Shelligator

The Shelligator is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VII. It is a literal take on the Alligator Snapping Turtle variety of terrapins, being a sea turtle with a crocodillian head.

Dragon Quest monster Shelligator
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese キルゲータ Romaji Kirugēta First appearance Dragon Quest VII Old localisation Shelgator

Characteristics

Shiny green reptiles with a reputation for their ripping bites and solid shells. These odd shaped oceanic monsters have also been known to summon great waves of water or sea storms to crash over entire parties of their enemies.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Shelligator (キルゲータ, Kirugēta ) Big Book of Beasts No.: #166

Sprite Attributes File:Shelgator.gif HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 170 0 415 77 165 140 106 1⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap Deceleratle 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 100% 100% 25% 25% 100% 100% 25% 0% ?

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Occasionally acts twice per turn Tidal Wave Fungeon Demon Spear(1⁄256)

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Shelligator (キルゲータ, Kirugēta ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #277

Sprite Attributes File:Shelgator.gif HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 170 0 145 (PS1) 218 (3DS) 77 (PS1) 116 (3DS) 165 140 106 1⁄64 1⁄32

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 90% Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 15% 0% 15% 100% 15% 15% 100% 100% 15% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Occasionally acts twice per turn Tidal Wave* Jolly Rager* Ocean near La Bravoure (present, after the Demon King's resurrection) Cathedral of Blight (Whitewater Cave) Cave to Yet Another World (water area) Seed of agility1⁄256 Notable changes in the remakes Now uses Jolly Rager instead of Tidal Wave.

Related monster

• Jawtoise