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Elder Dragon-Level Monsters

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Elder Dragon-Level Monster (Japanese 古龍級生物) is a term that has been used to describe one monster's power as being comparable to that of an Elder Dragon. While it may sound like a rank or category, it really is only used as a descriptor and isn't a recurrent term. However, some fans have taken to using it for any monster that fits this definition.

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The Elder Dragon-Level Monsters[]

The only monster to ever be called an Elder Dragon-Level Monster is Rajang. It is so due to its strength and ferocity being comparable to that of an Elder Dragon, and it can even go toe-to-toe with some, notably Kirin who it is known to hunt. Because it can compete for territory on equal footing with monsters the likes of Ruiner Nergigante, Furious Rajang is called a Super Elder Dragon-Level Monster (Japanese 超古龍級生物).

Known Elder Dragon-Level Monsters[]

Other Monsters Similar In Power to Elder Dragons[]

There are monsters that are not called Elder Dragon-Level Monsters, but fit the definition, either due to being able to compete on equal footing against Elder Dragons or having a similar destructive power to them, and so are sometimes called Elder Dragon-Level Monsters by fans.

List[]

Disclaimer: While some of the following monsters have been confirmed to be of equal power to Elder Dragons, others are merely interpreted to be by fans, and so may or may not truly be.

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4th Generation[]

5th Generation[]

6th Generation[]

Frontier Generation[]

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What Makes Them Comparable To Elder Dragons?[]

Rare Species[]

Rare species are very rare and powerful. Some have even been seen fighting Elder Dragons and winning, for example a Gold Rathian against a Kushala Daora.

Akantor[]

Akantor's overwhelming strength is comparable to that of an Elder Dragon. Due to this, its appearances are treated the same way as theirs. It also was temporarily classified as an Elder Dragon when it was discovered.

Shen Gaoren[]

Shen Gaoren, an enormous Carapaceon, is constantly looking for and destroying things that disturb its territory, such as towns, cities, and barriers. Its massive size also warrants it being compared to an Elder Dragon.

Ukanlos[]

Ukanlos is considered to be equal to Akantor in power and is about as aggressive. Its appearances are also treated the same way as those of Elder Dragons. It, too, was temporarily classified as an Elder Dragon when it was discovered.

Savage Deviljho[]

Savage Deviljho is extremely aggressive and ferocious. It is known to attack and stand its ground against mighty Elder Dragons like Velkhana, Namielle, Blackveil Vaal Hazak and Ruiner Nergigante.

Gore Magala[]

Gore Magala is classified as a Demi Elder. It is the juvenile form of the Elder Dragon Shagaru Magala, and while it is not yet as powerful as its adult form, it remains a force to be reckoned with and, with the Frenzy Virus, can do severe damage to ecosystems and settlements. Chaotic Gore Magala is even stronger.

Athal-Ka[]

Athal-Ka is known to raid and destroy heavily-armed fortresses. It is also able to use its webbing to manipulate a massive, dragon-like structure known as the Ahtal-Neset, which it has created using materials from destroyed fortresses.

Magnamalo[]

Magnamalo often attacks more powerful Elder Dragons like Teostra and Kushala Daora, being able to beat down both Elder Dragons within their respective Turf Wars despite getting equally injured in the process. It also brave enough to face the Source of the Rampage; Narwa the Allmother. Scorned Magnamalo is also fierce and powerful enough to face off against the equally feared Malzeno and Velkhana.

Espinas[]

Espinas is known to pick fights with certain Elder Dragons, notably Kushala Daora. Flaming Espinas has been seen battling Teostra and potentially outmaching the intensity of its flames. Zenith Espinas and Espinas Rare Species are even stronger.

Zoh Shia[]

Zoh Shia is a powerful Construct and was meant to be the ultimate weapon of Wyveria. It wiped out its creators' entire civilization a thousand years ago. It also displays similarities, both in appearance and abilities, to the three Fatalis.

Odibatorasu[]

Like Akantor and Ukanlos, Odibatorasu's power is comparable to that of Elder Dragons. It can even cause large sandstorms just with its breath.

Laviente[]

Laviente is of a similar gigantic size to Dalamadur, and equally as destructive. It is known to have completely destroyed the environment of Solitude Island, transforming it from a lush forest to a barren rocky landscape. Violent Laviente and Berserk Laviente are just as big and even more powerful.

Arbiter Estrellian[]

Other than Arbiter Estrellian being a rare species, natural disasters are also said to happen in its territory, though it remains unknown if it causes them or is simply a prophet. Furthermore, Estrellian is the juvenile form of an unknown Elder Dragon and Arbiter Estrellian is thought to be close to reaching its adult state.

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Notes[]

  • It is in "Dive to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne" that Rajang and Furious Rajang are respectively called Elder Dragon-Level Monster and Super Elder Dragon-Level Monster.
  • Although Espinas and Flaming Espinas originated in the Frontier Generation series, they were introduced globally in a Fifth Generation Monster Hunter game.

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