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Rare Desert

Desert Monitor

Varanus griseusPurple

Across rocky desert slopes, the Desert Monitor moves with a deliberate, almost dragonlike presence. Long claws and a muscular tail give it both digging power and defense.

HP
2,250
ATK
3,200
DEF
2,700
Energy cost
2

Passive Skills

  • During the first 4 rounds, ATK +70%
  • After 4 rounds, DEF +70%

Attack Effects

  • Self: DEF +20%
Overview

The animal behind the card

Its forked tongue flickers in and out, sampling the air for chemical clues that reveal prey or danger. Opportunistic feeding habits include raiding nests, hunting small animals and scavenging carcasses.

With a body tuned to heat and scarcity, it has perfected the art of making a little food and water go a very long way.

Bestiary facts

Desert monitors avoid the hottest hours in deep burrows and emerge when the sand is cooler.

Total length
1.0–1.6 m
Weight
3.0–5.5 kg
HabitatDesert

Chemistry links

Categories
ReptilesSquamates
Conservation
Least Concern
Remarkable Ability
Heat Resistance
Feeding Mode
Mesocarnivore
Behavioral
Solitary
General Physical
Bony Endoskeleton with Jointed Limbs
Intermediate Physical
Scaled Body
Specific Physical
Smooth Bony Scales
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Best overall chemistry
Desert Monitor
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HP 2250ATK 3200DEF 2700Level 0/10
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HP 2400ATK 2900DEF 2700Level 0/10
Strong
+22.5%ATK & DEF boost