Yian Garuga

Yian Garuga is a Bird Wyvern introduced in Monster Hunter Freedom.



Physiology
Yian Garuga has a striking purple coloration, large defensive spikes and an extremely tough shell. Its beak is sharp and jagged, and it possesses a silver mane around the edge of its face.

Abilities
Yian Garuga possesses a poisonous tail club and can produce ear-splitting roars to stop foes in their tracks. It is quite crafty and will avoid pitfall traps. In addition, it is unaffected by sonic bombs.

Behavior
Highly aggressive for a Bird Wyvern, Yian Garuga is known to behave similar to a Rathian, as well as sharing a very similar set of attacks.

Habitat
Yian Garuga has been observed in the Jungle, Gorge, Great Forest, Forest and Hills, Esther Lake and Everwood.

Deadeye Yian Garuga


Main Article: Deadeye Yian Garuga

A Deviant of Yian Garuga that appears in Monster Hunter Generations.

Hardcore (HC) Yian Garuga


HC Yian Garuga has a poison stained beak, more spikes on its tail and new attacks including: releasing a mist of poison during a tail flip; screaming extremely loud while charging at a target; screaming while jumping into the air and spitting 3 fire balls directly below.

One-Eared Yian Garuga


Main Article: One-Eared Yian Garuga

A Variant of Yian Garuga featured in Monster Hunter Online.

Analysis and Guides
For details on older games this monster has appeared in, see Yian Garuga Guides.