Wyvern (Kingdom Hearts)

The Wyvern is a type of Emblem Heartless that appears in Kingdom Hearts. This draconic beast first appears in Hollow Bastion, but begins appearing in other worlds following Sora's first battle against Ansem. It has a long body with reddish skin, save for its belly which is tan. Its chest is emblazoned with the Heartless emblem. It possesses tattered draconic wings, a reptilian tail and two legs sporting three wickedly sharp talons. In Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, the Wyvern's red colouration is changed to a greyish blue.

In combat, Wyverns are always airborne. They can soar to great heights, so high that Sora is unable to reach them. To attack, they will swoop down and either scratch at Sora with their claws or perform a corkscrew attack that can take off a considerable portion of HP in one blow.

Trivia

 * The Wyvern is based on the mythological wyvern, a type of dragon that has no forelegs and sports poisonous barbs on its tail.