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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Shadow Dragon (''Final Fantasy IV'' 2D)}}
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|name=Shadow Dragon
 
| release = FFIV
 
| release = FFIV
 
| japanese = こくりゅう
 
| japanese = こくりゅう
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|type = Heavy, Dragon
 
|type = Heavy, Dragon
 
|location = [[Dwarven Castle]]
 
|location = [[Dwarven Castle]]
|formations = true
 
|aiscript = true
 
 
|remake = Shadow Dragon (Final Fantasy IV 3D)
 
|remake = Shadow Dragon (Final Fantasy IV 3D)
 
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{{Quote|Come forth, my creature of shadow!|Golbez summoning the Shadow Dragon}}
 
The '''Shadow Dragon''', also called '''Shadow''', is an enemy in ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' that is summoned by [[Golbez]]. After locating the underworld [[Crystal (term)|Crystals]] in the [[Dwarven Castle]], and defeating the [[Calcabrina (Final Fantasy IV 2D)|Calcabrina]], [[Cecil Harvey|Cecil]] and his party are interrupted by Golbez and forced to battle him. Golbez immediately paralyzes the party and calls forth the Shadow Dragon. All members of the party are defeated by the Shadow Dragon's Black Fang attack, except for Cecil. A now adult [[Rydia]] arrives and summons the [[Mist Dragon]]. Rydia's [[Eidolon (Final Fantasy IV)|Eidolon]] defeats the Shadow Dragon, and Cecil and his friends can deal with Golbez. Golbez still manages to escape with the [[Dwarf|Dwarves']] Crystal.
   
 
== Stats ==
{{Q|Come forth, my creature of shadow!|Golbez summoning the Shadow Dragon}}
 
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{{infobox enemy stats FFIV
The '''Shadow Dragon''', also known as '''Shadow''' or '''ShadowDrgn''', is an enemy in ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' that is summoned by [[Golbez]]. After locating the underworld [[Crystal (term)|Crystals]] in the [[Dwarven Castle]], and defeating the [[Calcabrina (boss)|Calcabrina]], [[Cecil Harvey|Cecil]] and his party are interrupted by Golbez and forced to battle him. Golbez immediately paralyzes the party and calls forth the Shadow Dragon. All members of the party are defeated by the Shadow Dragon's Black Fang attack, except for Cecil. [[Rydia]] shows up, now an adult, and summons the [[Mist Dragon]]. Rydia's [[Eidolon (Final Fantasy IV)|Eidolon]] defeats the Shadow Dragon, and Cecil and his friends can deal with Golbez. Golbez still manages to escape with the [[Dwarf|Dwarves]]' Crystal.
 
 
While the Shadow Dragon appears in the ''[[Finest Fantasy for Advance|Advance]]'' and ''[[Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection|Complete Collection]]'' versions' [[Bestiary (Final Fantasy IV)|bestiary]], it does not in the [[Nintendo DS]] bestiary.
 
 
==Stats==
 
{{FFIV Enemy Stats
 
 
| psp = Shadow Dragon
 
| psp = Shadow Dragon
 
| bestiary = 212
 
| bestiary = 212
| prev = Golbez (boss)
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| prev = Golbez (Final Fantasy IV 2D)
| next = Doctor (Final Fantasy IV)
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| next = Doctor (Final Fantasy IV 2D)
 
| level = 7
 
| level = 7
 
| hp = 1
 
| hp = 1
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| psp abilities = Black Fang
 
| psp abilities = Black Fang
 
| drop rate = 0
 
| drop rate = 0
| snes drop 1 = [[List of Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Cure1]]
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| snes drop 1 = [[Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Cure1]]
| snes drop 2 = [[List of Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Cure1]]
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| snes drop 2 = [[Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Cure1]]
| snes drop 3 = [[List of Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Cure1]]
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| snes drop 3 = [[Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Cure1]]
| snes drop 4 = [[List of Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Cure1]]
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| snes drop 4 = [[Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Cure1]]
| 1 psp drop 1 = [[List of Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
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| 1 psp drop 1 = [[Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
| 1 psp drop 2 = [[List of Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
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| 1 psp drop 2 = [[Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
| 1 psp drop 3 = [[List of Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
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| 1 psp drop 3 = [[Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
| 1 psp drop 4 = [[List of Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
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| 1 gba drop 1 = [[List of Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
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| 1 gba drop 1 = [[Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
| 1 gba drop 2 = [[List of Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
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| 1 gba drop 2 = [[Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
| 1 gba drop 3 = [[List of Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
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| 1 gba drop 3 = [[Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
| 1 gba drop 4 = [[List of Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
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| 1 gba drop 4 = [[Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
| 1 ps drop 1 = [[List of Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
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| 1 ps drop 1 = [[Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
| 1 ps drop 2 = [[List of Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
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| 1 ps drop 2 = [[Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
| 1 ps drop 3 = [[List of Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
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| 1 ps drop 3 = [[Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
| 1 ps drop 4 = [[List of Final Fantasy IV items#Potion|Potion]]
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| j2e = ShadowDrgn
 
 
| snes = Shadow
 
| snes = Shadow
 
| gba = Shadow Dragon
 
| gba = Shadow Dragon
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| gba location = [[Dwarven Castle]]
 
| gba location = [[Dwarven Castle]]
 
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== AI script ==
 
=== 2D ===
 
   
 
== Other appearances ==
 
== Other appearances ==
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]'' ===
Found in the Xarcabard area, Shadow Dragon appears as a (technically) normal monster, although only one exists at any given time and takes longer to reappear than other monsters. It is a "placeholder" for a more powerful dragon, Biast, which has a chance to appear after the Shadow Dragon is defeated.
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Shadow Dragon is a normal monster in the Xarcabard area, although only one exists at any given time and takes longer to reappear than other monsters. It is a "placeholder" for a more powerful dragon, Biast, which has a chance to appear after the Shadow Dragon is defeated.
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=== ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]/[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]'' ===
 
{{Quote|Creature of shadow!|Golbez}}
 
When entering his [[EX Mode (term)|EX Mode]], [[Golbez (Dissidia PSP)|Golbez]] summons and fuses with the Shadow Dragon; its face can been seen on the left shoulder pad of Golbez and its tail can been seen on his right shoulder. It can use its signature Black Fang attack, and it performs Binding Cold as part of his EX Burst.
   
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In ''Dissidia 012'', Golbez's new attire has him without armor, so the Shadow Dragon is completely fused with his skin like a tattoo, head and tail included.
=== ''Dissidia Final Fantasy/Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'' ===
 
{{Q|Creature of shadow!|Golbez}}
 
When entering his [[EX Mode (term)|EX Mode]], [[Golbez/Dissidia|Golbez]] summons and fuses with the Shadow Dragon; its face can been seen on the left shoulder pad of Golbez and its tail can been seen on his right shoulder. It can use its signature Black Fang attack, and it performs Binding Cold as part of his EX Burst. In ''Dissidia 012'', Golbez's new attire has him without armor, so the Shadow Dragon is completely fused with his skin like a tattoo, head and tail included.
 
   
 
=== ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy NT]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy NT]]'' ===
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[[File:DFF2015_Golbez_Presentation_Screenshot.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Shadow Dragon with Golbez.]]
The Shadow Dragon reappears in Dissidia NT as Golbez's primary weapon of choice, casting various elemental spells similar to its original depiction in ''Final Fantasy IV''. As it is his weapon, variations can be purchased in the Shop to change the color of its scales. If Golbez sustains enough HP damage, the Shadow Dragon will be destroyed, forcing Golbez to cast spells on his own. This also changes his Twin Meteor attack to summon only one meteor.
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The Shadow Dragon is Golbez's primary weapon, casting various elemental spells similar to its original depiction in ''Final Fantasy IV''. Variations can be purchased in the Shop to change the color of its scales. If Golbez sustains enough HP damage, the Shadow Dragon will be destroyed, forcing Golbez to cast spells on his own. This also changes his Twin Meteor attack to summon only one meteor and his EX Skill to Shadow Dragon, which will restore it upon use.
   
 
=== ''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]'' ===
 
[[File:PFF Shadow Dragon FFIV.png|right]]
{{sideicon|PFF}}
 
 
{{Enemy section|Pictlogica Final Fantasy}}
[[File:PFF Shadow Dragon FFIV.png|left]]
 
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{{clear}}
{{Enemy-stub|Pictlogica Final Fantasy}}
 
{{-|left}}
 
   
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' ===
 
[[File:FFRK Shadow Dragon FFIV.png|right]]
{{sideicon|FFRK}}
 
 
{{Enemy section|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}
[[File:FFRK Shadow Dragon FFIV.png|left]]
 
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{{clear}}
{{Enemy-stub|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}
 
{{-|left}}
 
   
 
=== ''[[Lord of Vermilion II]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Lord of Vermilion II]]'' ===
In a special cross promotion, Golbez's Shadow Dragon appears as a card in ''Lord of Vermilion II'' along with other characters from ''Final Fantasy IV''.
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In a special cross promotion, Golbez's Shadow Dragon appears as a card along with other characters from ''Final Fantasy IV''.
   
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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== Related enemies ==
 
== Related enemies ==
* [[Thunder Dragon (Final Fantasy IV)|Thunder Dragon]]
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* [[Thunder Dragon (Final Fantasy IV 2D)|Thunder Dragon]]
* [[Silver Dragon (Final Fantasy IV)|Silver Dragon]]
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* [[Silver Dragon (Final Fantasy IV 2D)|Silver Dragon]]
* [[Gold Dragon (Final Fantasy IV)|Gold Dragon]]
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* [[Gold Dragon (Final Fantasy IV 2D)|Gold Dragon]]
 
* [[Fiend Dragon (Final Fantasy IV)|Fiend Dragon]]
 
* [[Fiend Dragon (Final Fantasy IV)|Fiend Dragon]]
* [[Golbez (boss)|Golbez]]
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* [[Golbez (Final Fantasy IV 2D)|Golbez]]
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=== ''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]'' ===
 
* [[Ebony Dragon]]
 
* [[Ebony Dragon]]
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Revision as of 01:46, 30 March 2021

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Come forth, my creature of shadow!

Golbez summoning the Shadow Dragon

The Shadow Dragon, also called Shadow, is an enemy in Final Fantasy IV that is summoned by Golbez. After locating the underworld Crystals in the Dwarven Castle, and defeating the Calcabrina, Cecil and his party are interrupted by Golbez and forced to battle him. Golbez immediately paralyzes the party and calls forth the Shadow Dragon. All members of the party are defeated by the Shadow Dragon's Black Fang attack, except for Cecil. A now adult Rydia arrives and summons the Mist Dragon. Rydia's Eidolon defeats the Shadow Dragon, and Cecil and his friends can deal with Golbez. Golbez still manages to escape with the Dwarves' Crystal.

Stats

Other appearances

Final Fantasy XI

Shadow Dragon is a normal monster in the Xarcabard area, although only one exists at any given time and takes longer to reappear than other monsters. It is a "placeholder" for a more powerful dragon, Biast, which has a chance to appear after the Shadow Dragon is defeated.

Dissidia Final Fantasy/Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Creature of shadow!

Golbez

When entering his EX Mode, Golbez summons and fuses with the Shadow Dragon; its face can been seen on the left shoulder pad of Golbez and its tail can been seen on his right shoulder. It can use its signature Black Fang attack, and it performs Binding Cold as part of his EX Burst.

In Dissidia 012, Golbez's new attire has him without armor, so the Shadow Dragon is completely fused with his skin like a tattoo, head and tail included.

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT

DFF2015 Golbez Presentation Screenshot

Shadow Dragon with Golbez.

The Shadow Dragon is Golbez's primary weapon, casting various elemental spells similar to its original depiction in Final Fantasy IV. Variations can be purchased in the Shop to change the color of its scales. If Golbez sustains enough HP damage, the Shadow Dragon will be destroyed, forcing Golbez to cast spells on his own. This also changes his Twin Meteor attack to summon only one meteor and his EX Skill to Shadow Dragon, which will restore it upon use.

Pictlogica Final Fantasy

PFF Shadow Dragon FFIV
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Final Fantasy Record Keeper

FFRK Shadow Dragon FFIV
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Lord of Vermilion II

In a special cross promotion, Golbez's Shadow Dragon appears as a card along with other characters from Final Fantasy IV.

Gallery

Etymology

A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, which is featured in the myths of many cultures.

Related enemies

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years