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Dragon pixel art

17 dragons in pixel art, made in Retro Diffusion by 15 creators. Each one shows the prompt, size and style behind it, so you can make your own in seconds.

17images
15creators
256x256most common size
An ancient Chinese Yinglong dragon god hovering in midair, medium build with a long serpentine body coiled in an elegant S-curve, broad scaled wings spread… (pixel art)
An ancient Chinese Yinglong dragon god hovering in midair, medium build with a long serpentine body coiled in an elegant S-curve, broad scaled wings spread…
96x96FantasyRD Pro
a dragon curled around the tower of a castle on a hill (pixel art)
a dragon curled around the tower of a castle on a hill
256x256DefaultRD Pro
A red dragon, combat style, mouth open (pixel art)
A red dragon, combat style, mouth open
256x256DefaultRD Fast
A sleeping dragon (pixel art)
A sleeping dragon
128x128IsometricRD Plus
A red dragon, combat style, mouth open, no fire (pixel art)
A red dragon, combat style, mouth open, no fire
256x256DefaultRD Fast
A majestic red dragon with wings fully spread and jaws agape, soaring through a misty sky with glowing embers trailing from its breath, rendered in crisp… (pixel art)
A majestic red dragon with wings fully spread and jaws agape, soaring through a misty sky with glowing embers trailing from its breath, rendered in crisp…
256x256DefaultRD Fast
A robotic dragon with a long segmented chrome neck and angular head, glowing cyan eyes, metal-strut wings with torn magenta-lit membranes, soaring side… (pixel art)
A robotic dragon with a long segmented chrome neck and angular head, glowing cyan eyes, metal-strut wings with torn magenta-lit membranes, soaring side…
256x256DefaultRD Pro
a cute cartoon dragon wearing various accessories. Flat color, facing forward (pixel art)
a cute cartoon dragon wearing various accessories. Flat color, facing forward
64x64SimpleRD Pro
A single majestic Chinese dragon sprite coiled in a serpentine S-curve, no wings, long undulating scaled body with a flowing mane and whiskers, four small… (pixel art)
A single majestic Chinese dragon sprite coiled in a serpentine S-curve, no wings, long undulating scaled body with a flowing mane and whiskers, four small…
96x128DefaultRD Pro
A majestic red dragon, 16x32 pixels, captured in dynamic sequential poses across its animation cycle, rendered in clean pixel art with anime-inspired fluid… (pixel art)
A majestic red dragon, 16x32 pixels, captured in dynamic sequential poses across its animation cycle, rendered in clean pixel art with anime-inspired fluid…
256x256DefaultRD Fast
A majestic golden dragon creature in pure side view, facing right, glossy scales gleaming like polished gold, broad folded leathery wings on its back, a pair… (pixel art)
A majestic golden dragon creature in pure side view, facing right, glossy scales gleaming like polished gold, broad folded leathery wings on its back, a pair…
128x128DefaultRD Pro
A majestic full-body pixel-art dragon in side view, facing left, wings spread upward mid-flap. Deep crimson red scales with a lighter belly, small curved… (pixel art)
A majestic full-body pixel-art dragon in side view, facing left, wings spread upward mid-flap. Deep crimson red scales with a lighter belly, small curved…
128x128FantasyRD Pro
A stocky, intimidating evil red dragon standing on four powerful legs, with two separate bat-like wings attached behind its shoulders. Full-body, facing… (pixel art)
A stocky, intimidating evil red dragon standing on four powerful legs, with two separate bat-like wings attached behind its shoulders. Full-body, facing…
256x256FantasyRD Pro
blue crystal cave dragon no bg game asset 3/4 top down view (pixel art)
blue crystal cave dragon no bg game asset 3/4 top down view
32x32DefaultRD Pro
A huge fire Bahamut dragon standing upright on two strong legs like a humanoid, with four big wings made of orange and yellow flames spread wide, a red… (pixel art)
A huge fire Bahamut dragon standing upright on two strong legs like a humanoid, with four big wings made of orange and yellow flames spread wide, a red…
96x96DefaultRD Pro
pixel art sprite of a colossal cosmic serpent dragon, rearing upright on two coils of its own body, dark cracked obsidian shell with glowing violet and cyan… (pixel art)
pixel art sprite of a colossal cosmic serpent dragon, rearing upright on two coils of its own body, dark cracked obsidian shell with glowing violet and cyan…
96x96DefaultRD Pro
A dragon as a man (pixel art)
A dragon as a man
64x64Any AnimationRD Plus
About dragon pixel art

17 dragons in pixel art, made in Retro Diffusion by 15 creators. Each one shows the prompt, size and style behind it, so you can make your own in seconds.

The most common size for dragons here is 256×256, and the most used style is Default.

Every image is real pixel art on a true grid with a limited palette, ready to drop into a game. Open one to copy its settings, or start from the Default style with your own prompt.

Common sizes
256×2567
96×963
128×1283
64×642
32×321
Most used styles
Any Animation1
Isometric1
Questions

How do I make dragon pixel art?

Describe the dragon in a short prompt, pick a style (Default is the most used for dragons here) and a size such as 256×256, then generate. Retro Diffusion draws on a real pixel grid, so the result is game-ready.

What size should a dragon sprite be?

Most dragons in this gallery are 256×256, 96×96, 128×128 pixels. Small sizes (32×32, 64×64) suit icons and characters; larger ones suit scenes.

Can I use dragons I make in my game?

Yes. These examples were made by the community and are shown for inspiration. Pixel art you generate yourself is yours to use, including in commercial games.