Elder Dragon

Elder Dragons (Japanese 古龍種) are a class of monsters introduced in the first generation. These monsters are rare, powerful, and are sometimes even treated as deities by hunters within the Monster Hunter universe. Elder Dragons exhibit a wide variety of body types, the most common being a quadrupedal entity with a long tail and two wings. However, some Elder Dragons can possess Equine or even Cephalopodic features. This class includes monsters that are suited to any realm, be it land, sea or air. In addition, Elder Dragons can be found in almost any environment in the MH world, and are generally the most powerful monsters one can encounter in any given zone.

First Generation Elder Dragons

Fatalis

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Crimson Fatalis

Kirin

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Lao-Shan Lung

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Ashen Lao-Shan Lung

Second Generation Elder Dragons

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Chameleos

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Rusted Kushala Daora

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Lunastra

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Teostra

White Fatalis

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Yama Tsukami

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Kushala Daora

Third Generation Elder Dragons

Alatreon

Amatsumagatsuchi

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Ceadeus

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Goldbeard Ceadeus

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Dire Miralis

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Jhen Mohran

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Hallowed Jhen Mohran

Fourth Generation Elder Dragons

None / Unconfirmed.

Frontier Generation Elder Dragons

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Rebidiora

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Rukodiora

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Shanthien

Monster Hunter Online Elder Dragons

None / Unconfirmed.

Monster Hunter Orage Elder Dragons

Gilkuza

Myo Galuna

Notes

• There are currently no new Elder Dragons in the Fourth Generation and Monster Hunter Online series.
• Uniquely, many Elder Dragons can be repelled and retain the damage dealt to them for the next time they are fought, allowing one specific dragon to be fought over multiple quests.
• Elder Dragons can't be trapped in pitfall traps or in shock traps