Blue Dragon

The Blue Dragon , also known as the Blue D, Blue D., Blue Drgn, or BlueDrgn, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, debuting in the original Final Fantasy. It is generally an ice- or lightning-elemental dragon.
==Appearances==
===Final Fantasy===
The Blue Dragon, also known as the Blue D, appears an enemy encountered in the Mirage Tower, as well as Lifespring Grotto in the Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary releases. It has a moderately high attack and access to the ability Thunderbolt.
===Final Fantasy II===
The Blue Dragon initially appears as a monster-in-a-box encountered in the Jade Passage, and later as a random encounter in Pandaemonium. It has high attack and defense, though lower than the Red Dragon, and attacks with strong physical attacks and the ability Thunderbolt XVI. Like its other brethren, it can drop the Dragon Armor, Dragon Shield, and Holy Lance, but instead of dropping the Black Garb will instead drop the [[Wizard's Staff (Final Fantasy II)|Wizard's Staff. It is weak to Poison-elemental attacks.
===Final Fantasy IV===
The Blue Dragon, also known as the Blue D., appears as an enemy encountered in the Lunar Subterrane, often fought either in pairs or with a Red Dragon. It primarily focuses on using strong physical attacks, but also utilizes Icestorm to damage the party. The Blue Dragon is a powerful foe, absorbing all elemental attacks and preventing the party from escaping through normal means. It drops the powerful Dragon Whisker for Rydia as well as the Wyvern Lance, and can also drop the White Fang and Shuriken.
====Final Fantasy IV: The After Years====
The Blue Dragon returns as an enemy encountered in the Depths, and is one of the very few dragons in the game to not drop any tail items. It is near identical otherwise to its previous appearance, now absorbing all elements except Earth-elemental, Lightning-elemental, and Water-elemental attacks.
===Final Fantasy V===
The Blue Dragon appears as an enemy encountered in Castle Exdeath and the Interdimensional Rift, as well as the Sealed Temple in the Advance and Matrix Software releases. It attacks with physical blows, Frost, and Ice Storm, and is generally seen with the Red Dragon.
===Final Fantasy VI===
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The Blue Dragon, also known as the Blue Drgn or BlueDrgn, is one of the eight legendary dragons, and appears as an optional boss encountered in the Ancient Castle. It is a Water-elemental dragon, utilizing attacks such as Tsunami, Flash Rain, Acid Rain, and Aqua Breath, in addition to Slow and Rippler. Upon defeat at the Ancient Castle, it will drop the Zantetsuken. In the Advance and Matrix Software releases, a stronger version of the Blue Dragon can be encountered in the Dragons' Den, where it will drop Celes's ultimate weapon, Save the Queen, upon its defeat. Both versions of the Blue Dragon can also be encountered in the Soul Shrine in these releases.
===Final Fantasy VII===
The Blue Dragon appears as an enemy encountered on Gaea's Cliff and as a possible opponent in the Battle Square after obtaining the Highwind. It has access to the standard Dragon Fang and Tail Attacks that all dragons have, in addition to Blue Dragon Breath for Ice-elemental damage, Great Gale for Wind-elemental damage to the party, and the Enemy Skill Dragon Force (which the party cannot learn from this enemy). It is a valuable enemy in that it will always drop a Dragon Armlet after defeating it in battle, making it a prime way of obtaining the armor.
===Final Fantasy XIV===
While there is no specific enemy called "Blue Dragon," a Blue Dragon Triple Triad card can nonetheless be obtained. One of the commonly seen forms of adult dragons, blue dragons are heavily aspected to ice, and bestowing them with icy breath and magic.
===Final Fantasy Tactics===
The Blue Dragon appears as the middle class of the dragon-family, possessing the skills Charge, Ice Breath, and when near an unit with Beastmaster, Thunder Breath. It can be poached into the Cashmere and Dragon Rod.
===Final Fantasy Dimensions===
The Blue Dragon appears as an enemy encountered in the World of Suffering, World of Nil, and Void.
===Final Fantasy Dimensions II===
===Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia===
The Blue Dragon appears as an Ice-elemental boss.
===Pictlogica Final Fantasy===
===Final Fantasy Record Keeper===
FFRK Blue Dragon FFIV.png|Final Fantasy IV Blue Dragon
FFRK Blue Dragon FFV.png|Final Fantasy V Blue Dragon
FFRK Blue Dragon FFVI.png|Final Fantasy VI Blue Dragon
The Blue Dragons from Final Fantasy IV and V appear as enemies, while the Final Fantasy VI Blue Dragon appears as a boss.
===Final Fantasy Explorers===
===Final Fantasy Brave Exvius===
==Etymology==
 Blue dragons are the second-most powerful of the classic chromatic dragons. They excel in aerial combat, discharge lightning, are powerful at spell craft and adept at burrowing in sand.
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