Earth Dragons (Core)

:For other uses of Earth Dragon, see here.
The Earth Dragons are dragons in the Merged Realms. Two of them were in conflict with the Craglings after moving to the Kingdom of Madness after The Merge, and starting consume their mud. One Earth Dragon had been captured by Imperium and escaped during the Battle of the Second Monastery and started to live at the monastery.
==History==
===Background===
The Earth Dragons originated from a different realm. However, after the Merge occurred, two of them decided to relocate to the Kingdom of Madness since their native realm had merged with it. As time passed, they found Cragling mud, which had the effect of augmenting their size and aggression upon consumption, making them obsessed with it. This led to their engagement in conflict with the Craglings over the possession of the mud.Beyond Madness#Synopsis
===Dragons Rising, Season 1===
====Beyond Madness====
During another battle, the two Earth Dragons fought the Craglings, who hurled boulders at them. As the ninja arrived, they mistook the dragons to be innocent. Without hesitation, the ninja fought the Craglings, allowing the Earth Dragons to escape. Kai inadvertently awakened the slumbering Earth Dragons, leading to another confrontation with the ninja. The Earth Dragons initially appeared victorious, defeating the ninja and consuming the Cragling mud, which caused the Craglings to dissassmble. However, Riyu discovered that the mud was the source of the Earth Dragons' aggression and utilized his abilities to overpower the mud field. This resulted in a release of energy from the two Earth Dragons, causing them to revert to their normal size and temperament.
====Mindless Beasts====
One Earth Dragon was at one point captured, being placed in the Imperium Prison so its dragon power would be later extracted. Along with the other dragons, it was released from its cell by Lloyd and Wyldfyre.
====I Will Be the Danger====
With the assistance of Lloyd and Wyldfyre, the Earth Dragon orchestrated its escape alongside the other dragons. Lloyd mounted the dragon's back during the getaway, along with Arin. Upon reaching the main gates, the ninja and the dragons were met with opposition from the Claws of Imperium and the Photacs. In an effort to secure their freedom, Wyldfyre took charge, leading the Earth Dragon and its fellow dragons into battle against the Claws and the Photacs.
====The Calm Inside====
====The Battle of the Second Monastery====
====The Temple of the Dragon Cores====
===The Elemental Mechs===
====What the Mech?====
Cole flew to the Monastery of Spinjitzu on an Earth Dragon.
== Abilities ==
=== When enhanced with Cragling mud ===
* Lava Breath - Earth Dragons can fire lava blasts from their mouths.
==Official description==
Join forces with Cole and his earth dragon for an all-action clash against the evil Bone Scorpio. But watch out, the Bone Scorpio is armed with a scythe! To take him down, upgrade the dragon into a bigger and more powerful beast by adding golden wings and a tail. For succeeding in your challenge you will be rewarded with a collectible Strength banner.https://www.lego.com/en-us/kids/sets/ninjago/coles-earth-dragon-evo-adae93091a8a46416930b3e4cef10a30
==Appearances==
===Sets===
*71782 Cole's Earth Dragon EVO
===Ninjago: Dragons Rising===
====Season 1====
*4. "Beyond Madness"
*7. "Mindless Beasts"
*8. "I Will Be the Danger"
*9. "The Calm Inside"
*10. "The Battle of the Second Monastery"
* 11. "The Temple of the Dragon Cores"
==== The Elemental Mechs====
*1. "What the Mech?"
===Ninjago NXT===
*1. "Noodles"
*4. "Volcano"
===Books===
*The Great Battle
*The Tower
=== Ninjago Magazine===
====Legacy Edition====
*22. Desert to the Bone 
==Trivia==
*Although they are referred to as "Earth Dragons", they are never shown to use the elemental power of Earth. Instead, they are shown to use fire multiple times in "Beyond Madness", and to shoot lightning in "The Calm Inside", although in this case it's probably an animation error, because the same thing happened to the Ice Dragons in the same scene.
*The fact that the Earth Dragons enlarge themselves as they eat Cragling mud was first teased in their debut in the Ninjago NXT short, "Noodles," which had an Earth Dragon growing as it ate noodles.
==Gallery==
===In set form===
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===In Ninjago: Dragons Rising===
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===In other media===
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==References==
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