Dragon Release Timeline

2006

 * May 21, 2006 - Dragon Cave was created.
 * May 21, 2006 - The original species were released:
 * Black Dragons, Blue Dinos, Green Dinos, Green Dragons, Mint Dragons, and White Dragons were released.
 * May 26, 2006 - The oldest creature on Dragon Cave was born.
 * The species of this creature is a Blue Dino.
 * May 27, 2006 - Second oldest creature on Dragon Cave was born (belongs to TJ09).
 * The species of this creature is a Green Dragon.
 * June, 2006
 * Magi Dragons, Purple Dragons, and Dark Green Dragons were released.

2007

 * May, 2007
 * Undead Dragons were released.
 * May 31, 2007
 * Water Dragons were released.
 * June 2, 2007 - More species of dragons were released along with Chickens.
 * Bright Pink Dragons, Gold Dragons, and Neglected Dragons were released.
 * June 19, 2007
 * A new species of dragon, the Gray Dragon (now called "Storm Dragon"), was released along with Red Dinos and Yellow Dinos.
 * August 5, 2007
 * Red Dragons were released.
 * September 22, 2007
 * Silver Dragons were released.
 * October 5, 2007
 * Stone Dragons were released.
 * October 12, 2007
 * Two-Headed Dragons (now called "Split Dragon") were released.
 * December 3, 2007
 * Paper Dragons were released. This was the first unique design released that did not include copyrighted sprites, and is considered the last member of the site's "Original Species" series.
 * December 25, 2007 - Christmas Release
 * Holly Dragons were released.

2008

 * May 13, 2008
 * Female Two-Headed Dragons (now called "Split Dragon") were released.
 * July 12, 2008
 * Skywing Dragons and alt Dark Green Dragons released after the Sprite Replacement Project and the server migration.
 * August 25, 2008
 * Guardian Dragons and alt Black Dragons were released.
 * September 14, 2008
 * Summer Seasonal Dragons were released.
 * October 31, 2008 - Halloween Release
 * Vampire Dragons were released.
 * November 28, 2008
 * Autumn Seasonal Dragons were released.
 * December 20, 2008
 * Winter Seasonal Dragons were released.
 * December 25, 2008 - Christmas Release
 * Yulebucks were released.
 * Christmas Season, 2008 - Leetle Trees were released.

2009

 * February 9, 2009 - The "New Eggs" release occurred.
 * Geode Dragons and Frilled Dragons were released during this event.
 * February 14, 2009 - Valentine Release
 * Valentine Dragons were released.
 * April 10, 2009
 * Spring Seasonal Dragons were released.
 * April 22, 2009 - The "Egg Flood" Release occurred.
 * Balloon Dragons, Daydream Dragons, red and purple Dorsal Dragons, Pink Dragons, Striped Dragons, Sunrise Dragons, Sunset Dragons, the fake XD egg, and Whiptail Dragons were released.
 * July 15, 2009 - The "Moar Eggs" Release occurred.
 * Albino Dragons, Cheese Dragons, Ochredrakes, and Pygmy Dragons (now called "Common Pygmies") were released.
 * Purple Dinos were released secretly.
 * August 24, 2009 - "New Releases" Release occurred.
 * Deep Sea Dragons, Horse Dragons, Neotropical Dragons, Water Walker Dragons, and Waterhorse Dragons were released.
 * October 31, 2009 - Halloween Release
 * Pumpkin Dragons were released.
 * November 22, 2009 - The "Legendary Trio" Release occurred.
 * Ice Dragons, Magma Dragons, and Thunder Dragons were released.
 * December 25, 2009 - Christmas Release
 * Snow Angels were released.

2010

 * January 15, 2010 - The "Mid-Winter Madness" Release occurred.
 * Canopy Dragons, Electric Dragons, Nocturne Dragons, and Two-Finned Blunas were released.
 * February 14, 2010 - The "Valentines 10" Release occurred.
 * Sweetlings were released.
 * March 26, 2010 - The "Dimorphism" Release occurred.
 * Guardians of Nature were released.
 * April 1, 2010 - The "Mod mayhem" Release occurred.
 * Bright-Breasted Wyverns, Hellfire Wyverns, Sunsong Amphipteres, and Nebula Dragons were released.
 * May 26, 2010 - The "Insert witty title here" Release occurred.
 * Day Glory Drakes, Night Glory Drakes, Terrae Dragons, and Shallow Water Dragons were released.
 * July 4, 2010 - The "Beat The Heat" Summer Release occurred.
 * Coastal Waverunners and Spitfire Dragons were released.
 * August 28, 2010 - The "55 Days" Release occurred.
 * Purple and tan Ridgewing Dragons and Flamingo Wyverns were released.
 * October 10, 2010 - The "10 on 10-10-10" Release occurred.
 * Harvest Dragons and Ember Dragons were released.
 * October 31, 2010 - Halloween Release
 * Black Marrows were released.
 * December 25, 2010 - Christmas Release
 * Ribbon Dancers were released.

2011

 * February 13, 2011 - "Prize Dragons" were released.
 * Tinsel Dragons were released.
 * February 14, 2011 - The "Valentines 2011" Release occurred.
 * Rosebud Dragons were released.
 * March 16, 2011 - The "Surprise!" Release occurred.
 * Swallowtail Dragons, Pillow Dragons, and black Striped Dragons were secretly released.
 * April 1, 2011
 * Nebula Dragon variations were released secretly.
 * May 21, 2011 - The "5th Anniversary" Release occurred.
 * Crimson Flare Pygmies, Dark Myst Pygmies, Misfit Pygmies, Nilia Pygmies, and Seawyrm Pygmies were released.
 * July 18, 2011 - The "Desert Sands" Release occurred.
 * Moonstone Dragons and Sunstone Dragons were released.
 * September 17, 2011 - The " Secret Friday" Release occurred.
 * Spotted Greenwings and Gold-horned Tangars were released.
 * October 31, 2011 - Halloween Release
 * Shadow Walkers were released.
 * December 25, 2011 - Christmas Release
 * Winter Magis were released.

2012

 * January 22, 2012 - "Prize Dragons" were released.
 * A new group of Tinsel Dragons was released.
 * January 23, 2012 - The "Year of the Dragon" Release occurred.
 * Royal Blue Dragons and Golden Wyverns were released.
 * February 14, 2012 - The "Valentines 2012" Release occurred.
 * Heartseeker Dragons were released.
 * April 25, 2012 - "The Turpentines" Release occurred.
 * Turpentine Dragons were released.
 * May 22, 2012 - The "Happy 6th Birthday" Release occurred.
 * Lumina Dragons, Tsunami Wyverns, and Ultraviolet Dragons were released.
 * August 15, 2012 - The "August Release" occurred.
 * Olive Dragons, Brimstone Dragons, and Blusang Lindwyrms were released.
 * November 3, 2012 - The delayed "Halloween" Release occurred.
 * Cavern Lurker Dragons were released.
 * November 23, 2012 - The "Black Friday" Release occurred.
 * Tri-Horn Wyverns were released.
 * December 25, 2012 - The "Christmas 2012" Release occurred.
 * Wrapping-Wings were released.

2013

 * January 29, 2013 - "Prize Dragons" were released.
 * Shimmer-scale Dragons were released.
 * February 14, 2013 - The "Valentine's 2013" Release occurred.
 * Arsani Dragons were released.
 * March 4, 2013 - The "Speckle-Throated Dragons" Release occurred.
 * Speckle-Throated Dragons were released.
 * April 7, 2013 - The "April Release" occurred.
 * Soulpeace Dragons and Royal Crimson Dragons were released.
 * May 22, 2013 - The "7th Birthday Release Day 1"
 * Black Capped Teimarr were released.
 * May 23, 2013 - The "7th Birthday Release Day 2"
 * Gilded Bloodscale Dragons were released.
 * May 24, 2013 - The "7th Birthday Release Day 3"
 * Black Tea Dragons were released.
 * May 25, 2013 - The "7th Birthday Release Day 4"
 * Hellhorse Dragons were released.
 * May 26, 2013 - The "7th Birthday Release Day 5"
 * Copper Dragons were released.
 * May 27, 2013 - The "7th Birthday Release Day 6"
 * Blacktip Dragons were released.
 * May 28, 2013 - The "7th Birthday Release Day 7"
 * Seragamma Wyverns were released.
 * July 7, 2013 - The "July Release" occurred.
 * Bleeding Moon Dragons and Imperial Fleshcrownes were released.
 * August 4, 2013 - The "Two-Headed Madness Release" occurred.
 * Two-headed Lindwyrms and Duotone Dragons were released.
 * September 8, 2013 - "September Release"
 * Red-finned Tidal Dragons and Yellow-Crowned Dragons were released.
 * October 31, 2013 - Halloween Release
 * Grave Dragons were released for Halloween.
 * November 30, 2013 - "Late-November Release"
 * Nhiostrife Wyverns were released.
 * December 25, 2013 - The "Christmas 2013" Release occurred.
 * Solstice Dragons were released.

2014

 * February 01, 2014 - "Prize Dragons" were released.
 * A new group of Tinsel Dragons and Shimmer-scale Dragons were released.
 * February 14, 2014 - The "Valentine's 2014" Release occurred.
 * Radiant Angel Dragons were released.
 * March 2, 2014 - The "March Release" occurred.
 * ​Fever Wyverns and Brute Dragons were released.
 * April 6, 2014 - The "April 2014" release occurred.
 * Glaucus and Howler Drakes were released.
 * May 3, 2014 - The "May 2014" release occurred.
 * ​Frostbite Dragons and Falconiform Wyverns were released.
 * May 21, 2014 - The "Guardian of Nature Update / 8th Birthday" release occurred.
 * Avatar of Change, Avatar of Creation and Avatar of Destruction were released.
 * July 5, 2014 - The "July 2014" release occurred.
 * Blue-Banded Dragons, Carmine Wyverns, and Cassare Dragons were released.
 * August 02, 2014 - The "August 2014" release occurred.
 * Undine Dragons were released.
 * September 20, 2014 - The "September 2014" release occurred.
 * Pyralspite Dragons were released.
 * October 22, 2014 - The Dragon Encyclopedia was introduced to the site.
 * October 31, 2014 - Halloween Release.
 * Desipis Dragons were released for Halloween.
 * December 25, 2014 - The "Christmas 2014" release occurred.
 * Mistletoe Dragons were released for Christmas.

2015

 * February 01, 2015 - "Prize Dragons" were released.
 * A new group of Tinsel Dragons and Shimmer-scale Dragons were released.
 * February 14, 2015 - The "Valentine's 2015" release occurred.
 * Heartstealing Dragons were released.
 * March 28, 2015 - The "March 2015" release occurred.
 * Gemshard Dragons, Plated Colossus Dragons, and Striped River Dragons were released.
 * April 26, 2015 - The "April 2015" release occurred.
 * Anagallis Dragons were released.
 * May 20, 2015 - The "Dragon Cave's 9th Birthday Celebration" release occurred.
 * Greater Spotted Drakes, Hooktalon Dragons, and Magelight Pygmy Wyverns were released.
 * June 27, 2015 - The "June 2015" release occurred.
 * Xenowyrm Dragons were released (Astrapi, Chrono, Gaia, Mageia, Pyro & Thalassa).
 * July 26, 2015 - The "July 2015" release occurred.
 * Spirit Ward Dragons were released (having various day and night forms).
 * August 29, 2015 - The "August 2015" release occurred.
 * Lunar Heralds were released (this release spanned a month long as four variations were released over time).
 * October 31, 2015 - Halloween Release.
 * Caligene Dragons were released for Halloween.
 * December 25, 2015 - Christmas Release.
 * Aegis Dragons were released for Christmas.

2016

 * February 14, 2016 - The "Valentine's 2016" release occurred.
 * Mutamore Dragons were released.
 * March 19, 2016 - The "March 2016" release occurred.
 * Antarean Dragons and Sapphire Dragons were released.
 * April 1, 2016 - The "April 2016" release occurred.
 * Celestial Dragons were released.
 * May 21, 2016 - The "Dragon Cave's 10th Birthday" release occurred.
 * Nexus Dragons, Candelabra Dragons, Morphodrakes, and Tarantula Hawk Drakes were released.
 * Aria Dragons (previously Bright Pink Dragons) and Frilled Dragons were re-released into the cave.
 * Several major updates were also done..
 * July 10, 2016 - The "July 2016" release occurred.
 * Bolt Dragons and Storm-Rider Dragons were released.
 * August 21, 2016 - The "August 2016" release occurred.
 * Aeon Wyverns, Almerald Dragons, Dark Lumina Dragons, Kingcrowne Dragons and Kyanite Pygmies were released.
 * September 25, 2016 - The "September 2016" release occurred.
 * Diamondwing Dragons and Monarch Dragons were released.
 * October 31, 2016 - Halloween Release.
 * Witchlight Dragons were released for Halloween.
 * November 26, 2016 - The "November 2016" release occurred.
 * Azure Glacewing Dragons, Fell Dragons and Honey Drakes were released.
 * December 25, 2016 - Christmas Release.
 * Snow Dragons were released for Christmas.

2017

 * February 14, 2017 - The "Valentine's 2017" release occurred.
 * Soulstone Dragons were released.
 * March 19, 2017 - The "March 2017" release occurred.
 * Tetra Dragons and Fire Gem Dragons were released.
 * April 28, 2017 - The "April 2017" release occurred.
 * Scimitar-wing Wyverns and Sinii Krai Dragons were released.
 * May 21, 2017 - The "Dragon Cave's 11th Birthday" release occurred.
 * Zyumorphs and Sinomorphs were released.
 * June 25, 2017 - The "June 2017" release occurred.
 * Setsong Dragons, Risensong Dragons and Dusk Pygmies were released.
 * July 17, 2017 - The "July 2017" release occurred.
 * Baikala Dragons and Script Dragons were released.
 * August 28, 2017 - The "August 2017" release occurred.
 * Khusa Dragons and Carina Dragons were released.
 * September 30, 2017 - The "September 2017" release occurred.
 * Bauta Dragons and Spinel Wyverns were released.
 * October 31, 2017 - Halloween Release.
 * Omen Wyrms were released for Halloween.
 * December 25, 2017 - Christmas Release.
 * Garland Dragons were released for Christmas.

2018

 * February 14, 2018 - The "Valentine's 2018" release occurred.
 * Floral-Crowned Dragons were released.
 * March 25, 2018 - The "March 2018" release occurred.
 * Floret Wyverns and Freckled Dragons were released.
 * April 22, 2018 - The "April 2018" release occurred.
 * Tatterdrakes and Red-Tailed Wyrms were released.
 * May 21, 2018 - The "Dragon Cave's 12th Birthday" release occurred.
 * Razorcrest Wyverns, Leodon Dragons, Lacula Dragons and Melismor Dragons were released.
 * July 1, 2018 - The "July 2018" release occurred.
 * Black Truffle Dragons and Pyrovar Dragons were released.
 * July 29, 2018 - The "Late July 2018" release occurred.
 * Siyat Dragons and Mimic Pygmies were released.
 * August 26, 2018 - The "Site Terms Update and August 2018" release occurred.
 * Ash Dragons and Boreal Dragons were released.
 * September 30, 2018 - The "September 2018" release occurred.
 * Aether Wyverns and Pipio Pygmies were released.
 * October 31, 2018 - The "Halloween 2018" release occurred.
 * Arcana Dragons were released.
 * December 25, 2018 - The "Holiday 2018" release occurred.
 * Starsinger Dragons were released.

2019

 * February 14, 2019 - The "Valentine's 2019" release occurred.
 * Sakuhana Wyverns were released.
 * March 10, 2019 - The "March 2019" release occurred.
 * Aqualis Dragons and Blancblack Dragons were released.
 * April 27, 2019 - The "April 2019" release occurred.
 * Mariner Pygmies and Skysilk Dragons were released.
 * May 21, 2019 - The "Dragon Cave's 13th Birthday" release occurred.
 * Aeria Gloris Dragons, Vremya Drakes, Galvanic Wyverns, Kovos Pygmies, Lihnseyre Dragons, and Geminae Dragons were released.
 * June 30, 2019 – The "June 2019" release occurred.
 * Avea Pygmies and Rift Wyrms were released.
 * July 21, 2019 – The "July 2019" release occurred.
 * Glowback Pygmies and Luminox Wyverns were released.
 * September 1, 2019 – The "September 2019" release occurred.
 * Coral Pygmy Wyverns and Tercorn Dragons were released.
 * October 31, 2019 – The "Halloween 2019" release occurred.
 * Kohraki Dragons were released.
 * December 1, 2019 – The "December 2019" release occurred.
 * Aranoa Dragons and Sandwaste Dragons were released.
 * December 25, 2019 – The "Holiday 2019" release occurred.
 * Wintertide Dragons were released.

2020

 * February 14, 2020 – The "Valentine's 2020" release occurred.
 * Erador Lindwyrms were released.
 * March 22, 2020 - The "March 2020" release occurred.
 * Crystalline Dragons and Stratos Dragons were released.
 * April 26, 2020 - The "April 2020" release occurred.
 * Venturis Dragons and Xol Dragons were released.
 * May 21, 2020 - The "Dragon Cave's 14th Birthday" release occurred.
 * Alcedine Wyverns, Amalthean Dragons, Cloudplume Dragons, Pargulus Pygmies, Jester Dragons, Labradorite Dragons, and Sapo Dragons were released.
 * June 27, 2020 - The "June 2020" release occurred.
 * Seven new Xenowyrm Dragons were released (Aquilo, Aso, Obidar, Pharos, Umbra, Ke'maro, & Staterae).

Release Announcement Pictures
Latest releases are accompanied by a banner featuring the release title, a drawing of the egg(s), and a short phrase, which is published in a News thread on the forum by to announce them to users.

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