Monster Appreciation Week: Azure Rathalos (5th Gen)

Hello, and welcome to Monster Appreciation Week!

This week we look at Monster Hunter G's Flagship Monster, Azure Rathalos!

Monster Hunter: World n azure-colored subspecies of Rathalos. More mobile than their standard cousins, they locate prey from the air and quickly swoop in for the kill. Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★★★

Monster Hunter: World Equipment

High Rank (Alpha)			High Rank (Beta)
Rare 6 Rathalos Mastery (Critical Element) 2 pieces of armor Rathalos Mastery (Mind's Eye/Ballstics) 4 pieces of armor Intimidator (Lv3) Windproof (Lv3) Focus (Lv2) Critical Boost (Lv1) Free Elem/Ammo Up (Lv1) Piercing Shots (Lv1) Cliffhanger (Lv1)			Rare 6 Rathalos Mastery (Critical Element) 2 pieces of armor Rathalos Mastery (Mind's Eye/Ballistics) 4 pieces of armor Focus (Lv2) Windproof (Lv2) Critical Boost (Lv1) Free Elem/Ammo Up (Lv1)

Interesting Facts About Azure Rathalos

• Azure Rathalos is a Subspecies of Rathalos with an azure-colored shell.
  • It is believed that Azure Rathalos is a genetic mutation of Rathalos rather than a subspecies.
  • From its blue shell, Azure Rathalos has been nicknamed the Blue Fire Wyvern (Japanese 蒼火竜).
• Azure Rathalos was long thought to be a rumor until it was officially discovered by an unnamed hunter. Azure Rathalos are extremely rare, few of them have ever been seen by people.
  • It is said that if a person witnesses an Azure Rathalos that their fate will change dramatically.
• Azure Rathalos is larger and stronger than Rathalos. Even its wings are more durable than a Rathalos's.
• Compared to Rathalos, Azure Rathalos is more advance in the sky than its red cousin. It can fly in the air much longer than Rathalos, rarely landing in many cases, as well as more aggressive.
  • Its azure-colored shell makes it harder to see in the sky.
• Azure Rathalos has often been seen with Pink Rathian.
  • Azure Rathalos has been found to be hostile towards Rathalos, and even Rathian, in some cases.
• Its scales are as deep blue as the night sky, and their strength is higher than their beauty.
• An Azure Rathalos's tail is prized by all sellers.
  • Its tail is often eaten as a dish.
• Azure Rathalos's materials are used to make top-grade equipment for hunters.
• The bones of Azure Rathalos are said to always be burning.
• Azure Rathalos is about as popular as Rathalos.

Videos

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Title	Monster Hunter 4G - Seregios vs Azure Rathalos Cutscene by Xyp Games

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Title	Monster Hunter World Azure Rathalos Boss Fight 21 (Solo Long Sword) by Boss Fight Database

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