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{{Enemy
{{Monster Infobox
|float=
|image=[[File:DQVII Grody Gumpdrops.png|270px]]
|image=[[File:Cavemon DQVII PSX.gif]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|name=Cavemon
|jap=どうくつまじん
|game=Dragon Quest VII
|romaji=Dōkutsu majin
|console=PSX
|old=Cavemon
|romanji=
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VII}}
}}
'''Grody Gumpdrops''' (formerly '''Cavemon''') is a boss in {{DQ7}}. He is one of the few optional bosses in the game.
 
==Characteristics==
Grody Gumpdrops is a green, overweight humanoid similar to a genie that constantly levitates. He has a long, unusual antenna-like structure which hangs from the top of his head and three fingers on his arms. His amorphous head has three earholes on each side and his eyes have small black pupils and are sunken. Gumpdrops is dressed somewhat like a stereotypical stage magician, wearing an extravagant dark green and yellow bodysuit with a red cape attached and a white cravat in his collar. He is capable of casting fire magic in battle, as well as utilizing light, both to blind his enemies and attack by creating a spectral sword out of his hand.
 
==Story==
At some point prior to the events in [[Greenthumb Gardens]], Grody Gumpdrops spread the rumor that the [[Grody Grotto]] was filled with rare treasures. It was actually a ploy to get unsuspecting adventurers to the cave and kill them. The party heads there and eventually comes across him and a pair of [[Goodybag]]s, where he reveals his plan to the party before challenging them to battle. What Gumpdrops didn't expect is that the party are seasoned adventurers who are able to defeat him and claim the treasure he's been hoarding up in the cave.
 
==Boss Encounter==
{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Grody Gumpdrops
|kanji=どうくつまじん
|romanji=Dō kutsumaji n
|sprite=[[File:Cavemon DQVII PSX.gif]]
|hp=450
|hp=450
|mp=24
|mp=24
|attack=
|exp=432
|defense=
|gold=123
|agility=
|attack=70
|experience=652 (with JewelBag)
|defense=40
|gold=823 (with JewelBag)
|agility=27
|droppedItem=
|tameRate=N/a
|skills=Two Turns <br> Flash
|bestiaryNumber=290
|spells=Firebal <br> Firebane
|spells=[[Sizz]]<br>[[Sizzle]]
|family=Demon
|skills=Acts twice on evenly numbered turns<br>[[Dazzleflash]]
|bestiaryNumber=
|locations=[[Grody Grotto]] B4
|captureRate=
|items=
|description=
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|locations=Verdham
|frizz-resist=0%
|}}
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=15%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=80%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=15%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=80%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=15%
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|army-resist=80%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=Only occasionally attacks twice per turn
}}


The '''Cavemon''' is a boss in the game [[Dragon Quest VII]].
==Strategy==
Grody Gumpdrop's physical attack does ~25 damage. [[Sizz]] and [[Sizzle]] hurt the party for ~20 and ~40 {{HP}} respectively. In addition, he can use [[Dazzleflash]] which reduces the party's accuracy. Sometimes he will attack twice in one turn.


==Strategy==
If the {{Hero 7}} and [[Ruff]] have [[Edged boomerang]]s, it makes the battle easier. They should regularly attack because their first attack will hit Grody Gumpdrops first and then the goodybags for successive damage. [[Kiefer]] should use a combination of [[Focus Strength]] and [[Flame Slash]]. {{Maribel}} should cast Sap on the Grody Gumdrops twice.
Cavemon's physical attack does ~25 damage. Fireball and Firebane hurt the party for ~20 and ~40 HP respectively. In addition, he can use Flash which reduces the party's accuracy. Sometimes he will attack twice in one turn.
 
The player is advised to take out Grody Gumpdrops first as his attacks are more devastating. When he is defeated, the goodybags become much simpler.
 
==Related monsters==
*[[Delusionist]]
 
==Trivia==
*Grody Gumpdrops is very similar in appearance to Majin Buu from [[Akira Toriyama]]'s ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' manga. The two have rotund, amorphous bodies with antenna-like structures on top of their heads and possess a variety of different magical powers. His name evokes gumdrops, a type of candy which Grody Gumpdrops's body somewhat resembles, similar to how Majin Buu's body is similar to chewing gum.
*In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, Grody Gumpdrops speaks in a very stereotypical surfer fashion, using lots of slang in his speech.


If the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Gabo]] have Bladed Boomerangs, it makes the battle easier. They should regularly attack because their first attack will hit the Cavemon first and then the JewelBags in successive damage. [[Kiefer]] should use Psycheup/FireSlash combo. Maribel should cast Sap on the Cavemon twice.
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ Stars Android Grody Gumpdrops 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Grody Gumpdrops 2.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Grody Gumpdrops 3.jpg|
</gallery></center>


The player is advised to take out the Cavemon first as its attacks are more devastating. When the Cavemon is defeated, the JewelBags become much simpler.
{{DQVIINav}}


==Related Enemies==
*[[CosmoBog]]
*[[Goodybag]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII bosses]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars]]
 
{{Wikia}}

Latest revision as of 08:42, 4 April 2026

Grody Gumpdrops (formerly Cavemon) is a boss in Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past. He is one of the few optional bosses in the game.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Grody Gumpdrops is a green, overweight humanoid similar to a genie that constantly levitates. He has a long, unusual antenna-like structure which hangs from the top of his head and three fingers on his arms. His amorphous head has three earholes on each side and his eyes have small black pupils and are sunken. Gumpdrops is dressed somewhat like a stereotypical stage magician, wearing an extravagant dark green and yellow bodysuit with a red cape attached and a white cravat in his collar. He is capable of casting fire magic in battle, as well as utilizing light, both to blind his enemies and attack by creating a spectral sword out of his hand.

Story[edit | edit source]

At some point prior to the events in Greenthumb Gardens, Grody Gumpdrops spread the rumor that the Grody Grotto was filled with rare treasures. It was actually a ploy to get unsuspecting adventurers to the cave and kill them. The party heads there and eventually comes across him and a pair of Goodybags, where he reveals his plan to the party before challenging them to battle. What Gumpdrops didn't expect is that the party are seasoned adventurers who are able to defeat him and claim the treasure he's been hoarding up in the cave.

Boss Encounter[edit | edit source]

Grody Gumpdrops (どうくつまじん Dō kutsumaji n)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite
Bestiary No.
290
Recruit Rate
N/a
Gold
123
HP
450
MP
24
Attack
70
Defence
40
Agility
27
Evasion
064
Spell(s)
Sizz
Sizzle
Skill(s)
Acts twice on evenly numbered turns
Dazzleflash
Location(s)
Grody Grotto B4
Item(s) Dropped
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
15%
Woosh resistance *
15%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance *
100%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
80%
Fizzle resistance *
15%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
80%
Sap resistance *
0%
Army resistance *
80%
3DS version changes
Only occasionally attacks twice per turn

Strategy[edit | edit source]

Grody Gumpdrop's physical attack does ~25 damage. Sizz and Sizzle hurt the party for ~20 and ~40 HP respectively. In addition, he can use Dazzleflash which reduces the party's accuracy. Sometimes he will attack twice in one turn.

If the Hero and Ruff have Edged boomerangs, it makes the battle easier. They should regularly attack because their first attack will hit Grody Gumpdrops first and then the goodybags for successive damage. Kiefer should use a combination of Focus Strength and Flame Slash. Maribel should cast Sap on the Grody Gumdrops twice.

The player is advised to take out Grody Gumpdrops first as his attacks are more devastating. When he is defeated, the goodybags become much simpler.

Related monsters[edit | edit source]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Grody Gumpdrops is very similar in appearance to Majin Buu from Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga. The two have rotund, amorphous bodies with antenna-like structures on top of their heads and possess a variety of different magical powers. His name evokes gumdrops, a type of candy which Grody Gumpdrops's body somewhat resembles, similar to how Majin Buu's body is similar to chewing gum.
  • In the Nintendo 3DS version, Grody Gumpdrops speaks in a very stereotypical surfer fashion, using lots of slang in his speech.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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