How many dragons are in the D&D 5e SRD?

The SRD includes 43 creatures of the dragon type. The SRD is the free subset of the rules, so the published Monster Manual contains more.

What does the dragon creature type actually do mechanically?

Creature type rarely changes a stat block on its own, but it determines what targets the creature. Spells, class features and magic items that single out a type — and the immunities common to that type — are where it matters. Check the individual stat block for the specific immunities and resistances.

Where can I get printable stat cards for these creatures?

Every creature on this page links to its full stat block. If you want them as physical cards to deal out at the table rather than pages to look up, the MakeMythic monster card bundle covers the creatures as printable stat cards with tokens and standees.

Monsters by type

D&D 5e Dragons

The D&D 5e SRD includes 43 creatures of the dragon type, from low-CR minions to legendary threats. Tap any name for its full stat block, actions and lore.

Creature type:

43 results

The dragons in the SRD

The 43 dragons here span CR 1/4 to CR 24, so the type covers several tiers of play — 11 large-sized and 11 gargantuan-sized, with 21 more across other groups. Size matters more than the type label in practice, because it decides reach, grappling and how many of them fit in a corridor. Sort by challenge rating when you are building an encounter, and by size when you are working out whether the fight fits the room.

Running dragons

A dragon fought on open ground as a statblock is the most common way to waste one. They fly, they have a breath weapon on a recharge, and they are intelligent enough to leave and come back. Play them as predators with a territory: they scout, they strike from above, they withdraw when hurt. A dragon the party has to prepare for is the best encounter in the game; one that stands still and trades attacks is a bag of hit points.

What they need from you

Lair actions and the surrounding terrain are what make a dragon fight distinct, and the SRD statblocks alone will not supply that — decide where the fight happens and what the room does. Also decide whether the dragon can be negotiated with. Most can, they are proud and greedy and they talk, and a party that bargains with a dragon remembers it far longer than one that kills it.

Common questions

How many dragons are in the D&D 5e SRD?: The SRD includes 43 creatures of the dragon type. The SRD is the free subset of the rules, so the published Monster Manual contains more.
What does the dragon creature type actually do mechanically?: Creature type rarely changes a stat block on its own, but it determines what targets the creature. Spells, class features and magic items that single out a type — and the immunities common to that type — are where it matters. Check the individual stat block for the specific immunities and resistances.
Where can I get printable stat cards for these creatures?: Every creature on this page links to its full stat block. If you want them as physical cards to deal out at the table rather than pages to look up, the MakeMythic monster card bundle covers the creatures as printable stat cards with tokens and standees.

From the shop

Printable Monster Cards

Every creature as a printable stat card with tokens and standees — run any of these without flipping through a book.

Browse Monster Cards on Etsy →

← Monsters