House of the Dragon Size Chart: All Targaryen Dragons Ranked (Including Game of Thrones)

As a long-time fan and scholar of A Song of Ice and Fire, I can confidently say that each dragon in George R.R. Martin’s world is as unique as the Targaryen dynasty itself. From the magnificent Meleys to the fierce Sunfyre, each dragon carries a tale of power, bravery, and tragedy.

In the imaginative universe where dragons are not mere myths but living creatures, both “House of the Dragon” and its forerunner, “Game of Thrones,” unfold their tales. These colossal beasts can be tamed and employed as weapons in conflicts. A significant number of characters from the original saga and many from the prequel series hail from House Targaryen, the sole family capable of riding dragons. Given this intrigue, it’s no wonder that fans are eager to explore a comprehensive ranking guide detailing all the Targaryen dragons, listed in order from largest to smallest.

So, here’s a ranking of all the dragons.

All Targaryen dragons ranked by size from biggest to smallest

As an ardent fan, let me share a fascinating insight: The diagram you see expands beyond the on-screen magic to encompass dragons from George R. R. Martin’s epic novels. You may recall that the Targaryens were among the initial 40 noble houses of dragonlords in the Valyrian Freehold. One of their members, Daenys the Dreamer, had a prophetic dream about the Doom of Valyria, which led them to relocate permanently to Dragonstone and take with them whatever they could, including dragons. The cataclysmic Doom and subsequent events made the Targaryens the sole surviving dragon-riding family in the world of A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin.

1. Balerion

In the books, Balerion, a dragon, is known to have had four main riders: Aegon I, Maegon I, Aerea Targaryen, and Viserys I. It’s likely that he had additional riders before the Conquest. A historical book about House of the Dragon suggests that Daenys the Dreamer was one such rider, having claimed Balerion when he was still small, like a horse. This event is now considered part of the TV series canon, but it’s uncertain if it’s also included in the book canon.

Balerion was born in Valyria and was one of the five dragons that the Targaryens brought with them when they came to Dragonstone. He was the only one among those five to be alive during Aegon’s Conquest, which started about 113 years after the Targaryen relocation. During this period, Balerion had grown massive and had a wingspan that could cast a shadow over an entire town. His teeth were big as swords, and he could eat an auroch whole. Balerion was the biggest Targaryen dragon since the Conquest.

2. Vhagar

Vhagar was the second largest dragon belonging to the Targaryens since their conquest. Born on Dragonstone, she came after a violent era known as the Century of Blood, unlike Balerion who hatched earlier. Notable riders of Vhagar included Visenya Targaryen, Baelon Targaryen, Laena Velaryon, and Aemond Targaryen. By the time of the great Targaryen civil war, or the Dance of the Dragons, as depicted in House of the Dragon, Balerion had passed away, making Vhagar the largest dragon alive worldwide.

3. Meraxes

queen rhaenys targaryen on meraxes (left) and queen daenerys stormborn on drogon (right)

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It’s unclear where Meraxes ranks on the list of largest dragons, but it’s certain that Rhaenys Targaryen’s dragon was quite large. Similar in size to Vhagar, she hatched during the Century of Blood and, as stated by Tyrion Lannister, was bigger than other dragons at the time of the Conquest, though not as massive as Balerion. Tragically, Meraxes met her end alongside Rhaenys during the First Dornish War. Remarkably, Vhagar survived Meraxes by more than a century and continued to grow even larger.

4. Vermithor

According to folklore, Vermithor, also known as the Bronze Fury, is said to have hatched from the cradle of its first rider, King Jaehaerys I Targaryen. By the time of the conflict known as the Dance of the Dragons, he was the second largest dragon owned by a Targaryen, surpassed only by Vhagar. During this turbulent era, Hugh Hammer served as his rider.

5. The Cannibal

Among the three ferocious dragons during the Dance, there was one known as The Cannibal, accompanied by Sheepstealer and Grey Ghost. The residents of Dragonstone bestowed this title upon him because he was known to consume not only dragon eggs but also smaller and deceased members of his own kind. Some speculate that he had been present on the island even before the Targaryens arrived, although he wasn’t as massive as Vhagar or Vermithor.

6. Sheepstealer

As a devoted fan of George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” series for over two decades, I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement as we delve deeper into the world of House of the Dragon. The upcoming series promises to shed light on some of the lesser-known characters from the Targaryen dynasty, such as the wild dragon Sheepstealer.

7. Silverwing

Originally, Silverwing was the dragon belonging to Queen Alysanne Targaryen. Born between the years 36 and 42 After the Conquest (AC), it’s safe to assume that she had grown quite substantial by the time of the Dance of the Dragons. During this internal conflict, Wolf White served as her rider.

8. Dreamfyre

In the tale, it’s Dreamfydr who carries Rhaena Targaryen and Helaena Targaryen as its riders. Despite being older, Dreamfydr is depicted as slender in the narrative, contrary to Silverwing.

9. Caraxes

As a gamer, I’m not completely convinced about Caraxes’ ranking among dragons. By the time of the Dance, this dragon, known as the Blood Wyrm, was ancient and only half the size of Vhagar. I’ve seen him ridden by two individuals: Aemon Targaryen and Daemon Targaryen, both members of the Targaryen dynasty.

10. Meleys

In her long life, the Red Queen, also known as Meleys, had two dragon riders: Alyssa Targaryen and Rhaenys Targaryen. This magnificent red dragon was renowned for her speed among dragons in Westeros. She was roughly the same age as Caraxes or only slightly younger. When compared to Vhagar, she was noticeably smaller in size.

11. Drogon

Among Daenerys Targaryen’s trio of dragons, it’s worth noting that Drogon stands out as noticeably bigger than his two siblings, Rhaegal and Viserion. This is due to him spending a significant amount of time in the wilderness, not just on the screen but also in the written stories.

12. Seasmoke

In the Dance, it was Laenor Velaryon and Addam of Hull who rode the dragon known as Seasmoke. By this time, Seasmoke had become quite agile and youthful for a dragon.

13. Rhaegal and Viserion

Daenerys Targaryen’s dragons Rhaegal and Viserion were smaller than Drogon initially because she kept them confined following reports that Drogon might have attacked a young girl. However, by the end of Game of Thrones, they had grown nearly as large as Drogon, particularly when Jon Snow and the Night King rode them.

14. Syrax

Syrax, the massive dragon, belonged to Rhaenyra Targaryen. As it was Rhaenyra who gave her this name, it’s likely that they formed a connection while Rhaenyra was still relatively young herself.

15. Sunfyre

Sunfyre, also known as Sunfyre the Golden, represented Aegon II’s dragon. Despite his young age, he was both large and intimidating.

16. Tessarion

Tessarion, rather than being Daeron Targaryen’s dragon, could be rephrased as “Daeron Targaryen’s beloved dragon.” Despite hatching around the same period as Arrax and Vermax, she ended up living longer than both of them. By the time of her demise, Vermithor was more than twice her size.

17. Vermax

Martin’s writing implies that Vermax, the dragon belonging to Jacaerys Velaryon, was getting larger annually prior to the Dance. Therefore, it can be assumed that Vermax was likely larger than Arrax when he perished.

18. Arrax

During their aerial battle above Storm’s End, Arrax – Lucerys Velaryon’s dragon – was only a fifth the size of Vhagar. Since Arrax was still young and swift, under better weather conditions, he and Lucerys might have escaped. However, Storm’s End did not disappoint its reputation, and the fight ended tragically for both Arrax and his rider.

19. Tyraxes and Stormcloud

Tyraxes belonged to Joffrey Velaryon, just as Stormcloud did to Aegon the Younger, who later became Aegon III. At the time of the Dance, both dragons were still quite young and not particularly large.

20. Honorable mention: Grey Ghost (Size unknown)

Among all the elusive wild dragons, Grey Ghost is the most secretive one. While his actual size remains a mystery, it’s believed that he was defeated and consumed by an injured Sunfyre in the book, suggesting that he might have been of comparable or even smaller size than the other dragon.

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2024-07-31 12:15