A mini medal is one of the most recurring items, being hidden throughout the Dragon Quest series.
They are often found in Treasure chest, chests of drawers, pots, barrels, and other searchable locations, with many mini medals, depending on the game, being permanently missable if not collected before its too late. Collected mini medals can be exchanged for various prizes in the game in which they are found.
Prizes[]
Dragon Quest III[]
Mini medals only appear in remake versions. They are collected by a man living in the well in Aliahan.
Mobile and Switch[]
| Medals | Prize |
| 5 | Thorn whip |
| 10 | Garter |
| 20 | Edged boomerang |
| 30 | Strength ring |
| 35 | Scholar's specs |
| 40 | Agility ring |
| 45 | Weightlifter's belt |
| 50 | Stealth suit |
| 55 | Flametang boomerang |
| 60 | Astraea's abacus |
| 65 | Mercury's bandana |
| 70 | Dragontail whip |
| 80 | Dragon claws |
| 85 | Dragon robe |
| 90 | Staff of resurrection |
| 95 | Blessed bikini |
| 100 | Gringham whip |
Super Famicom and Game Boy Color[]
| Medals | Prize |
| 5 | Thorn whip |
| 10 | Garter |
| 20 | Edged boomerang |
| 30 | Strength ring |
| 35 | Scholar's specs |
| 50 | Stealth suit |
| 60 | Astraea's abacus |
| 70 | Mercury's bandana |
| 80 | Dragon claws |
| 90 | Staff of resurrection |
| 95 | Blessed bikini |
| 100 | T'n'T free pass |
Dragon Quest IV[]
In Dragon Quest IV, mini medals are collected by a king who lives in Minikin's Dominion.
In the NES version, a total of 32 medals could be found, which were used as a separate currency for the prizes offered by the medal king. A player could get more than one of the same prize offered by the medal king; however, in order to get the best prize the player could not buy any other prize, as it cost 32 medals.
| Medals | Prize |
| 1 | Staff of divine wrath |
| 4 | Happy hat |
| 6 | Miracle sword |
| 20 | Liquid metal helm |
In the DS remake, the number of medals and prizes earned was changed to follow the system used in more recent Dragon Quest games:
| Medals | Prize |
| 15 | Strength ring |
| 20 | Ruby of protection |
| 25 | Magical skirt |
| 30 | Staff of divine wrath |
| 34 | Kerplunk bracer |
| 38 | Miracle sword |
| 43 | Happy hat |
| 47 | Mighty armlet |
| 52 | Liquid metal shield |
| 60 | Gringham whip |
In the DS version it isn't possible to obtain the Gringham Whip until Chapter 6 as the Immigrant Town can't be completed until that chapter. The Mobile, Android and iOS versions of the game accelerates the completion of the town, thus allowing all prizes to be obtained before ending the main game/Chapter 5.
Dragon Quest V[]
Mini medals can be brought to King Dominicus in the southernmost island of the world. No version of V has adopted the cumulative system seen in later games, and every prize must be paid for individually.
| Medals | Prize |
| 12 | Powjamas |
| 17 | Glombolero |
| 23 | Miracle sword |
| 28 | Sacred armour |
| 35 | Falcon blade |
| 50 | Metal king shield |
Dragon Quest VI[]
Mini medals can be brought to Medford's Manor after defeating Jamirus.
| Medals | Prize |
| 15 | Staff of divine wrath |
| 25 | Raging ruby |
| 30 | Platinum sword |
| 40 | Miracle sword |
| 50 | Sands of Time |
| 60 | Sacred armour |
| 70 | Metal king helm |
| 80 | Glombolero |
| 90 | Dragonic diligence |
| 100 | Robust lingerie |
Dragon Quest VII[]
After the player defeats Gracos in Wetlock, the player is able to access King Maximo's Mansion, provided that they also have the flying carpet.
| Medals | Prize | Infomation |
| 45 | Poison Needle | A venomous barb which can inflict a critical hit (instant death). Will always deal 1 point of damage |
| 50 | Staff of divine wrath | Has the same effect as Swoosh when used in battle |
| 58 | Kamikazee bracer | Rousing wristwear that may just save the day in times of need! |
| 65 | Miracle sword | After a regular attack, regain 1/4 of damage inflicted as HP |
| 75 | Enclosure plan | Used in the Monster Park |
| 83 | Sage's stone | Infinite use, this rock restores some of each party member's HP (50-60) in battle |
| 85 | Mysterious Fragment | Used on the Pedestals in the Estard Ruins. |
| 90 | Metal king shield | Mitigates 30 points of damage from Frizz, Sizz, and Bang-based spells as well as fire and ice-based breath attacks |
| 95 | Glombolero | This curious garment sometimes absorbs MP from enemey spells |
| 105 | Gringham whip | This wicked whip can attack a whole group of enemies at once |
| 110 | Platinum King Heart | Allows one character to become a Platinum King Jewel when taken to the Alltrades Abbey |
Dragon Quest VIII[]
In Dragon Quest VIII, they are collected by Princess Minnie:
| Medals (PS2 version) | Prize |
|---|---|
| 28 | Fishnet stockings |
| 36 | Posh waistcoat |
| 45 | Staff of divine wrath |
| 52 | Gold nugget |
| 60 | Meteorite bracer |
| 68 | Miracle sword |
| 75 | Sacred armour |
| 83 | Orichalcum |
| 90 | Metal King Helm |
| 99 | Dangerous bustier |
| 110 | Flail of destruction |
| Medals (3DS version) | Prize |
|---|---|
| 28 | Fishnet stockings |
| 36 | Posh waistcoat |
| 45 | Staff of divine wrath |
| 52 | Gold nugget |
| 60 | Meteorite bracer |
| 68 | Miracle sword |
| 75 | Sacred armour |
| 83 | Orichalcum |
| 90 | Metal king helm |
| 99 | Dangerous bustier |
| 110 | Jester's outfit |
| 115 | Dragon claw |
| 121 | Flail of destruction |
| 127 | Kaleidoscope |
| 133 | Mandarin dress |
Dragon Quest IX[]
Cap'n Max Meddlin' collects mini medals in Dragon Quest IX. He can be found in the north east corner of Dourbridge.Prizes are awarded after giving the captain a certain number of mini medals, starting at 4. After the captain is presented with the 80th mini medal, he gives the player a Dragon Robe and the Capn's Curtsy party trick. Afterwards, the player can trade in any number of mini medals for whichever prize they choose.
| Name |
Medals required |
Info |
|---|---|---|
| Thief's key | 4 | A key, which can unlock some lower leveled chests. |
| Mercury's bandana | 8 | Head wear, any vocation. |
| Bunny suit | 13 | Body wear for women, any vocation. |
| Jolly roger jumper | 18 | Body wear, any vocation. |
| Transparent tights | 25 | Leg wear, any vocation. Looks like when nothing is equipted. |
| Miracle sword | 32 | Recovers HP when attacking an enemy. |
| Sacred armour | 40 | Recovers HP after every turn. Useful with Miracle Sword. |
| Meteorite bracer | 50 | Increases agility by 100. |
| Rusty helmet | 62 | |
| Dragon robe | 80 |
As some breeds of monsters can now drop extra Mini medals, after obtaining the last fixed prize at 80, any extra mini medal obtained can be traded in a certain amounts to obtain items like the Miracle Sword, Orichalcum and other hard-to-find items.
| Name |
Medals required |
|---|---|
| Prayer ring | 3 |
| Elfin elixir | 5 |
| Saint's ashes | 8 |
| Reset stone | 10 |
| Orichalcum | 15 |
| Pixie boots | 20 |
Dragon Quest X[]
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Dragon Quest XI[]
Mini medals can be turned in at the office of Maxime Médaillé, located in the centre atrium of l'Académie de Notre Maître des Médailles. All medals turned in are purged from the player's inventory and converted into stamps for the Album de Médailles.
| World of Light and World of Darkness | |
| 5 | Shield-bearer (card) |
| 10 | Hermes' hat |
| 20 | Rune staff |
| 25 | Uniforme de l'Académie |
| 30 | "Kit Fit for a King" (recipe book) |
| 35 | Falcon blade |
| 45 | Agility gilet |
| 50 | Glombolero |
| 55 | Spiked armour |
| 60 | Miracle sword |
| 65 | Deft dagger |
| 75 | Circle of serendipity |
| World of Lost Time | |
| 80 | "Styles for All Seasons" (recipe book) |
| 90 | "Glammer Gear for Goer-Getterers" (recipe book) |
| 100 | Erdwin's shield |
| 110 | "Making Things with Metal Kings" (recipe book) |
As in previous games, any amount of extra mini medals over the 110 prize can be exchanged for items. Maxime will open a shop at this prize level.
| Repeatable exchange | |
| 1 | Saint's ashes |
| 2 | Chronocrystal (item) |
| 3 | Serpent's soul |
| 3 | Spectralite |
| 3 | Elfin elixir |
| 5 | Über Agate of Evolution |
| 10 | Pep pip |
Dragon Quest Swords[]
You can exchange your mini medals to Minimoggie. He is located in a cave in the north east corner of Castle Avalonia.
Dragon Warrior Monsters[]
Mini Medals are a crucial element in the world of DQM. They are found in various pots and dressers in GreatTree, but can also be found in the Gate Realms. Once Terry unlocks the Arena, he can visit a strange old man that lives on a cliff nearby, and exchange medals for Monster Eggs.
Rewards[]
| Monster Egg | Medals Needed |
|---|---|
| ZapBird | 13 Medals |
| Trumpeter | 18 Medals |
| Spikerous | 25 Medals |
| Metabble | 30 Medals |
In addition to these eggs, the Metaly owned by the Medal Man will reveal a special gate if you talk to it after receiving the ZapBird egg.
Locations[]
The majority of TinyMedals are found in the Gate Realms. However, as stated above, they can also be found in GreatTree. There are a total of 8 Medals.
| Location | Details |
|---|---|
| Pulio's Farm | Check the pot on the far left of the screen, near the ArmyAnt. |
| Monster Arena | Check the barrels on the lower-right of the Arena, above the screen where the player meets Teto. |
| Bazaar | Near the first shop, in one of the pots. |
| GreatTree | After accessing the lower level, head into the Little Girl's house and check the drawers. Her house is the top entrance. |
| Monster Stable | Immediately after unlocking, check the drawers. |
| Pulio's Farm | Check the pot again after the first quake. |
| Queen's Chamber | Show her a GoldGolem. |
| Queen's Chamber | Show her a Divinegon. |
Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[]
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Dragon Quest Heroes[]
Mini medals can be exchanged on the Stonecloud. They are either found in treasure chests or rewarded for completing trophies or monster suppressions.
Working more similarly to a shop, the Mini medals can be exchanged for Ingredients, powerful Orbs and even exlusive weapons. Furthermore, all Quick versions of the Alchemic recipes for every upgradeable accessory can be bought for mini medals; given the extreme rareness of a drop of a recipe from the respective monsters, it is advisable to obtain the quick recipes with mini medals as soon as possible, in order to leave only the better and more exclusive recipes up to the luck of the drop.
Dragon Quest Heroes II[]
Mini medals can be turned in to Maxi Malone. They are either found in treasure chests or rewarded for completing trophies or monster suppressions.
A rather rude oversized Platypunk, Maxi Malone has various items to exchange for Mini medals, which, like in the previous title, include Ingredients, Accessories, powerful Orbs and even exlusive weapons. Furthermore, once certain thresholds of mini medals have been exchanged, Maxi Malone will add an extra reward; of these rewards, the Bondstone is particularly useful, as it will increase the number of nodes for party abilities. After at least 150 mini medals are exchanged, a Accolade will be unlocked, which can be cashed in at the respective counter for an additional mini medal prize and, if it is the very last Accolade to earn. a Gospel ring.
List of rewards[]
| Mini medal number | Reward |
|---|---|
| 3 | Gold nugget |
| 8 | Slime shield |
| 12 | Gold bar |
| 20 | Bondstone |
| 35 | Orbolero |
| 50 | Power shield |
| 100 | Elevating orb |
| 150 | Gaia orb |
| 200 | Dragovian orb |
Dragon Quest Builders 2[]
The Mini medals can be traded with the Hairy Hermit.
Dragon Quest Tact[]
King Maximog is the Mini medal collector.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[]
A Sugarstar slime in the Maulosseum is the collector for mini medals.
Dragon Quest Walk[]
The Medal king slime is the Mini medal collector.
Other languages[]
| Other languages | |
| French | Mini médaille |
| German | Minimedaille |
| Spanish | Minimedalla |
| Latin American Spanish | Unknown |
| Italian | Minimedaglia |
| Dutch | Unknown |
| Norwegian | Unknown |
| Greek | Unknown |
| Portuguese | Unknown |
| Russian | Unknown |
| Chinese | Unknown |
| Korean | Unknown |
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