Terrordactyl
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Terrordactyl | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | バピラス |
| Romaji | Bapirasu |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line |
| Old localization | Vampirus (NES and GBC) |
The Terrordactyl is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest II.
It is a large, blue pterosaur monster.
Characteristics[edit]
Terrodactyls are large winged pterosaurs capable of flight. They are usually portrayed as a pale blue or teal with tan bellies. The Terrordactyls often attack seafaring adventurers with the help of other flying monsters like Gargoyles by swooping down with their deadly talons, having the ability to attack twice per turn. They are also capable of calling for more of their own kind to assist in their assaults.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]
Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]
| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
 |
35 | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Strength growth | Resilience growth | Wisdom growth | Agility growth |
| 6/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Family | Dragon |
| In-game description | |
| Abilities | BiAttack, CallHelp, Infernos |
| Habitat | |
| Breeding chart | Dragon family x MadGoose Pteranod x Pteranod |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| Weak | Strong | Strong | Strong |
| Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Rock/Army Resistance * |
| None | None | Weak | None |
| Water Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Gigaslash Resistance | Magic Burst Resistance |
| None | None | None | None |
| Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance * | Poison Resistance * |
| None | Weak | Strong | Weak |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * |
| None | None | Weak | Weak |
| Fizzle Resistance | Ban Dance Resistance | Gobstopper Resistance | Stun Resistance * |
| None | None | None | Weak |
| Sap Resistance * | Decelerate Resistance * | Curse Resistance | |
| None | Weak | Weak | |
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai[edit]
Terrordactyls make various appearances throughout the series. In the manga and the original 1991 anime, there is a terrordactyl living on Dermline Island along with Dai and other friendly monsters. It helps Dai defeat the evil scorpion released on the island by the treacherous sage Varon.
Trivia[edit]
A pterodactyl strongly resembling it appears in Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga, where it kidnaps Bulma to eat her, but Goku saves the day and kills it.
Related monsters[edit]
Similar species[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Famicom art.
A Terrordactyl in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
DQM1·2 sprite.
Icon in Monsters 2: 3D.
Rivals card.
Dragon Quest I & II Trading Card.
DQ Trading Card.
