The Power of Dragons in House of the Dragon

11. Vermithor

Vermithor, known as 'the Bronze Fury,' is a seasoned beast at nearly one hundred years old. Teased briefly at the end of House of the Dragon season 1, the dragon of Jaehaerys I has been without a rider since the king's death, years before the show's start. Vermithor is one of the blacks' biggest priorities in the search for new riders, as he's a seasoned beast at nearly one hundred years old.

House Of The Dragon Daemon Targaryen Vermithor

10. Syrax

Syrax, the yellow dragon ridden by Rhaenyra Targaryen, is a dragon of unknown age and is presumed to be around the middle of the pack in terms of age and size. However, Syrax lacks battle experience and has been in chains for years before the start of the war, making it a unique and intriguing force on the battlefield.

House of the Dragon Syrax using fire in the funeral pyre scene

9. Moondancer

Moondancer, companion of the young Baela Targaryen, is one of the youngest dragons and is considered one of the smallest dragons alive at the start of the war. The TV adaptation will likely size up the dragon along with aging up its rider, as the trailer indicates they'll be expediting her process of joining the war.

Vermax in House Of The Dragon.

8. Sunfyre

Sunfyre, the dragon of King Aegon II Targaryen, is best known for its beautiful golden scales, and it's a viable threat to the greens. Despite being relatively young, Sunfyre is known for being decently large for its age by the start of the Dance of the Dragons, making it a sight to behold in battle.

Sunfyre in House Of The Dragon.

7. Meleys

Meleys, also known as the Red Queen, is the dragon of Rhaenys Targaryen and is known to be far faster than larger dragons like Vhagar. In terms of age, Meleys is roughly 50 years old, making her one of the older dragons alive during the war, and a formidable force in aerial combat.

Meleys roaring in House of the Dragon

6. Dreamfyre

Dreamfyre, the dragon of Helaena Targaryen, is one of the oldest dragons alive but is a slender dragon, making her medium-sized. Dreamfyre is primarily used as a breeding dragon and rarely sees battle, a unique role for such an ancient and majestic creature.

Art of Princess Haelena and Dreamfyre, art by Nica Galvez (@nicaminoru)

5. Seasmoke

Seasmoke, a valuable unclaimed dragon, is described as roughly a third of Vermithor's size, but its agility makes it a viable threat on the battlefield. Its battle experience and agility compensate for its lack of size, making it a force to be reckoned with.

Seasmoke during the Battle of the Stepstones

4. Vhagar

Vhagar, seasoned, massive, and extremely dangerous, is the most powerful dragon in the series. Aemond Targaryen's demonstration of a lack of control over Vhagar in the season 1 finale only serves to highlight the sheer power and danger this dragon possesses.

Vhagar House of the Dragon teaser

3. Caraxes

Caraxes, the dragon of Daemon Targaryen, is a unique, serpentine-shaped dragon that boasts significant battle experience and a formidable bond with its rider. Daemon's war experience and Caraxes' strength make them a formidable force on the battlefield.

Daemon with Caraxes in House of the Dragon Episode 10 finale

2. Sheepstealer

Sheepstealer, a wild dragon known for stealing sheep and hunting around the Crownlands, is one of the unclaimed dragons living on Dragonstone at the start of House of the Dragon season 2. A unique dragon, given that it never had a rider before the Dance, makes Sheepstealer a mysterious and potentially powerful force in the war.

Nettles and Sheepstealer from Fire & Blood

1. Silverwing

Silverwing, one of the oldest dragons alive at roughly 80, is described as docile and largely lacking in battle experience. However, as dragons are known to grow continuously as they age, Silverwing possesses the potential to become a formidable force in the war if it finds a worthy and capable rider.

Silverwing in flight.