Shield Dragon is an enemy in the Advance and 2014 Matrix Software versions of Final Fantasy VI. It appears in the Holy Palace section of the Dragons' Den. It is this game's version of the monsters that originated in Final Fantasy V.
Stats[]
Battle[]
Shield Dragon is powerful, countering attacks with its special attack, Jarring Blow, which inflicts confuse. Shield Dragon can drop Force Armor, a worthy spoil.
Strategy[]
Having 
Invisible on party members helps to avoid the dragon's physical attacks, and hitting it with powerful attacks and spells, such as Blizzaga, Flare, and Ultima, makes the fight easier.
Formations[]
| Number | Enemies | Encounter flags | Introduction flag | Musical theme | Magic AP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Back | Surrounded | Side | |||||
| 617 | Shield Dragon | Sides, individual | Battle | — | ||||
| 618 | Shield Dragon x2 | Sides, individual | Battle | — | ||||
AI script[]
Attack Turns:
1st Turn: Soul Extraction (33%) or Attack (66%)
2nd Turn: Attack (100%)
3rd Turn: Attack (100%)
If attacked by "Attack": Jarring Blow (66%)
Other appearances[]
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
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A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, which is featured in the myths of many cultures.