A wyrm composed of weeds, the Dragonthorn is a story-related monster debuting in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. In it, they are the product of Dhoulmagus' curse set upon the kingdom of Trodain.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Dragonthorn | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | いばらドラゴン |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King |
Despite being composed of plant matter, the species does not belong to the Nature family.
Appearances
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
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Original (PS2)
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
| 164 | 0 | 90 | |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 55 | 57 | 101 | 25 |
| Bestiary no. | 89 |
| 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) | Fire Breath Thorn snare |
| Location(s) | Trodain Castle |
| 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% | ||
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
Snapdragon
| (ドラゴンブッシュ) | |
Original (PS2)
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
| 436 | 30 | 171 | |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 116 | 102 | 356 | 63 |
| Bestiary no. | 197 |
| Family | Dragon |
| 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 |
| Location(s) | Untrodden Groves |
| Item(s) dropped | Thorn whip1⁄32 Spiked steel whip1⁄128 |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | |
| 1⁄64 | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Fire Breath Resistance * |
Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice breath Resistance * |
|
| 0% | 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% | 50% | 100% | |
| Fuddle Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Snooze resistance * | |
| 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | ||
| 50% | 15% | 0% | ||
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
The snapdragon.
