Editing Red Dragon

[[File:Red Dragon.png|right|250px|Red Dragon in ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''.]]
The '''Red Dragon''' {{J|レッドドラゴン|Reddo Doragon}}, also known as '''R.Dragon''' and '''Red D''', is a recurring enemy in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]]. It is a [[Fire (element)|Fire-elemental]] dragon, usually appearing mid to late game, and sometimes appears as a [[boss]]. It is generally weak to [[Ice (element)|Ice-elemental]] attacks, and usually has access to the abilities [[Atomic Ray (ability)|Atomic Ray]] and [[Blaze (ability)|Blaze]].

{{See|Black Dragon|Blue Dragon|Dragon (enemy)|Earth Dragon|Green Dragon|Holy Dragon|Mist Dragon|Shield Dragon|Yellow Dragon|t3=Dragon}}

==Appearances==
===''[[Final Fantasy]]''===
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Red Dragon is an enemy fought at [[Mount Gulg (Final Fantasy)|Mount Gulg]], and in the [[Game Boy Advance]] and later releases, also at [[Lifespring Grotto]]. It primarily focuses on physical attacks, but has access to the powerful Blaze attack. One such Red Dragon guards a [[Treasure chest (object)|chest]] containing the [[Flame Mail (Final Fantasy)|Flame Mail]].
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===''[[Final Fantasy II]]''===
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Red Dragon is first fought as a boss at [[Jade Passage]], guarding a chest containing the [[Final Fantasy II weapons#Yoichi Bow|Yoichi Bow]], and later in the secret room and last floor in [[Pandaemonium (Final Fantasy II)|Pandaemonium]]. It uses strong physical attacks and the Blaze XVI skill to fight against the player. It is a valuable enemy in that it [[item drop|drops]] rare equipment, including the [[Final Fantasy II armor#Dragon Armor|Dragon Armor]], [[Final Fantasy II armor#Dragon Shield|Dragon Shield]], [[Final Fantasy II armor#Black Garb|Black Garb]], and [[Final Fantasy II weapons#Holy Lance|Holy Lance]].
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===''[[Final Fantasy III]]''===
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Red Dragon is fought as a rare enemy in [[Crystal Tower (Final Fantasy III)|Crystal Tower]], and in the 3D remakes, in [[Iron Giant's Cave|???]] where the [[Iron Giant (Final Fantasy III)|Iron Giant]] is fought. It is a dangerous foe, having access to exceptionally powerful physical attacks (of which can inflict [[Poison (status)|Poison]] in the 3D remakes), [[Firaga (ability)|Firaga]], [[Blizzaga (ability)|Blizzaga]], and [[Thundaga (ability)|Thundaga]]. It is a valuable enemy as it can drop the [[Onion Armor]], [[Onion Shield]], and [[Onion Sword]] (in the NES version, it does not drop the Onion Sword), in addition to dropping the [[Elixir (item)|Elixir]].
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===''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''===
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Red Dragon is an enemy fought in the [[Lunar Subterrane]], and often attack either alone, in pairs, in threes, or with a [[Behemoth (Final Fantasy IV)|Behemoth]]. It attacks most commonly with physical attacks, but can also attack the entire party with Thermal Rays. It is valued for its rare drops, the [[Dragon Gloves]], Crystal Ring, and [[Wyvern Lance]] (in the 3D remakes, the [[Final Fantasy IV 3D armor#Crystal Ring|Crystal Ring]] is a rare [[steal]] instead and is replaced by the Red Tail as its rarest drop). Red Dragons are weak to Ice-elemental attacks, and can be inflicted with [[Berserk (status)|Berserk]] and [[Paralysis]].
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====''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]''====
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Red Dragon returns as an enemy first fought as a rare encounter in [[Yang Fang Leiden|Yang's]] Tale at the [[Impact Crater (The After Years)|Impact Crater]], then later in the [[Depths (The After Years)|Depths]] and [[Subterrane]]. Two different versions can be fought at the Subterrane, with the version that drops the Red Tail appearing only during a [[Moon Phase|New Moon phase]], and is also the version fought at the Impact Crater, albeit much weaker. The normal version drops the same set of items as in the previous game. They fight identically as in their previous appearance.
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===''[[Final Fantasy V]]''===
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Red Dragon is an enemy first fought at the [[Barrier Tower]] as a possible [[monster-in-a-box]], and later as a normal enemy at [[Castle Exdeath]], as a possible enemy from one of the toads that accompany [[Alchymia]] at [[Istory Falls]], and in the [[Sealed Temple (Final Fantasy V field)|Sealed Temple]]. It is unique in that it is an [[undead]] enemy despite not appearing as such, and thus is weak to both ice-elemental and [[Holy (Final Fantasy V element)|holy-elemental]] attacks, in addition to being weak to [[Earth (element)|earth-elemental]] attacks. It attacks with strong physical attacks and Atomic Ray, and when [[Control (Final Fantasy V)|controlled]], can use [[Level 3 Flare (Final Fantasy V)|Level 3 Flare]], which can be learned as a [[Blue Magic (Final Fantasy V)|Blue Magic]] spell. Red Dragons are valuable due to the rare [[Flame Ring (Final Fantasy V)|Flame Ring]] they have for [[Steal (Final Fantasy V)|steal]], and are a good source of [[Elixir (Final Fantasy V)|Elixirs]].
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===''[[Final Fantasy VI]]''===
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Red Dragon is one of the [[eight legendary dragons]]. It is fought as a boss at [[Phoenix Cave]], and in the Game Boy Advance and 2014 versions, can also be fought at the [[Dragons' Den]] and [[Soul Shrine]]. In the Phoenix Cave battle, it only uses {{icon|FFVI|element|fire}}-elemental attacks against the party, rendering it harmless if equipped properly. Among [[Fira (Final Fantasy VI enemy ability)|Fira]], [[Firaga (Final Fantasy VI enemy ability)|Firaga]], [[Flare (Final Fantasy VI enemy ability)|Flare]], [[Fireball (Final Fantasy VI)|Fireball]], Southern Cross, [[Flare Star]], and [[Lv 4 Flare]], it may also use Eraser on the party if anyone has the [[Reflect (Final Fantasy VI status)|reflect]] status on. Here, it drops the [[Murakumo (Final Fantasy VI)|Murakumo]] upon defeat.

In the Dragons' Den, it primarily focuses on dealing high damage with physical attacks, but also has access to the abilities Firaga, Flare, [[Meltdown (Magic)|Meltdown]], Blaze, and Flare Star, as well as Red Fang which inflicts [[Instant Death]]. Once it has lost all of its HP, it will cast [[Ultima (ability)|Ultima]] on the party. Upon defeat, it drops [[Terra (Final Fantasy VI party member)|Terra's]] [[Ultimate weapon (term)|ultimate weapon]], [[Apocalypse (Final Fantasy VI)|Apocalypse]].
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===''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''===
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Red Dragon is a boss fought at [[Temple of the Ancients (field)|Temple of the Ancients]]. It attacks with a simple physical attack, Tail Whip, and Red Dragon Breath, all of which targets one party member at a time. Upon defeat, Red Dragon drops the [[Dragon Armlet (Final Fantasy VII)|Dragon Armlet]] and [[Bahamut (Final Fantasy VII)|Bahamut Materia]].
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===''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''===
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Red Dragon is a [[fixed encounter]] fought three times throughout [[Mount Gulug (Final Fantasy IX)|Mount Gulug]]. It attacks by using Dive and the [[Wind (Final Fantasy IX element)|Wind-elemental]] attacks [[Twister (Final Fantasy IX)|Twister]] (learnable as a [[Blu Mag (Final Fantasy IX)|Blue Magic]] for [[Quina (Final Fantasy IX party member)|Quina]]) and Aerial Slash, marking its first appearance of not using any Fire-elemental attacks. It is weak to both Ice-elemental and [[Water (Final Fantasy IX element)|Water-elemental]] attacks, as well as [[Dragon Killer (Final Fantasy IX)|Dragon Killer]] and [[Bird Killer (Final Fantasy IX)|Bird Killer]].
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===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
A common form of adult dragons, red dragons are easily distinguished by bright red scales and yellow dorsal fins. Being heavily aspected to fire, their fiery breath is complemented with the ability to spit fireballs at more distant targets. The common [[Red Dragon (Final Fantasy XIV)|Red Dragon]] is fought as an enemy in {{icon|ffxiv|duty|syrcus tower}}, in a reference to the ''Final Fantasy III'' Red Dragon.
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===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]''===
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Red Dragon is the strongest of the Dragon-family, possessing massive HP and Strength. It innately knows the abilities [[Charge (physical attack ability)|Charge]] and [[Thunder Breath]], and is the only Dragon-type that can gain access to the ability [[Fire Breath]] when an unit with the Beastmaster skill is nearby. It is a valuable enemy as it can be [[poach]]ed for the [[Sortilege|Sortilége]] and [[Dragon Whisker]].

===''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]''===
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The [[Final Fantasy Adventure enemies#Red Dragon|Red Dragon]] is an enemy found inside the [[Temple of Mana]]. The red dragon's head is the only vulnerable spot, reachable only from below or from the side.
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===''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]''===
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===''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions II]]''===
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===''[[Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light]]''===
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===''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia]]''===
[[File:DFFOO Red Dragon Icon.png|right]]
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===''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''===
<gallery>
PFF Red Dragon FFV.png|''FFV'' version.
PFF Red Dragon Mobius.png|''Mobius'' version.
</gallery>{{Gallery incomplete|''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]'' [FFIV|FFVI|FFVII|FFIX]}}
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===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
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===''[[Final Fantasy Explorers]]''===
In Final Fantasy Explorers, a Red Dragon serves as the first boss of the game.

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===''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]''===
[[File:FFBE Red Dragon Sprite.png|right]]
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===''[[Mobius Final Fantasy]]''===
[[File:MFF Red Dragon Model.png|right|250px]]
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MFF Red Dragon.jpg|Rarity 3 card.
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===''[[World of Final Fantasy]]''===
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[[File:WoFF Red Dragon.png|right|200px]]
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
RedDragon-ff1-nes.png|''[[Final Fantasy]]'' (NES).
Red Dragon-ff1-ps.png|''[[Final Fantasy]]'' (PSX).
RedDragon-ff1-gba.png|''[[Final Fantasy]]'' (GBA).
RedDragon-ff2-nes.png|''[[Final Fantasy II]]'' (NES).
Red Dragon from FFII PS sprite.png|''[[Final Fantasy II]]'' (PSX).
RedDragon-ff2-gba.gif|''[[Final Fantasy II]]'' (GBA).
FF3NES-RedDragon.gif|''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' (NES).
Amano Red Dragon.jpg|Artwork from ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''.
Amano red dragon2.jpg|Artwork from ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''.
Red D. from FFIV SNES sprite.png|''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' (SNES/PSX).
RedDragon-ffiv-gba.png|''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' (GBA).
FF4PSP Red Dragon.png|''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' (PSP).
RedDragon-ffv.gif|''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' (SNES/PSX).
RedDragon-ffv-gba.png|''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' (GBA).
RedDragon-ffvi-gba.png|''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' (GBA).
FFIXRedDragonArtwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''.
FFT Red Dragon Portrait.png|Portrait from ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]''.
Red Dragon (FFA) copy.jpg|Artwork from ''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]''.
FFRK Red Dragon FFI.png|''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' [FFI].
FFRK Red Dragon FFIII.png|''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' [FFIII].
FFRK Red Dragon FFIV.png|''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' [FFIV].
FFRK Red Dragon FFV.png|''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' [FFV].
FFRK Red Dragon FFVI.png|''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' [FFVI].
FFRK Red Dragon FFVII.png|''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' [FFVII].
FFRK Red Dragon MFF.png|''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' [MFF].
FFRK Red Dragon WoFF.png|''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' [WoFF].
</gallery>{{Gallery incomplete|''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''}}

==Etymology==
{{Etym|Dragon}}

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