Great Argon lizard

Dragon Quest monster
Great Argon lizard
	File:DQVIII Great Argon lizard.png; Art by Akira Toriyama
Japanese	アルゴングレート
Romaji	Arugongurēto
First appearance	Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Old localisation	None

The Great Argon lizard (アルゴングレート Arugongurēto) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King.

Characteristics

The Great Argon lizard is a giant-sized, tubbier version of an argon lizard. This crimson reptile is known for turning in a clumsy circle and using its powerful tail attack, which strikes all of its opponents simultaneously. It is also drops a rare gemstone called the "Great big Argon Heart" upon its defeat. Naturally, they originate from Argonia.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Great Argon lizard (アルゴングレート, Arugongurēto )
Defeated Monster List No. : 268

Image	Attributes
	Family	HP	MP	EXP	Gold	Attack	Defence	Agility	Evasion
	Dragon	1390	0	2830	520	195	160	54	⁰⁄₆₄

Resistances
Attack	Frizz	Sizz	Fire Breath	Bang	Crack	Cool Breath	Woosh	Rock	Zap	Whack
0%	50%	50%	50%	0%	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%	100%
Army	Poison	Stun	Paralysis	Dazzle	Sleep	Fizzle	Fuddle	Sap	Drain Magic	Ban Dance
0%	50%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	15%	100%	100%

Additional information
Spells	Skills	Locations	Dropped item
None	Leaps into the air and attacks (125% damage) Mows down the party	Royal Hunting Ground	Great big Argon heart¹⁄₁
Description		The largest and most impressive Argon lizard. Its Argon heart is said to be pretty huge!
Notable changes in the remake

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Great argon lizard

Sprite	Attributes
	Family	Rank	Max HP	Max MP	Max Attack	Max Defence	Max Agility	Max Wisdom
	Dragon	B	?	?	?	?	?	?
Traits			Skills		Resistances
-			Breath		Fire Breathproof, Dazzleproof

Additional information
Description	As argon lizards grow older, their belies grow bolder.
Weapons	Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Location	Fert Isle, Dragon Island
Breeding chart	Argon lizard x 4