Editing Gambler

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{{Character
 |name=Gambler
 |katakana=ギャンブラー
 |romaji=Gyanburā
 |fr=Joueur
 |de=Spieler (Niemand)
 |tab1=KHII
 |image=[[File:Gambler KHII.png|300x400px]]
 |tab2=KHIII
 |image2=[[File:Gambler KHIII.png|300x400px]]
 |game1=Kingdom Hearts II
 |game2=Kingdom Hearts III
 |type=High-ranking Nobody
 |spec=Nobody
 |journalKH2=A gambler. A high-ranking Nobody. It doesn't seem to like fighting, and just floats around aimlessly.<br><br>Use the reaction command when it attacks with cards and dice, and let the games begin!<br><br>Don't lose, for something terrible happens. Win for a chance to attack—and maybe even for a little something extra!
 |journalKH3=It's all fun and games until somebody gets mauled by a giant playing card. Can you imagine the paper cuts from those things?! When a hand of them start circling you, watch for a flash; that's your cue to dodge.<br><br>Not interested in playing dice? Try playing baseball. Batter up!
 |KH2HP=1.6
 |KH2EXP=2.5
 |FM2EXP=2
 |KH2loc1=Port Royal
 |KH2enc1=Episode 2
 |KH2LV1=37
 |KH2loc2=Twilight Town
 |KH2enc2=Episode 2
 |KH2LV2=47
 |KH2loc3=The World That Never Was
 |KH2LV3=50
 |FM2loc4=Radiant Garden
 |FM2enc4=Cavern of Remembrance
 |FM2LV4=75
 |KH2phys=×1.0
 |KH2fire=×1.0
 |KH2bliz=×1.0
 |KH2thun=×1.0
 |KH2dark=×1.0
 |KH2neut=×1.0
 |KH2reward=MP prize (3) ×6<br>Twilight Shard (12%), Serenity Gem (4%), Nobody Guard (1%)<br><br>'''If a card or dice game is won'''<br>Munny (10) ×10
 |FM2reward=MP prize (1) ×2, MP prize (3) ×2<br>Twilight Shard (12%), Nobody Guard (1%)<br><br>'''If a card or dice game is won'''<br>Munny (10) ×10<br>Twilight Shard (12%), Nobody Guard (3%)
 |KH2world=Port Royal, Twilight Town, The World That Never Was
 |FM2world=Port Royal, Twilight Town, The World That Never Was, Radiant Garden
 |FM2tab=*
 |CKH2HP=1.6
 |CKH2LV1=99
 |CFM2LV1=99FM
 |KH2cup1=Hades Paradox Cup
 |KH2match11=29
 |KH2num11=2
 |KH2match12=38
 |KH2num12=4
 |CFM2tab=*
 |KH3HP0=1.5
 |KH3EXP0=1.5
 |KH3loc1=Arendelle
 |KH3enc1=Battlegate 9
 |KH3LV1=60
 |KH3loc2=The Caribbean
 |KH3LV2=34
 |KH3loc3=The Caribbean
 |KH3enc3=D
 |KH3LV3=40
 |KH3loc4=Scala ad Caelum
 |KH3LV4=50
 |KH3phys=×1.0
 |KH3fire=×1.0
 |KH3bliz=×1.0
 |KH3thun=×1.5
 |KH3water=×0.7
 |KH3aero=×1.0
 |KH3dark=×1.0
 |KH3neutral=×1.0
 |KH3rapid=×0.8
 |KH3free=✕
 |KH3elec=✕
 |KH3stun=✕
 |KH3hunny=✕
 |KH3reac=0
 |KH3rev=—
 |KH3att=×1.1
 |KH3dam=—
 |KH3reward=MP prize (5) ×2, Munny (10) ×4<br>Twilight Stone (18%), Twilight Gem (12%), Twilight Crystal (6%)
 |KH3world=Arendelle, The Caribbean, Scala ad Caelum
}}
The '''Gambler''' is a high-ranking [[Nobody]] controlled by [[Luxord]] that is found in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''.

==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
Once [[Luxord]] invokes "parley" from the pirates' code, he summons four Gamblers to keep a cursed [[medallion]] each. [[Sora]], [[Donald]], [[Goofy]], and [[Jack Sparrow]] later find one at the [[Ship Graveyard]], promptly defeating it and gaining the medallion back. They then set out to find the other three to return them to the chest and free Jack from the [[Grim Reaper]]'s curse.

==Design==
A Gambler does not seem to have an actual body, and is instead an animated set of clothing. Its upper body is comprised of a pink coat with very thin, dark salmon-colored bell sleeves. It juggles dice and playing cards decorated with Nobody symbols in various ways through these sleeves. Either side of its long neck sports a dark salmon colored spike like those on the Nobody logo, and the Nobody's "head" has the same shape. The Gambler's lower body is a faded pink gown that widens near the base and is decorated by several small, white Nobody logos. Its feet are long, flat, and black. The Nobody's lower and upper bodies are not directly connected in any way, and the two halves will occasionally become separated when the Gambler is being attacked. Its overall body structure is meant to resemble the Nobody sigil. Like all Nobodies, Gamblers have astonishing flexibility.

The deck of cards it floats with depict Vexen, Lexaeus, Marluxia, and Larxene, with their respective number in the Organization on the top-right and bottom-left corners. These are four of the five members eliminated at Castle Oblivion. The reason as to why Zexion was omitted is unknown. There is also an ace among them, simply showing the Nobody emblem and having an "A" in the corners.

The Gambler is based on the {{ff|Gambler (job)|eponymous job class}} from ''Final Fantasy''.

==Strategy==
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
Gamblers frequently appear in [[Port Royal]], especially where [[Barbossa]] is fought. They drop the most amount of [[munny]] of any enemy, but not by defeating one. Instead, munny is rewarded by winning one of its games. Winning a game, be it a Dice or Card game, forces the Nobody to drop 100 munny and stuns it. If there are multiple Gamblers present, one game will force ''all'' Gamblers on the ground to drop 100 munny. For example: Sora engages four Gamblers in a battle and one challenges him to a dice or card game. If he wins and all four Gamblers happen to be on the ground, they will collectively drop 400 munny. Sora can also get a [[Nobody Guard]] shield or [[Twilight Shard]] by winning. The [[Jackpot]] ability makes them drop 50 additional munny for every Jackpot ability equipped. Therefore, all party members should have Jackpot equipped, and Sora should have the [[Wishing Lamp]] [[Keyblade]] equipped to maximize the munny acquired. The same strategy can be used in the Underworld Cups to score an abundance of points. If Sora loses a game, he will be transformed into a card or die depending on the game played. The transformation will not occur if he loses a game with a summon active.

In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', Gamblers also serve as a great source to level up [[Master Form]] with the Jackpot and [[Drive Converter]] abilities equipped, the latter of which replaces munny with [[Drive Orb]]s. Equip the Wishing Lamp and [[Sweet Memories]] Keyblades to boost the effect.
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{{Atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Spin Attack'''|回転攻撃|<br>Kaiten Kōgeki}}|Physical|x0.25|O|Handstands, then rams opponents while spinning.}}
{{Atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Card'''|カード|<br>Kādo}}|Physical|x0.25|X|Fires many small cards that slice through opponents.}}
{{Atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Dice'''|ダイス|<br>Daisu}}|Physical|x1.0<br>Hit 2+: x0.5|O|Throws a giant die.}}
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{{rc|{{nihongo|'''Begin Game'''|ゲームスタート|<br>Gēmu Sutāto|lit. "Game Start"}}|—|—|Can be used while the Gambler prepares a Card attack. Begins game where Sora has to hit the "O" in the Command Menu to earn munny and stun any nearby Gamblers. If he hits "X" or 3.3 seconds pass, he is turned into a card instead.}}
{{rc|{{nihongo|'''Stop Dice'''|ダイスストップ|<br>Daisu Sutoppu|lit. "Dice Stop"}}|—|—|Can be used while the Gambler prepares a Dice attack. Begins game where Sora has to hit the Reaction Command when it shows a "O" to earn munny and stun any nearby Gamblers. If he hits "X" or 3.5 seconds pass, he is turned into a die instead.}}
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===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
[[Thunder]] magic excels at destroying groups of Gamblers due to their weakness to it. While they can't be easily farmed for [[munny]] using their Reaction Command like in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', they still drop 40 munny upon being defeated. Their Card Shuffle attack can be blocked from behind, so using a [[Dodge Roll]] isn't necessary.
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{{atk|col=5|{{nihongo|'''Spin Attack'''|回転攻撃|<br>Kaiten Kōgeki|}}
|Physical
|—
|0.6 per hit
|◯
|2
|Advances towards the target while spinning.
}}
{{atk|col=5|{{nihongo|'''Dice Press'''|ダイスプレス|<br>Daisu Puresu|}}
|Physical
|—
|1.5
|◯
|2
|Summons a giant die that rolls at the target.
}}
{{atk|col=5|{{nihongo|'''Card Shuffle'''|カードシャッフル|<br>Kādo Shaffuru|}}
|Physical
|—
|0.3 per hit
|△{{note|Can be blocked from behind.}}
|—
|Ten cards surround and strike the target.
}}
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==See also==
*[[Nobody Guard]]
{{NobodyDirectory}}