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Grim Gnasher
Information
Class
Sharp
Fire Type:
Teeth darts
Features
Snake-like body,
Lots of horns and spikes
Abilities
Regenerating teeth
Colors:
Purple,
Red and purple
Size:
Medium
Diet:
Dying dragons
Distribution:
Vanaheim
Trainable:
Uncertain
Grim Gnasher Size
Statistics
Stats icon attack Attack
10 [1]
Stats icon speed Speed
12 [1]
Stats icon armor Armor
7 [1]
Stats icon fire Firepower
9 [1]
Stats icon shot Shot
Limit
5 [1]
Stats icon venom Venom
0 [1]
Stats icon jaw Jaw Strength
12 [1]
Stats icon stealth Stealth
7 [1]
Known Dragons
Individuals:
Group that attacked Hiccup, Fishlegs and Dagur in "Searching for Oswald... and Chicken"
Gallery
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    Fishlegs: "They're hunters. Oswald named them Grim Gnashers."
    Hiccup: "They prey on the sick dragons."
    ―Hiccup and Fishlegs discussing the Grim Gnashers[src]

The Grim Gnasher is a Sharp Class dragon that appears in Dragons: Race to the Edge, Season 5.
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Official Description

    "Despite their small size, Grim Gnashers love nothing more than to sink their thousands of teeth into smaller and weaker dragons.
    Sneaky and opportunistic, Grim Gnashers circle above their injured prey like carrion birds. Even though they hunt in packs, Grim Gnashers prefer to feast on a dragon that can't defend itself, rather than take on a healthy dragon. Yet Grim Gnashers are just as deadly with their long-range attacks. Possessing a shark-like ability to regenerate row after row of sharp teeth, these dragons spit out fiery blasts of fangs with remarkable precision and accuracy. But perhaps the most dangerous thing about Grim Gnashers is their ability to plan and communicate with each other to outsmart their quarry."
    ―Dragonpedia[1]

Physical Appearance
Hatchling to Adult

Grim Gnashers resemble Grapple Grounder as they have similar long, serpentine bodies albeit thicker, a small head and four legs. They have three main sets of horns on their head, complemented by more allow its neck and back. In addition, they have a long nasal horn and a distinct under-bite with small rows of pointy teeth, giving it a sinister appearance. Covered with prominent, iridescent purple scales, they have a paler underbelly but more vibrant coloration on their back and wings.

The leader Grim Gnasher has purple scales, red stripes on its back and red wings, differentiating itself from the rest of the group.
Abilities
Regenerating Teeth

Much like sharks, Gnashers have the ability to shed and regenerate as many rows of teeth in their lifetime. They are said to have a thousand teeth. Furthermore, they can attack by shooting them in their blasts with incredible precision.
Teamwork and Communication

Their remarkable communication skills are the core of their extraordinary teamwork. They are able to plan and communicate to plot against their prey. As such, they tend to hunt in packs and ambush their prey. Similar to the Speed Stingers, the Grim Gnashers have a leader (or an alpha) whose orders they follow.
Behavior and Personality

These dragons are scheming and cunning as they tend to plot against their prey. Furthermore, they exploit the weaknesses of the old and sick dragons of Vanaheim, a divine funeral ground for dragons to spend their last days. This behavior is likened to that of a vulture who circle weak prey and consume carrion. As Sentinels guard Vanaheim and both the dead and dying dragons, Grim Gnashers have become their enemies since they are taking advantage of a ready food source.

The Franchise has tended to villainize the Grim Gnashers both in Dragons: Race to the Edge, and School of Dragons. However, in a functioning ecosystem, these dragons are an important part of removing weak animals and, presumably, cleaning up carrion, allowing the food cycle to continue, just as real-life animals such as vultures do.
Appearances
Dragons: Race to the Edge, Season 5

Grim Gnashers are introduced in the episode, "Searching for Oswald... and Chicken". Hiccup and Fishlegs return to Vanaheim, along with Dagur, following up on clues from Oswald's Diary. They encounter the Grim Gnashers there, a predatory dragon-eating species preying on the weak and dying dragons on the island. They also find out that Oswald had made it his mission to assist the Sentinels protecting the ailing dragons from these predators. There was also a diagram of a Grim Gnasher on a wall in Oswald's hut in Vanaheim.
Dragons: Race to the Edge, Season 6

Grim Gnashers return in “Guardians of Vanaheim”, not long after Dragon Flyers attacked and incapacitated the Sentinels. The Grim Gnashers make their presence clear after they seemingly kill and devour a Flyer that has been captured by the Dragon Riders while trying to escape with a Dragon Eye lens. The Grim Gnashers then make their move towards the hibernating Sentinels when Tuffnut, Ruffnut, Barf and Belch start attacking them. Knowing that the Sentinels are the only ones powerful enough to stop the Grim Gnashers, Fishlegs and the Twins have their dragons arouse the guardian dragons by exposing them to the heat of their fire. The plan worked as the Sentinels awaken and drive off the Grim Gnashers once again.
Games
School of Dragons

Grim Gnashers were released in this game in March 2018 as part of the "Wrath of Stormheart" Expansion, as NPCs (non-playable characters). All individuals seen are red in color. They attack the player and Dragon Riders on Vanaheim and appear as opponents in some of the levels of the 'Dragon Tactics' activity. Some Grim Gnashers appear to be under the control of Nikora Stormheart, though it is not explicitly discussed.
Trivia

    The Grim Gnashers’ ability to shoot their teeth is possibly inspired by those of the Poison Darters or Razorwings from the book series.

El Mordida Lúgubre (Grim Gnasher en ingles) es un nuevo dragón que apareció en la quinta temporada de Carrera al Borde.
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Descripción Editar

"A pesar de su pequeño tamaño, no hay nada que a los Mordida Lúgubre le guste más que hundir sus miles de dientes en dragones más pequeños y débiles.

Oportunistas que son, los Mordida Lúgubre vuelan sobre sus presas heridas como pájaros carroñeros. A pesar de que cazan en manadas, los Mordida Lúgubre prefieren atacar a un dragón que no pueda defenderse, en lugar de atrapar un dragón sano. Sin embargo, son igual de mortales a distancia. Poseyendo una habilidad similar a la de un tiburón para regenerar fila tras fila de dientes afilados, estos dragones escupen explosiones ardientes de colmillos con notable precisión. Pero quizás lo más peligroso de los Mordida Lúgubre es su capacidad para planear y comunicarse entre sí para superar a su objetivo."

- Traducción de la Dragonpedia inglesa
Apariencia Editar

Los Mordida Lúgubre se asemejan al Ladrón de Espadas, ya que tienen similares cuerpos largos y serpentinos, aunque más gruesos, una cabeza pequeña y cuatro patas delgadas. Tienen cinco cuernos principales en la cabeza, gruesos y curvado hacia adentro, complementados por más cuernos y epina similares que rodean su cuello y lo recorren hasta llegar a la punta de u cola, en forma de hilera. Además, tienen un cuerno nasal largo, fino y pequeño, y una mordedura distinta con pequeñas filas de dientes puntiagudos, dándole un aspecto siniestro.

En cuanto a colores, los Mordida Lúgubre tienen las escamas de un fuerte color violeta que empalidece en el vientre y la parte inferior de sus cuellos y colas. Los líderes se diferencian del resto presentando alas y rallas sobre el lomo de un intenso color rojo. de un intenso color rojo.
Habilidades Editar

Es conocido que, al igual que los tiburones, los Mordida Lúgubre tienen la capacidad de desprender y regenerar muchísimas filas de dientes en su vida, incluso se llega a decir que tienen miles de dientes. Y no solo los utiliza para morder a sus presas, sino que puede desprenderlos a voluntad para lanzarlos a distancia, como un Nadder hace con sus espinas.

Sus notables habilidades de comunicación son el núcleo de su extraordinario trabajo en equipo. Son capaces de planificar entre los miembros de su manada la forma más efectiva de cazar a sus presas con una astucia y discreción impresionantes. Al igual que los Aguijones Veloces/Rapidijones, los Mordida Lúgubre tienen un líder (o alfa) quien da las órdenes.
Comportamiento Editar

Estos dragones son sucios y astutos, ya que tienden a engañar a sus presas. Siendo dragone sanos, se aprovechan de las debilidades de los dragones viejos y enfermos de Vanaheim, un camposanto y funerario donde los dragones pasan sus últimos días. Este comportamiento se asemeja al de un buitre que rodea y acecha a los seres cercano a la muerte y consume carroña. Como tales, utilizan a su favor las fortalezas o incapacidades de los demás dragones, convirtiéndose así en enemigos de los Centinelas.