User blog comment:BannedLagiacrus/Discussion of the Week: Elder Dragon-Level Monsters/@comment-5569775-20160325190252

1) Shen Gaoren.

2) Apex monsters.

3) In regards to Shen Gaoren, it's alright. And maybe some of the deviants, lore wise, as well as Apex monsters even if though I really hate the Apex status.  However, in other cases it's silly.  Akantor, Ukanlos, Odibatorasu, Laviente and Rajang, should all be considered Elder Dragons, either due to their size, destructive force, the fact that another large snake is considered an Elder Dragon, or the fact that they can kill & eat Elder Dragons.

4) Plesioth? I mean those hipchecks are renown for be immensely destructive.  Or how about Qurupeco, after all, it can summon Jho which is already in the group.

5) Akantor, Ukanlos, Odibatorasu, Laviente and Rajang.

6) Other than Apex? None.

7) For some, yes. Other's don't really need it, as the fights against them show enough.

8) Akantor, Ukanlos, Odibatorasu, Laviente and Rajang. Also Shen Gaoren in the since it's shell is the head of an Elder Dragon(would be interesting to see one with the head of a Laviente or Dalamadur some day XD).

9) Laviente vs. Dalamadur. Odibatorasu vs. Jhen/Dah Mohran.  Rajang vs. Oroshi Kirin.  Akantor vs. Crimson Fatalis.  Ukanlos vs. Kushala Daora.