Interceptions is how you encounter Elder Dragons Monster hunter now .
First introduced in the June 2024 Dancing in the Tempest update with the arrival of Kushala Daora, Interceptions is a mix of the game’s Hunt-a-thon events and Pokémon Go‘s raids, where hunters work together to take down a rare, powerful creature.
Here’s how Elder Dragon Interceptions works Monster hunter nowand the list of Elder Dragons added to the game so far.
Release time of Elder Dragon Interceptions
Elder Dragon Interceptions will debut as part of Dancing in the Tempest Season 2 Thursday June 13where the first events appear 12:00 local time.
From there, they rotate in and out of collection points throughout the day, starting around 7:15 a.m. until about 10:45 a.m.
How do Elder Dragon Interceptions work in Monster Hunter now?
Similar to Hunt-a-Thons, Elder Dragon Interceptions are events that appear on the map at Gathering Points for a limited time. Approach the encounter before the timer runs out to get started.
In battle there is an important difference from Elder Dragon Interceptions the health bar is split in two. Once you reach the halfway point (also called the ‘repel’ phase), you will receive monster parts even if you don’t complete the rest of the encounter. Plus, you’ll still receive a reward if you manage only about 20% of the total health bar.
Image: Niantic/Capcom
The time limit for Elder Dragon Interceptions are longer than most battleswith each of the two stages lasting approximately 75 seconds, likely explains the higher difficulty of the encounter.
Finally, similar to Hunt-a-thons, solo players entering an Elder Dragon Interception matchmaking will have; just wait in the lobby when you first join until it’s filled with other players. They will also have one cooldown of 180 minutesunless you purchase and use an Ultra Hunting Ticket in the in-game store.
Elder Dragons list in Monster Hunter Now
For those new to Monster Hunter: Elder Dragons are among the rarest and most powerful creatures in the game – described by Niantic as “monsters that have existed since ancient times and possess properties that transcend human knowledge.”
As with Pokémon Go‘s Legendaries, it’s likely that they’ll be swapped in and out of the game via Interceptions over time.
The Elder Dragons that have appeared in Monster hunter now so far are:
- Kushala Daora (released June 2024)
With over 40 Elder Dragons in the series as a whole so far, there are plenty more the game could catch up to – although the rate at which we’ll see them is currently unknown.
You can get an idea of how many there are in this graph of their rollout, generation by generation, on the Monster Hunter subreddit.
In the meantime, if you’re interested in other creatures, our monster list can help you determine what to hunt next.