Common
OceanPalette Surgeonfish
Paracanthurus hepatusRed
The Palette Surgeonfish is a bright reef fish of the Indo-Pacific, better known to many players as a blue tang. Its royal blue body, black palette-shaped marking, and yellow tail make it instantly recognizable over coral, but the clean outline hides a sharper defense near the tail.
CommonPalette SurgeonfishIn battle
- HP
- 2,650
- ATK
- 2,450
- DEF
- 2,550
- Energy cost
- 2
Passive Skills
- If there are at least 2 other animals from the Ocean biome in the team, ATK and DEF +70%
- After allies have made 5 dodges, ATK +100%
- If there is an adjacent matching animal (Clownfish), ATK and DEF +60%
- Give damage reduction +30% to adjacent matching animals (Clownfish)
Attack Effects
- Reduces enemy ATK +10% (3 rounds)
The animal behind the card
It feeds mostly on algae around reefs, helping keep plant growth from overwhelming coral surfaces, and often moves in loose schools above branching coral where it can retreat into cover. When threatened, it can raise sharp tail spines and turn a fast flick of the body into a warning strike.
Although the species is listed as Least Concern, its world depends on healthy coral reefs and careful aquarium trade practices. A Palette Surgeonfish in clear water signals color, movement, and the constant maintenance work that keeps reef life balanced.
Bestiary facts
A palette surgeonfish can raise sharp tail spines, turning a quick body flick into a warning.
- Total length
- 0.25–0.31 m
- Weight
- 0.3–0.45 kg
Chemistry links
- Conservation
- Least Concern
- Remarkable Ability
- Potent Toxicity
- Feeding Mode
- Herbivore
- Behavioral
- Gregarious Herd
- General Physical
- Bony Endoskeleton with Fins
- Intermediate Physical
- Streamlined Body with Fins
- Specific Physical
- Venomous Tail
CommonPalette Surgeonfish
RareMandarinfish
