NDS Dragon Quest Monsters - Joker 2 Professional (English) DS ROM

[RageBurner]

English translation that builds upon and completes the previous patch by Ceris White, with their oversight and support, now covering the post game. The only Japanese text that does remain is inconsequential and limited to interface button headings that are easily discernible. It also contains optional QoL features.


Author(s): Ceris White, Gerb, Ilario, Reflex
Type: Translation
Version: 1.0.0
Date: 17th of July, 2026
Status: Fully Playable


RB's Notes 1: Both versions contain the following base QoL changes:

1. Add new synthesis recipes (re-adds monsters that were limited to Wi-Fi or unobtainable back into the game).
2. Monster variant suffixes moved to the end of a monster's name.
3. Monster polarity replaces genders, as with previous entries.

RB's Notes 2: Besides, [Additional QoL] adds the following:

1. Offended monsters remain scoutable.
2. Owning multiples of the same monster no longer lowers scout chance.
3. Opposite polarity synthesis requirement removed.
4. Exp gain doubled.

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• Dragon Quest Monsters - Joker 2 Professional (English) DS ROM
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[Zavichu]

didn't find a clean version of the box art, so i scrambled what i could from some photo on ebay, maybe someone need this (couldn't get this gradient out, sorry)

 

[kraznero]

Downloaded the new version
Made backup copies of the old version and save file
Renamed the save file to match new version
Tried playing on my Retroid Pocket Classic because why not?

 

[Dpagua1312]

The game crashes for me (in the QOL version of the rom) after the first arena battle for rank F, if im playing it on a nds lite. i used the same r4 on a DSI XL and it works just fine. the games great in every other aspect.

 

[B-Nerd1]

i played the first one on my dstt flash card from where i got it that brand had bigger storage then a r4

 

[Ken190d]

Here's a write up about the release from the Dragon Quest subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/dragonques...oker_2_pro_in_english_is_complete_go_play_it/

Thank you!

Also cool video of the project:

 

[MidnightNOVA]

What changed in the new update?

Here's a write up about the release from the Dragon Quest subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/dragonques...oker_2_pro_in_english_is_complete_go_play_it/

 

[Ken190d]

What changed in the new update?

 

[AkihitoZero1224]

That has to be the most pissed off looking DQ protagonist I've seen

 

[TheManInBlack]

I've been waiting years like many DQM fans to play this, absolutely adore this series. Gonna have to see if it boots on ds pico bootloader or ak menu next bootloader later when I get the opportunity. Definitely want to play it on my dsi xl for maximum nostalgia.

 

[RageBurner]

I was so excited that this came out, however it doesn't work on my flashcart for DS :( It just shows a white screen whenever I boot just the DQM2J QOL rom up.

Depending of which cart you're using, it may be worth checking if your ROM definitions are up to date.

 

[drewface]

I was so excited that this came out, however it doesn't work on my flashcart for DS :( It just shows a white screen whenever I boot just the DQM2J QOL rom up.

 

[XXX]

YES! _

 

[Zeo]

Just tested it and the changes does makes the game less tedious, specially for those that played the original and want a quick start (for new players, make sure to ignore "big" monsters until later, you dont want to fight that giant flying chicken until your monsters are around lvl 20 on the first map)

Some text of the menus and battle effects are still in Japanese, but isnt anything important

Also tested the old Action Replay codes. The Qol version seems to make the exp code useless, so that one needs to be updated to work on it but the rest looks good so far (i beated the original and just want to see the extra stuff and monsters)

 

[richterw]

short version, 124 more monsters, 33 new skills and various rebalancing of the game mechanics.

Also, actual post-game content with many new areas, like a whole monster town where there story extends way beyond the regular ending.

 

[Roto]

YYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! I was so mad when Dragon Quest Monster Joker 2 came out here and we did not get Professional. I have Waited FOREVER for this moment, my wife will be very happy!!!

 

[elbros501]

Dude, back in the day with the original 2, my brother and I put 60 hours into it on our first 3DS... We never even made it to the final boss :,/ i hope I manage to finish this one : ]

 

[Rocket2049]

is there a difference between regular joker 2 and this?
is this like the japanese exclusive "directors cut" edition or something?

short version, 124 more monsters, 33 new skills and various rebalancing of the game mechanics.

 

[ixiot]

Genuinely wanna cry tears of joy over this, Joker 2 Professional is still probably my favorite entry in the series and I'm glad to see a full, realized translation for the game!

 

[sumdead]

Finally this version is translated

 

[kraznero]

Playing on my Retroid Pocket 5

 

[RageBurner]

Is the additional QoL patch something that makes the game too easy? I'm trying to decide which I should use for my playthrough.

From a cursory read, I'd say they are all beneficial changes that streamline grind rather than break the game. I'd go with it, personally.

 

[impmonic]

is there a difference between regular joker 2 and this?
is this like the japanese exclusive "directors cut" edition or something?

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional - Dragon Quest Wiki

dragon-quest.org

 

[gxm]

is there a difference between regular joker 2 and this?
is this like the japanese exclusive "directors cut" edition or something?

 

[JoeyJoeJoeJoeJoe]

Massive progression tip for people playing this.
Get a monster with hit squad which gives an amount of hits for it's animation & the skill Klepto Clobber like the Swarm monster.
Each of it's hits will count as a theft chance (so 8 thief attempts when Swarm does it)

With this you can use this move on the Frou-Fry to get infinite easy of the item that upgrades the shop.
Then on the wild slimes & hunter mech enemies for infinite of the ticket items which spawn the metal slime area which gets better as you progress into the game.

 

[Kurizu208]

Please add Busin 0 alternative neo
It's been translated for like a week now
It's on RPG codex

it is buggy and unfinished. wait for the guy to have a stable patch