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'''Dragon [[Monster Families|Family]]''' (Japanese Katakana: ドラゴン Romanji:''Doragon'') refers to monsters in [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]] that take on forms of traditional Western and Eastern dragons, [[:Category:dinosaurs|dinosaurs]], [[:Category:snakes|snakes]], and [[:Category:turtles|turtles]]. Occasionally, dragon-shaped monsters or pallet-swaps are classified as members of the [[Aquatic family|Aquatic]] or [[Beast family|Beast]] families. | '''Dragon [[Monster Families|Family]]''' (Japanese Katakana: ドラゴン Romanji:''Doragon'') refers to monsters in [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]] that take on forms of traditional Western and Eastern dragons, [[:Category:dinosaurs|dinosaurs]], [[:Category:snakes|snakes]], and [[:Category:turtles|turtles]]. Occasionally, dragon-shaped monsters or pallet-swaps are classified as members of the [[Aquatic family|Aquatic]] or [[Beast family|Beast]] families. | ||
The shapes and capabilities of dragons within the series are as varied as in real-world mythology, but these monsters typically have the ability to breathe fire and many possess skills that can [[Poison|envenom]] enemies. In the ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters (series)|Monster]]'' series of games, Dragons are one of the main families. They possess high attributes, though they level up slowly. | The shapes and capabilities of dragons within the series are as varied as in real-world mythology, but these monsters typically have the ability to breathe fire and many possess skills that can [[Poison and Envenomation|envenom]] enemies. In the ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters (series)|Monster]]'' series of games, Dragons are one of the main families. They possess high attributes, though they level up slowly. | ||
==Usual Drop items== | ==Usual Drop items== | ||
* [[Snakeskin]] | *[[List of alchemy ingredients in Dragon Quest IX|Snakeskin]] | ||
* [[Dragon's scale]] | *[[Dragon's scale]] | ||
==DQM Strengths and Weakness== | ==DQM Strengths and Weakness== | ||
===Strengths=== | ===Strengths=== | ||
* [[Breath]] | *[[Breath attack]]s | ||
* High attributes | *High attributes | ||
* Resistance to fire and ice attacks | *Resistance to fire and ice attacks | ||
===Weakness=== | ===Weakness=== | ||
* [[Dragon | *[[Dragon Slash]] (sword skill) | ||
* Slow growth | * Slow growth | ||
==Notable Dragons in the Series== | ==Notable Dragons in the Series== | ||
* The [[Green Dragon]], a minion of the [[Dragonlord]] holding [[Princess Gwaelin]] captive. Known as ''Dran'' in | *The [[Green Dragon]], a minion of the [[Dragonlord]] holding [[Princess Gwaelin]] captive. Known as ''Dran'' in {{DQM}}, where he is the second level boss and is a recruitable monster. | ||
* [[Dragonlord]], the chief antagonist of the [[Dragon Quest I|original game]]. Sometimes classified instead as part of the [[Boss family]]. | *[[Dragonlord]], the chief antagonist of the [[Dragon Quest I|original game]]. Sometimes classified instead as part of the [[Boss family]]. | ||
* [[Orochi]], an antagonist from | *[[Orochi]], an antagonist from {{DQ3}} who terrorizes the country of [[Jipang]]. | ||
* [[King Hydra]], one of the chief agents of [[Zoma]] in | *[[King Hydra]], one of the chief agents of [[Zoma]] in {{DQ3}}. | ||
* [[Xenlon]], the Eternal Dragon that grants the wishes of heroes who can defeat it in | *[[Xenlon]], the Eternal Dragon that grants the wishes of heroes who can defeat it in {{DQ3}}. | ||
* [[Zenith Dragon]], the ruler of [[Zenithia]] and a chief supporting character in the [[Zenithia | *[[Zenith Dragon]], the ruler of [[Zenithia]] and a chief supporting character in the [[Zenithia trilogy]] of games. | ||
* [[Rashaverak]], a group of dragons from | *[[Rashaverak]], a group of dragons from {{DQ4}} that are a few of the chief agents of [[Psaro the Manslayer]]. | ||
* [[King Korol]], the founder of the [[Order of Zugzwang]] and chief chess-piece of [[Grandmaster Nimzo]] in | *[[King Korol]], the founder of the [[Order of Zugzwang]] and chief chess-piece of [[Grandmaster Nimzo]] in {{DQ5}}. | ||
* [[Lizzie]], a [[Hacksaurus]] defeated by [[Terry]] in | *[[Lizzie]], a [[Hacksaurus]] defeated by [[Terry]] in {{DQ6}} who later can join the party! | ||
* Drakky, a [[Great | *Drakky, a [[Great dragon]] featured in {{DQMJ}}. | ||
* [[Grand Lizzier]], a pet lizard from | *[[Grand Lizzier]], a pet lizard from {{DQ9}} who ate a [[Fygg]] and grew into a delusional and dangerous [[Drakularge]]. | ||
* [[Greygnarl]], Hero of Heaven in | *[[Greygnarl]], Hero of Heaven in {{DQ9}}. | ||
* [[Barbarus]], Greygnarl's nemesis and one of the main antagonists in | *[[Barbarus]], Greygnarl's nemesis and one of the main antagonists in {{DQ9}}. | ||
==List of Appearances== | ==List of Appearances== | ||
[[File:DQTCG Dragon group.png|thumb|right|250px|''DQ'' Trading Card Game card]] | [[File:DQTCG Dragon group.png|thumb|right|250px|''DQ'' Trading Card Game card]] | ||
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==={{DQ}}=== | |||
*[[Green dragon]] | *[[Green dragon]] | ||
*[[Blue dragon]] | *[[Blue dragon]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Red dragon (Quadruped)|Red dragon]] | ||
*[[Dragonlord]] | *[[Dragonlord]] | ||
=== | ==={{DQ2}}=== | ||
*[[Cobra kaiser]] | *[[Cobra king#Cobra kaiser|Cobra kaiser]] | ||
*[[Cobra king]] | *[[Cobra king]] | ||
*[[Dragonfly]] | *[[Dragonfly]] | ||
*[[Dragonfry]] | *[[Dragonfry]] | ||
*[[Terrordactyl]] | *[[Terrordactyl]] | ||
*[[Tyrannodactyl]] | *[[Terrordactyl#Tyrannodactyl|Tyrannodactyl]] | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''=== | ||
*[[Boreal serpent]] | *[[Ethereal serpent#Boreal serpent|Boreal serpent]] | ||
*[[Dragon zombie]] | *[[Dragon zombie]] | ||
*[[Ethereal serpent]] | *[[Ethereal serpent]] | ||
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*[[Xenlon]] | *[[Xenlon]] | ||
=== | ==={{DQ4}}=== | ||
*[[Chillanodon]] | *[[Chillanodon]] | ||
*[[Damselfly]] | *[[Damselfly]] | ||