Dragonthorn

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

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.

Despite being composed of plant matter, the species does not belong to the Nature family.

Appearances

Original (PS2)

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

Resistances

Remake (3DS, Mobile)

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

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

(ドラゴンブッシュ)

Original (PS2)

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

Resistances

Remake (3DS, Mobile)

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.