Magma Dragon, Juvenile

Between this dragon’s jet-black scales run glowing rivulets of lava, and veins aglow with heat shine in the membranes of its wings.

Magma Dragon, Juvenile CR 9

XP 6,400
CN Medium dragon (fire)
Init +6; Senses dragon senses; Perception +17

AC 25, touch 12, flat-footed 23 (+2 Dex, +13 natural)
hp 115 (11d12+44)
Fort +13, Ref +9, Will +12
Immune fire, paralysis, sleep
Weaknesses vulnerable to cold

Speed 40 ft., fly 150 ft. (average)
Melee bite +17 (1d8+9/19-20 plus 4 fire), 2 claws +17 (1d6+6), 2 wings +12 (1d4+3)
Special Attacks breath weapon (30-ft. cone, DC 19, 8d6 fire)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 11th; concentration +13)

At will—burning hands (DC 13), scorching ray

Sorcerer Spells Known (CL 3rd; concentration +5)

1st (6/day)—flare burst* (DC 13), grease (DC 13), shield
0 (at will)—bleed (DC 12), detect magic, open/close, read magic, spark*
* This spell is from the Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player’s Guide

Str 23, Dex 14, Con 19, Int 16, Wis 16, Cha 15
Base Atk +11; CMB +17; CMD 29 (33 vs. trip)
Feats Great Fortitude, Improved Critical (bite), Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Power Attack, Vital Strike
Skills Acrobatics +13 (+20 jump), Climb +20, Escape Artist +13, Fly +16, Intimidate +16, Perception +17, Sense Motive +17, Stealth +16, Swim +20
Languages Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Ignan
SQ superheated

Superheated (Su)

At young age and older, a magma dragon’s bite attack deals additional fire damage equal to its age category.

Environment any mountains or underground (Plane of Fire)
Organization solitary
Treasure triple