Great dragon

Dragon Quest monster Great dragon

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese グレイトドラゴン Romaji Gureito doragon First appearance Dragon Quest V Old localization GreatDrak

The great dragon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, it is a large, bipedal dragon covered in gold scales.

Characteristics

Great dragons are adequately described by their name: they are large dragons with wings, a long tail, horns, and golden scales that add up to make a very grand-looking creature. Due to some similarity in coloration and head shape, some fans theorize that these wondrous wyrms are the adult stage of the Small fry.

The power of the great dragon is as impressive as its looks. They are normally in command of some of the most potent breath attacks there are, have excellent strength, and tend to resist many elements. Due to this, great dragons aren't normally seen until the player nears the end of the games they appear in.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Great Dragon (グレイトドラゴン Gureito doragon)

Sprite

Bestiary No.

#163

Recruit Rate

¹⁄₆₄

Experience

1,010 (SFC)
810 (Remakes)

Gold

158

HP

250

MP

0

Attack

220

Defence

160

Agility

95

Evasion

0/64

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Call for backup (Great dragon)
Grabs character (125% damage)
Inferno
Regenerates 20 HP per turn

Location(s)

Nadiria region
Mt. Zugzwang
Estark's Labyrinth

Item dropped

Rebirth stone¹⁄₁₂₈

Frizz resistance *

20%

Sizz resistance *

100%

Fire Breath resistance *

100%

Bang resistance *

20%

Crack resistance *

100%

Ice Breath resistance *

100%

Woosh resistance *

100%

Zap resistance *

67%

Drain Magic resistance *

?

Whack resistance *

100%

Kamikazee resistance *

20%

Poof resistance

100%

Dazzle resistance *

67%

Fizzle resistance

100%

Fuddle resistance

100%

Poison resistance *

100%

Snooze resistance *

100%

Stun resistance *

100%

Sap resistance *

0%

PS2 model

DS & Mobile sprite

Great dragons appear for the first time, though they are not encountered until the player reaches Nadiria: essentially right before the end of the game. They can be incredibly threatening monsters thanks to their excellent elemental resistances, powerful fire breath, mighty physical blows, and tendency to call in other great dragons. Lucky players might occasionally recruit a great dragon, bringing the monster's might over to their side.

Dragon Quest X

In DQ10 their power is even more great by swinging their tails,a giant roar that damages their foes,Disruptive Wave,and spewing a light-based breath that emits shining light to attack enemies,in other words Blessed Breath

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Great dragon (グレイトドラゴン Gureito doragon)

Sprite

Bestiary no.

#384

Family

Dragon

Experience

2,707

Gold

436

HP

1,900

MP

80

Attack

485

Defence

361

Agility

121

Evasion

N/A

In-game description

Great golden wyrms whose roars echo around the underworld and beyond, causing all who hear them to cower in abject terror.

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Bites character (125% damage)
Grabs character (125% damage)
Scorch
Tail swing (targets party)

Location(s)

Fortress of Fear (second act)

Item(s) Dropped

Dragon hide¹⁄₈
Staff of Resurrection¹⁄₂₅₆

Fire resistance *

75%

Ice resistance *

75%

Wind resistance *

75%

Earth resistance *

75%

Light resistance *

75%

Dark resistance *

-125%

Zap resistance *

25%

Drain Magic resistance

0%

Whack resistance *

75%

Poof resistance

100%

Dazzle resistance *

25%

Fizzle resistance *

100%

Fuddle resistance *

25%

Paralysis resistance *

25%

Poison resistance *

0%

Snooze resistance *

25%

Blunt resistance

0%

Deceleratle resistance

0%

Sap resistance *

0%

Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance

0%

Stumble resistance *

75%

Stun resistance *

99%

Charm resistance *

100%

Beguile resistance *

25%

Double Down resistance *

0%

Elemental resistance *

0%

Vicious great dragon (グレイトドラゴン・強 Gureito doragon・kyō)

Sprite

Bestiary no.

#639

Family

Dragon

Experience

5,072

Gold

730

HP

2,600

MP

120

Attack

548

Defence

408

Agility

190

Evasion

N/A

In-game description

Great dragons driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Bites character (125% damage)
Grabs character (125% damage)
Scorch
Tail swing (targets party)

Location(s)

The Luminary's Trial - Citadel of Spite (third act)

Item(s) Dropped

Dragon hide¹⁄₈
Staff of Resurrection¹⁄₂₅₆

Fire resistance *

75%

Ice resistance *

75%

Wind resistance *

75%

Earth resistance *

75%

Light resistance *

75%

Dark resistance *

-125%

Zap resistance *

25%

Drain Magic resistance

0%

Whack resistance *

75%

Poof resistance

100%

Dazzle resistance *

25%

Fizzle resistance *

100%

Fuddle resistance *

25%

Paralysis resistance *

25%

Poison resistance *

0%

Snooze resistance *

25%

Blunt resistance

0%

Deceleratle resistance

0%

Sap resistance *

0%

Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance

0%

Stumble resistance *

75%

Stun resistance *

99%

Charm resistance *

100%

Beguile resistance *

25%

Double Down resistance *

0%

Elemental resistance *

0%

Dragon Quest Monsters

GreatDrak (グレイトドラゴン Gureito doragon)

Sprite	Level cap *	HP growth	MP growth
	60	2/5	1/5
Strength growth	Resilience growth	Wisdom growth	Agility growth
3/5	2/5	5/5	4/5

Family	Dragon
In-game description	The biggest dragon in the dragon family
Abilities	FrigidAir, IceSlash, SuckAll
Habitat	Old Man's Gate
Breeding chart	Dragon x Dragon

Frizz Resistance *	Sizz Resistance *	Fire Breath Resistance *	Bang Resistance *
Strong	Immune	Immune	Strong
Crack Resistance *	Ice Breath Resistance *	Woosh Resistance *	Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak	Weak	Weak	Weak
Zap Resistance *	Gigaslash Resistance	Magic Burst Resistance	Drain Magic Resistance *
Weak	Weak	None	Weak
Whack Resistance *	Kamikazee Resistance *	Poison Resistance *	Paralysis Resistance *
Immune	Immune	Weak	Immune
Fuddle Resistance *	Snooze Resistance *	Dazzle Resistance *	Fizzle Resistance
Strong	Strong	Weak	Weak
Ban Dance Resistance	Gobstopper Resistance	Stun Resistance *	Sap Resistance *
Weak	Weak	Weak	Weak
Decelerate Resistance *		Curse Resistance
Weak		Weak

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

GreatDrak (グレイトドラゴン Gureito doragon)

Sprite	Level cap *	HP growth	MP growth
	?	6/10	3/10
Strength growth	Resilience growth	Wisdom growth	Agility growth
7/10	5/10	6/10	6/10

Family	Dragon
In-game description
Abilities	FrigidAir, IceSlash, SuckAll
Habitat
Breeding chart	DragonKid (+5 and up) x DragonKid (+5 and up) Dragon (+5 and up) x Dragon (+5 and up)

Frizz Resistance *	Sizz Resistance *	Fire Breath Resistance *	Bang Resistance *
Strong	Immune	Immune	Strong
Crack Resistance *	Ice Breath Resistance *	Woosh Resistance *	Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak	Weak	Weak	Weak
Water Resistance *	Zap Resistance *	Gigaslash Resistance	Magic Burst Resistance
Weak	Weak	Weak	None
Drain Magic Resistance *	Whack Resistance *	Kamikazee Resistance *	Poison Resistance *
Weak	Immune	Immune	Weak
Paralysis Resistance *	Fuddle Resistance *	Snooze Resistance *	Dazzle Resistance *
Immune	Strong	Strong	Weak
Fizzle Resistance	Ban Dance Resistance	Gobstopper Resistance	Stun Resistance *
Weak	Weak	Weak	Weak
Sap Resistance *	Decelerate Resistance *	Curse Resistance
Weak	Weak	Weak

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

The Great dragon is the last monster in the Dragon family that can be synthesized without using a specific combination. They are necessary for synthesizing other monsters such as the mechan-o'-wyrm and black dragon. One appears as a boss in the temple on Celeste Isle.

Great dragon
Family	Dragon
Rank	A
Description	The golden scales of this mighty dragon shield it from both frost and flame.
Weapons	Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits	-
Resistances	Fire Breathproof, Ice Breathproof, Whackproof
Skill	Ice
Location	-
Breeding chart	Drakularge x Jamirus A-Rank x Dragon family

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Great dragon
Family	Dragon
Rank	D
Size	S
Weapons	Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits	Frizzmeister, Crafty Fire Breather
Resistances	Immune to Fire Breath, Cold Breath, and Whack
Skill	Ice
Location	-
Breeding chart	Drakularge x Fright knight or Dancing flame

Dragon Quest Tact

Great dragon appears as a S-rank monster of the Dragon family that can be scouted normally from any banner. It can participate in the Gasbagon's Battle Road as a party member.

Great dragon (グレイトドラゴン Gureito doragon)

Stats

Family		Rank		Role
Dragon				Attack
Max Level		HP	MP	Move
130		998	483	2-3
Attack	Defense	Agility	Wisdom	Weight
445	437	523	293	50

Basic Skills

First		Second		Third
Chilly Breath		Blizzard Rush*		C-c-cold Breath* Talent Blossoming: Ice

Awakening Skills

First	Second	Third
Crackmeister / Stats Up	Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up	C-c-cold Breath Potency +5% / Stats Up / Ice Potency +5%
Fourth	Fifth
Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up	C-c-cold Breath Potency +5% / Stats Up / Ice Potency +5%

Leader Perks

First

Raises breath potency of dragon allies, including itself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around it.

Basic Perks

First	Second	Third
AGL +20	Max MP +15	C-c-cold Breath Potency +2%

Perk Details

First

Crackmeister: Lowers Crack-type ability MP cost, raises potency.

Frizz Resistance *	Sizz Resistance *	Crack Resistance *	Woosh Resistance *
Half Res	Half Res	Normal	Very Weak
Bang Resistance *	Zap Resistance *	Zam Resistance *	Snooze Resistance
Normal	Very Weak	Normal	Normal
Poison Resistance	Physical Lock Resistance	Spell Lock Resistance	Martial Lock Resistance
Very Weak	Normal	Normal	Normal
Breath Lock Resistance	Hobble Resistance *	Stun Resistance *	Dazzle Resistance
Half Res	Normal	Normal	Normal
Curse Resistance	Paralysis Resistance	Confusion Resistance	Charm Resistance
Normal	Half Res	Immune	Super Weak

Related Monsters

• Black dragon
• Noble dragon
• Lord Dragon

Gallery

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  Super Famicom artwork.

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  Recruit in DQ V.

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  A great dragon in X.

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  XI polygon model

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  A vicious great dragon

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  Stars polygon model

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  Great dragon at the arena in Tact.

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  Great dragon and Slimecicle in Tact

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  Great dragon in Walk

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  A great dragon in Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi

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  Rivals card

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  DQ Trading Card Game card.

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  A trading card of Caesar, the Great dragon recruit from V.

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  Dragon Quest Sofubi Monster

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  Metallic Monster Gallery

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  DQM I & II sprite

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  Caravan Heart sprite

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  Joker polygon model

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  Joker 2 polygon model

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  Final Fantasy Brave Exvius sprite

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