Pteranodon

The Pteranodon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV. It is based on the Rhamphorhynchus genus of pterosaurs from the late Jurassic era.

Dragon Quest monster Pteranodon
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese プテラノドン Romaji Puteranodon First appearance Dragon Quest IV Old localisation Pteranod (Monsters GBC) Variants Chillanodon
Terrornodon

Characteristics

Pteranodons are flying reptiles distinguished by their large wings, fang-filled beaks, and long tails. Ironically enough, the name Pteranodon means "toothless wing" in Ancient Greek. They have white feathered skin, yellow beaks, and the leathery membrane that make up their wings are grey. These prehistoric fliers attack from the skies and can char enemies with their fire magic, thankfully being limited by their low MP pools. The pteranodon has been a member of both the Bird family and the Dragon family, depending on the game. After their original appearance, the pterosaurs only appeared regularly in spinoff games in the series, eventually returning in X after 22 years.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Pteranodon (プテラノドン, Puteranodon ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #039

Sprites Attributes NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 41 8 36 50 28 24 19 1⁄16

Resistances Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap 0% 0% 75% 0% 75% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 25% 100% 0% 25% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Sizz None Birdsong Tower (Chapter 2) Endor region (Chapter 2) Bath region (Chapters 5 & 6) Porthrunnel region (Chapters 5 & 6) Pharos Beacon (Chapters 5 & 6) Seed of agility(1⁄128) Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest X

Pteranodons appeared in the game starting with Version 1.0. They have gained the ability to cast Bang since Sizz was not available at the beginning of the game. A trio of pteranodons are faced as bosses in the quest "Coda for Tomorrow" alongside a Great Argon lizard in Version 2.3. They are much stronger than normal, gaining the ability to cast Kaboom and Oomph and breathe out Freezing Blizzard. Vicious pteranodons also began appearing as enemies in Version 5.0 of the game, also casting Kaboom, though it will also go haywire, albeit rarely.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Pteranodon (プテラノドン, Puteranodon ) Defeated Monster List No. : #144

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Bird & Floating 97 12 192 37 89 93 109

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 25% -110% 25% 0% 25% 25% 0% 0% 75% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 25% 0% 25% 25% 0% 25% 25% 25% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 25% 25% 100% 99% 100% 25% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Sizzle Whack None Southern Champs Sauvage (first act) Insula Algarum (first act) The Other Side (second act) Twisted talons1⁄8 Seed of deftness1⁄256 Description Primordial predators that are said to have been around since before time began. They've got teeth, and they're not afraid to use them!

Malicious

Malicious pteranodon (プテラノドン・邪, Puteranodon・ja ) Defeated Monster List No. : #467

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Bird & Floating 345 18 1,445 242 231 257 211

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 25% -110% 25% 0% 25% 25% 0% 0% 75% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 25% 50% 25% 25% 0% 25% 25% 25% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 25% 25% 100% 99% 100% 25% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kasizz Thwack None Dundrasil Region (third act) Twisted talons1⁄8 Seed of deftness1⁄256 Description Pteranodons who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Dragon Quest Monsters

Pteranod (プテラノドン, Puteranodon )

Sprite Attributes GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth ? Dragon 35 2/5 3/5 3/5 1/5 3/5 Resistances Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap* Strong Strong Strong Strong None None Weak Weak Weak Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze* Weak None None None Strong None None None None Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse None None Weak Weak Weak None None None Additional information Description Flaps its large wings and flies with authority Skills Firebal, TailWind, WindBeast Location Gate of Wisdom, Old Man's Gate Breeding Chart Dragon family x Bird family

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

Pteranod (プテラノドン, Puteranodon )

Sprite Attributes GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth ? Dragon 35 5/10 6/10 7/10 2/10 5/10 3/10 Resistances Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water* Strong Strong Strong Strong None None Weak Weak None Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Weak Weak None None None Strong None None None Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse None None None Weak Weak Weak None None None Additional information Description Skills Firebal, TailWind, WindBeast Location Breeding Chart Dragon family x Bird family

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Pteranodon (プテラノドン, Puteranodon ) Monsterpedia No.: #071

Icon Attributes Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom G 1,360 340 580 610 390 Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items Dragonheart Naked Ambition (lv. 1) Wooshmeister (lv. 20) Tit for Tat (lv. 40) Tactical Genius (lv. 1) Rando-Accel (lv. 1) Supreme Sidestepper (lv. 60) N/A

Resistances Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic * 50% -25% 50% 50% -25% 0% 25% 0% 25% 25% Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death * 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% -25% 25% 50% 25%

Additional information Description Highly adaptable as the world changed around them, these flying reptiles have endured since the primeval past. Indeed, references to them have been found in the earliest writings Location This monster has no natural habitat

Synthesis Breeding chart X (Either parent is G-rank.) Notable fusions X = X = X =

Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light

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Trivia

• In an especially close bit of scientific accuracy, Akira Toriyama added teeth to the Pteranodon's beak. These were exclusive to the Rhamphorhynchus genus, and not present in other pterosaurs.

Gallery

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  Famicom art
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  A Pteranodon in X.
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  Pteranodons and a great argon lizard in X
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  XI polygon model.
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  A malicious pteranodon.
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  DQM1·2 sprite.
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  Battle Road Victory cut-in
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  Stars model.
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  Rivals card.