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|image=[[File:DQVIII_Dragonthorn.png|300px|center]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII_Dragonthorn.png|300px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji= いばらドラゴン
|kanji=いばらドラゴン
|romanji=  
|romanji={{tt|Ibara doragon|Thorn dragon}}
|firstappear={{DQ8}}
|firstappear={{DQ8}}
}}
}}
A [[Dragon family|wyrm]] composed of weeds, the '''Dragonthorn''' is a story-related monster debuting in {{DQ8}}. In it, they are the product of [[Dhoulmagus]]' curse set upon the kingdom of [[Trodain]].


Despite being composed of plant matter, the species does not belong to the [[Nature family]].
The '''Dragonthorn''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. It is a [[Dragon family|wyrm]] composed of weeds. They were originally the product of [[Dhoulmagus]]' curse set upon the kingdom of [[Trodain]]. Despite being composed of plant matter, the species does not belong to the [[Nature family]].
 
==Characteristics==
Dragonthorns are thorny [[Dragon family|dragons]] brought to life from the cursed thorny vines that have overgrown Castle Trodain. It has a yellowish-orange head covered in long pink barbs. They are dangerous combatants, being capable of entangling opponents with their vines and then unleashing fiery breath on them just like ordinary dragons. The dragonthorns will fall quickly to dragon-slaying measures like [[Dragon Slash]].
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|name=Dragonthorn
|kanji=  
|kanji=いばらドラゴン
|romanji=
|romanji=Ibara doragon
|sprite=
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Dragonthorn.png|150px]]
|hp=164
|hp=164
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|defense=55
|defense=55
|agility=57
|agility=57
|bestiaryNumber=89
|bestiaryNumber=#089
|family=[[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|family=[[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|description=Thorny rose bushes turned into monsters by Dhoulmagus.  Whenever one is killed, another is born to take its place.
|description=Thorny rose bushes turned into monsters by Dhoulmagus.  Whenever one is killed, another is born to take its place.
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Fire Breath]]<br>Thorn snare
|skills=[[Flame Breath]]<br>Unleashes its thorns (stuns party member for one turn)
|locations=[[Trodain]] Castle
|locations=[[Trodain|Castle Trodain]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Thorn whip]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Thorn whip]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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}}
}}


===''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Dragonthorn
|name = Dragonthorn
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = [[Dragonthorn]]
|name = Dragonthorn
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
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==Related Monsters==
==Related Monsters==
 
===Similar species===
 
*[[Frost wyvine]]
===Snapdragon===
*[[Snapdragon]]
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|kanji=ドラゴンブッシュ
|romanji=
|sprite=
|hp=436
|mp=30
|exp=356
|gold=63
|attack=171
|defense=116
|agility=102
|bestiaryNumber=197
|family=[[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|description=Strange monsters that are animated forms of cursed rose bushes. They entwine enemies in thorny vines, then incinerate them with powerful fire spells.
|spells=[[Kafrizzle]]
|skills=Unleashes its thorns
|locations=[[Untrodden Groves]]
|items=[[Thorn whip]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Spiked steel whip]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=25%
|flame-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=100%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
 
==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==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
 
Dragonthorn DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model
Image:DQVIII_Snapdragon.png|The snapdragon.
DQMBRV Dragonthorn.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in
Image:DQVIII PS2 Dragonthorn.png|
DQMBRV Dragonthorn1.png
Image:Dragonthorn DQMJ DS.png|
DQMBRV Dragonthorn2.png
Image:DQVIII PS2 Snapdragon.png|
DQMBRV Dragonthorn3.png
Image:Snapdragon DQMJ DS.png|
DQotS Dragonthorn.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQR Ibara Dragon.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Dragons]]
[[Category:Plant monsters]]
[[Category:Plant monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[fr:Dragronce]]

Revision as of 00:11, 2 December 2022

The Dragonthorn is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VIII. It is a wyrm composed of weeds. They were originally the product of Dhoulmagus' curse set upon the kingdom of Trodain. Despite being composed of plant matter, the species does not belong to the Nature family.

Characteristics

Dragonthorns are thorny dragons brought to life from the cursed thorny vines that have overgrown Castle Trodain. It has a yellowish-orange head covered in long pink barbs. They are dangerous combatants, being capable of entangling opponents with their vines and then unleashing fiery breath on them just like ordinary dragons. The dragonthorns will fall quickly to dragon-slaying measures like Dragon Slash.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Dragonthorn (いばらドラゴン Ibara doragon)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Dragonthorn.png 164 0 90
Defense Agility Experience Gold
55 57 101 25
Bestiary no. #089
Family Dragon
In-game description Thorny rose bushes turned into monsters by Dhoulmagus. Whenever one is killed, another is born to take its place.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Flame Breath
Unleashes its thorns (stuns party member for one turn)
Location(s) Castle Trodain
Item(s) dropped Medicinal herb1⁄16
Thorn whip1⁄64
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
1⁄64 0% 25% 25%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *
25% 25% 0% 0%
Woosh Resistance * Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 25% 100%
Whack Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance
100% 100% 15% 100%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance *
50% 15% 0% 50%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 15% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Dragonthorn
Family Dragon
Rank F
Description These creatures are born when bunches of vines gain sentience and take the form of dragons.
Weapons Hammers, Whips, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger
Resistances Vulnerable to Frizz, Fizzleproof
Skill Frizz & Woosh
Location Palaish Isle
Breeding chart Frou-fry x Capsichum


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Dragonthorn
Family Dragon
Rank F
Size S
Weapons Whips, Hammers, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Crafty Poisoner
Resistances Vulnerable to Frizz, Immune to Fizzle
Skill Toxifier
Location -
Breeding chart Frou-fry x Bad egg
Mischievous mole x Lips


Related Monsters

Similar species

Gallery

  • Monsters: Joker model

  • Battle Road Victory cut-in

  • DQMBRV Dragonthorn1.png
  • DQMBRV Dragonthorn2.png
  • DQMBRV Dragonthorn3.png

  • Stars model

  • Rivals card

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