Azure Rathalos

Azure Rathalos, also known as Blue Rathalos, is a subspecies of Rathalos whose shell has a blue/green color, and has higher stamina, as well as strength than its red counterpart. In MHF2, Azure Rathalos is most commonly encountered in the Forest & Hills - however, in other games it can also be found in the Volcanic Areas.

Azure Rathalos' Scales & Shells can be used to make a substantially more powerful version of Rathalos armor, although they both exhibit the same weaknesses to Dragon. The armor is highly prized and valued, due to it giving Earplugs & Reckless Abandon +1, much sought-after skills. Remember that these skills can also be improved through Gemming.

Its wings are more difficult to damage than the other Rathalos color variants; however, like Rathalos, its head is its most vulnerable area, and will take more damage regardless of weapon type. Also,it's charge has MUCH more homing capabilities,and it hovers in the air to attack much more than the normal Rathalos.

Azure Rathalos is the second molting stage in a nomadic Rathalos' life, prior to the final silver coloration.

A good thing to watch for is the Rathalos turning speed. It sounds silly but it works. If you are standing to the side and he turns to you quickly, he will usually do a charge-then-fall-on-face or an occasional fly to the other side of the area. If he turns slowly, a fireball is incoming, or he will jump, then swoop, hoping to hit his target: which can cause serious damage.

Azure Rathalos is the Main Monster in Monster Hunter G.