The bullfinch is a recurring monster in the series that first appeared in Dragon Quest IV. It is a monstrous hybrid of a bull and a bird.

Characteristics

The Bullfinch is a massive, bipedal bird-bovine hybrid. They are rather lackadaisical creatures, sometimes entering the fray already asleep.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Bullfinch (あばれうしどり, Abare ushidori )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #024
Sprites Attributes
NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
    20 0 7 17 22 12 10 164
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 100% 0% 25% 100% 100% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Body Slam Vrenor region (Chapter 2)
Desert Bazaar region (Chapter 2)
Havre Léon region (Chapter 4)
House of Prophecy region (Chapter 4)
Seed of strength(1128)
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Bullfinch (あばれうしどり, Abare ushidori )
Defeated Monster List No. : #033
Image Attributes
  Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Beast 40 0 30 14 37 29 24 164
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 15% 0% 0% 15% 0% 100% 0% 0% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Body Slam Maella Region Cowpat116
Magic beast hide164
Description Powerful bird-like monsters that resemble two-legged bulls. Sleepy and lethargic, they are foul-tempered when suddenly attacked.
Notable changes in the remake


Dragon Quest Monsters

BullBird (あばれうしどり, Abare ushidori )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
  ? Bird 35 2/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 2/5 2/5
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap*
None None None None None None Strong Immune Strong
Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze*
Immune None None None None None None None None
Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
None None Immune Immune Immune Weak Weak None
Additional information
Description Sleeps right after it makes a kill
Skills Ramming, Shears, ChargeUp
Location Gate of Peace
Breeding Chart Bird family x Beast family

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

BullBird (あばれうしどり, Abare ushidori )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
  ? Bird 35 5/10 4/10 6/10 5/10 3/10 3/10
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water*
None None None None None None Strong Immune None
Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle*
Strong Immune None None None None None None None
Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
None None None Immune Immune Immune Weak Weak None
Additional information
Description
Skills ChargeUp, Ramming, Shears
Location Ice World
Breeding Chart Bird family x Beast family

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

  The Bull Bird is a two-star member of the Animal family with a weight of 3. It naturally learns Body Slam, Save Power, and Specialty. Its in-game description reads "Even it is not sure whether it's a bird or a cow."

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Bullfinch (あばれうしどり, Abare ushidori )
Bestiary number: #085
Sprite Attributes
  Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
Nature D 820 590 670 950 790 720
Traits Skills Resistances
Counterstriker Toughie Vulnerable to Sleep, Sagproof
Additional information
Description Trying to tip these bovines over will earn you a kick in the rear.
Weapons Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Location -
Breeding chart Eveel x Weartiger

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Bullfinch (あばれうしどり, Abare ushidori )
Bestiary number: #051
Sprite Attributes
  Family Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
Nature E S 460 310 370 560 440 420
Traits Skills Resistances
Counterstriker, Crafty Sleeper Toughie Vulnerable to Sleep, Immune to Sag
Additional information
Weapons Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Location -
Breeding chart Chimaera x Drohl drone
Swarmtroop x Frogface

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Bullfinch (あばれうしどり, Abare ushidori )
Monsterpedia No.: #146
Icon Attributes
  Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
  F 1,320 390 620 530 490 480
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Wild Child (lv. 1) Agent of Chaos (lv. 1)
Ace Evader (lv. 20)
Rando-Oomph (lv. 40)
Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Parting Gift (lv. 1)
Collective Punishment (lv. 60)
N/A
Resistances
Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic *
0% 50% -25% 25% 50% 0% 0% 25% 25% 0%
Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death *
0% 25% 25% 0% 50% 25% 50% -25% 0%
Additional information
Description Once birds, these creatures have evolved into the bipedal bull-like form you see today. Don't call them chicken, or you'll find yourself on the horns of a dilemma
Location This monster has no natural habitat
Synthesis
Breeding chart
  X  
Notable fusions


Dragon Quest: Monster Parade

Dragon Quest Rivals

Dragon Quest Tact

Bullfinch appears as an E-rank monster of the Beast family. It can be recruited from Chapters 6-5, 7-7, 8-2, 8-8, 13-1, 13-3, and 14-4 of the main storyline, as well as the Commandant Alphyn stages of Majellan's Rebellion! during the limited Beast Fest at any difficulty. The bullfinch stars in its own Blossom Road and it can participate in the Brownie, Rashaverak, Trap box, and Alphyn's Battle Roads as a party member.

    Bullfinch (あばれうしどり Abare ushidori)
Image
 
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
  Debuff 105 417 103 4
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
362 166 182 101 10
Resistances
  Frizz   Sizz   Crack   Woosh   Bang
Normal Normal Very weak Half Res Very Weak
  Zap   Zam   Snooze   Poison   Physical Lock
Normal Half Res Super Weak Normal Super Weak
  Spell Lock   Martial Lock   Breath Lock   Hobble *   Stun *
Normal Normal Normal Half Res Immune
  Dazzle   Curse   Paralysis   Confusion   Charm
Half Res Normal Normal Normal Normal
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Helm Splitter
Sizzling Slash*
Talent Blossoming: Bull in a China Shop
AGL +10 / Stats Up
Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
Sizzling Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Bull in a China Shop Potency +5%
Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
Sizzling Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Bull in a China Shop Potency +5%
Perks
Basic perks Sizzling Slash Potency +2%
N/A
N/A
Leader perk N/A
Awakening perk AGL +10: Raises AGL by 10.


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