Rare Species

A Rare Species is an alternate form of a monster that is much rarer than a Subspecies. These monsters usually feature an alternate color palette and often boast different anatomical features and abilities from the common species and subspecies. Rare Species are much stronger than both common species and subspecies and usually are fought in higher ranks. Rare Species are also known to only appear in secluded locations such as the Tower Summit.

1st Generation

 * Silver Rathalos
 * Gold Rathian

3rd Generation

 * Lucent Nargacuga
 * Abyssal Lagiacrus

4th Generation

 * Molten Tigrex

Frontier Generation

 * Hypnocatrice Rare Species
 * Espinas Rare Species