diff --git a/monster/animal/gryphon/gryphon.arc b/monster/animal/gryphon/gryphon.arc
index 48d717329..5f0b7f73a 100644
--- a/monster/animal/gryphon/gryphon.arc
+++ b/monster/animal/gryphon/gryphon.arc
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ see_invisible 0
 alive 1
 no_pick 1
 speed 0.5
-anim_speed 1.0
+anim_speed 0.4
 weight 400000
 can_apply 25
 can_use_scroll 1