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Gargoyle

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Gargoyle

Gargoyle KH.png

Gargoyle KHFM.png

Enemy sprite

Gargoyle KHX.png

Japanese ガーゴイル
Rōmaji Gāgoiru

Type Emblem Heartless
Games Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Kingdom Hearts χ
Kingdom Hearts Dark Road
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory
Variations
Margoyle
Gargoyle

Kingdom Hearts
Winged Heartless that mostly appears in Halloween Town. They can move from one place to another almost without notice. Since they are prone to sneak attack, they often get caught off guard by counter attacks.
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
A winged Heartless that mainly appears in Halloween Town.
It pelts its stunned opponents with fireballs.
Kingdom Hearts Union χ
This winged Heartless stuns foes and negates status effects. Use Medals with high attack power to bring it down!
HP STR DEF MP rec EXP
Before rescue 70 24 20 34 20
After rescue 135 35 27 47 120
Weapon Fire Blizzard Thunder
x1.0 x1.0 x1.0 x1.0
Percentage Stop Stun Other
x1.0[1] x1.0[2] x1.0 x1.0
Rewards
(15) MP prize x4
Ether (2%), Mega-Ether (0.5%), Lucid Gem (4%)
World(s)
Halloween Town, End of the World
HP STR DEF MP rec EXP
Before rescue 70 24 20 34 20
After rescue 135 35 27 47 120
Weapon Fire Blizzard Thunder
x1.0 x1.0 x1.0 x1.0
Percentage Stop Stun Other
x1.0[1] x1.0[2] x1.0 x1.0
Seed(s)

Hercules Cup

Seed 9 (Dusk Vanguard): 5 Gargoyle
Seed 6 (Stray Phantom): 4 Gargoyle
Seed 3 (Dark Squadron): 2 Gargoyle

Hades Cup

Seed 38 (Blue Legion): 2 Gargoyle
Seed 27 (Terrible Fists): 5 Gargoyle
Seed 23 (Black Flap): 2 Gargoyle
Seed 15 (Air Brigade): 1 Gargoyle

HP STR DEF MP rec EXP
Before rescue 70 22 19 34 26
After rescue 175 31 20 48 150
Weapon Fire Blizzard Thunder
x1.0 x1.0 x1.0 x1.0
Percentage Stop Stun Other
x1.0 x1.0 x1.0 x1.0
Rewards
(15) MP prize x4, (5) Munny x3
Ether (4%), Mega-Ether (1%), Lucid Gem (6%)
World(s)
Halloween Town, End of the World
HP STR DEF MP rec EXP
Before rescue 70 22 19 34 26
After rescue 175 31 20 48 150
Weapon Fire Blizzard Thunder
x1.0 x1.0 x1.0 x1.0
Percentage Stop Stun Other
x1.0 x1.0 x1.0 x1.0
Seed(s)

Hercules Cup

Seed 9 (Dusk Vanguard): 5 Gargoyle
Seed 6 (Stray Phantom): 4 Gargoyle
Seed 3 (Dark Squadron): 2 Gargoyle

Hades Cup

Seed 38 (Blue Legion): 2 Gargoyle
Seed 27 (Terrible Fists): 5 Gargoyle
Seed 23 (Black Flap): 2 Gargoyle
Seed 15 (Air Brigade): 1 Gargoyle

HP STR DEF MP rec EXP
Before rescue 70 24 20 34 20
After rescue 135 35 27 47 120
Weapon Fire Blizzard Thunder
x1.0 x1.0 x1.0 x1.0
Percentage Stop Stun Other
x1.0[1] x1.0[2] x1.0 x1.0
Rewards
(15) MP prize x4
Ether (1%), Mega-Ether (0.5%), Lucid Gem (2%)
World(s)
Halloween Town, End of the World
HP STR DEF MP rec EXP
Before rescue 70 24 20 34 20
After rescue 135 35 27 47 120
Weapon Fire Blizzard Thunder
x1.0 x1.0 x1.0 x1.0
Percentage Stop Stun Other
x1.0[1] x1.0[2] x1.0 x1.0
Seed(s)

Hercules Cup

Seed 9 (Dusk Vanguard): 5 Gargoyle
Seed 6 (Stray Phantom): 4 Gargoyle
Seed 3 (Dark Squadron): 2 Gargoyle

Hades Cup

Seed 38 (Blue Legion): 2 Gargoyle
Seed 27 (Terrible Fists): 5 Gargoyle
Seed 23 (Black Flap): 2 Gargoyle
Seed 15 (Air Brigade): 1 Gargoyle

Floor HP AP EXP
Sora Riku

2F B11F 87 5 12Symbol - Crown.png
3F B10F 95 7 20Symbol - Crown.png
4F B9F 103 8 25Symbol - Crown.png
5F B8F 111 10 35Symbol - Crown.png
6F B7F 119 11 41Symbol - Crown.png
7F B6F 126 13 50Symbol - Crown.png
8F B5F 134 15 50Symbol - Crown.png
9F B4F 142 16 65Symbol - Crown.png
Physical Fire Ice Lightning Neutral
x1.0 x1.0 x1.0 x1.0 x1.0
Stun Percentage Stop
O O O
Warp Bind Confuse Terror
O O O O
World(s)
Halloween Town
Enemy Card
Gargoyle enemy card from original CoM
Ability Duration Cost
Vanish 1 reload 30 CP
Description
Become invisible and reduce your chances of being hit.
Drop Rate Sell
Regular Map Card Boost
3% 7.5% 12 Moogle Points
Floor HP AP EXP
Sora Riku Regular Beginner

2F B11F 75 56 6 12Symbol - Crown.png
3F B10F 83 62 8 20Symbol - Crown.png
4F B9F 91 68 9 25Symbol - Crown.png
5F B8F 99 74 11 35Symbol - Crown.png
6F B7F 107 80 12 41Symbol - Crown.png
7F B6F 114 86 14 50Symbol - Crown.png
8F B5F 122 92 16 50Symbol - Crown.png
9F B4F 130 98 17 65Symbol - Crown.png
Physical Fire Ice Lightning Neutral
x1.0 x1.0 x1.0 x1.0 x1.0
Stun Percentage Stop Warp
O O O O
Bind Confuse Terror Magnet Freeze
O O O O O
Duel Stats No. of Cards Time
3 cards 4 s
World(s)
Halloween Town
Enemy Card
Gargoyle (card).png
Ability Duration Cost
Vanish 1 reload 30 CP
Description
Become invisible and reduce your chances of being hit.
Drop Rate Sell
Regular Map Card Boost
3% 7.5% 20 Moogle Points
Episode LV BP
Episode 3 28 124
36 240
48 496
Physical Magic
Normal Normal
Non-element Fire Water
Normal Weak Resist
Lightning Wind Light Darkness
Normal Weak Weak Normal
Poison Sleep Paralysis Blind
Resist Weak Normal Normal
Attack Physical
Stats
Bonus
Passive Effects
Defeat 1 HP +1
Defeat 10 HP +1
Defeat 100 Strength +1
Defeat 1000 Strength +1
World Rank LV BP
Agrabah ★★★ 36[3] 240[4]
★★★★ 48 496
Wonderland ★★ 28 124
★★★ 36[3] 240[4]
★★★★ 48 496
Physical Magic
Normal Normal
Non-element Fire Water
Normal Weak Resist
Lightning Wind Light Darkness
Normal Weak Weak Normal
Poison Sleep Paralysis Blind
Resist Weak Normal Normal
Attack Physical
Stats
Bonus
Passive Effects
Defeat 1 HP +1
Defeat 10 HP +1
Defeat 100 Strength +1
Defeat 1000 Strength +1
Floor Time Period LV BP
11-19 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 28 124
31-49 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 48 496
51-89 2, 4 48 496
71-89 1, 3, 5 48 496
1: 01/25/21 – 02/07/21  2: 02/15/21 – 02/28/21
3: 03/08/21 – 03/21/21  4: 03/28/21 – 04/11/21
5: 04/19/21 – 04/25/21
Physical Magic
Normal Normal
Non-element Fire Water
Normal Weak Resist
Lightning Wind Light Darkness
Normal Weak Weak Normal
Poison Sleep Paralysis Blind
Resist Weak Normal Normal
Attack Physical
Stats
Bonus
Passive Effects
Defeat 1 HP +1
Defeat 10 HP +1
Defeat 100 Strength +1
Defeat 1000 Strength +1

The Gargoyle is an Emblem Heartless introduced in Kingdom Hearts.

Story[edit]

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

During the climax of Sora's adventures in Halloween Town, Oogie Boogie calls out to the Heartless after swallowing the artificial heart created by Dr. Finkelstein, hoping to control them. The only Heartless that came to help him were two Gargoyles.

Design[edit]

Heartless Gargoyles have dark grey skin is covered by a dark purple bodysuit with roughly stitched-on light purple sleeves that end in a gold zig-zag trim and jagged edges. The purple color extends to cover the head and horns, and the horns also feature black stripes. Like other Heartless, the Gargoyle has golden eyes and a craggy maw, but it can unhinge its jaw to fearsome proportions. Their talons are long, but not nearly as alien as their dark grey feet, which are spindly and two-toed. Their leather-like wings are also pointy and sharp, particularly the tops which resemble spires, spearheads, or even a portion of the Nobody symbol.

The Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Gargoyles are much more colorful than the darker version seen in the original game. The Kingdom Hearts Final Mix versions are clad in light blue, with bright green sleeves, the blue gradating to a pale pink on the top of the heads and horns, and flame-like orange and yellow wings, while their feet are black.

The Gargoyle gets its name from resembling architectural gargoyles, stone representations of a mythological spirit said to ward off darkness.

Strategy[edit]

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

This type of Heartless has a hard-to-read attack cycle. One moment it is in orb form, flying around Sora's head, the next moment charging up an attack by spewing a homing ball of light from its mouth. This Heartless actually only has a few basic attacks, but they are quite powerful, so watch out.

If timed correctly, Sora can earn Tech Points for blocking the Gargoyle's attacks.[5][6][7]

Technique Element Tech Power Bonus Guard?
Wing Attack (ウイング攻撃
Uingu Kōgeki
?)
None x0 4 Repellable
(Recoil: 100)
Swings the tips of its wings forward.
Flying Kick (飛行蹴り
Hikō Keri
?)
None x0.1[KH I]
x0.2[KH I FM]
2 Repellable
(Recoil: 30)
Rushes forward while gliding, then kicks up.
Fira (ファイラ
Faira
?)
Fire x0.3 4 Returnable
(Recoil: 0)
Spits a bouncing blue fireball from its mouth.
Guard: Repellable = Can be blocked and interruptedSymbol - Crown.png; Returnable = Can be blocked and deflected backSymbol - Crown.png; Preventable = Blockable by Goofy's shield only.

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories[edit]

Deck

Card 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Gargoyle Gargoyle
[KH CoM]
X X X O O X X X X X
Gargoyle Gargoyle
[KH Re:CoM]
X X X O O X X X X X
Attacks

Technique Element Status Power Cards
Wing Attack (ウイング攻撃
Uingu Kōgeki
?)
Physical x1.25[KH CoM]
x1.5[KH Re:CoM]
Gargoyle enemy card from original CoMGargoyle (card).png
After gaining height, quickly falls and strike with its wings like spears.
Fira (ファイラ
Faira
?)
Fire x1.5[KH CoM]
x1.75[KH Re:CoM]
Gargoyle enemy card from original CoMGargoyle (card).png
Opens its mouth and spits out a fireball. The fireball moves in a parabolic line.

Other appearances[edit]

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

On the box art of Kingdom Hearts, a Gargoyle Heartless is seen in the bottom right corner.

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ x0.8 after rescue.
  2. ^ x0.6 after rescue.
  3. ^ a b 48 prior to August 12, 2020.
  4. ^ a b 496 prior to August 12, 2020.
  5. ^ Before Kairi's rescue, 6 Tech Points can be earned for deflecting the Spewing Attack in Kingdom Hearts.
  6. ^ After Kairi's rescue, 36 Tech Points can be earned for deflecting the Spewing Attack in Kingdom Hearts.
  7. ^ After Kairi's rescue, 12 Tech Points can be earned for deflecting the Wing Attack in Kingdom Hearts.