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
Platypunk (ももんじゃ Momonja)
Original (NES)
- Sprite
- Bestiary No.
- #046
- Spell(s)
- None
- Skill(s)
- Flee
- Sprites
- Notable Changes
- None
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.
Platypunk (ももんじゃ Momonja )
- Sprite
- Bestiary no.
- #012
- In-game description
Don't be fooled by their funny faces - these menaces of the meadows make no bones about beating all and sundry black and blue.
- Spell(s)
- None
- Skill(s)
- Claws cruelly. (125% damage)
Flee
- Fire resistance *
- -110%
- Ice resistance *
- -110%
- Wind resistance *
- -110%
- Earth resistance *
- -110%
- Light resistance *
- -110%
- Dark resistance *
- -110%
- Stumble resistance *
- 0%
- Beguile resistance *
- 0%
- Elemental resistance *
- 0%
Malicious platypunk (ももんじゃ・邪 Momonja・ja )
- Sprite
-
- Bestiary no.
- #399
- In-game description
Platypunks who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
- Skill(s)
- Claws cruelly. (125% damage)
Flee
- Location(s)
- Heliodor Region (third act)
- Fire resistance *
- -110%
- Ice resistance *
- -110%
- Wind resistance *
- -110%
- Earth resistance *
- -110%
- Light resistance *
- -110%
- Dark resistance *
- -110%
- Stumble resistance *
- 0%
- Beguile resistance *
- 0%
- Elemental resistance *
- 0%
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!"
The Platypunk is one of three potential starting monsters along with the Dracky and the Mischievous mole.
Platypunk (ももんじゃ Momonja)
| 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 |
Platypunk appears as a F-rank monster of the Beast family and can be recruited from Episodes 2 and 3 of Chapter 4. It can also be recruited from the Orc King Fortuneteller stage from The Beastliest Beast of Bravas Qualifiers during the limited Beast Fest event at any difficulty, as well as the Platypunk stage of Terry's Big Tour: Woodwin during the limited Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D event at any difficulty. The platypunk can participate in Great sabrecub, Bewarewolf, Rashaverak, and Thunderbird's Battle Roads as a party member.
Platypunk (ももんじゃ Momonja)
Stats
| First |
Second |
Third |
| ATK +5/Stats Up |
Bang Res +25/Stats Up |
Pounce Potency +5%/Stats Up |
| Fourth |
Fifth |
| Crack Res +25/Stats Up |
Pounce Potency +5%/Stats Up |
| First |
Second |
Third |
| Pounce Potency +2% |
N/a |
N/a |
| First |
| ATK +5: Raises ATK by 5. |
| Frizz Resistance * |
Sizz Resistance * |
Crack Resistance * |
Woosh Resistance * |
| Very Weak |
Normal |
Half Res |
Normal |
| Bang Resistance * |
Zap Resistance * |
Zam Resistance * |
Snooze Resistance |
| Half Res |
Normal |
Very Weak |
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 |
Notable Platypunks
Similar species
Gallery
A Platypunk in X.
A pair of Platypunks in XI.
XI polygon model.
A Malicious platypunk.
Caravan Heart sprite.
Mini-boss from Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest: Shougeki no Shippo Dan
Ducktor Cid from Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest: Shougeki no Shippo Dan
Don Clawleone from Rocket Slime.
The Platypanzer tank in Rocket Slime.
Battle Road Victory cut-in
Scene from Caravan Heart.
LINE sticker.
Heroes II weapon Plat o' One Tails.
Jessica wielding the Plat o' One Tails.
Rivals card.
Smile Slime Monster series plush.
A Platypunk behind Psaro's throne in The Dark Prince.
