Pteranodon

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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)
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Original (NES)
Sprite
Pteranodon DQIV NES.gif
Bestiary No.
#039
Gold
50
HP
41
MP
8
Attack
28
Defence
24
Agility
19
Evasion
116
Spell(s)
Sizz
Skill(s)
None
Item Dropped
Seed of agility(1128)
Resistances
Frizz *
0%
Sizz *
0%
Bang *
75%
Crack *
0%
Woosh *
75%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
0%
Poof
100%
Dazzle
0%
Fizzle
0%
Fuddle
25%
Snooze
25%
Sap *
0%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Pteranodon ds.png
Notable Changes
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)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Pteranodon XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#144
Family
Bird & Floating
Gold
37
HP
97
MP
12
Attack
89
Defence
93
Agility
109
Evasion
N/A
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 talons18
Seed of deftness1256
Resistances
Fire *
25%
Ice *
-110%
Wind *
25%
Earth *
25%
Light *
0%
Dark *
25%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
75%
Poof
100%
Dazzle *
25%
Fizzle *
0%
Fuddle *
25%
Paralysis *
25%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
25%
Blunt
25%
Sap *
25%
Stumble *
100%
Stun *
99%
Charm *
100%
Beguile *
25%
Elemental *
0%


Malicious[edit]

Malicious pteranodon (プテラノドン・邪 Puteranodon・ja)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Pteranodon XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#467
Family
Bird & Floating
Experience
1,445
Gold
242
HP
345
MP
18
Attack
231
Defence
257
Agility
211
Evasion
N/A
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 talons18
Seed of deftness1256
Resistances
Fire *
25%
Ice *
-110%
Wind *
25%
Earth *
25%
Light *
0%
Dark *
25%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
75%
Poof
100%
Dazzle *
25%
Fizzle *
50%
Fuddle *
25%
Paralysis *
25%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
25%
Blunt
25%
Sap *
25%
Stumble *
100%
Stun *
99%
Charm *
100%
Beguile *
25%
Elemental *
0%


Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

Pteranod (プテラノドン Puteranodon)
Dragon Quest Monsters
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)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
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]

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

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Pteranodon (プテラノドン Puteranodon)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
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 * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 25% 50% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 0% 0% -25%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
25% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%


Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

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]

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