Characteristics
Jailcats are large cats with white fur and blue stripes all over their bodies. Their names are derived from their stripe pattern, which gives the jailcat an appearance similar to the blue and white striped uniforms commonly worn by prisoners. They have a tuft of orange fur on top of their heads and a very long tongue that trails out of their permanently open mouths. Just like the other cats in their family, jailcats have a tendency to space out in battle, spending time washing themselves like ordinary housecats. They are not to be taken lightly though, since they are capable of casting Crack on their enemies. When casting magic, they perform a handstand on their front paws and their eyes bulge out.
Appearances
While jailcats debuted in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, they also appear in the Nintendo DS and mobile remakes of Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, replacing the generic Great sabrecub enemies to prevent confusion with Saber. It's possible to recruit one shortly after obtaining the wagon in Fortuna; the jailcat is somewhat unique being the only monster able to cast Crack (which normally isn't available until much later), and can last until the third generation.
- Sprite
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- Bestiary No.
- 015
- Skill(s)
- Watches and waits
Jailcats appear as a special enemy in the Gooing Strong DLC tablet. They cast Crack, as in other Dragon Quest games, crunching enemies with icy magic. They'll also sometimes spend a turn simply assessing the situation and doing nothing.
| In-Game Description |
A feline monster with stripes reminiscent of a jailhouse convict. Strangely popular among cat lovers. Usually quite playful, but capable of casting spells when provoked. |
| Spell(s) |
Crack |
| Skill(s) |
Cleans self, rolls around (wastes turn) |
| Location(s) |
Alexandria Region |
| Item(s) Dropped |
Bandana1⁄64
Plain cheese1⁄256 |
Jailcat (プリズニャン Purizunyan)
Jailcat appears as an E-rank monster of the Beast family. It can be recruited from Chapters 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 6-2, 8-5, 10-2, and 13-2 of the main storyline and can participate in the Great sabrecub and Bewarewolf's Battle Roads as a party member.
Jailcat (プリズニャン Purizunyan)
Stats
| First |
Second |
Third |
| WIS +5 / Stats Up |
Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up |
Crack Potency +5% / Stats up |
| Fourth |
Fifth |
| Zam Res +25 / Stats Up |
Crack Potency +5% / Stats Up |
| First |
Second |
Third |
| Crack Potency +2% |
N/a |
N/a |
| First |
| WIS +5: Raises WIS by 5. |
| Frizz Resistance * |
Sizz Resistance * |
Crack Resistance * |
Woosh Resistance * |
| Half Res |
Normal |
Normal |
Normal |
| Bang Resistance * |
Zap Resistance * |
Zam Resistance * |
Snooze Resistance |
| Very Weak |
Very Weak |
Half Res |
Super Weak |
| Poison Resistance |
Physical Lock Resistance |
Spell Lock Resistance |
Martial Lock Resistance |
| Normal |
Super Weak |
Normal |
Normal |
| Breath Lock Resistance |
Hobble Resistance * |
Stun Resistance * |
Dazzle Resistance |
| Normal |
Half Res |
Immune |
Half Res |
| Curse Resistance |
Paralysis Resistance |
Confusion Resistance |
Charm Resistance |
|
| Normal |
Normal |
Normal |
Normal |
Related Monsters
Gallery
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A jailcat in X.
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker.
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Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime.
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The Purrsecutor tank in
Rocket Slime.
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2.
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Battle Road Victory.
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Casting magic.
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Dragon Quest Trading Card Game.
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Rivals card
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A Jailcat tuckered out from fighting a
Great dragon during an Arena fight.
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King Maximog, a
mini medal-collecting jailcat from
Tact.
A jailcat in X.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker.
Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime.
The Purrsecutor tank in Rocket Slime.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Battle Road Victory.
Casting magic.
Dragon Quest Trading Card Game.
Rivals card
A Jailcat tuckered out from fighting a Great dragon during an Arena fight.
King Maximog, a mini medal-collecting jailcat from Tact.
