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Waldondo del Mundo: "Have you ever heard of the Golden Dragon?"
Leyla: "You mean the dragon that according to legend only lays one egg every hundred years? An egg that happens to be made of solid gold?"[src]
   

The Golden Dragon is a large Mystery Class dragon that first appeared in Dragons: Rescue Riders: Hunt for the Golden Dragon.

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What is the frequency of a Golden Dragon laying an egg according to legend? toggle section
According to legend, a Golden Dragon lays an egg only once every 100 years. This rarity makes the species vulnerable to extinction and a target for hunters who seek their golden eggs.
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What is the material of a Golden Dragon's egg? toggle section
The eggs of Golden Dragons are made of solid gold. This was confirmed through laboratory testing by characters Hiccup and Heather in the School of Dragons.
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Who verified the composition of a Golden Dragon's egg in School of Dragons? toggle section
The composition of a Golden Dragon's egg, which is made of solid gold, was verified by Hiccup and Heather in School of Dragons.
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What class does the Golden Dragon belong to in Dragons: Rescue Riders? toggle section
The Golden Dragon belongs to the large Mystery Class in Dragons: Rescue Riders.
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What is the appearance of a baby Golden Dragon? toggle section
A baby Golden Dragon shares the same color as the adult, but with much shorter horns. They have dark brown and golden scales, and their scales are very reminiscent of bird feathers, especially those on the chest of the dragon. Their wings are quite small compared to their body size.
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Physical Appearance[]

Egg[]

HFTGD - Close up of the golden dragon egg
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The eggs of Golden Dragons are oval with a smooth and shiny exterior. They are also made of solid gold, which was verified by undisclosed laboratory testing by Hiccup and Heather in School of Dragons.

Hatchling to Adult[]

Baby Golden Dragons have the same color as the adult, but with much shorter horns.

Golden Dragons are quite large in size with dark brown and golden scales, and spiraling antelope-like horns. They are quadrupedal and have a short, bumpy tail, with a small fin on it. The scales of Golden Dragons are very reminiscent of bird feathers, especially those on the chest of the dragon. Their wings are quite small compared to their body size.

Abilities[]

Golden Glitter Blasts[]

HFTGD - Gemma doing another gold blast

Golden Dragons can fire streams of golden glitter after feeding on their egg shells upon hatching. The glitter is difficult to wash off once it sticks and can be an irritant when it gets into the eyes of living creatures.

Climbing[]

Golden Dragons can use their strong claws to climb vertical stone walls and stay attached to the ceiling of a cave.

Behavior and Personality[]

Golden Dragons are very protective of their nests and believe that they can take on anything by themselves. But after realizing their overconfidence, they are willing to allow others to help.

In School of Dragons, Golden Dragons are shown to be protective of their eggs. They are a friendly species, which could make them vulnerable to Dragon Hunters, but they do not show themselves until they know it is safe for their offspring. Hiccup postulates that the Golden Dragon is a migratory species, that lays eggs during Snoggletog season (Wintertime) while in the Barbaric Archipelago. So far nests have been found on Armorwing Island, and now New Berk.

Weaknesses[]

Extreme Rarity[]

Golden Dragons lay eggs only once every 100 years, making the species vulnerable to extinction. Not only this, they are also vulnerable to hunters who seek their eggs for their gold, as Golden Dragons don't have many defensive abilities.

Appearances[]

Dragons: Rescue Riders: Hunt for the Golden Dragon[]

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Main article: Gemma
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Main article: Gemma's Offspring

The Rescue Riders set out to find a Golden Dragon and its egg before Waldondo del Mundo, Erik the Wretched, and Svetlana the Sly, so that they could protect them. They found Gemma and her egg inside a cave on an unnamed island. She claimed to not need any help, but after seeing the other dragons' abilities, she accepted. The Rescue Riders create a diversion so that the pirates would stop chasing the Golden Dragon and return just in time to see the egg hatch. The baby immediately started eating the eggshell in order to gain the glitter ability.

Games[]

School of Dragons[]

The Golden Dragon was introduced in this game in December 2021.


Trivia[]

  • The Golden Dragon's trait of laying an egg once every 100 years is similar to that of a Screaming Death.
    • This would imply that Golden Dragons live for over 100 years.

References[]

Golden Dragon uses Creative Commons Licensed content from the DreamWorks School of Dragons Wiki page Golden Dragon. The list of authors can be found on the page revision history (view authors). SODWikiLogo

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