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|kanji=プテラノドン
|kanji=プテラノドン
|romanji=Puteranodon
|romanji=Puteranodon
|old=Pteranod
|old=Pteranod (''Monsters'' GBC)
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest IV}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest IV}}
}}
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The '''Pteranodon''' is a [[Dragon family|dragon type]] monster based on the Rhamphorhynchus genus of pterosaurs from the late Jurassic era.
 
The '''Pteranodon''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest IV}}. It is based on the [[Wikipedia:Rhamphorhynchus|Rhamphorhynchus]] genus of pterosaurs from the late Jurassic era.
 
==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==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
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|name=Pteranodon
|name=Pteranodon
|kanji=プテラノドン
|kanji=プテラノドン
|romanji=
|romanji=Puteranodon
|bestiaryNumber=039
|bestiaryNumber=#039
|sprite=[[File:Pteranodon DQIV NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[File:Pteranodon DQIV NES.gif]]
|hp=41
|hp=41
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|skills=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of agility]]({{fraction|1|128}})
|item=[[Seed of agility]]({{fraction|1|128}})
|locations=
|locations=[[Birdsong Tower]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Endor]] region ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Bath]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[Porthrunnel]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[Pharos Beacon]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})
|evasion=1/16
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
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.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Pteranodon
|name=Pteranodon
|kanji= プテラノドン
|kanji=プテラノドン
|romanji=
|romanji=Puteranodon
|bestiaryNumber=#144
|bestiaryNumber=#144
|family={{Bird}} & {{Floating}}
|family={{Bird}} & {{Floating}}
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|skills=None
|skills=None
|items=[[Twisted talons]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Seed of deftness]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Twisted talons]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Seed of deftness]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Champs Sauvage]] souther section, first act<br>[[Insula Algarum]], first act<br>[[The Other Side]], second act
|locations=Southern [[Champs Sauvage]] (first act)<br>[[Insula Algarum]] (first act)<br>[[The Other Side]] (second act)  
(Early game)  
|evasion=N/A
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
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|elemental-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
}}
 
====Malicious====
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious pteranodon
|name=Malicious pteranodon
|kanji=  
|kanji=プテラノドン・邪
|romanji=
|romanji={{tt|Puteranodon・ja|Pteranodon・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#467
|bestiaryNumber=#467
|family={{Bird}} & {{Floating}}
|family={{Bird}} & {{Floating}}
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|skills=None
|skills=None
|items=[[Twisted talons]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Seed of deftness]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Twisted talons]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Seed of deftness]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Dundrasil]] region, third act
|locations=[[Dundrasil Region]] (third act)
|evasion=N/A
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
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{{DQMEnemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Pteranod
|name=Pteranod
|kanji=  
|kanji= プテラノドン
|romanji=
|romanji=Puteranodon
|sprite=[[Image:Pteranod.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:Pteranod.png]]
|level=35
|level=35
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|wisdom=
|wisdom=
|agility=3/5
|agility=3/5
|family= [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|family= {{Dragon}}
|in-game-description=Flaps its large wings and flies with authority
|in-game-description=Flaps its large wings and flies with authority
|abilities=[[Firebal]], [[TailWind]], [[Wind Sickles | WindBeast]]
|abilities=[[Sizz|Firebal]], [[Backdraft|TailWind]], [[Wind Sickles|WindBeast]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Gate of Wisdom]], [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Old Man's Gate]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Wisdom]], [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Old Man's Gate]]
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[Bird family]]
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[Bird family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|frizz-resist=Strong
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{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Pteranod
|name=Pteranod
|kanji=  
|kanji=プテラノドン
|romanji=
|romanji=Puteranodon
|sprite=[[File:Pteranod dqm2.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Pteranod dqm2.png]]
|level=35
|level=35
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|wisdom=3/10
|wisdom=3/10
|agility=5/10
|agility=5/10
|family= [[Dragon]]
|family={{Dragon}}
|in-game-description=
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Firebal]], [[TailWind]], [[Wind Sickles | WindBeast]]
|abilities=[[Sizz|Firebal]], [[Backdraft|TailWind]], [[Wind Sickles|WindBeast]]
|habitat=
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[Bird family]]
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[Bird family]]
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''===
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Pteranodon
|kanji=プテラノドン
|romanji=Puteranodon
|icon=[[File:Pteranodon DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|link=Dragon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,360</big></big>
|mp=<big><big></big></big>
|attack=<big><big>340</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>580</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>390</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>610</big></big>
|bestiary=#071
|rank=<big><big>'''G'''</big></big>
|in-game-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
|talents=[[Dragonheart]]
|traits=[[Naked Ambition]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Wooshmeister]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Tit for Tat]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Rando-Accel]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Supreme Sidestepper]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|link=Dragon family]] X [[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]<br>(Either parent is G-rank.)
|fusions=[[File:Pteranodon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Pteranodon]] X [[File:Foo dog DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Foo dog]] = [[File:Spitzfire DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Spitzfire]]<br>[[File:Pteranodon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Pteranodon]] X [[File:Bullfinch DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Bullfinch]] = [[File:Garuda DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Garuda]]<br>[[File:Pteranodon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Pteranodon]] X [[File:Drakularge DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Drakularge]] = [[File:Wyvern DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Wyvern]]
|fire-resist=50%
|water-resist=-25%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=-25%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=25%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=-25%
|instant-death-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]''===
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


==Trivia==
==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 Pteranodons.
*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.


==Similar species==
==Similar species==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Pteranodon.jpg|Famicom era art
Pteranodon.jpg|{{Famicom}} era art.
File:Pteranodon XI model.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
DQX Pteranodon.jpg|A Pteranodon in {{X}}.
File:Pteranodon dqmpsx.gif|''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 1·2|Monsters 1·2]]'' sprite
DQX ArgonGreat Pteranodons.jpg|Pteranodons and a great argon lizard in {{X}}.
</gallery>
Pteranodon XI model.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious pteranodon.jpg|A malicious pteranodon.
Pteranodon dqmpsx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
DQMBRV Pteranodon.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in
DQMBRV Pteranodon1.png|
DQotS Pteranodon.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Pteranodon.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dinosaurs]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[fr:Ptéranodon]]

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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.

Characteristics[edit]

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[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Pteranodon (プテラノドン Puteranodon)DQIV Logo.png
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
Pteranodon DQIV NES.gif 41 8 28
Defense Agility Experience Gold
24 19 36 50
Bestiary No. #039
Spell(s) Sizz
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Birdsong Tower (Chapter 2)
Endor region (Chapter 2)
Bath region (Chapters 5 & 6)
Porthrunnel region (Chapters 5 & 6)
Pharos Beacon (Chapters 5 & 6)
Item Dropped Seed of agility(1⁄128)
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Bang Resistance *
1⁄16 0% 0% 75%
Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 75% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Bracer Resistance Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance
0% 0% 100% 25%
Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
25% 0% 0% 0%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
Pteranodon ds.png None


Dragon Quest X[edit]

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[edit]

Pteranodon (プテラノドン Puteranodon)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Pteranodon XI sprite.png 97 12 89
Defense Agility Experience Gold
93 109 192 37
Bestiary no. #144
Family Bird & Floating
In-game 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!
Spell(s) Sizzle
Whack
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Southern Champs Sauvage (first act)
Insula Algarum (first act)
The Other Side (second act)
Item(s) dropped Twisted talons1⁄8
Seed of deftness1⁄256
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance *
N/A 25% -110% 25%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
25% 0% 25% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 75% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 25%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
25% 25% 25% 25%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
0% 99% 100% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
25% 0% 0%


Malicious[edit]

Malicious pteranodon (プテラノドン・邪 Puteranodon・ja)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Pteranodon XI sprite.png 345 18 231
Defense Agility Experience Gold
257 211 1,445 242
Bestiary no. #467
Family Bird & Floating
In-game description Pteranodons who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
Spell(s) Kasizz
Thwack
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Dundrasil Region (third act)
Item(s) dropped Twisted talons1⁄8
Seed of deftness1⁄256
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance *
N/A 25% -110% 25%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
25% 0% 25% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 75% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 25%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
25% 25% 25% 25%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
50% 99% 100% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
25% 0% 0%


Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

Pteranod (プテラノドン Puteranodon) DWM Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Pteranod.png 35 2/5 3/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
3/5 1/5 ? 3/5
Family Dragon
In-game description Flaps its large wings and flies with authority
Abilities Firebal, TailWind, WindBeast
Habitat Gate of Wisdom, Old Man's Gate
Breeding chart Dragon family x Bird family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Weak Weak
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Weak Weak None None
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
None Strong None None
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
None None None None
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak None
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None



Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

Pteranod (プテラノドン Puteranodon) DWM2 Taras Adventure Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Pteranod dqm2.png 35 5/10 6/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
7/10 2/10 3/10 5/10
Family Dragon
In-game description
Abilities Firebal, TailWind, WindBeast
Habitat
Breeding chart Dragon family x Bird family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Weak Weak
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
None Weak Weak None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None None Strong None
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
None None None None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
None Weak Weak Weak
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None None



Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Pteranodon (プテラノドン Puteranodon) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Pteranodon DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 dragon family icon.png 1,360
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
340 580 610 390
Bestiary No. #071
Rank G
In-game 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
Talents Dragonheart
Guaranteed traits Naked Ambition (lv. 1)
Wooshmeister (lv. 20)
Tit for Tat (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Rando-Accel (lv. 1)
Supreme Sidestepper (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart DQM3 dragon family icon.png X DQM3 demon family icon.png
(Either parent is G-rank.)
Notable synthesis Pteranodon X Foo dog DQM3 portrait.png = Spitzfire DQM3 portrait.png
Pteranodon X Bullfinch DQM3 portrait.png = Garuda DQM3 portrait.png
Pteranodon X Drakularge DQM3 portrait.png = Wyvern DQM3 portrait.png
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
50% -25% 50% -25%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
50% 0% 25% 0%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
25% 0% 50% 25%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
0% 0% 25% 0%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
50% -25%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%



Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

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Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

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Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

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Trivia[edit]

  • 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.

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Famicom era art.

  • A Pteranodon in X.

  • Pteranodons and a great argon lizard in X.

  • XI polygon model.

  • A malicious pteranodon.

  • DQM1·2 sprite.

  • Battle Road Victory cut-in

  • DQMBRV Pteranodon1.png

  • Stars model.

  • Rivals card.

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