History Characters / MonsterHunterFirstGenerationMonsters

* MightyRoar: Notably one of the few Bird Wyverns whose metallic roar is loud enough to stun hunters. Yian Garuga is very fond of abusing this in the fourth generation: it will roar while leaping back, and then chain this into a quick swoop straight back to a hunter and a horribly quick tail flip with little time to react. The Deadeye Deviant upgrades to MakeMeWannaShout, as it now deals damage if you're close enough.

A related species of the Monoblos, the Diablos is distinguishable by its two large horns on its ''Triceratops''-like head, sand-yellow scales, and an axe-shaped blunt tail. This Flying Wyvern doesn't fly, but it can use its strong forelimbs to burrow through the sand at an incredible speed. Territorial and tough, Diablos is the tyrannical apex of the desert, as very few non-Elder Dragon monsters in its domain are capable of matching its might. ''Monster Hunter G'' introduces a black-scaled Subspecies -- females in heat, as its ''Portable 3rd'' entry rectifies. ''Generations Ultimate'' introduces the deviant Bloodbath Diablos, an individual with a vendetta against Hunters. ''Explore'' adds in two variants, one golden with a broken horn based off of [[VisualNovel/FateStayNight Gilgamesh]] and one which resembles [[Manga/FullmetalAlchemist Alphonse Elric.]] A Black Diablos appears as the first major threat in [[Film/MonsterHunter2020 the film]].

Ever since haunting the skies of Kokoto, the crimson-scaled, highly-adaptable, widely-traveled Rathalos has since earned its place among the most sought-after True Wyverns. It has fiery breath, poisonous talons and mastery of aerial combat. Fast and fiery, Rathalos is a force to be reckoned with to hunters and most non-Elder Dragon monsters. ''Monster Hunter G'' introduces two Subspecies: an azure-scaled version with higher stamina and harder wings, and a rare, solitary silver-scaled form which is even stronger than the previous two. ''Generations'' adds the deviant Dreadking Rathalos, whose fire attacks are stronger. ''Frontier'' would have an Older Zenith with much larger wings that it can ignite its wings and tail. ''Explore'' adds in two variants, one styled after [[Manga/FairyTail Acnologia]]'s dragon form and one that is coated in fire called ''Flame Rathalos''.

Ever since haunting the skies of Kokoto, the crimson-scaled, highly-adaptable, widely-traveled Rathalos has since earned its place among the most sought-after True Wyverns. With its fiery breath, poisonous talons, and mastery of aerial combat, Rathalos is a force to be reckoned with to hunters and most non-Elder Dragon monsters. ''Monster Hunter G'' introduces two Subspecies: an azure-scaled version with higher stamina and harder wings, and a rare, solitary silver-scaled form which is even stronger than the previous two. ''Generations'' adds the deviant Dreadking Rathalos, whose fire attacks are stronger. ''Frontier'' would have an Older Zenith with much larger wings that it can ignite its wings and tail. ''Explore'' adds in two variants, one styled after [[Manga/FairyTail Acnologia]]'s dragon form and one that is coated in fire called ''Flame Rathalos''.

A related species of the Monoblos, the Diablos is distinguishable by its two large horns on its ''Triceratops''-like head, sand-yellow scales, and an axe-shaped blunt tail. This Flying Wyvern doesn't fly, but it can use its strong forelimbs to burrow through the sand at an incredible speed. Territorial and tough, the Diablos reigns as the tyrannical apex of the desert, as very few non-Elder Dragon monsters in its domain are capable of matching its might. ''Monster Hunter G'' introduces a black-scaled Subspecies -- females in heat, as its ''Portable 3rd'' entry rectifies. ''Generations Ultimate'' introduces the deviant Bloodbath Diablos, an individual with a vendetta against Hunters. ''Explore'' adds in two variants, one golden with a broken horn based off of [[VisualNovel/FateStayNight Gilgamesh]] and one which resembles [[Manga/FullmetalAlchemist Alphonse Elric.]] A Black Diablos appears as the first major threat in [[Film/MonsterHunter2020 the film]].

Ever since haunting the skies of Kokoto, the crimson-scaled, highly-adaptable, widely-traveled Rathalos has since earned its place among the most sought-after True Wyverns of the ''Monster Hunter'' universe. With its fiery breath, poisonous talons, and mastery of aerial combat, it is a force to reckon with for the last three generations. ''Monster Hunter G'' introduces two Subspecies: an azure-scaled version with higher stamina and harder wings, and a rare, solitary silver-scaled form which is even stronger than the previous two. ''Generations'' adds the deviant Dreadking Rathalos, whose fire attacks are stronger. ''Frontier'' would have an Older Zenith with much larger wings that it can ignite its wings and tail. ''Explore'' adds in two variants, one styled after [[Manga/FairyTail Acnologia]]'s dragon form and one that is coated in fire called ''Flame Rathalos''.

!!! Desert Tyrant, the Demon of the Desert [-(Black Phalanx)-]

A related species of the Monoblos, the Diablos is distinguishable by its two large horns on its ''Triceratops''-like head, sand-yellow scales, and an axe-like tail. ''Monster Hunter G'' introduces a black-scaled Subspecies -- females in heat, as its ''Portable 3rd'' entry rectifies. ''Generations Ultimate'' introduces the deviant Bloodbath Diablos, an individual with a vendetta against Hunters. ''Explore'' adds in two variants, one golden with a broken horn based off of [[VisualNovel/FateStayNight Gilgamesh]] and one which resembles [[Manga/FullmetalAlchemist Alphonse Elric.]] A Black Diablos appears as the first major threat in [[Film/MonsterHunter2020 the film]].

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* SubsystemDamage: Breaking its head prevents it from being able to use its flashbang ability.

* InterfaceSpoiler: If the quest is to hunt just one, then you'll know when it's actually dead or just PlayingPossum.
* LethalJokeCharacter: One April Fool's quest introduced in ''Frontier'' had you fight a Gypceros with an atomic flint. It can unleash a nuclear blast that can cut through your health like butter, requiring the frequent use of healing items in order to stay alive, but it can only use it [[RuleOfThree three times in a row]], and if it tries to use it after the third attack, [[EpicFail it'll blow itself up]].

* EstablishingCharacterMoment: Reintroduces itself in ''Iceborne'' by way of repelling a Deviljho.

* CurbstompCushion: Though it does fend off Deviljho, it takes a significant wound itself by being thrown into a boulder.

* DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu: The Iceborne trailer that revealed its presence in the game shows it clocking a ''Deviljho'' with a tail flip.

* EyeScream: A Yian Garuga that is scarred usually has an eye missing, presumably sliced or clawed off by hunters or other monsters in the past. This is most notable with Deadeye Yian Garuga as its only [[RedEyesTakeWarning eye glows red]].

* RuggedScar: Due to its BloodKnight nature, it’s not uncommon to find a Yian Garuga already with distinct scars on it. These scars usually consist of one at one side of its face with an [[EyeScream eye removed]]. Another scar is one of its [[EarNotch ears being partly gone]]. Whether Yian Garuga is scarred or not varies between most games (for example, Garuga in ''4 Ultimate'' is scarred while Garuga in ''Generations Ultimate'' isn’t). In ''Iceborne'', regular Yian Garuga typically has no scars but the game also features Scarred Yian Garuga, which is a much deadlier variant and has scars.
* SavageWolf: Has traits of this, such as its temperament and mane even resembling the fur of a wolf.
* SpikesOfDoom: It's covered with poisonous spikes.

* RuggedScar: Due to its BloodKnight nature, it’s not uncommon to find a Yian Garuga already with distinct scars on it. These scars usually consist of one at one side of its face with an [[EyeScream eye removed]]. Another scar is one of its [[EarNotch ears being partly gone]]. Whether Yian Garuga is scarred or not varies between most games (for example, Garuga in ''4 Ultimate'' is scarred while Garuga in ''Generations Ultimate'' isn’t). In ''Iceborne'', regular Yian Garuga typically has no scars but the game also features Scarred Yian Garuga, which is a much deadlier variant and has scars.

!! Khezu ''(Furfur)'' [-(variant: Red Khezu)-]

* BonusBoss: Has no plot relevance in ''World'', unlike the other Elder Dragons.

* SlowWalk: In ''World,'' where monsters may not [[EverythingTryingToKillYou immediately go ham on you]], Kirin [[GameplayAndStoryIntegration lives up to]] its [[MartialPacifist peaceful reputation]] and is found slowly and casually strolling around the Coral Highlands... right up until [[BerserkButton you damage it.]] [[ShockAndAwe Then it’s]] [[SuperSpeed showtime.]] It also has one move where it slowly walks a straight line as thunderstrikes occur all around it.

* ToxicDinosaur: They're raptor-like monsters with a paralyzing bite

* FlunkyBoss: The Gendrome.

* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: It looks like a giant penis, and this comparison is even made in-game several times. Its elastic neck only adds to the imagery. It also drops an item called "Pale Extract" that is used to enhance Demondrugs and Armorskins, and can be obtained either when it drools or [[ADateWithRosiePalms you hit it hard enough.]] Its concept art was much worse, with its head having a more defined shape resembling a glans compared to the smooth transition from neck to mouth in the final version. Its mouth is also comparable to VaginaDentata.

* XenophobicHerbivore: They're very territorial and will attempt to attack anyone who invades their territory, although they aren't as deadly as, say, Diablos.

* HandicappedBadass: Like all Piscine Wyverns, Plesioth’s eyesight is awful. Ask anyone who’s played a ''Monster Hunter'' game ([[PutOnABus other than World]]), and they’ll tell you that this hardly matters for the beast.

* ItCanThink: Bloodbath Diablos is one of the few monsters clever enough to deliberately target multiple hunters with the same attack; while enraged, it will perform a diving leap underground on top of one person, try and launch back up beneath them, and then ''fly across the arena'' to try a steam explosion on a completely different party member.

* NoPronunciationGuide: Is it “pless-ee-oth” or “please-ee-oth”?

* GuestFighter: It has made crossover boss appearances in ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolidPeaceWalker'' (along with Tigrex), ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV'', ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'', and ''VideoGame/DragaliaLost'', as well as being a playable character in ''VideoGame/{{Teppen|2019}}''.

* {{Mascot}}: Of the original ''VideoGame/MonsterHunter2004'' and the first ''Freedom'', as well the franchise as a whole along with the Felynes. The Azure Rathalos serves as the mascot for ''Monster Hunter G'' in Japan and ''3 Ultimate'' in the western release. If anything is going to cameo in another series to represent the ''Monster Hunter'' series, Rathalos will usually appear alongside the Felynes. ''Videogame/MetalGearSolidPeaceWalker'', ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV'', and ''Videogame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' in particular feature Rathalos as a boss. A particularly powerful one serves as the BigBad of [[Film/MonsterHunter2020 the movie]].