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Gdon is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

In Hindu iconography, the goddess Durgā is commonly depicted as riding a lion or a tiger.

In the Mahākālī Pyākhan dance of the Intra Jātrā festival of the Newari people of Kathmandu, Dhun is the name of the tiger that bears Mahākālī, an incarnation of Durgā.[1]

Design

In its Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner design, Gdon is depicted as a flaming tiger.

Gameplay

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner

Name Level
Gdon 39
Strength
17
Intelligence
4
Magic
7
Endurance
9
Agility
13
Luck
6
Location East Asia TV; Radio Tower; Sewers (Asahi-Ku) B3F-B5F
Species Race Alignment HP MP S. CostCost to summon from COMP CP
Beast Beast Neutral-Neutral 280 98Sega Saturn/118PlayStation Portable 390 MMagnetite 38
Personality Loyalty Inheritance Speech Drop
Vigorous Materialistic Expel Beast (Higher) Opal
Hit(s) Attack Accuracy Defense Evasion M. Attack M. Defense
1 112 76 96 73 16 29
Mystic Change Leo Heels
Resistances
"Weak to Death. Strong against other magic."
Sword Spear Thrown Gun D Atk Fire Ice Elec Force Psy
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×⁷⁄₁₀ ×⁷⁄₁₀ ×⁷⁄₁₀ ×⁷⁄₁₀ ×⁷⁄₁₀
Expel Death Almi Mind Ruin Bind Nerve Charge Skill Swd Skl
×½ ×1.5 ×1 ×½ ×1 ×½ ×½ ×1 ×1 ×1
Moon Phase Damage Output
New New 1/8 1/8 2/8 2/8 3/8 3/8 Half Half 5/8 5/8 6/8 6/8 7/8 7/8 Full Full
50% 62.5% 75% 87.5% 100% 112.5% 125% 137.5% 150%
Magic Skills
Skill Attribute Cost Description
Hama Expel 8 MP Attack magic. Front row. Power 24. Expel-type damage to 1 enemy.
Extra Skills
Skill Attribute Cost Description
Bite Off Charge 4% HP Special physical action. Power 5. 2-4 hit attack.
Tackle Charge 5% HP Special physical action. Power 20. 2-3 hit attack.

Persona 4

Name Level
Gdon 31
Strength
27
Magic
10
Endurance
23
Agility
22
Luck
18
Location
Arcana STShuffle Time Inheritance
Sun Fire
Resistances
DrnDrain WkWeak
Skills
Skill Cost Description Level
Agilao 8 SP Deals medium Fire damage to 1 foe.
Maragi 10 SP Deals light Fire damage to all foes.
Fire Break 15 SP Nullifies 1 foe's Fire resistance.
Growth 2 Persona gains 1/2 EXP while inactive. 33
Maragion 16 SP Deals medium Fire damage to all foes. 34
Fire Boost Strengthens Fire attacks by 25%. 35
Evade Ice Triples evasion rate against Ice attacks. 36

Persona 4 Golden

Name Level
Gdon 31
Strength
27
Magic
10
Endurance
23
Agility
22
Luck
18
Location Void Quest
Arcana STShuffle Time Inheritance
Sun Fire
Resistances
DrDrain WkWeak
Skill Card Fire Break
Skills
Skill Cost Description Level
Agilao 8 SP Deals medium Fire damage to 1 foe.
Maragi 10 SP Deals light Fire damage to all foes.
Fire Break 15 SP Nullifies 1 foe's Fire resistance.
Growth 2 Persona gains 1/2 EXP while inactive. 33
Maragion 16 SP Deals medium Fire damage to all foes. 34
Fire Boost Strengthens Fire attacks by 25%. 35
Evade Ice Triples evasion rate against Ice attacks. 36

Compendium

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Raidou Kuzunoha vs.
the Soulless Army
The tiger mount of the goddess Durga, of Hindu mythology.

Durga was born to defeat the Asura Mahisha, and Gdon was granted to her to help complete the task.

Persona 4 The tigress mount of the goddess Durga, of Hindu myth. Durga was born to defeat the Asura Mahisha, and Gdon was granted to her to help complete the task.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
Japanese ドゥン Dhun

References

  1. "Mahākāli—A sanguinary, belligerent goddess, and incarnation of Durgā, symbol of destruction. [...] Dhun—The tiger that bears Mahākālī." Dance and Music in South Asian Drama: Chhau, Mahākālī pyākhan and Yakshagāna: Report of Asian Traditional Performing Arts 1981 (1983), Richard Emmert et al.. (3rd ed.) p. 11. ISBN-13: 978-4-87017-014-8.