Great Jagras
Fanged Beast Monster
A type of Fanged Beast monster that appears in the Monster Hunter series.
Trivia
- Its special ability to swallow whole has become an iconic feature in the game.
- It is one of the Fanged Beasts that has appeared from the early series.
- While it acts in packs, it has also been observed hunting alone.
- It is beloved as a monster with a comical side contrasting its physical features and behavior.
- New attack motions were added in Monster Hunter G.
Alternate names
Great Jagras
Fanged Beast Great Jagras
青足グラース
Profile
- Species
- Fanged Beast
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A quadrupedal beast-type monster with green fur and a large build. It has the characteristic of swallowing prey whole in its mouth.
- Hair color
- Green
- Distinguishing features
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- Large jaw
- Green fur
- Distinctive mouth capable of swallowing whole
- Iconic items
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- Fangs
- Claws
- Fanged Beast-specific body hair
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Curious
- Detailed personality
- Somewhat curious with a habit of moving around, often acts in packs.
- Keywords
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- Wild
- Fierce
- Pack behavior
- Cunning
- Talents
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- Leadership to lead packs
- Powerful biting force of the large jaw that swallows whole
- Quick movements
- Skills
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- Preying on prey
- Ambush
- Stealth action
- Motivation
- Survival and securing habitat, capturing food
- Habits
- During hunts, it swallows prey whole and sometimes inflates its body.
- Favorite places
- Forest areas, Dense forests, Rocky areas
- Favorite foods
- Small monsters, Insects
- Disliked situations
- Approach of large predators, Noise, Firearms
History
- Backstory
- It has appeared since the early works of the Monster Hunter series and is depicted as a representative Fanged Beast monster throughout the series. Its wild predatory instincts and ecology play an important role in the series' ecosystem design.
- Debut date
- March 11, 2004
- Work title
- Monster Hunter
- Media type
- Game
Series debut
- Significant event
- Series debut
- Description
- Appeared in the first Monster Hunter and was loved by many players for its characteristics and behavior.
Adjustments in Monster Hunter G
- Significant event
- Adjustments in Monster Hunter G
- Description
- In the sequel MHG, its ecology and behavior patterns were further adjusted and enhanced.
Adaptation for Wii port
- Significant event
- Adaptation for Wii port
- Description
- New elements and improved playability were added in the Wii version.
Relationships
Fanged Beasts
Fanged Beasts: unknown
Media appearances
Monster Hunter
Game / Supporting
2004 PlayStation 2 version
Monster Hunter G
Game / Supporting
2005 PlayStation 2 version, 2009 Wii port
Monster Hunter 2 (Dos)
Game / Supporting
2006 PlayStation 2 version
Voice cast and creators
Capcom
- Creator name
- Capcom
- Role
- Original author
Edayan
- Creator name
- Edayan
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Great Jagras Figure
- Item name
- Great Jagras Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular