House of the Dragon season 2 has come to an end, and it certainly brought the heat as the Dance of the Dragons got into full swing. As the latest batch of episodes draws to a close, the Greens and the Blacks are on the verge of an epic, fiery war – with plenty of dragons in tow.
Below, we've rounded up every single dragon in House of the Dragon season 2, with details on what they were up to in season 1 and whether they were spotted yet in the new installment. We've also got the lowdown on dragons new to season 2, the creatures that have been mentioned but haven't yet been seen, some mysterious dragon eggs, and what we might be able to expect in House of the Dragon season 3. Plus, there are now some newly claimed creatures in the mix thanks to the dragonseeds.
So, for the ultimate guide to the show's dragons, look no further – but be warned that there are spoilers below for House of the Dragon seasons 1 and 2.
How many dragons are there in House of the Dragon?
As of House of the Dragon season 2, there are 15 dragons in House of the Dragon: Syrax, Caraxes, Vhagar, Seasmoke, Vermax, Arrax, Moondancer, Dreamfyre, Silverwing, Tessarion, Sheepstealer, and Vermithor. Tyraxes and two wild dragons have also been mentioned, while Meleys and Sunfyre have been killed. Plus, there are now four dragon eggs in the mix – but more on those later. You can find out more about each dragon, including who their rider is, below.
Every dragon in House of the Dragon, listed
Syrax
Syrax is Rhaenyra Targaryen's dragon. We see her riding Syrax to Dragonstone in season 1, episode 2 to confront Daemon, and it's likely we'll see the two of them fly into battle together once the Dance of the Dragons really kicks off. Syrax was most recently seen in season 1, episode 10, lurking behind behind Otto and the green soldiers.
We recently saw Syrax take Rhaenyra to Lucerys's body in the season 2 premiere, in a heart-wrenching scene.
Caraxes
Caraxes is Daemon Targaryen's dragon. We see the pair fly into battle together against the Triarchy in season 1, episode 3, and he flies together with his then-wife Laena and her dragon Vhagar in season 1, episode 6. Caraxes is also on hand in season 1, episode 10 to intimidate some of the Kingsguard. Caraxes has spent most of season 2 at Harrenhal with Daemon.
Vhagar
Vhagar is the oldest – and largest – living dragon in Westeros. Formerly the late Laena Velaryon's dragon, she is now ridden by Aemond Targaryen. After Laena's funeral in season 1, episode 7, Aemond claims Vhagar as his own. He fights with Laena's daughters, Baela and Rhaena, who believe the dragon to be theirs, and Aemond loses his eye in the process. Vhagar also kills Rhaenyra's son Lucerys and his dragon Arrax over Storm's End in the season 1 finale.
As of season 2, she's guarding King's Landing from Team Black's dragons. She's also responsible for taking down Meleys and Rhaenys in the battle of Rook's Rest, seen in season 2, episode 4. A blast of her fire at Aemond's command is also responsible for downing Aegon and Sunfyre.
Meleys
Meleys is Rhaenys Targaryen's dragon. She's nicknamed the Red Queen, which is fitting for Rhaenys's own moniker the Queen Who Never Was. The pair cause havoc during Aegon's coronation in season 1, episode 9 when they burst into the dragon pit to send a clear message to Alicent – Rhaenys' loyalties lie with Rhaenrya. By the end of the finale, and as of season 2, Rhaenys and Meleys are patrolling the Stepstones. We see Meleys in the season 2 premiere when Rhaenys returns from one such patrol.
Sadly, in episode 4 of season 2, Meleys is killed by Vhagar. When Meleys falls from the sky, Rhaenys is also killed. RIP to two queens.
Dreamfyre
Dreamfyre is the dragon who laid the egg stolen by Daemon in season 1, episode 2 and she's also the dragon who nearly burns Aemond when he goes into the dragon pit in season 1, episode 6 after being teased by his brother and cousins. She's ridden by Helaena.
Seasmoke
Seasmoke is Laenor Velaryon's dragon, and we see them ride into battle against the Triarchy in the Stepstones during season 1, episode 3. Seasmoke doesn't currently have a rider after Laenor faked his death in season 1, episode 7.
However, in season 2 episode 6, after another dragonseed tries to claim Seasmoke but fails, the beast flies to The Stepstones and corners Lord Corlys' dragonseed Addam of Hull. In the following episode, we learn that Addam is now Seasmoke's rider.
Vermax
Vermax is Jacaerys Velaryon's dragon. He hatched from an egg placed in Jace's cradle when he was a baby, so the pair have bonded since infancy. We see Jace learning to train the dragon in season 1, episode 6. Vermax took Jacaerys to the Wall to visit Cregan Stark in season 2, episode 1, but we don't actually get to see him on screen until season 2, episode 5. Jace takes him to the Twins to in the Riverlands to recruit House Frey to his mother's cause, and we see Vermax in the background waiting for his rider.
Arrax
Arrax belongs to Lucerys Velaryon, Rhaenyra's son and Jace's younger brother. Both Arrax and Luke are killed by Vhagar and Aemond over Storm's End in the season 1 finale.
Tyraxes
Tyraxes is ridden by Joffrey, Rhaenyra's young son. The dragon hasn't yet been introduced in the show, but Daemon mentions him in season 1, episode 10.
Moondancer
This dragon is ridden by Baela Targaryen, first mentioned in season 1, episode 10. She's seen briefly in season 2, episode 3, when Baela is patrolling and catches sight of Criston Cole and Gwayne Hightower.
Sunfyre
Aegon Targaryen's dragon is first mentioned in season 1, episode 6. He teases his younger brother Aemond for not having a dragon of his own, which leads him to steal Vhagar for himself.
Aegon and Sunfyre take to the skies unexpectedly in season 2, episode 4 at Rook's Rest. Aemond and Vhagar send them crashing to the ground (accidentally or not, it's hard to tell) and they're left seriously injured. Although Aegon survives (just about...) and is returned to King's Landing, Sunfyre isn't with him. In the season 2 finale, Aegon confirms that his dragon is dead.
Vermithor
Also known as the Bronze Fury, Vermithor once belonged to King Jahaerys, Rhaenrya's great-grandfather and King Viserys' predecessor. We see Daemon attempting to tame him in season 1, episode 10.
Though he hasn't had a rider since Jaehaerys' death, Vermithor is claimed by Hugh Hammer in season 2, episode 7.
Sheepstealer
One of the series' unclaimed dragons, Sheepstealer, was first alluded to in season 2, episode 6. While walking through the Vale, Rhaena Targaryen spots a very large patch of scorched earth covered with sheep carcasses. From what we know about Sheepstealer from the books we are certain he is the mysterious dragon in the Vale. Rhaena has yet to claim a dragon and she sets out to do just that in episode 7.
In the season finale, we see her finally reach Sheepstealer after a seemingly long and arduous journey alone tracking him through the Vale. We don't actually get to see her claim the dragon, though – it looks like we'll have to wait until season 3 for that.
Stormcloud
In season 2, episode 6 we finally got a look at baby Aegon's little dragon. Being the son of Daemon and Rhaenyra Targaryen, Aegon Targaryen III (not to be confused with King Aegon Targaryen II on the opposing team) got his own dragon egg at birth, which hatched into a cute little orange dragon who now stays with Aegon in the protection of the Vale. Although the dragon has not been referred to by name in the series just yet, we know from the books that little Aegon's dragon is named Stormcloud.
Silverwing
Silverwing is a formerly unclaimed dragon who nested on Dragonstone. In season 2, episode 7, she's claimed by Ulf White, one of the dragonseeds. She was previously ridden by Queen Alysanne Targaryen, wife (and sister) of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen, who rode Vermithor.
Tessarion
Tessarion is a dragon belonging to Daeron Targaryen, Alicent's youngest son. The dragon is first mentioned in season 2, and we get our first glimpse of him in season 2, episode 8 as the Hightower troops prepare for war.
Unclaimed dragons
Daemon reveals in the season 1 finale that there are three unclaimed, wild dragons who nest on Dragonstone. Thanks to Fire & Blood, we know their names are the Cannibal, Grey Ghost, and Silverwing (though Silverwing has since been claimed).
Dragon eggs
As of season 2, episode 4, Rhaenys and Corlys' granddaughter Rhaena is entrusted with taking four dragon eggs (along with Rhaenyra and Daemon's infant sons, Viserys and Aegon) to Pentos to keep them safe and protect the Targaryen legacy. The four eggs are four different colors: red, cream, green, and blue. The red, cream, and green eggs have been confirmed to be the same eggs that hatch into Daenerys' dragons, Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion, in Game of Thrones, but the blue egg remains a mystery.
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