch
Family Dragon
Bestiary # 217
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Description These reptilian regents can bring down bolts of lightning and exhale gouts of flame, but aren't wild about water or darkness.

Supposedly, when wyrtles' souls depart their bodies, they are absorbed by wonder wyrtles, and earn eternal life.

Etymology

  • The English name is similar to its shape, the combination of "wyrm" and "turtle".
  • The Japanese name "ガメゴン Gamegon " is the combination of "かめ Kame "(turtle) and "ドラゴン Doragon "(Dragon).
  • The English name "Wyrntoise" is the combination of "wyrm" and "tortoise".
  • The Japanese name "ガメゴンロード Gamegon Rudo " is the combination of "かめ Kame "(turtle) and "ドラゴン Doragon "(Dragon). Then add the suffix "ロード roudo" (Lord) to separate from it from the lesser Wyrtles.

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