Great sabrecub

Dragon Quest monster Great sabrecub

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese ベビーパンサー Romaji Baby panther First appearance Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

The great sabrecub is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in the Super Famicom Version of Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, it is the infant form of a great sabrecat.

Characteristics

Great sabrecubs have many of the defining characteristics of their mature alternates, such as spotted fur and and a fiery red mane running from head to back. Other than their lacking stature, the only thing missing from the cubs that the adults have are their developed, saber-like fangs.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

The first appearance of the great sabrecub, and also the first monster the player befriends in the game. Oddly, it is no longer a random encounter monster in the remakes, being replaced by the Jailcat since the Nintendo DS Version, though the player still befriends a great sabrecub. This replacement may have been performed to make its acceptance into the party more convincing, as many NPCs only regard it as a 'strange cat', though a few recognize what it is and what it will eventually become.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

The Baby Panther is a one-star member of the Animal family with a weight of 2. It naturally learns Wind Beast, Speed and Save Power. Its in-game description reads "It may be small, but its claws and fangs are strong and sharp."

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Great sabrecub
Family	Nature
Rank	D
Description	Though still young cubs, their razor-sharp claws are already vicious weapons.
Weapons	Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves
Traits	Psycho
Resistances	Declerateproof
Skill	Naturalist, Defense Boost
Location	Celeste Isle
Breeding chart	Jailcat x Imp

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Great sabrecub
Family	Nature
Rank	E
Size	S
Weapons	Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves
Traits	Hit Squad, Crafty Gobstopper
Resistances	Immune to Decelerate, Vulnerable to Dim
Skill	Naturalist
Location	Treepidation
Breeding chart	Mental pitcher x Healslime or Dracky

Dragon Quest Builders

In the Nintendo Switch version of Dragon Quest Builders a great sabrecub can be encountered in Terra Incognita. After being saved, it can be ridden to travel faster and assist in combat. When jumping on enemies, they will always drop the Pixel material.

Gallery

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  Super Famicom artwork
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  Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride sprite
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  Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
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  DQ Trading Card Game card
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  A Great Sabrecub biting down on a Great dragon's neck during an Arena fight.

Related Monsters

• Great sabrecat
• Jailcat
• Dark sabrecub
• Silver sabrecub
• Tigercub