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The '''Foo dog''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first introduced in {{DQ4}}.
The '''Foo dog''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first introduced in {{DQ4}}.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Foo dogs are large {{Beast}}s that are a cross between lions and rabid dogs with silvery white fur, a golden mane and tail and gold tufts of hair on its legs and paws. It has glowing yellow eyes and drool trailing from its fang-lined mouth. In the ''Monsters'' spinoff games, the foo dogs are part of the [[Material family]] as a reference to the guardian lion dog statues they are based on.
Foo dogs are large {{Beast}}s that are a cross between lions and rabid dogs with silvery white fur, a golden mane and tail and gold tufts of hair on its legs and paws. It has glowing yellow eyes and drool trailing from its fang-lined mouth. In the {{Monsters S}} spinoff games, the foo dogs are part of the [[Material family]] as a reference to the guardian lion dog statues they are based on.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
Two foo dogs at either side of [[Master Kung]] are encountered in a boss fight in {{Dragon Quest IV}}. Master Kung demands sacrificial female victims brought to an altar behind the church in [[Taborov]].
Two Foo dogs at either side of [[Master Kung]] are encountered in a boss fight in {{Dragon Quest IV}}. [[Master Kung]] demands sacrificial female victims brought to an altar behind the [[church]] in [[Taborov]].
{{DQ4Enemy
{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Foo dog
|name=Foo dog
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|skills=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Chimaera wing]]({{fraction|1|8}})
|item=[[Chimaera wing]]({{fraction|1|8}})
|locations=[[Zalenagrad]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Taborov]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Aubout du Monde]] region ({{DQ4 Chapter 4}})<br>[[Ballymoral]] region (Chapters 5 & 6)<br>[[Lakanaba]] region (Chapters 5 & 6)
|locations=[[Zalenagrad]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Taborov]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Aubout du Monde]] region ({{DQ4 Chapter 4}})<br>[[Ballymoral]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[Lakanaba]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
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==={{DQMJ2P}}===
==={{DQMJ2P}}===
Foo dog appears as a D-rank monster of the [[Material family]]. They appear as bosses in the Iceolation area instead of [[Hellhound]]. It can be synthesized with [[Damned ram]] to form [[Octagoon]].
Foo dog appears as a D-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Material family]]. They appear as bosses in the Iceolation area instead of [[Hellhound]]. It can be synthesized with [[Damned ram]] to form [[Octagoon]].


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Foo dog first appeared as a D-rank monster of the [[Beast family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest IV}} event. It can be recruited from Chapter 1, Episode 3: A Training Journey of the event quests at any difficulty, eventually appearing in the main storyline in Chapter 18, Episode 1: Approaching Castle Town. It later appeared in the "Spring Training! Train with Lt Goresby-Purrvis" event, being recruitable from every 5th floor of the Great Cherry Tree starting from the 2nd until the 22nd, as well as the Abracadabrador Barman stages of [[Majellan]]'s Rebellion! during the limited Beast Fest event. The foo dog can participate in [[Ragnar]], [[Purrcival]], and [[Alphyn]]'s Battle Roads as a party member.
Foo dog first appeared as a D-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Beast family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest IV}} event. It can be recruited from Chapter 1, Episode 3: A Training Journey of the event quests at any difficulty, eventually appearing in the main storyline in Chapter 18, Episode 1: Approaching Castle Town. It later appeared in the "Spring Training! Train with Lt Goresby-Purrvis" event, being recruitable from every 5th floor of the Great Cherry Tree starting from the 2nd until the 22nd, as well as the Abracadabrador Barman stages of [[Majellan]]'s Rebellion! during the limited Beast Fest event. The Foo dog can participate in {{Ragnar}}, [[Purrcival]], and [[Alphyn]]'s Battle Roads as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Foo Dog
|name=Foo Dog
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|romanji={{tt|Abare komainu|Rampaging lion-dog}}
|romanji={{tt|Abare komainu|Rampaging lion-dog}}
|sprite=[[File:DQT Foo Dog.png|250px]]
|sprite=[[File:DQT Foo Dog.png|250px]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon Beast.png|48px]]<br>Beast
|family=[[File:Tact Icon Beast.png|48px]]<br>{{Beast}}
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon D.png|48px]]
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon D.png|48px]]
|role=[[File:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|role=[[File:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
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|askill1=AGL +10 / Stats Up
|askill1=AGL +10 / Stats Up
|askill2=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Lightning Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Lightning Slash]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Crack Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Crack]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Lightning Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5=[[Lightning Slash]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=N/A
|lperk1=N/A
|bperk1=Lightning Slash Potency +2%
|bperk1=[[Lightning Slash]] Potency +2%
|bperk2=N/A
|bperk2=N/A
|bperk3=N/A
|bperk3=N/A
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|charm-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
}}
==Related monsters==
*[[Abracadabrador]]
*[[Hot dog]]
*[[King foo dog]]


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
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FooDogArt.png|{{Famicom}} artwork.
FooDogArt.png|{{Famicom}} artwork.
DQIV Master Kung.png|With [[Master Kung]].
DQIV Master Kung.png|With [[Master Kung]].
DQ IV Android Taborov 2.jpg|With [[Master Kung]] in {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ IV Android Taborov 3.jpg|
DQ IV Android Taborov 4.jpg|
DQX Abare Komainu.jpg|A Foo dog in {{X}}.
DQX Abare Komainu.jpg|A Foo dog in {{X}}.
DQMJ2 Foo dog.png|{{Joker 2}} ''Pro'' model.
DQMJ2 Foo dog.png|{{Joker 2}} ''Pro'' model.
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DQR Abare Komainu.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQR Abare Komainu.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Related monsters==
*[[Master Kung]]
*[[Abracadabrador]]
*[[Hot dog]]
*[[King foo dog]]


[[Category:Chinese mythology]]
[[Category:Chinese mythology]]

Revision as of 16:09, 5 September 2022

The Foo dog is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Characteristics

Foo dogs are large Beasts that are a cross between lions and rabid dogs with silvery white fur, a golden mane and tail and gold tufts of hair on its legs and paws. It has glowing yellow eyes and drool trailing from its fang-lined mouth. In the Monsters spinoff games, the foo dogs are part of the Material family as a reference to the guardian lion dog statues they are based on.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Two Foo dogs at either side of Master Kung are encountered in a boss fight in Dragon Quest IV. Master Kung demands sacrificial female victims brought to an altar behind the church in Taborov.

Foo dog (あばれこまいぬ Abare komainu)
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
021
Gold
20
HP
23
MP
0
Attack
19
Defence
18
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
None
Item Dropped
Chimaera wing(1⁄8)
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
100%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
75%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
25%
Kamikazee Bracer resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Snooze resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest X

Foo dogs appear as regular enemies in the Western Azlan region of the Eltona continent. It is capable of raising its Tension in battle with Psyche Up.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

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Fairly handy guard dogs as far as monsters go. Their masters keep them nice and hungry to ensure that they never slack off.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional

Foo dog appears as a D-rank monster of the Material family. They appear as bosses in the Iceolation area instead of Hellhound. It can be synthesized with Damned ram to form Octagoon.

Dragon Quest Tact

Foo dog first appeared as a D-rank monster of the Beast family as part of the limited Dragon Quest IV event. It can be recruited from Chapter 1, Episode 3: A Training Journey of the event quests at any difficulty, eventually appearing in the main storyline in Chapter 18, Episode 1: Approaching Castle Town. It later appeared in the "Spring Training! Train with Lt Goresby-Purrvis" event, being recruitable from every 5th floor of the Great Cherry Tree starting from the 2nd until the 22nd, as well as the Abracadabrador Barman stages of Majellan's Rebellion! during the limited Beast Fest event. The Foo dog can participate in Ragnar, Purrcival, and Alphyn's Battle Roads as a party member.

Foo Dog (あばれこまいぬ Abare komainu)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Beast
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
100 436 146 4
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
402 216 257 110 15
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Lightning Slash Attack Prep* N/A
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
AGL +10 / Stats Up Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up Lightning Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Crack Res +25 / Stats Up Lightning Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/A
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Lightning Slash Potency +2% N/A N/A
Perk Details
First
AGL +10: Raises AGL by 10.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Half Res Half Res Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal 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

Etymology

Foo dog is a corruption of fu dog, another term for the Chinese lion guardians frequently seen in statue form at the entrances of buildings. In Japan, they are known as shishi or komainu.

Gallery

Related monsters

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