Mantis X How To Breed Your Dragon

Mantis X players split into two camps:

If you’re after combat dragons, ignore rarity. A common Terra dragon with “Ironhide” and “Deep Roots” will outlast a rare Frostflare with bad traits.

Best combat traits:

Before we talk breeding, let’s establish the “Mantis X” factor. In real-world exotic pet trading, “Mantis X” refers to hybrid vigor or selective breeding programs for mantids. There is no official “Mantis Dragon” species, but hobbyists have dubbed large, aggressive mantises (like the Hierodula majuscula or Giant Rainforest Mantis) “Dragon Mantises” due to their scale and attitude.

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To breed your own “Dragon Mantis,” you’re essentially running a selective breeding program to enhance size, color (red/gold like a Night Fury or red like a Typhoomerang), and aggression.

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Pro Tip: Never wild-caught. Buy captive-bred from reputable dealers. Wild mantises may carry nematodes (real-world “dragon parasites”).