Concept artwork for Final Fantasy IX.
The Dragon Zombie (ドラゴンゾンビ, Doragonzonbi?), also known as the Zombie Dragon, Dracozombie, Dragon Lich, ZombieD, DrgnZombie, or Zombone, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, debuting in the original Final Fantasy. It is generally a powerful undead enemy with high physical attack, but generally suffers from the same weaknesses as other undead enemies, such as weakness to Fire-elemental and Holy-elemental abilities, as well as being KO'd or heavily damaged by revival items or spells.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy[]
The Dragon Zombie, also known as ZombieD, appears as an enemy encountered in the Citadel of Trials and later in groups at the past version of Chaos Shrine. Its regular attacks can inflict Poison and deals a significant amount of damage, but while its strength is high, it is not a difficult foe to defeat. As an undead, it is weak to Fire-elemental and Dia abilities. In the GBA and PSP versions, there is a slight chance of Dragon Zombies dropping the powerful Megalixir item.
Final Fantasy III[]
The Zombie Dragon appears as an enemy encountered in the Ancient Ruins on the final floors and Sunken Cave from treasure chests. Zombie Dragons are potentially dangerous enemies due to their relatively high attack power and the ability to attack twice in one turn. Fire-elemental, Holy-elemental, and Cure abilities are potent against this foe. However, Phoenix Down and Life spells may not always work on it, but can KO it in one shot.
Final Fantasy V[]
The Zombie Dragon, also known as the DrgnZombie, appears as an enemy encountered in Drakenvale and the castle part of the Interdimensional Rift. it is also fought in the Pyramid of Moore as a random Monster-in-a-box enemy. It is moderately powerful due to its deadly Poison Breath ability to inflict Poison status and Poison-elemental damage to the party. It is a good source of Dragon Fangs at the time it is fought. When defeated by a Necromancer, they teach the ability Evil Mist.
In the Advance and Matrix Software releases, the Zombie Dragon can also be summoned through the Oath command learned by Necromancers. It will use Poison Breath on the enemy party when summed.
Final Fantasy VI[]
The Zombie Dragon, also known as the Zombone, appears as an enemy encountered in the Cave to the Sealed Gate in the World of Balance. It is only moderately dangerous due to it having access to the Zombie-inflicting Bone attack, which it uses every 4 turns. It otherwise only uses physical attacks.
Final Fantasy VII[]
The Dragon Zombie appears as an enemy encountered in the Northern Cave. It is a powerful foe, attacking the entire party with attacks such as Body Tail and Pandora's Box, and single-targeting party members with status-inflicting attacks such as Abnormal Breath, Bone, and Poison Fang, and utilizes the powerful Shadow Flare spell, especially when low on health. Dragon Zombies are the sole holder of the Pandora's Box Enemy Skill, and will only use it once per save file. Defeating them or stealing from them can yield the rare and powerful Cauldron item, while morphing them will yield the rare and valuable Vaccine item. It is susceptible to White Wind and Mini, rendering it less dangerous.
Final Fantasy IX[]
The Dracozombie appears as an enemy encountered in the Iifa Tree in Disc 2, then later around the world on disc 4: The Zarno Basin on the Mist Continent, the Donna Plains, Magdelene Forest, and Triquai Plains on the Outer Continent, the Gusty Valley on the Forgotten Continent, and the Mitmakis Ice Field forest on the Lost Continent. It is a moderately dangerous foe due to its usage of Zombie Breath and Level 5 Death, but is otherwise not too difficult to defeat. It shares the same innate weakness to being instantly killed by a Phoenix Down or Life spell.
Final Fantasy XII[]
The Dragon Lich appears as an undead/plate wyrm-type enemy encountered in the Pharos - Second Ascent and the Subterra.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
The Zombie Dragon appears as a family of powerful enemies found exclusively in high-level areas. The common Zombie Dragon appears as the boss of the level 60 White Mage quest 
Hands of Healing.
Vagrant Story[]
The Dragon Zombie appears as an enemy encountered in the Iron Maiden.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles[]
The Dragon Zombie appears as a boss encountered in Conall Curach. As with many enemies in Crystal Chronicles its appearance is based on its Final Fantasy IX incarnation.
Final Fantasy Adventure[]
The Dragon Zombie appears as a boss encountered inside the Temple of Mana. The Dragon Zombie is a stronger version of the Hydra from the Cave of Marsh.
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
The Zombie Dragon appears as an enemy encountered in the Mysidia Cavern.
Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin[]
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The Final Fantasy V Zombie Dragon and Final Fantasy IX Dracozombie appear as enemies.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Final Fantasy Dragon Zombie appears as a boss, while the Final Fantasy V Zombie Dragon, Final Fantasy VII Dragon Zombie, and Final Fantasy IX Dracozombie appear as enemies.
Final Fantasy Explorers[]
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The Final Fantasy IX Dracozombie appears as an enemy during the "Iifa Tree" event.
Mobius Final Fantasy[]
The Zombie Dragon appears as a dark-elemental Mage card, and grants the Violet Varuna ability.
Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances[]
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars[]
The Zombone appears as the skeletal counterpart and second form of the Czar Dragon. When the Czar Dragon is damaged enough, it falls in the lava, loses its skin, and becomes the Zombone.
Etymology and origin[]
Zombie Dragons are monsters in Dungeons & Dragons. A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, which is featured in the myths of many cultures. A zombie is an animated corpse resurrected by mystical means, such as necromancy. Since the late 19th century, zombies have acquired popularity in North American and European folklore.