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+ | {{sideicon|prime=FFVI|PFF|FFRK}} |
| + | {{DISPLAYTITLE:Gold Dragon (''Final Fantasy VI'')}} |
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| − | {{Enemy |
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| + | {{infobox enemy |
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| release = FFVI |
| release = FFVI |
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| japanese = イエロードラゴン |
| japanese = イエロードラゴン |
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| romaji = Ierō Doragon |
| romaji = Ierō Doragon |
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| + | | lit = Yellow Dragon |
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| name = Gold Dragon |
| name = Gold Dragon |
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| image = <gallery> |
| image = <gallery> |
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+ | {{Quote|Mainly attacks with Giga Volt, Bolt, and Bolt 2. He's weak vs. water, so Aqua Rake and CleanSweep are good attacks to use.|''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' PlayStation Bestiary entry}} |
[[File:RedDragon-field-ffvi-ios.png|Gold Dragon's field sprite.]] |
[[File:RedDragon-field-ffvi-ios.png|Gold Dragon's field sprite.]] |
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| − | The '''Gold Dragon''' is a [[boss]] in ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]''. It is one of the [[eight legendary dragons]], and is the dragon of the [[Lightning (element)|Lightning]] element. The Gold Dragon is found in [[Kefka's Tower]] along the path taken by the second [[party]]. As with the other dragons, it is re-fought in the [[Dragons' Den]] [[bonus dungeon]] in the ''[[Finest Fantasy for Advance|Advance]]'' and |
+ | The '''Gold Dragon''' is a [[boss]] in ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]''. It is one of the [[eight legendary dragons]], and is the dragon of the [[Lightning (element)|Lightning]] element. The Gold Dragon is found in [[Kefka's Tower]] along the path taken by the second [[party]]. As with the other dragons, it is re-fought in the [[Dragons' Den]] [[bonus dungeon]] in the ''[[Finest Fantasy for Advance|Advance]]'' and subsequent releases. Both versions of Gold Dragon can be further re-fought in [[Soul Shrine|The Soul Shrine]], as with the most bosses in the game. |
== Stats == |
== Stats == |
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| + | {{infobox enemy stats FFVI |
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| − | {{FFVI Enemy Stats |
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| 1 snes = Gold Drgn |
| 1 snes = Gold Drgn |
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| 1 ps = GoldDrgn |
| 1 ps = GoldDrgn |
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| 1 snes drop 2 = [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)#Crystal Orb|Crystal Orb]] |
| 1 snes drop 2 = [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)#Crystal Orb|Crystal Orb]] |
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| 1 morph id = 6 |
| 1 morph id = 6 |
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| − | | 1 snes special attack = [[ |
+ | | 1 snes special attack = [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Hit|Hit]] (Level 6 = Attack x 4) |
| − | | 1 snes sketch = [[ |
+ | | 1 snes sketch = [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Blizzaga|Ice 3]], [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Thundaga|Bolt 3]] |
| − | | 1 snes control = Battle, [[ |
+ | | 1 snes control = Battle, [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Hit|Hit]] |
| 1 gba location = [[Kefka's Tower]] |
| 1 gba location = [[Kefka's Tower]] |
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| 1 gba drop 1 = [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)#Crystal Orb|Crystal Orb]] |
| 1 gba drop 1 = [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)#Crystal Orb|Crystal Orb]] |
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| 1 gba drop 2 = [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)#Crystal Orb|Crystal Orb]] |
| 1 gba drop 2 = [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)#Crystal Orb|Crystal Orb]] |
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| − | | 1 gba special attack = [[ |
+ | | 1 gba special attack = [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Hit|Hit]] (Level 6 = Attack x 4) |
| − | | 1 gba sketch = [[ |
+ | | 1 gba sketch = [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Blizzaga|Blizzaga]], [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Thundaga|Thundaga]] |
| − | | 1 gba control = Attack, [[ |
+ | | 1 gba control = Attack, [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Hit|Hit]] |
| 1 zombie = Immune |
| 1 zombie = Immune |
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| 1 magitek = Immune |
| 1 magitek = Immune |
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| 2 gil = 0 |
| 2 gil = 0 |
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| 2 gba location = [[Dragons' Den]] |
| 2 gba location = [[Dragons' Den]] |
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| − | | 2 gba steal 2 = [[ |
+ | | 2 gba steal 2 = [[Final Fantasy VI items#X-Ether|X-Ether]] |
| − | | 2 gba drop 1 = [[ |
+ | | 2 gba drop 1 = [[Final Fantasy VI weapons#Zwill Crossblade|Zwill Crossblade]] |
| − | | 2 gba drop 2 = [[ |
+ | | 2 gba drop 2 = [[Final Fantasy VI weapons#Zwill Crossblade|Zwill Crossblade]] |
| 2 morph id = 0 |
| 2 morph id = 0 |
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| 2 morph miss rate = 100% |
| 2 morph miss rate = 100% |
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| 2 water = Weak |
| 2 water = Weak |
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| 2 lightning = Absorb |
| 2 lightning = Absorb |
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| − | | 2 gba special attack = [[ |
+ | | 2 gba special attack = [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Mighty Claw|Mighty Claw]] (Inflicts [[Final Fantasy VI statuses#Confuse|Confuse]]) |
| − | | 2 gba sketch = Attack, [[ |
+ | | 2 gba sketch = Attack, [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Thundaga|Thundaga]] |
| 2 gba control = Attack |
| 2 gba control = Attack |
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| 2 blind = Immune |
| 2 blind = Immune |
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| 2 cannot escape = true |
| 2 cannot escape = true |
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| 2 hard escape = true |
| 2 hard escape = true |
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| − | | 1 snes other abilities = [[ |
+ | | 1 snes other abilities = [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Gigavolt|Giga Volt]], [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Thunder|Bolt]], [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Thundara|Bolt 2]], [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Thundaga|Bolt 3]], [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Reflect|Rflect]] |
| − | | 1 gba other abilities = [[ |
+ | | 1 gba other abilities = [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Gigavolt|Gigavolt]], [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Thunder|Thunder]], [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Thundara|Thundara]], [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Thundaga|Thundaga]], [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Reflect|Reflect]] |
| − | | 2 gba other abilities = [[ |
+ | | 2 gba other abilities = [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Plasma|Plasma]], [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Wave Cannon|Wave Cannon]] |
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}} |
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== Battle == |
== Battle == |
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=== First battle === |
=== First battle === |
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| − | The Gold Dragon is arguably the easiest to defeat after the [[Holy Dragon (Final Fantasy VI)|Holy Dragon]]. It only attacks using Lightning-elemental attacks, [[Thundaga (ability)|Thundaga]] being its strongest attack, but it has to charge up to use it. Other attacks it uses are [[Thunder (ability)|Thunder]], [[Thundara (ability)|Thundara]], and [[ |
+ | The Gold Dragon is arguably the easiest to defeat after the [[Holy Dragon (Final Fantasy VI)|Holy Dragon]]. It only attacks using Lightning-elemental attacks, [[Thundaga (ability)|Thundaga]] being its strongest attack, but it has to charge up to use it. Other attacks it uses are [[Thunder (ability)|Thunder]], [[Thundara (ability)|Thundara]], and [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Gigavolt|Gigavolt]]. The Gold Dragon is weak to [[Water (element)|Water]]. |
==== Strategy ==== |
==== Strategy ==== |
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| − | If the party members are immune to or absorb Lightning the battle is already won. The [[ |
+ | If the party members are immune to or absorb Lightning the battle is already won. The [[Final Fantasy VI armor#Thunder Shield|Thunder Shield]], [[Final Fantasy VI armor#Minerva Bustier|Minerva Bustier]], and [[Final Fantasy VI armor#Paladin's Shield|Paladin's Shield]] all provide the desired effects. Even without Lightning-protection the battle is not hard. |
| − | [[Strago Magus/Gameplay|Strago's]] [[Aqua Breath]] and [[Tsunami]] [[Lore (Final Fantasy VI)|Lores]] work well as they exploit the dragon's weakness. In the ''Advance'' and following releases, the [[Flood (spell)|Flood]] spell is also effective. If [[Shadow (Final Fantasy VI)/Gameplay|Shadow]] is in the party, [[Throw (ability)|throwing]] [[ |
+ | [[Strago Magus/Gameplay|Strago's]] [[Aqua Breath]] and [[Tsunami]] [[Lore (Final Fantasy VI)|Lores]] work well as they exploit the dragon's weakness. In the ''Advance'' and following releases, the [[Flood (spell)|Flood]] spell is also effective. If [[Shadow (Final Fantasy VI)/Gameplay|Shadow]] is in the party, [[Throw (ability)|throwing]] [[Final Fantasy VI weapons#Trident|Tridents]] or [[Scroll|Water Scrolls]] is useful. [[Edgar Roni Figaro/Gameplay|Edgar]] and [[Mog (Final Fantasy VI)/Gameplay|Mog]] should use [[Jump (ability)|Jump]] attacks while equipped with the Trident. Otherwise the strong [[Flare (Final Fantasy VI)|Flare]] and [[Ultima (Final Fantasy VI)|Ultima]] spells work well. |
The Gold Dragon is vulnerable to [[Berserk (status)|Berserk]] so it will only use physical attacks. Casting [[Invisible (ability)|Invisible]] or summoning [[Phantom (summon)|Phantom]] will make the party invincible. |
The Gold Dragon is vulnerable to [[Berserk (status)|Berserk]] so it will only use physical attacks. Casting [[Invisible (ability)|Invisible]] or summoning [[Phantom (summon)|Phantom]] will make the party invincible. |
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The Gold Dragon no longer uses its Lightning-based magic attacks, but instead uses powerful physical attacks, some of which are of the Lightning element. It often uses its special attack, Mighty Claw, to inflict [[Confuse (status)|Confuse]], and when weak gains [[Protect (status)|Protect]] status. |
The Gold Dragon no longer uses its Lightning-based magic attacks, but instead uses powerful physical attacks, some of which are of the Lightning element. It often uses its special attack, Mighty Claw, to inflict [[Confuse (status)|Confuse]], and when weak gains [[Protect (status)|Protect]] status. |
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| − | By slaying the Gold Dragon, the party receives [[Locke Cole/Gameplay|Locke's]] [[Ultimate weapon (term)|ultimate weapon]], the [[ |
+ | By slaying the Gold Dragon, the party receives [[Locke Cole/Gameplay|Locke's]] [[Ultimate weapon (term)|ultimate weapon]], the [[Final Fantasy VI weapons#Zwill Crossblade|Zwill Crossblade]], and gains access to the room [[Kaiser Dragon (Final Fantasy VI)|Kaiser Dragon]] is in. |
==== Strategy ==== |
==== Strategy ==== |
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== Formations == |
== Formations == |
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!rowspan="2" style="width:10%"|Number |
!rowspan="2" style="width:10%"|Number |
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!rowspan="2" style="width:5%"|Magic AP |
!rowspan="2" style="width:5%"|Magic AP |
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|-class="a" |
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| − | !style="width:2.5%" |
+ | !style="width:2.5%"|Normal |
!style="width:2.5%"|Back |
!style="width:2.5%"|Back |
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| − | !style="width:2.5%" |
+ | !style="width:2.5%"|Surrounded |
!style="width:2.5%"|Side |
!style="width:2.5%"|Side |
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== AI script == |
== AI script == |
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| − | === First |
+ | === First battle === |
Attack Turns:<br/> |
Attack Turns:<br/> |
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1st Turn: Gigavolt (33%) or Thunder (33%) or Thundara (33%)<br/> |
1st Turn: Gigavolt (33%) or Thunder (33%) or Thundara (33%)<br/> |
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::Reflect (100%) |
::Reflect (100%) |
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| − | === Second |
+ | === Second battle === |
Attack Turns:<br/> |
Attack Turns:<br/> |
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1st Turn: Attack (66%) or Mighty Claw (33%) |
1st Turn: Attack (66%) or Mighty Claw (33%) |
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== Other appearances == |
== Other appearances == |
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=== ''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]'' === |
=== ''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]'' === |
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=== ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' === |
=== ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' === |
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== Gallery == |
== Gallery == |
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== Etymology == |
== Etymology == |
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{{Etym|Dragon}} |
{{Etym|Dragon}} |
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| + | {{Etym|Metallic dragon}} Gold dragons are the most powerful of the metallic dragons and the most dedicated to defeating evil. The early ''Final Fantasy'' series derived a lot of influence of ''Dungeons & Dragons''. |
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== Related enemies == |
== Related enemies == |
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* [[Storm Dragon (Final Fantasy VI)|Storm Dragon]] |
* [[Storm Dragon (Final Fantasy VI)|Storm Dragon]] |
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* [[Holy Dragon (Final Fantasy VI)|Holy Dragon]] |
* [[Holy Dragon (Final Fantasy VI)|Holy Dragon]] |
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[[de:Gelber Drache (FFVI)]] |
[[de:Gelber Drache (FFVI)]] |
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[[ru:Золотой дракон (Final Fantasy VI)]] |
[[ru:Золотой дракон (Final Fantasy VI)]] |
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+ | [[Category:Bosses in Final Fantasy VI]] |
Revision as of 07:15, 10 March 2020
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Mainly attacks with Giga Volt, Bolt, and Bolt 2. He's weak vs. water, so Aqua Rake and CleanSweep are good attacks to use.
Final Fantasy VI PlayStation Bestiary entry
The Gold Dragon is a boss in Final Fantasy VI. It is one of the eight legendary dragons, and is the dragon of the Lightning element. The Gold Dragon is found in Kefka's Tower along the path taken by the second party. As with the other dragons, it is re-fought in the Dragons' Den bonus dungeon in the Advance and subsequent releases. Both versions of Gold Dragon can be further re-fought in The Soul Shrine, as with the most bosses in the game.
Stats
Kefka's Tower
Dragon's Den
Battle
First battle
The Gold Dragon is arguably the easiest to defeat after the Holy Dragon. It only attacks using Lightning-elemental attacks, Thundaga being its strongest attack, but it has to charge up to use it. Other attacks it uses are Thunder, Thundara, and Gigavolt. The Gold Dragon is weak to Water.
Strategy
If the party members are immune to or absorb Lightning the battle is already won. The Thunder Shield, Minerva Bustier, and Paladin's Shield all provide the desired effects. Even without Lightning-protection the battle is not hard.
Strago's Aqua Breath and Tsunami Lores work well as they exploit the dragon's weakness. In the Advance and following releases, the Flood spell is also effective. If Shadow is in the party, throwing Tridents or Water Scrolls is useful. Edgar and Mog should use Jump attacks while equipped with the Trident. Otherwise the strong Flare and Ultima spells work well.
The Gold Dragon is vulnerable to Berserk so it will only use physical attacks. Casting Invisible or summoning Phantom will make the party invincible.
Second battle
The Gold Dragon is encountered again in the Dragons' Den where it renders most magic useless as it absorbs them due to its inherent Runic. It will only have an effect on spells normally absorbed by Runic. It is still weak against Water attacks.
The Gold Dragon no longer uses its Lightning-based magic attacks, but instead uses powerful physical attacks, some of which are of the Lightning element. It often uses its special attack, Mighty Claw, to inflict Confuse, and when weak gains Protect status.
By slaying the Gold Dragon, the party receives Locke's ultimate weapon, the Zwill Crossblade, and gains access to the room Kaiser Dragon is in.
Strategy
The Flood spell works well against the upgraded Gold Dragon. The player is advised to bring a party of strong physical fighters like Locke, Cyan, and Shadow. Characters like Mog and Strago are also useful, as they have healing and protective abilities that are not absorbed by Runic.
An alternative strategy is to fight a normal group of monsters before fighting the Gold Dragon, have somebody in the party summon the Phantom esper, and quickly escape. With this, the party will have the Vanish status, and become immune to its physical attack and Mighty Claw, but Plasma will remove the Vanish status after hitting.
Formations
| Number | Enemies | Encounter flags | Introduction flag | Musical theme | Magic AP | |||
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| Normal | Back | Surrounded | Side | |||||
| 369 | Gold Dragon | Sides, individual | The Decisive Battle | 10 | ||||
| 519 | Gold Dragon | Sides, individual | Battle | — | ||||
| 556 | Gold Dragon | Sides, individual | Battle | — | ||||
| 631 | Gold Dragon | Sides, individual | The Decisive Battle | — | ||||
AI script
First battle
Attack Turns:
1st Turn: Gigavolt (33%) or Thunder (33%) or Thundara (33%)
2nd Turn: Gigavolt (33%) or Thunder (66%)
3rd Turn: Thundara (33%) or Thunder (66%)
If Gold Dragon has Reflect status:
- 1st Turn: Attack (100%)
- 2nd Turn: Target: Self
- Thundara (66%) or Thunder (33%)
- 3rd Turn: Attack (100%)
- 4th Turn: Target: Self
- Thundara (33%) or Thunder (33%) or Nothing (33%)
If attacked by "Attack":
- If Var0 is not set:
- Increase Var36 by 1
- If Var36 >= 4:
- If Var0 is not set:
- Set Var0
- Display message: Gold Dragon begins storing energy...
- If Var0 is not set:
If attacked by "Magic":
- If Var0 is not set: Thunder (33%) or Thundara (33%)
If Var0 is set:
- Increase Var3 by 1
If Var0 is set:
- If Var3 >= 2:
- Unset Var0
- Set Var36 = 0
- Set Var3 = 0
- Target: All Characters
- Thundaga (100%)
If Character #1 has Reflect status and is not KO:
- If Gold Dragon does NOT have Reflect status:
- Target: Self
- Reflect (100%)
- Target: Self
If Character #2 has Reflect status and is not KO:
- If Gold Dragon does NOT have Reflect status:
- Target: Self
- Reflect (100%)
If Character #3 has Reflect status and is not KO:
- If Gold Dragon does NOT have Reflect status:
- Target: Self
- Reflect (100%)
If Character #4 has Reflect status and is not KO:
- If Gold Dragon does NOT have Reflect status:
- Target: Self
- Reflect (100%)
Second battle
Attack Turns:
1st Turn: Attack (66%) or Mighty Claw (33%)
- Attack (66%) or Mighty Claw (33%)
2nd Turn: Attack (66%) or Mighty Claw (33%)
- Attack (66%) or Plasma (33%)
3rd Turn: Attack (66%) or Plasma (33%)
- Attack (33%) or Mighty Claw (33%) or Plasma (33%)
If HP <= 25600:
- Gains Protect status
- Mighty Claw (100%)
If Gold Dragon has Protect status:
- 1st Turn: Attack (100%)
- Mighty Claw (100%)
- 2nd Turn: Mighty Claw (33%) or Plasma (66%)
- Wave Cannon (100%)
If attacked by anything:
- Attack (66%) or Nothing (33%)
- Mighty Claw (33%) or Nothing (66%)
Other appearances
Pictlogica Final Fantasy
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Gallery
Field sprite in the SNES version.
Etymology
A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, which is featured in the myths of many cultures.
Metallic dragon is a classification of dragon in Dungeons & Dragons where they are of good alignment, and their deity is Bahamut. Gold dragons are the most powerful of the metallic dragons and the most dedicated to defeating evil. The early Final Fantasy series derived a lot of influence of Dungeons & Dragons.