Carbuncle

{{Card_Template}}The Carbuncle (Japanese: カーバンクル, Carbuncle) is an Earth attribute creature and an Independent, Spin type card introduced in Lost Kingdoms.

Carbuncles can be found as enemies in Gromtull Desert.

Appearance

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Obtainability

By transforming a Plague Rat card with 700 EXP
By opening a chest in Blessoon. Found by a fence between a path blocked by rubble and a damaged gate in the optional area.
By capturing a Carbuncle in Gromtull Desert
By opening a chest in Gromtull Desert. Found in the chest on the left side of the row of 3 chests in the sealed cave. The cave can be opened by pressing the 4 oasis switches.
By opening a chest in Gromtull Desert. Found in the chest on the right side of the row of 3 chests in the sealed cave. The cave can be opened by pressing the 4 oasis switches.
By opening a chest in Shayel Passage. Found on the first floor, in the gated room close to the level's exit. This card is in a row of 2 chests, in the chest farthest from the wall lamp. The gate will open temporarily by pressing any of the switches in the level.
By opening a chest at Rohbach. Found in the middle of a row of 3 chests before the third evergreen tree.
By opening a chest on the Bridge of Sarvan. Found on the right side of the level after the bridge puzzle.
By opening a chest in the Yyprek Mines. Found in the area full of crystals by the level's entrance.
By opening a chest in the Yyprek Mines. Found at the end of third dead end.
By capturing a Carbuncle during the battle with Helena at the Coliseum
By copying a Carbuncle card using 1000 EXP

Strategies

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As a Card

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As a Monster

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Profile Descriptions

Card Profile

"These small creatures circle madly around the player, damaging every enemy they run into. They do not last long, but in the right situation, they can be just what is needed."

Monster Profile

"This small monster carries a gem on its forehead. When approached, a Carbuncle will ram into the aggressor, causing light damage."

Glitches

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Other Notable Appearances

Helena can use Carbuncle cards when battled at the Coliseum.

Trivia

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Gallery

**Hacked camera view of a Carbuncle circling Katia in Lost Kingdoms**

**An uncurled Carbuncle in Lost Kingdoms**

**Carbuncle card scanned from the Prima strategy guide**

lk1 carbuncle textures.png — **Carbuncle's texture map in Lost Kingdoms**

{{Card_Template}}The Carbuncle (Japanese: カーバンクル, Carbuncle) returns in Lost Kingdoms II. It retains the Earth attribute and the Spin sub-type, but its main type was changed to Helper.

Carbuncles can be found as enemies in Level 9 of the Proving Grounds.

Appearance

Carbuncle and Napalm Beast are palette swaps.

Obtainability

By bringing at least 10 Red Fairies to Jarvi's House
By capturing a Carbuncle in the battle with the Stranger in Ruldo Forest
By capturing a Carbuncle in the battle with the Stranger in the Nobleman’s Residence
By capturing a Carbuncle in the battle with the Stranger in Gromtull Desert
By capturing a Carbuncle in the battle with the Stranger at the Plains of Rowahl
By opening a chest in Royal Tower, Lower during the first mission in the US and PAL versions of Lost Kingdoms II. Found in the chest on the left side of the hallway leading to the first elevator. The hallway this card is found in becomes inaccessible after the first mission. This card was replaced with 500 Magic Stones in RUNE II, the Japanese version.
By capturing a Carbuncle in Level 9 of the Proving Grounds
By choosing the card in the Level Bonus for Level 9 of the Proving Grounds. 1 Carbuncle card is available. This Level Bonus an be accessed whenever the level is cleared with at least 1 rating star.

By importing cards from a [Lost Kingdoms]] save file after clearing Sacred Battle Arena 2. The option to do this can only be taken once.

By copying a Carbuncle card using 10000 EXP

Strategies

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As a Card

The Carbuncle card functions the same way as it does in Lost Kingdoms, but now it can be used in both the Rotary Death and Lethal Orbit combos.

The Rotary Death combo uses one Carbuncle card, one Decoy Pillar card, and six Magic Stones. The Decoy Pillar attracts enemies while the Carbuncle spins around it and attacks them.

The Lethal Orbit combo uses one Carbuncle card, one Juggernaut card, one Whip Worm card, and eight Magic Stones. All three monsters spin around the player while damaging enemies that get too close.