Snapdragon
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Snapdragon | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | ドラゴンブッシュ |
| Romaji | Doragonbusshu |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VIII |
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[edit]
| Snapdragon (ドラゴンブッシュ Doragonbusshu) |  |
| 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 (stuns party member for one turn) |
| Location(s) | Egeus' Tablet Untrodden Groves Troll Maze |
| 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% | ||
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.
Gallery[edit]
Monsters: Joker model
Appearance in Super Light
Rivals card
