The Alpha Dragon is the individual in the dragon community with the highest known rank. So far, only male dragons (with the exception of Fireworm Queens) are the only ones that have been documented as Alphas. The role of Alpha is often won by combat, sometimes to the death, but not necessarily. The Alpha's natural duty is to protect all dragons, and thus it is a very important role for the survival of dragon kind. Unfortunately this role can be seriously abused as seen in the events caused by Drago's Bewilderbeast.