Dragonkin (aka dragon type)^{MG 188} are all creatures descended from and including dragons. A dragon is a reptilian creature, usually winged, with magical or unusual abilities.^{MG 188} Sometimes refers specifically to a type of creature closely related to a dragon, but usually lacking wings or full dragon abilities, powers, and spells. Nearly all dragonkin belong to one of the main or lesser dragonflights.

Characteristics in World of Warcraft

• Reptilian and almost always have a tail.
• Scaly skin that is usually skinnable.

Dragon scales often have magical properties and are highly valuable to craftsmen.

• Have sharp claws.
• Semi-intelligent to very intelligent.
• Some can fly and usually have bat-like wings in that case.
• Some have a breath-weapon.
• Some have special abilities or powers and can cast spells.
• Most are susceptible to the Druid's Hibernate ability.

Flights

•  Black dragonflight
•  Blue dragonflight
•  Bronze dragonflight
•  Green dragonflight
•  Red dragonflight
•  Twilight dragonflight
•  Chromatic dragonflight
•  Infinite dragonflight
•  Netherwing dragonflight
•  Plagued dragonflight

Status

• Living Dragonkin
•  Undead dragon

Types

• Aspect
• Wyrm
• Dragon
• Drake
• Drakeadon
• Dragon Whelp
• Dragonspawn
• Drakonid
• Proto-dragon