Platypunk

Dragon Quest monster
Platypunk
	File:DQIV Platypunk.png; Art by Akira Toriyama
Japanese	ももんじゃ
Romaji	Momonja
First appearance	Dragon Quest IV
Old localisation	Monjar, Mommonja

The Platypunk is a recurring enemy in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest IV, they are essentially a cross between a platypus and a monkey, the 'punk' in their names likely referencing their Mohawks.

Characteristics

Platypunks are short, round creatures with duckbills, bird-like claws, long, monkey-esque tails, and a Mohawk. They are often depicted as being white and silver furred and their eyes have a roundness to them that is similar to that seen in Slime eyes.

In terms of strength, Platypunks aren't too strong, often being one of the weakest enemies in the games they appear in. Their methods of attack have varied between spitting water, spinning out with their tails, or viciously scratching with their claws.

In the Slime MoriMori series they are established as the primary villains, though they still aren't very strong.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV

Platypunk
Big Book of Beasts No. : 046

Sprites		Attributes
NES	Remakes	HP	MP	EXP	Gold	Attack	Defence	Agility	Evasion
		10	0	3	8	10	6	5	¹⁄₆₄

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

Additional information
Spells	Skills	Locations	Dropped item
None	Flee	Loch Tur	Medicinal herb(¹⁄₁₂₈)
Notable changes in the remakes		None

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	2	3G	Yes

List No.	002
Field Notes	Don't be fooled by their fluffy fur and funny faces—these big-beaked bad 'uns pack a punch! One whack from their long, white tails can set enemies snoring—and sometimes even bring about the Big Sleep.
Location(s)	Greena Pastures
Item(s) Dropped	Fine fur, Hardy hide