Holly Dragon

Holly Dragons, so named for the holly leaf visible on the egg, were released in 2007 as the first Christmas Dragons. They may also be one of the most desired dragon breeds in the cave. They were originally an all-male breed. However when bred during the 2008 holiday season, offspring were found to be able to gender either male or female. They were breedable again in the 2009 holiday season. Since the gender option was enabled for the Holly Dragon, Christmas Events' Honorable Mention winners were able to influence their CB eggs, bringing to existance at least four CB female Hollies (Holy, Time, WGgnu and WMagi).

Also in 2008, there was an occasional glitch that would allow the Holly to be bred out of season. The resulted offspring would instantly turn into an ungendered Neglected Dragons. This glitch has since been fixed.

Before the 2009 winter event TJ09 confirmed that there were only 109 Holly Dragons in existence, with one of them in the Wilderness.

Cave born Hollies were made reobtainable as one of the Honourable mention selectable prizes as part of the Tree Decorating contest event and the Holiday Raffle.

During the 2012 winter event TJ09 stated in the IRC chat that there were currently more Holly Dragons in existance than Neglected Dragons.

Adult
"Christmas dragons are a very mysterious breed. They are only seen during winter, and even then it is hard to catch a glimpse of one. They are responsible for the general cheer that spreads during the holidays. In essence, they are the 'Spirits of Christmas."

Mature Hatchling
"Aww... It's a cute baby dragon. It's very festively colored. And look! It's grown its wings! It must be close to maturing."

Hatchling
"Aww... It's a cute baby dragon. It's very festively colored."

Egg
"This egg has a holly leaf stuck to it."

Sprite Artist(s)

 * Silvanon (All)

Egg sequence
Дракон_Остролистик