Platypunk

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.

Dragon Quest monster Platypunk

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Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese ももんじゃ Romaji Momonja First appearance Dragon Quest IV Old localisation Monjar, Mommonja

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

Dragon Quest X

Platypunks reappear as monsters from the start of Version 4 onwards. Prior to their reappearance in the 2012 game, they appeared as prism while one appears as guide for the fishing minigame from the first half of 3.4 onwards.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

The Mommonja is a one-star member of the Animal family with a weight of 2. Its in-game description reads "Its big, wooly tail is fun to pet!"

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

The Platypunk is one of three potential starting monsters along with the Dracky and the Mischievous mole.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional

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Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest: Shougeki no Shippo Dan

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Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime

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Fortune Street

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Dragon Quest Heroes II

Platypunk (ももんじゃ Momonja)

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

Notable Platypunks

• Don Clawleone
• Ducktor Cid

Related monsters

• Splatypunk
• Crack-billed platypunk
• Cocoa nut
• King platypunk

Gallery

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  Dragon Quest Monsters
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  Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest
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  Mini-boss from Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest
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  Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest
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  Ducktor Cid from Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest
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  Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime
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  Rocket Slime
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  Don Clawleone from Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime
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  The Platypanzer tank in Rocket Slime
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  Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
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  Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
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  Fortune Street
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  Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest 3
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  Scene from Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart
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  Dragon Quest Heroes II
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  DQHII weapon Plat o' One Tails
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  Jessica wielding the Plat o' One Tails