Nargacuga
Flying Wyvern monster characterized by excellent stealth and high-speed movement
Flying Wyvern monster appearing in the Monster Hunter series, a swift and highly stealthy hunting target. Features black body color, sharp claws and tail, engaging in tactical combat.
Trivia
- First appeared in the original Monster Hunter released in 2004.
- Name origin is a coined word combining 'Narga' (sharp cry) and 'Kuruga' (black).
- Its agile movements and whip-like tail attacks are feared by many hunters.
- Characterized by stealth actions and ambush tactics, enhancing in-game strategy.
- Since Monster Hunter G, many subspecies and derivative species have appeared.
- Body color primarily black, suited for nighttime hunting grounds.
Alternate names
Nargacuga
Narga
Black Shadow
Profile
- Species
- Flying Wyvern
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Flying Wyvern with sleek black body, sharp claws and tail as defining features. Tail is flexible like a whip for attacks, eyes glow red. Large wings enable swift movements and high stealth. Body densely covered in hard scales.
- Height
- Approximately 3m (estimate as officially undisclosed)
- Weight
- Secret
- Eye color
- Red
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Black body color
- Sharp claws
- Whip-like flexible tail
- Red eyes
- Iconic items
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- Sharp claws
- Whip tail
- Stealth ability
- Wings unique to Flying Wyverns
- Black body scales
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cunning
- Detailed personality
- Highly stealthy, quickly and cunningly approaches prey to attack. Strong hunting instincts and vigilance.
- Keywords
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- Stealth
- Agile
- Aggressive
- Cunning
- Highly vigilant
- Combative
- Talents
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- High-speed movement
- Stealth actions
- Whip-like tail attacks
- Sharp claw combat
- Aerial combat ability
- Skills
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- Quick turns and sudden stops
- Ambush from behind
- Leaping attacks
- Erasing traces
- Wide-area attacks
- Motivation
- Territory defense and prey hunting
- Habits
- Habit of lurking quietly to target prey
- Favorite places
- Dense forest, Dark cave, Rocky area
- Favorite foods
- Small beasts, Biological materials
- Disliked situations
- Excessive sunlight, Vast open areas, Noise
History
- Backstory
- Nargacuga is a Flying Wyvern category monster appearing since the first Monster Hunter game, a representative monster that confounds hunters with high-speed movement and stealth tactics. Consistently highly popular in the series, it is one of the symbols of the series' design and game systems.
- Debut date
- March 11, 2004
- Work title
- Monster Hunter
- Media type
- Game
First appearance in Monster Hunter
- Significant event
- First appearance in Monster Hunter
- Description
- First appeared in the PS2 version of the first Monster Hunter.
Appearance in Monster Hunter G
- Significant event
- Appearance in Monster Hunter G
- Description
- Also appeared in the sequel Monster Hunter G (2005), occupying an important position in game balance.
Position in Monster Hunter 2 (Dos)
- Significant event
- Position in Monster Hunter 2 (Dos)
- Description
- As the series' worldview expanded, its settings as a legendary Flying Wyvern were deepened.
Media appearances
Monster Hunter
Game
2004 PS2 version
Monster Hunter G
Game
2005 PS2 version, 2009 Wii port
Monster Hunter 2 (Dos)
Game
2006 PS2 version
Monster Hunter Portable series
Game
Monster Hunter: Flash Hunter
Anime
Monster Hunter
Movie
2020s
Voice cast and creators
Capcom
- Creator name
- Capcom
- Role
- Original author
Edayan
- Creator name
- Edayan
- Role
- Character Designer
Masato Kouda
- Creator name
- Masato Kouda
- Role
- Composer
Related goods
Nargacuga Figure
- Item name
- Nargacuga Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Nargacuga Plush
- Item name
- Nargacuga Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Limited