Which might tackle Vhagar?

The Targaryen civil conflict is in full impact on the House of Dragons, and the variety of dragons is shrinking.

The demise of Meleys, alongside together with her rider Rhaenys, has lastly pushed Rhaenyra to start in search of individuals who can mount the riderless dragons she has on Dragonstone. That represents an essential turning level within the Targaryen civil conflict, because the dragons at the moment are primarily absolutely unleashed as weapons of conflict with extra on the best way.

So, with Home of the Dragon’s second season winding down, it is a good time to develop into acquainted with which dragons are left in Westeros, who’s aspect they’re on, and if they’ve a rider. It is also value realizing which one’s have any probability of standing as much as Aemond and Vhagar.

After the lack of Meleys, the Rhaenyra’s Black Targaryens want to seek out extra dragons if they need any hope of successful the conflict. Fortunately, they’ve among the largest dragons left — they only want riders. This is an at-a-glance have a look at our breakdown of which dragons nonetheless flying in Home of the Dragon are the strongest. This additionally consists of three wild dragons that have not been talked about on the present, however seem within the books associated to the Targaryen civil conflict, The Dance of Dragons. Under, you may discover a full breakdown, together with who’s finest positioned to tackle Vhagar.

1 Vhagar

The biggest and most battle-tested dragon in Westeros

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• Dragon-rider: Aemond Targaryen
• Age: 181
• Facet: Group Inexperienced
• Location: Dragonstone

You will acknowledge Vhagar as the big monstrosity that retains ripping aside Group Black’s dragons.

She was first hatched on Dragonstone, 50 years earlier than the Targaryens took over all of Westeros. Vhagar was claimed by Visenya Targaryen, one in every of Aegon the Conqueror’s sister-wives. With Visenya as her rider, Vhagar helped Aegon takeover Westeros earlier than turning into an important half in combating Dorne within the decade following the Targaryen’s arrival in Westeros. After Visenya, Vhagar handed to Baelon Targaryen (Viserys and Daemon’s father), after which Laena Velaryon, earlier than lastly ending up with Aemond.

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2 Vermithor

Can the Blacks discover a rider?

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• Dragon-rider: None
• Age: 95
• Facet: Group Black
• Location: Dragonstone

The second-largest residing dragon is Vermithor, at virtually 100-years-old. He was ridden by King Jaehaerys throughout his whole 55-year reign, however has been riderless for the reason that King died in 103 AC. He is spent the 30 years for the reason that King’s demise residing in a lair on Dragonstone, which simply so occurs to be the place Rhaenyra is commanding the conflict from. Vermithor has the dimensions to alter the equation of the civil conflict in favor of Group Black, however he is nonetheless barely smaller than Vhagar. One other issue to recollect, King Jaehaerys was his solely rider, and he is identified for having probably the most peaceable reign of any Targaryen King. So, regardless of a fierce popularity because the Bronze Fury, Vermithor has much less battle-experience than Vhagar.

We bought our first glimpse of Vermithor within the season finale of season one, when Daemon makes an attempt to lure the dragon to the Black’s aspect by serenading it. That try fails, however perhaps one other rider could have extra success.

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3 The Cannibal

A dragon who eats dragons

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• Dragon-rider: None
• Age: Over 100 years outdated
• Facet: Wild dragon
• Location: Dragonstone

The Cannibal is one in every of three wild dragons which have made a house out of the caves on Dragonstone. There’s not quite a bit identified about The Cannibal. We all know he is the biggest of the three wild dragons, however not bigger than Vermithor. We additionally know one of many different wild dragons, Sheepstealer is round 100 years outdated, which implies The Cannibal may truly be a lot older. He is earned the title The Cannibal by attacking smaller dragons. He hasn’t been talked about within the present but, however hopefully we get to see just a few unfortunate of us try to tame him. The Cannibal is described as being an all-black dragon.

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4 Silverwing

The dragon that noticed the wall

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• Dragon-rider: None
• Age: 87-93
• Facet: Group Black
• Location: Dragonstone

Queen Alysanne Targaryen’s former dragon is one other giant dragon that does not have a rider. Silverwing was born round 90 years earlier than the Dance of the Dragons, and is described within the books as being one of many extra gentler dragons. She’s most well-known because the dragon that Queen Alysanne flew to the Wall, an occasion that is been referenced just a few instances in each Home of the Dragon and Recreation of Thrones. After Alysanne’s demise Silverwing went with Vermithor to Dragonstone and has been there ever since.

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5 Caraxes

Daemon’s distinctive pink dragon

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• Dragon-rider: Daemon Targaryen
• Age: Unknown precisely, however round 60 to 70-years-old
• Facet: Group Inexperienced
• Location: Harrenhall

Daemon’s dragon is among the extra distinctive trying dragons within the present. It options pink scales and an extended, slender neck. The dragon’s related in measurement to Meleys, who we just lately noticed killed by the hands of Vhagar. Daemon’s dragon has somewhat extra combating expertise than Meleys did although, having just lately fought with Daemon within the Stepstones battle throughout season one. Caraxes was additionally utilized in battle by his first rider, Aemon Targaryen, who was Daemon’s uncle.

Caraxes actual age is not identified, solely that he was large enough to journey round in 72 AC (After Conquest). That is 57 years earlier than the occasions of Home of the Dragon, so we will assume he is at the least 60, perhaps nearer to 70-years-old. That makes him fairly a bit smaller that Vhagar, however must also make him fairly a bit faster, if the 2 ought to ever face off.

6 Sheepstealer

Guess how he bought that title

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• Dragon-rider: None
• Age: Round 100
• Facet: Wild dragon
• Location: Dragonstone

Sheepstealer actually made a reputation for himself stealing the smallfolk’s livestock. He was born someday early on through the lifetime of King Jaehaerys which might put him round 100 years outdated in The Home of the Dragon. He is smaller than the opposite dragons round that age vary although, however nonetheless a big sufficient dragon to be a severe weapon if Group Black may discover a option to cultivate him.

7 Dreamfyre

The Inexperienced Queen’s dragon

• Dragon–rider: Helaena Targaryen
• Age: 98 to 100-years-old
• Facet: Group Inexperienced
• Location: King’s Touchdown

Dreamfyre is older than dragons like Vermithor and Silverwing, however she’s nonetheless smaller than each. She’s additionally ridden by Helaena Targaryen. Helaena is one in every of my favourite characters, together with her bizarre little prophecies, however she appears a lot nearer to a well-deserved psychological breakdown than she does to mounting her dragon and main it into battle. So it stays to be seen how one of many bigger dragons managed by both faction could be a issue within the ongoing conflict. If she had one other rider, she’d most likely be a lot larger on this listing.

SPOILER ALERT BELOW

8 Sunfyre

Is Aegon’s dragon nonetheless alive

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• Dragon-rider: Aegon Targaryen
• Age: 20 to 30 years outdated
• Facet: Group Inexperienced
• Location: Rook’s Relaxation

Final we noticed Sunfyre, he ws curled round Aegon’s lifeless physique after being attacked by Meleys and burned by Vhagar. We even heard Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) say the dragon was “lengthy within the dying”, implying that he is already lifeless. Ebook readers have motive to suspect that Cole could have spoken to too quickly about Sunfyre’s demise. HBO has made adjustments from the supply materials previously, however Sunfyre dying at Rook’s Relaxation can be a big departure on the extent of leaving out Lady Stoneheart (zombie Catelyn Stark) within the unique collection.

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9 Gray Ghost

The smallest wild dragon

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• Dragon-rider: None
• Age: Unknown
• Facet: Wild dragon
• Location: Dragonstone

Not a lot is understood about Gray Ghost. It is point out’s within the books boil right down to it being the smallest of the three wild dragons on Dragonstone at the beginning of the Dance of Dragons. It took its title from its distinctive gray coloration.

10 Syrax

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• Dragon rider: Rhaenyra Targaryen
• Age: Round 35 years outdated
• Facet: Group Black
• Location: Dragonstone

Rhaenyra first mounted Syrax when she was seven, when she was only a younger dragon. The occasions of Home of the Dragon happen about 25 years later, which ought to put Syrax in his early to mid 30’s. Syrax is bigger than the remainder of the dragons on this listing, however is definitely thought of small for his age. Probably owing to spending giant components of his life within the Dragonpit in King’s Touchdown. Dragons started to noticeably lower in measurement as soon as the Targaryens started protecting them within the Dragonpit.

11 Seasmoke

Rhaenyra’s outdated husband’s dragon

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• Dragon-rider: None
• Age: Round 30
• Facet: Group Black
• Location: Driftmark

Seasmoke belonged to Rhaenyra’s first husband, Laenor Varlaryon, for the primary 20 years of his life earlier than Leanor faked his demise and fled King’s Touchdown. Regardless of being across the similar age as Syrax, Seasmoke is a a lot smaller dragon. Having already had a rider although, he is one of many dragons that Group Black must discover a rider for if they’ve any hopes of successful the conflict.

Seasmoke was final seen returning to Driftmark by Adam Hull within the second episode of season two.

12 Moondancer

The youngest dragon combating within the conflict

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• Dragon-rider: Baela Targaryen
• Age: 15
• Facet: Group Black
• Location: Dragonstone

Moondancer is the youngest dragon combating within the Dance of Dragons. Within the books, she’s described as being unable to carry her rider, Baela, just some years earlier than the conflict. Each Moondancer and Seasmoke are described as being very small dragons within the ebook, however appear to be someplace between the dimensions of Syrax and Vermax within the TV present.

13 Vermax

The black prince’s dragon

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• Dragon-rider: Jacaerys Velaryon
• Age: 15
• Facet: Group Black
• Location: Dragonstone

Vermax was hatched quickly after Jacaerys was born in an try to show his Targarye bloodline. Vermax has been a typical sight through the second season of Home of the Dragon, as we have seen him on the Wall to begin the season with Jacaerys assembly the Starks, and in addition on the Twins, as Jace gained the Freys to his mom’s trigger. Simply going off of appears to be like although, Vermax seems to be the smallest dragon capable of combat within the discipline for both aspect.

We bought our first have a look at Vermax in season one when Jace entered the Dragonpit to assist in his coaching. Vermax was an adolescent in that scene however has grown to be in regards to the measurement of a giant horse in season two.

14 Tessarion

Otto’s pet challenge

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• Dragon-rider: Daeron Targaryen
• Age: 20
• Facet: Group Inexperienced
• Location: Oldtown

We’ve not met Tessarion, or her rider Daeron Targaryen, in The Home of the Dragon but. The closest we have come is Otto reminding Alicent of her youngest son’s existence earlier than he left to function the boy’s tutor in Oldtown. Nonetheless, Tessarion is one other essential chess piece in Group Inexperienced’s dragon arsenal that can be essential down the road.

She’s the youngest dragon to combat on Group Inexperienced’s aspect through the Dance of Dragons, however continues to be as giant as older dragons like Vermax and Seasmoke.

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Q: How did I rank the dragons in Home of the Dragon?

In Home of the Dragon, dragons are ranked by their energy, age, and significance within the Targaryen civil conflict. After shedding some key dragons like Meleys, Rhaenyra actually wants to seek out riders for highly effective dragons like Vermithor and Silverwing, as a result of they may very well be recreation changers within the conflict.