Metalicana

Metalicana also known as the Iron Dragon was the adopted father of Gajeel before being killed by Acnologia.

​Appearance
Metalicana, like other Dragons, appears as a large four-legged beast, however unlike other Dragons, Metalicana's body is covered in silver, iron scales.

The scales themselves give Metalicana the impression of being covered in armor, as from his neck below to his sternum, as well as on his shoulders, forearms, knees, shins, claws and thighs, the scales are plated.

In the areas between (underbelly, biceps and calves) the plating disappears and instead gives way to cross-hatched scales that resemble chain mail.

Metalicana's head is almost square in shape and his lower jaw has the appearance of being hinged.

His eyes are beady and circular with no pupils and black sclera; around his eyes are small black markings which continue around the back of Metalicana's neck.

Also unlike other Dragons, Metalicana's wings do not retract nor fold; instead they jut out and are also metallic, save for where the feathers or patagium would be, which are instead a black, downy substance that juts out like normal feathers would.

Metalicana also has a tail,that is plated like much of his body that fashions an intricately pointed tip.

Also, running down his spine, Metalicana has spiked metal plates.

​Personality
According to Gajeel, Metalicana is quite selfish.

Nonetheless, despite this claim, he took Gajeel in, raising him like he was his own son, teaching him his signature Iron Dragon Slayer Magic.

Gajeel himself seemed interested in Metalicana's whereabouts after his sudden disappearance, possibly implying a caring side.

In person, Metalicana also comes off as being rather rude and straight to the point, as when he saw his foster son again for the first time in over fourteen years, he merely picked fun at him for his expression.

​Magical Power

 * Iron Dragon Magic: Though never seen practicing his Magic, Metalicana taught Virgil how to use the Magic that he, himself, has knowledge on how to perform.
 * Dragon Soul Technique: Metalicana uses this ability to conceal his soul and Magic Power inside the body of his foster son Gajeel, which preserves his life force as well as provides antibodies for the Dragon Slayer to prevent the process of Dragonification. This ability was also used for Metalicana to be able to travel 400 years into the present time.
 * Flight: Being a Dragon, Metalicana possesses the ability to fly through the air using his wings.
 * Immense Strength: Metalicana is able to destroy numerous bombs by flying directly into them and shattering them into pieces.
 * Immense Durability: Likewise, Metalicana, due to his notable iron body, emerged unscathed from the repeated assaults on all the bombs.

​Family

 * Gajeel Redfox (Adopted Son)

​Voice Actor
Brandon Potte r.