The Green dragon is a rarely appearing monster in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest. They are powerful, scaly beasts of legendary status.
Characteristics
In appearance, green dragons are quadrupedal and wingless, their underbellies an orange-brown shade. Like dragons in most other tales, green dragons are powerful, boasting impressive stamina, strength, and resilience, as well as the ability to breath fire. These serpents are more feral than most depictions in other media, however, displaying no ability for language or magic. Green dragons are not stupid though, as one plays an important role in the story of the first game as a boss guarding the princess under the orders of the Dragonlord.
Appearances
Green Dragon (ドラゴン Doragon)
- Sprite
- Spell(s)
- Fire breath (12~20)
- Fire resistance
- 2⁄16
- Sprites
- Spell(s)
- Fire breath (12~20)
- Location(s)
- Near Cantlin, Ruins of Damdara
- Fire resistance
- 2⁄7
While this monster can be found in the overworld, a specific one is guarding Princess Gwaelin in the Quagmire Cave, and must be fought to rescue her. This green dragon was no different from it's brethren originally, but was given a full boss promotion in the remakes.
Green Dragon (Boss) (ドラゴン Doragon)
- Sprite
-
- Spell(s)
- Fire breath (12~20)
- Fire resistance
- 2⁄16
- Sprites
-
- Spell(s)
- Fire breath
- Fire resistance
- 2⁄7
Green Dragon (ドラゴン Doragon)
- Sprite
- Abilities
- Fire breath
- Location(s)
- Cave to Rendarak, floors 5 and 6
- Fire resistance *
- 3⁄7
- Sprites
-
- Abilities
- Fire breath (12~20)
- Location(s)
- Cave to Rendarak, floors 5 and 6
- Fire resistance *
- 0⁄7
Green dragon (ドラゴン Doragon)
- Sprite
-
- Bestiary No.
- #125
- Level
- 42
- Spell(s)
- None
- Fire resistance *
- 70%
Green dragon (ドラゴン Doragon)
Appears as a boss from Version 5 onwards. When fought, the battle theme from the very first game plays. It also appears in the Dragon Quest I event reruns, having to be fought to proceed further in Charlock Castle.
- Sprite
- Bestiary no.
- #115
- In-game description
Enormous reptiles whose reputation as the king of beasts has been lived up to time and again. Their long history of unpleasant achievements makes them a firm favorite among students of monsterology.
- Spell(s)
- None
- Fire resistance *
- 50%
- Ice resistance *
- 50%
- Wind resistance *
- 0%
- Earth resistance *
- -125%
- Light resistance *
- 0%
- Dark resistance *
- 0%
- Stumble resistance *
- 50%
- Beguile resistance *
- 25%
- Elemental resistance *
- 0%
- Sprite
-
- Bestiary no.
- #276
- In-game description
Green dragons driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
- Spell(s)
- None
- Fire resistance *
- 50%
- Ice resistance *
- 50%
- Wind resistance *
- 0%
- Earth resistance *
- -110%
- Light resistance *
- 0%
- Dark resistance *
- 0%
- Stumble resistance *
- 50%
- Beguile resistance *
- 25%
- Elemental resistance *
- 0%
A green dragon appears as the boss of Gate of Villager.
The Dragon is a two-star member of the Beast family with a weight of 3. It naturally learns Fire Breath, Blaze and Hold Breath. Its in-game description reads "It defends itself with enchanted scales."
Only one wild Green dragon can be encountered in the game, guarding a treasure room within Palaish Isle's shrine. It is important to save at a scout post beforehand if attempting to scout this green dragon, seeing as how it does not respawn once defeated.
| Green dragon
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|
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| Family
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Dragon
|
| Rank
|
D
|
| Description
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The tough scales of this dragon can only be pierced by exceptional blades.
|
| Weapons
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Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves
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| Traits
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-
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| Resistances
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Fire Breathproof, Ice Breathproof
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| Skill
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Dragon Lore
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| Location
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Palaish Isle (Temple)
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| Breeding chart
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Imp x Jargon
Orc x Dessert demon
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| Green dragon XY
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| Family
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Dragon
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| Rank
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S
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| Size
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M
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| Weapons
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Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves
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| Traits
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Big Hitter, Tactical Genius, Crafty Zapper, Crafty Gobstopper
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| Resistances
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Vulnerable to Woosh, Immune to Frizz, Fire Breath, Cold Breath, Whack, Poison, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
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| Skill
|
Über Breath
|
| Location
|
-
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| Breeding chart
|
Green dragon X x Green dragon X (both level 50 or higher)
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Green dragon (ドラゴン Doragon)
Chapter 1
Chapter 3
Final Chapter
| Sprite |
 |
Killing a green dragon will yield the Dragon's scale accessory which provides a +5 boost in Defense.
| Model |
Experience |
Gold |
 |
42 |
43g |
| List No. |
059 |
| Field Notes |
Burning-breathed behemoths whose hardy hides are resistant to regular attacks... save in certain specific spots. Lizards of great longevity, they live for centuries far from civilisation in a state of peaceful repose. |
| Location(s) |
Cyclops City (Showdown: Terracotta Titan) |
| Item(s) Dropped |
Dragon horn, Dragon hide |
Green dragon (ドラゴン Doragon)
| List No. |
066 |
| Field Notes |
Burning-breathed behemoths whose hardy hides are resistant to regular attacks... save in certain specific spots. Lizards of great longevity, they live for centuries far from civilisation in a state of peaceful repose. |
| Location(s) |
Battle of the Great Divide (S) (B1), No Man’s Land |
| Item(s) Dropped |
Dragon hide, Lucky dragon's wing |
Green dragon first appeared in the standard card pack as a legend rare card. Another version appeared in the 10th card pack, "Frontier of Destruction and Creation" under the name "Dragon That Stands in the Way".
Green dragon appears as an A-rank monster of the Dragon family. It can learn Helichopter, Searing Breath, and Inferno naturally and its Leader Perk raises the breath potency of dragon allies by 10% in a 5x5 square around it, including itself. The green dragon will automatically join the player after defeating it in Chapter 6, Episode 9: The Silver Cup Final and it stars in its own Monster Battle Road. It is only possible to awaken the green dragon by playing through event missions with the limited Dragon Quest I event, as well as being able to participate in the Battle Road as a party member.
Related Monsters
Gallery
Famicom art
A sleeping dragon in X.
XI model
DQM I&II sprite.
Caravan heart sprite.
Battle Road Victory cut-in.
Joker model.
Joker 2 model.
Aurora battling a green dragon in Heroes.
Builders 2 model
Fighting the Green Dragon in the Quagmire Cave.
Official trading card.
Rivals card.
