Snapdragon

The snapdragon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VIII. It is a powerful dragon brought to life from cursed rose vines.

Dragon Quest monster Snapdragon
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese ドラゴンブッシュ Romaji Doragonbusshu First appearance Dragon Quest VIII Variants Dragonthorn
Frost wyvine

Characteristics

Snapdragons are dragons made from bushes of withered thorny vines, its head being green with deep red eyes. They are the most powerful monsters of their kind, using their thorn-covered vines to ensnare unlucky adventurers and then incinerate them with their powerful fire magic. Despite their high HP, the thorny dragons themselves are vulnerable to attack magic as well.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Snapdragon (ドラゴンブッシュ, Doragonbusshu ) Defeated Monster List No. : #197

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Dragon 436 30 356 63 171 116 102 1⁄64

Resistances Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 100% Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 100% 50% 15% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kafrizzle Unleashes its thorns (stuns party member for one turn) Egeus' Tablet Untrodden Groves Troll Maze Thorn whip1⁄32 Spiked steel whip1⁄128 Description Strange monsters that are animated forms of cursed rose bushes. They entwine enemies in thorny vines, then incinerate them with powerful fire spells. Notable changes in the remake

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Snapdragon (ドラゴンブッシュ, Doragonbusshu ) Bestiary number: #039

Sprite Attributes Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom Dragon E 990 770 840 820 440 580 Traits Skills Resistances Artful Dodger Frizz & Woosh Confusionproof, Vulnerable to Frizz

Additional information Description - Weapons Hammers, Whips, Claws, Staves Location - Breeding chart Dragonthorn x Undead family

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Snapdragon (ドラゴンブッシュ, Doragonbusshu ) Bestiary number: #057

Sprite Attributes Family Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom Dragon E S 720 120 460 450 240 200 Traits Skills Resistances Artful Dodger, Craft Decelerater Frizz & Woosh Confusionproof, Vulnerable to Frizz

Additional information Weapons Hammers, Whips, Claws, Staves Location Dark World Breeding chart Komodo x Shell slime, Nardragon x Wild slime

Dragon Quest Rivals

Snapdragon appeared in the third true card pack, "Showdown of the Falling Stars", when the game's name changed to Rivals Ace as a super rare card exclusive for Mage leaders.

Etymology

• A snapdragon is a real-world plant, scientific name Antirrhinum, found in rocky regions in Europe, North America, and Northern Africa. They are named such due to their resemblance to European dragons.

Gallery

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  Monsters: Joker model
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  Appearance in Super Light
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  Rivals card