Unlocking the Secrets of the Ghostly Coal Dragon: A Breeder’s Guide

So, you’re ready to add the elusive Ghostly Coal Dragon to your DragonVale park? Excellent choice! This spectral beauty combines the earthy resilience of coal with an ethereal, ghostly glow, making it a prized addition to any collection. Let’s dive straight into the heart of the matter:

How do you breed a Ghostly Coal Dragon?

The Ghostly Coal Dragon can be bred by using a Ghostly Earth Dragon and a Ghostly Fire Dragon, in either order, at any Breeding Cave outside the Rift. This means you’ll need to obtain both the Ghostly Earth and Ghostly Fire Dragons first. They are not breedable through standard means but obtained through evolving their non-ghostly counterparts.

Delving Deeper: The Ghostly Breeding Process

Obtaining the Foundation: Ghostly Earth and Fire Dragons

Before you even think about the Ghostly Coal Dragon, you need its parents: the Ghostly Earth Dragon and the Ghostly Fire Dragon. These aren’t bred; they’re evolved. You must evolve the Earth Dragon and the Fire Dragon into their ghostly forms by using an Effigy found in the event market when the event associated with these dragons is live. You will need the Earth Effigy to evolve an Earth Dragon into a Ghostly Earth Dragon and the Fire Effigy to evolve a Fire Dragon into a Ghostly Fire Dragon.

The Breeding Cave Selection

Crucially, remember to breed your Ghostly dragons in a Breeding Cave outside the Rift. The Rift is where the Chromacorn and Nox Dragons should reside. Standard caves and the Epic Breeding Island are your friends here. Having upgraded caves helps reduce breeding times, but isn’t essential for successful breeding.

Patience is a Virtue

Like all Epic Dragons, the Ghostly Coal Dragon has a lower breeding chance. Don’t be discouraged if your first few attempts yield other dragons. Keep at it, and eventually, you’ll see that telltale breeding result! Consider using DragonCash to speed up breeding times if you’re feeling impatient, but it’s not a necessary investment.

Ghostly Dragon FAQs: Your Burning Questions Answered

Here are some frequently asked questions that often pop up when aspiring DragonVale breeders set their sights on ghostly dragons:

1. How do you breed Ghostly Dragons in general? Ghostly Dragons, in general, cannot be bred directly. Instead, you evolve standard elemental dragons (Fire, Earth, Cold, etc.) into their ghostly forms using specific Effigies purchased during special events. These effigies are usually available in the Event Market for a limited time.

2. How do I evolve Hybrid Ghostly Dragons? Hybrid Ghostly Dragons (like Ghostly Evergreen or Ghostly Lava) cannot be evolved. They’re obtained exclusively by breeding the primary Ghostly Dragons together. Check in-game breeding hints for the combinations needed for specific hybrid ghostly variations.

3. How do you breed a Coal Dragon (the non-Ghostly version)? The regular Coal Dragon is much simpler to breed. Use any two dragons containing the Fire and Earth elements at any Breeding Cave. This is a great stepping stone to eventually getting the Ghostly version.

4. How do you breed a Ghostly Cold Dragon? The Ghostly Cold Dragon is unique. It can only be bred by using two Ghostly Cold Dragons at any Breeding Cave outside the Rift. This highlights the importance of acquiring that initial Ghostly Cold Dragon through evolution.

5. Can Ghostly Dragons be bred in the Rift? While you can house your Ghostly Dragons in the Rift after you obtain them, you cannot breed the primary Ghostly Dragons (Ghostly Fire, Ghostly Earth, Ghostly Cold) within the Rift. Breed these in standard caves, and then transfer them to your Rift habitat. The Ghostly Coal Dragon is the exception to this rule, as it must be bred in a cave outside of the Rift.

6. What if I don’t have the Effigy of the Flame/Earth/Cold? Unfortunately, you’ll need to wait for the next relevant event where these Effigies are available for purchase in the Event Market. DragonVale events rotate frequently, so keep an eye out!

7. What’s the best Breeding Cave to use? There’s no “best” breeding cave in terms of increasing your chances. Using an upgraded cave will only reduce the breeding time. The primary importance is to breed in a cave outside of the Rift.

8. Do Friendship Boosts affect Ghostly Dragon breeding? Yes! Friendship boosts do affect breeding times. The higher the friendship level with your friends, the faster the breeding time. However, it does not affect the probability of getting the desired dragon.

9. What other dragons are needed for breeding in DragonVale? Breeding dragons in DragonVale requires different combinations of dragons depending on the dragon you want to obtain. For example, to breed the Binky Dragon, you need a Nightmare Dragon and a Tranquil Dragon, while breeding the Rainbow Dragon requires any two dragons with at least four different elements.

10. How do you evolve a Chromacorn Dragon? To evolve a Chromacorn Dragon into a Corrupticorn Dragon, you must place all 10 Flames of Corruption variations in your park. This allows you to then evolve the Chromacorn Dragon.

11. Can you give an example of non-basic dragon breeding? Yes, for example, breeding a Firestorm Dragon with an Island Dragon can result in a Magic Dragon because the correct types are present, without using basic dragons.

12. How do you breed a Galaxy Dragon? Galaxy dragons are special Epic Dragons that can only be bred through the Cooperative Breeding Cave, with the exception of the Solis, Lunis, and Rigel Dragon.

13. How do you breed a Chromacorn Dragon? The Chromacorn Dragon can be bred by using a Rainbow Dragon and a Double Rainbow Dragon in the Rift Breeding Cave.

14. How do you breed a Nox Dragon? The Nox Dragon can be bred by using an Antumbra Dragon and a Voltaic Dragon in the Rift Breeding Cave.

15. How do you breed a Glimmerwing Dragon? The Glimmerwing Dragon can only be bred at the Cooperative Breeding Cave using a breeding pair that contains the Glimmerwing Dragon and any other dragon.

The DragonVale Community: Your Greatest Resource

Don’t hesitate to tap into the vibrant DragonVale community! Forums, social media groups, and even in-game friends can offer valuable tips, support, and trading opportunities. Sharing experiences and learning from others is a great way to enhance your breeding strategies.

The world of DragonVale is constantly evolving, and understanding the underlying mechanics can greatly enhance your gaming experience. Educational initiatives such as the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org are invaluable resources that show how games can promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills.