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{{Monster Infobox
[[Image:Dragon-snapdragon.jpg]]
|title=Snapdragon
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Snapdragon.png|300px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ドラゴンブッシュ
|romaji={{tt|Doragonbusshu|Dragon bush}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
}}
 
The '''snapdragon''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. It is a powerful dragon brought to life from cursed rose vines.
 
==Characteristics==
Snapdragons are [[Dragon family|dragon]]s 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==
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Snapdragon
|kanji=ドラゴンブッシュ
|romanji=Doragonbusshu
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-197.gif|300px]]
|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 (stuns party member for one turn)
|locations=Egeus' Tablet<br>[[Untrodden Groves]]<br>[[Troll Maze]]
|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=
}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Snapdragon
|image = 
|family = [[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|rank = E
|description = -
|weapons = {{Hammer}}s, {{Whip}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]]
|resistances = Confusionproof, Vulnerable to Frizz
|skill = [[Frizz & Woosh]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Dragonthorn]] x [[Undead family]]
}}
 
{{clear}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Snapdragon
|image = 
|family = [[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|rank = E
|size = S
|weapons = {{Hammer}}s, {{Whip}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], Craft Decelerater
|resistances = Confusionproof, Vulnerable to Frizz
|skill = [[Frizz & Woosh]]
|location = [[Dark World (Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2)|Dark World]]
|breeding chart = [[Komodo]] x [[Shell slime]], [[Nardragon]] x [[Wild slime]]
}}
 
{{clear}}
 
===''[[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 ''[[Wikipedia:Antirrhinum|Antirrhinum]]'', found in rocky regions in Europe, North America, and Northern Africa. They are named such due to their resemblance to European dragons.
 
==Similar species==
*[[Dragonthorn]]
*[[Frost wyvine]]
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:Snapdragon DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model
DQMSL Snapdragon.jpg|Appearance in {{Super Light}}
DQR Dragon Bush.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>
 
[[Category:Plant monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
 
[[fr:Épironce]]

Latest revision as of 15:16, 3 June 2025

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.

Characteristics[edit]

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[edit]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Snapdragon (ドラゴンブッシュ Doragonbusshu)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
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Bestiary No. Family
#197 Dragon
Experience Gold HP MP
356 63 436 30
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
171 116 102 1⁄64
In-Game Description Strange monsters that are animated forms of cursed rose bushes. They entwine enemies in thorny vines, then incinerate them with powerful fire spells.
Spell(s) Kafrizzle
Skill(s) Unleashes its thorns (stuns party member for one turn)
Location(s) Egeus' Tablet
Untrodden Groves
Troll Maze
Item(s) Dropped Thorn whip1⁄32
Spiked steel whip1⁄128
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 25% 100% 100%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% 50% 50% 50%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Snapdragon
Family Dragon
Rank E
Description -
Weapons Hammers, Whips, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger
Resistances Confusionproof, Vulnerable to Frizz
Skill Frizz & Woosh
Location -
Breeding chart Dragonthorn x Undead family


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Snapdragon
Family Dragon
Rank E
Size S
Weapons Hammers, Whips, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Craft Decelerater
Resistances Confusionproof, Vulnerable to Frizz
Skill Frizz & Woosh
Location Dark World
Breeding chart Komodo x Shell slime, Nardragon x Wild slime


Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

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[edit]

  • 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.

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Monsters: Joker model

  • Appearance in Super Light

  • Rivals card

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