How to Breed the Lapis Dragon in DragonVale (Quarterly Gemstone)

The short answer: breed a Thunder Dragon with a Sandstorm Dragon during the Lapis window — in recent years about 15 February to 15 May. Breeding takes 32 hours (25h 36m in an Upgraded Breeding Cave).

Lapis is a quarterly gemstone dragon: it stays for roughly three months each spring rather than a single birthstone month. Its 32-hour timer is longer than any birthstone, which makes it easy to recognise.

Quick facts

A long window, so start early

Three months is generous compared with a birthstone, but Lapis overlaps three single-month gemstones: Aquamarine (March), Diamond (April) and Emerald (May). The second half of February — before Aquamarine opens — is the best time to give Lapis your caves.

Getting the parents

• Thunder Dragon and Sandstorm Dragon are both hybrids. Have each at level 4 or higher before 15 February.
• Level 16 is needed for Lapis itself, so newer parks may need to level up first.

Odds and strategy

The DragonVale Wiki lists about 3% per attempt (a community estimate).

• Read the timer. 32h (25h 36m upgraded) marks a Lapis attempt. Our Egg Timer lists which dragons share timers.
• Balance caves between Lapis and the month’s birthstone — the birthstone leaves sooner.
• Our Breeding Cave vs Epic Breeding Island guide covers where to run gemstone attempts.

Outside the window

Lapis has made short extra appearances in some years (for example late November to mid-December 2025). Don’t count on them; plan for spring. Confirmed events appear in our Event Tracker.

Frequently asked questions

How do you breed a Lapis Dragon?

Thunder Dragon + Sandstorm Dragon, during its spring window (about 15 February – 15 May).

How long does Lapis take?

32 hours to breed, or 25 hours 36 minutes upgraded.

What level do I need for the Lapis Dragon?

Level 16.

Facts checked on 24 October 2026 against the in-game rules as documented by the community DragonVale Wiki. Windows can shift; confirm in the game. Something wrong? Tell us.