All the dragons in House of the Dragon – full guide

While they were spectacular in season 1, season 2 is surely going to up the ante even more when it comes to scenes featuring the mythical creatures, with even more being introduced this time around.

Of course, the dragons will also play an important part in the inevitable war to come between Team Green and Team Black, AKA The Dance of Dragons.

So, as season 2 roars onto our screens, here's your full guide to the dragons of House of the Dragon.

All the dragons in House of the Dragon – full guide

The following dragons are still alive or are set to be introduced in House of the Dragon season 2:

• Vhagar (Aemond Targaryen's dragon)
• Syrax (Rhaenyra Targaryen's dragon)
• Caraxes (Daemon Targaryen's dragon)
• Meleys (Rhaenys Targaryen's dragon)
• Vermax (Jacaerys Velaryon's dragon)
• Seasmoke (formerly ridden by Laenor Targaryen)
• Dreamfyre (Helaena Targaryen's dragon)
• Vermithor (the dragon of the late King Jaehaerys I Targaryen)
• Silverwing (the dragon of the late Queen Alysanne Targaryen)
• Moondancer (Baela Targaryen's dragon)
• Morning (Rhaena Targaryen's dragon)
• Sunfyre (King Aegon Targaryen's dragon)
• Tyraxes (set to be Prince Joffrey Targaryen's dragon)

The following dragons are deceased in House of the Dragon season 2:

• Arrax (Lucerys Velaryon's dragon)
• Balerion (Aegon the Conqueror's dragon who was then ridden by Prince Viserys before he became King)

Vhagar

Owner: Aemond Targaryen

Status: Alive

Vhagar is not only alive and well as we head into season 2 – she's the biggest dragon of them all. She'll be crucial in the war to come, as fierce warrior Aemond prepares for battle.

Vhagar was first ridden by Visenya Targaryen, but would go on to be owned by Baelon, Laena Targaryen and finally, Aemond. Though her description was never fully written down, George RR Martin confirmed to an artist who wanted to depict her that she was "bronze with greenish blue highlights and bright green eyes". She would grow to be the largest dragon in Westeros.

Vermithor

Owner: TBC

Status: Alive

This elderly dragon will play a big part in the Dance of the Dragons going forward. He's currently in Dragonstone and is thought to be an ally of Rhaenyra's, and will no doubt prove crucial in the coming second season. In season 1, Daemon was seen singing to him.

Arrax

Owner: Lucerys Targaryen

Status: Dead

Arrax was involved in the first major dragon fight for years in Westeros at the end of episode 10. He was involved in a battle with Vhagar and Aemond and is killed, alongside his rider, Lucerys. This major moment will be the catalyst for civil war.

Vermax

Owner: Jacaerys Verlaryon

Status: Alive

While we haven't seen much of Vermax – only in episode 6 when Jace tries to train him to breath fire on command – he will go on to play a crucial part in the Dance of the Dragons. In episode 10, Vermax and his rider fly to Winterfell and the Eyrie to confirm support for his mother.

Syrax

Owner: Rhaenyra Targaryen

Status: Alive

Syrax's only owner is Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy). She is said to have had yellow scales and while big, wasn't as big as some of the other dragons we'll meet in the series. Rhaenyra first rides her when she's as young as seven.

Meleys

Owner: Princess Rhaenys

Status: Alive

Meleys has a starring role in House of the Dragon's penultimate episode when the beast burst into Aegon's coronation with Rhaenys in tow and threatened the Greens. Though they spared their lives, Meleys and Rhaenys are together responsible for passing on the news of Alicent's treachery to Rhaenyra and Daemon.

Dreamfyre

Owner: Helena Targaryen

Status: Presumed alive

Blue and silver Dreamfyre is a thing of beauty and is treasured by Helaena Targaryen.

Caraxes

Owner: Daemon Targaryen

Status: Alive

Caraxes has had two owners by the time we meet him in House of the Dragon: Prince Aemon Targaryen (the heir to Jaehaerys Targaryen) and Prince Daemon Targaryen (played by Matt Smith). The beast is said to be predominantly red, meaning he has the nickname 'Blood Wyrm'.

Balerion

Owner: Viserys Targaryen

Status: Dead

Balerion was owned by House Targaryen and was passed down through the family. Owners included Aegon I Targaryen, Maegor I Targaryen, Aerea Targaryen and in House of the Dragon, he is owned by (the soon-to-be King) Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine). In the books, he was said to have black scales and wings, and his fire was also black with bits of red.

A powerful dragon, Balerion could melt steel and stone. It was said his wingspan was so large it would create massive shadows on towns when he was in flight. According to lore, Balerion helped Aegon to craft the Iron Throne his most recent owner will soon sit on.

When we meet Balerion in House of the Dragon, he has sadly passed away, and his skull is on display.

Seasmoke

Owner: Ser Laenor Velaryon

Status: Unknown

Seasmoke is pale and grey, making him visibly different to other dragons seen in House of the Dragon. He was owned by Laenor Velaryon, but following his swift exit via boat from Westeros, his status is unknown. In the books, Laenor dies and Seasmoke resides without an owner in Dragonstone for decades.

Silverwing

Owner: Queen Alysanne Targaryen, and Ulf the White

Status: Alive

Unsurprisingly, Silverwing is a silvery colour and is said to be a docile dragon. She has a close bond with Vermithor. In the books, Silverwing becomes riderless upon Queen Alysanne's death, but during the Dance of Dragons, bonds with a new rider, Ulf the White.

Moondancer

Owner: Baela Targaryen

Status: Alive

Moondancer is a pale green dragon and is relatively small but very nimble. Baela first rides her at the age of 14 when she was no bigger than a warhorse.

Morning

Owner: Rhaena Targaryen

Status: Alive

Morning is a pale pink dragon ridden by Lady Rhaena Targaryen.

Sunfyre

Owner: King Aegon Targaryen

Status: Alive

Sunfyre is a dragon with gleaming gold scales ridden by King Aegon Targaryen. A formidable fighter, Sunfyre will play an important part in the Dance of Dragons.

Tyraxes

Owner: Prince Joffrey Velaryon

Status: Alive

Tyraxes is a relatively small dragon who was bonded with Prince Joffrey Velaryon from birth.

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