Gripevine
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Gripevine | |
Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | ローズバトラー |
| Romaji | ' |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VII |
The Gripevine is a monster in the Dragon Quest series, and very often the most deadly representative of the Nature family. In earlier translations, it was known as Rosevine.
Description
The gripevine is a large, carnivorous plant based on the infamous rafflesia flower of southeast Asia. Its body is a bulb-like flower with a long tongue and sharp teeth, supported by a tangle of leafy vines. It uses two longer thorn-covered vines to attack, along with ferociously fetid fragrances.
Rumor has it that when the gripevine reaches maturity, it will unfurl its bud and begin life anew as a Thornella.
Appearances
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest Monsters
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
In DQM:J2, a Gripevine can be made by synthesizing a marquis de léon and a hyper heyedra, or it can be scouted in the Bemusoleum. It is a Rank A monster.
Variants
See Also
Gallery
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DQM1
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Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime
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DQM2


