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|image=[[Image:DQV_Cactiball.png|230px|center]]
|image=[[Image:DQV_Cactiball.png|230px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=
|kanji=サボテンボール
|romanji=
|romanji=
|old=CactiBall
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
}}
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The '''Cactiball''' (originally '''CactiBall''' / '''Cacti Ball''', '''Cactus Ball''' in fan-translations) is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'', they are, as the name would suggest, ball-shaped [[Nature family|cactus monsters]].[[File:Cactiball DQVII PSX.gif|right]]
The '''Cactiball''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'', they are, as the name would suggest, ball-shaped [[Nature family|cactus monsters]].


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
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{{DQ5Enemy
|name = Cactiball
|name=Cactiball
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|kanji=
|image= [[File:Cactiball DQV SNES.gif]]
|romanji=
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|hp = 25
|sprite=[[File:Cactiball DQV SNES.gif]]
|attack = 24
|hp=25
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|mp=0
|agility = 17
|attack=24
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|defense=14
|gold = 9
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|droppedItem = [[Medicinal herb]]
|exp=16
|skills = [[Body Slam]]
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|tameRate=N/A
|spells=None
|skills=Cannonballs one character (25% chance to ignore defence)
|item=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|locations=[[Faerie Lae]]
|locations=[[Faerie Lae]]
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|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=67%
|cool-breath-resist=67%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=67%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=67%
|snooze-resist=20%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=20%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|ps2-sprites=[[File:Cactiball DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Cactiball DQVII PSX.gif]]
}}
}}
First appearance in the series, players are likely to first encounter them when visiting the world of the faeries.
 
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===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
{{DQ7Enemy
{{DQ7Enemy
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|remake-changes=
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
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Cactiballs are [[Platioso|Platiosi]] and thus members of the [[Plob]] in this spin-off game. They often wander about, occasionally stopping to shake some maracas, and will turn themselves into an unapproachable ball of spikes if Rocket gets too close. They are first encountered in Tootinshleiman's Tomb and later in Flucifer's Necropolis where they hide under the sand with only the tops of their heads exposed but will jump out and immediately extend their spikes if approached. Like other normal enemies, it is possible to have a Cactiball as part of the tank crew after sending at least 30 back to town and speaking to the Cactiball in the Museum.
Cactiballs are [[Platioso|Platiosi]] and thus members of the [[Plob]] in this spin-off game. They often wander about, occasionally stopping to shake some maracas, and will turn themselves into an unapproachable ball of spikes if Rocket gets too close. They are first encountered in Tootinshleiman's Tomb and later in Flucifer's Necropolis where they hide under the sand with only the tops of their heads exposed but will jump out and immediately extend their spikes if approached. Like other normal enemies, it is possible to have a Cactiball as part of the tank crew after sending at least 30 back to town and speaking to the Cactiball in the Museum.


==Variants==
==Related monster==
===Fandangow===
*[[Fandangow]]
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Fandangow
|image=[[Image:Fandangow.png|230px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ダンスニードル
|romanji=Dansunīdoru
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
}}
The '''Fandangow''' (formerly '''Needlon''') is an orange Cactiball reminiscent of sunset in the American southwest. Oddly enough, when it appeared in ''Dragon Quest VII'', it was colored blue rather than orange.
 
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
{{Enemy
|name = Fandangow
|game = Dragon Quest V
|image = [[File:Fandangow DQV PS2.png|120px]]
|console =SNES, PS2, DS, Mobile
|hp = 33
|attack = 35
|defense = 30
|agility = 16
|experience = 19
|gold = 13
|droppedItem = [[Hardwood headwear]]
|skills = [[Weird Dance]]
|captureRate=[[Fandangow (Recruit)|1/32]]
|bestiaryNumber=32
|locations=[[Coburg]] area
}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
 
==Characteristics==
 
This burly blue man-shaped spiked cactus loves to bulk up for added strength with the '''double up''' skill, ditching defense to scratch out extra damage in order to try and swing battles in its favour. Their eyes constantly glare at awe struck adventurers, distracting them just enough to be able to roll right in and attack, spikes facing forward. '''Fandangows''' constantly dance to their own boisterous cactus beat, but it's so compelling that opponents often can't help but join in, spending turns just swinging away alongside the spiky seducer.     
 
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|name=Fandangow
|kanji= ダンスニードル
|romanji=Dansunīdoru
|sprite=[[File:Needlon.gif]]
|hp=67
|mp=0
|exp=30
|gold=18
|attack=55
|defense=49
|agility=75
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|64}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=053
|spells=
|skills=[[Sultry Dance]]<br>[[Double Up]]
|locations=[[El Ciclo]]<br>[[Inside the Time Frame]]<br>[[Wetlock]]
|items=[[Poison needle]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|ban-dance-resist=0%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=0%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
 
===Golden cactiball===
This solid gold version of the '''cactiball''' debuted in ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQHRS Spine Les.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime''
File:DQHRS Spine Les.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime''
File:Cactiball DQV PS2.png|The ps2 rendering of the Cactiball
Image:Fandangow_classic.png|SNES art
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


Revision as of 14:42, 11 August 2019

The Cactiball is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest V, they are, as the name would suggest, ball-shaped cactus monsters.

Characteristics

A Cactiball's name is an adequate description itself; the only other notable aspects of the monsters' appearance are limbs, small compared to the rest of its body, a devious face and a flower at the top of their head/body.

Cactiballs are fairly energetic given how they dance about in their idle animation. For their actual dances they will curl in their arms and legs and roll about. When attacking, a Cactiball will extend and enlarge its spikes and may perform a jumping attack that has a chance of landing a devastating blow. They aren't exactly dangerous monsters, however, as they are encountered early on in most of the games they appear in and will only pose a threat to a low-leveled player, though this can apply just as well to other monsters in the area.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V

Cactiball
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite
Bestiary No.
019
Recruit Rate
N/A
Gold
9
HP
25
MP
0
Attack
24
Defence
14
Agility
17
Evasion
0/64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Cannonballs one character (25% chance to ignore defence)
Location(s)
Faerie Lae
Item dropped
Medicinal herb1⁄16
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
67%
Ice Breath resistance *
67%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
67%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
67%
Dazzle resistance *
20%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
20%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
PS2 model

Dragon Quest VII

Cactiball
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Bestiary No.
007
Recruit Rate
1⁄16
Gold
5
HP
14
MP
0
Attack
18
Defence
14
Agility
10
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
Skill(s)
Flee
Item(s) Dropped
Thorn whip1⁄256
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance *
80%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
10%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Army resistance *
0%
3DS version changes

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

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Dragon Quest Monsters

Stores water
inside the body to
survive in deserts

Cactiballs (then CactiBall, with the 'b' in uppercase) appear in the first Monsters game as basic monsters: one can easily be bred by using a plant pedigree and bug mate. They can also be found behind the Gate of Labyrinth and the Gate of Demolition.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime

When they get in a
huff, watch out for
their puff! You could
get yourself caught in
a real spinefield.

Cactiballs are Platiosi and thus members of the Plob in this spin-off game. They often wander about, occasionally stopping to shake some maracas, and will turn themselves into an unapproachable ball of spikes if Rocket gets too close. They are first encountered in Tootinshleiman's Tomb and later in Flucifer's Necropolis where they hide under the sand with only the tops of their heads exposed but will jump out and immediately extend their spikes if approached. Like other normal enemies, it is possible to have a Cactiball as part of the tank crew after sending at least 30 back to town and speaking to the Cactiball in the Museum.

Related monster

Gallery

  • Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime
    Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime

Trivia

  • In Rocket Slime a flattened Cactiball has an uncanny resemblance to a Cactuar.
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