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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|name=Terrordactyl
|name=Terrordactyl
|image=[[File:Terrordactyl.jpg|230px]]
|image=[[Image:DQII Terrordactyl.png|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=バピラス
|kanji=バピラス
|romanji=Bapirasu
|romanji=Bapirasu
|old=Vampirus (NES and GBC)
|old=Vampirus ({{NES}} and {{GBC}})
|firstappear= {{DQ2}}
|firstappear={{DQ2}}
}}
}}
The '''Terrordactyl''' (''Vampirus'' in earlier localizations) is a large, blue [[Dragon family|pteranodon]] that made its debut in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''.
The '''Terrordactyl''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest II}}.
 
It is a large, blue [[Dragon family|pterosaur]] {{MFamilies}}.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Terrodactyls are large winged dinosaurs capable of flight. They are usually portrayed as a pale blue or teal with tan bellies.  
Terrodactyls are large winged pterosaurs capable of flight. They are usually portrayed as a pale blue or teal with tan bellies. The Terrordactyls often attack seafaring adventurers with the help of other flying {{MFamilies}}s like [[Gargoyle]]s by swooping down with their deadly talons, having the ability to attack twice per turn. They are also capable of calling for more of their own kind to assist in their assaults.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
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|name=Terrordactyl
|name=Terrordactyl
|kanji=バピラス
|kanji=バピラス
|romanji=bapirasu
|romanji=Bapirasu
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-TERRORDACTYL.png]]
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-TERRORDACTYL.png]]
|nes-hp=57
|nes-hp=57
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|nes-defense=25
|nes-defense=25
|nes-agility=48
|nes-agility=48
|nes-spells=Acts twice per turn
|nes-spells=Acts twice per turn.<br>Call for backup. (Terrordactyl)
|nes-locations=[[Zahan]] seas <br>[[Cave to Rendarak]]
|nes-locations=[[Zahan]] seas<br>[[Tower of the Moon]]
|nes-item=[[Chimaera wing]] ({{fraction|1|16}})
|nes-item=[[Chimaera wing]] ({{fraction|1|16}})
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ2-SNES-TERRORDACTYL.png]][[File:DQ2-GBC-TERRORDACTYL.png]]
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ2-SNES-TERRORDACTYL.png]][[File:DQ2-GBC-TERRORDACTYL.png]][[Image:Terrordactyl DQII iOS.png|55px]][[Image:Terrordactyl Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|55px]]
|remake-hp=57
|remake-hp=57
|remake-mp=0
|remake-mp=0
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|remake-defense=25
|remake-defense=25
|remake-agility=48
|remake-agility=48
|remake-spells=Acts twice per turn
|remake-spells=Acts twice per turn<br>Call for backup (Terrordactyl)
|remake-locations=[[Zahan]] waters
|remake-locations=[[Zahan]] waters<br>[[Tower of the Moon]]
|remake-item=[[Chimaera wing]] ({{fraction|1|16}})
|remake-item=[[Chimaera wing]] ({{fraction|1|16}})
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Vampirus
|name=Vampirus
|kanji=  
|kanji=バピラス
|romanji=
|romanji=Bapirasu
|sprite=
|sprite=[[Image:Vampirus.png]]
|level=35
|level=35
|hp=5/10
|hp=5/10
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|wisdom=4/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=4/10
|agility=4/10
|family= [[Dragon]]
|family={{Dragon}}
|in-game-description=
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[BiAttack]], [[CallHelp]], [[Infernos]]
|abilities=[[BiAttack]], [[CallHelp]], [[Woosh|Infernos]]
|habitat=
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[MadGoose]]<br>[[Pteranod]] x [[Pteranod]]
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[Deadly dodo|MadGoose]]<br>[[Pteranodon|Pteranod]] x [[Pteranodon|Pteranod]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|frizz-resist=Weak
|sizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
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|curse-resist=Weak
|curse-resist=Weak
}}
}}
==={{DQDai}}===
Terrordactyls make various appearances throughout the series. In the manga and the original 1991 anime, there is a terrordactyl living on Dermline Island along with [[Dai]] and other friendly {{MFamilies}}s. It helps [[Dai]] defeat the evil scorpion released on the island by the treacherous sage [[Varon]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
A pterodactyl strongly resembling it appears in Akira Toriyama's ''Dragon Ball'' manga, where it kidnaps Bulma to eat her, but Goku saves the day and kills it.
A pterodactyl strongly resembling it appears in [[Akira Toriyama]]'s ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' manga, where it kidnaps Bulma to eat her, but Goku saves the day and kills it.
==See Also==
 
==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
===Similar species===
*[[Tyrannodactyl]]
*[[Tyrannodactyl]]


{{DQII}}
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Terrordactyl.jpg|{{Famicom}} art.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Terrordactyl in the 1991 anime of {{The Adventure of Dai}}.
Vampirus DQM PSX.png|{{1·2}} sprite.
DQM2 3D Vampirus.png|Icon in {{Monsters 2: 3D}}.
DQR Vampirus.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQII Vampirus card.jpg|''Dragon Quest I & II'' Trading Card.
DQTCG Terrordactyl.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
</gallery></center>
 
{{clear}}
 
{{DQIINav}}
 
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Latest revision as of 08:23, 4 April 2026

The Terrordactyl is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest II.

It is a large, blue pterosaur monster.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Terrodactyls are large winged pterosaurs capable of flight. They are usually portrayed as a pale blue or teal with tan bellies. The Terrordactyls often attack seafaring adventurers with the help of other flying monsters like Gargoyles by swooping down with their deadly talons, having the ability to attack twice per turn. They are also capable of calling for more of their own kind to assist in their assaults.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit | edit source]

Terrordactyl (バピラス Bapirasu)
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
Original (NES)
Sprite
Gold
49
HP
57
MP
0
Attack
75
Defence
25
Agility
48
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
Acts twice per turn.
Call for backup. (Terrordactyl)
Location(s)
Zahan seas
Tower of the Moon
Item Dropped
Chimaera wing (1⁄16)
Fire resistance *
2⁄7
Dazzle resistance
1⁄7
Snooze resistance
2⁄7
Thwack resistance
2⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
1⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Gold
49
HP
57
MP
0
Attack
75
Defence
25
Agility
48
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
Acts twice per turn
Call for backup (Terrordactyl)
Location(s)
Zahan waters
Tower of the Moon
Item Dropped
Chimaera wing (1⁄16)
Fire resistance *
0⁄7
Dazzle resistance
0⁄7
Snooze resistance
2⁄7
Thwack resistance
1⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
1⁄7

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

Vampirus (バピラス Bapirasu)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
35 5/10 4/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
6/10 4/10 4/10 4/10
Family Dragon
In-game description
Abilities BiAttack, CallHelp, Infernos
Habitat
Breeding chart Dragon family x MadGoose
Pteranod x Pteranod
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Weak Strong Strong Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Weak None
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
None None None None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None Weak Strong Weak
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
None None Weak Weak
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
None None None Weak
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None Weak Weak

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai[edit | edit source]

Terrordactyls make various appearances throughout the series. In the manga and the original 1991 anime, there is a terrordactyl living on Dermline Island along with Dai and other friendly monsters. It helps Dai defeat the evil scorpion released on the island by the treacherous sage Varon.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

A pterodactyl strongly resembling it appears in Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga, where it kidnaps Bulma to eat her, but Goku saves the day and kills it.

Related monsters[edit | edit source]

Similar species[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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