# [Guard Drake (Black)](Rules\Source\bestiary\dragon/guard-drake-black-mpmm.md)
*Source: Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse p. 151*
```statblock
"name": "Guard Drake (Black) (MPMM)"
"size": "Medium"
"type": "dragon"
"alignment": "Unaligned"
"ac": !!int "14"
"ac_class": "natural armor"
"hp": !!int "52"
"hit_dice": "7d8 + 21"
"modifier": !!int "0"
"stats":
- !!int "16"
- !!int "11"
- !!int "16"
- !!int "4"
- !!int "10"
- !!int "7"
"speed": "30 ft., swim 30 ft."
"skillsaves":
- "name": "[Perception](/Rules/Source/skills.md#Perception)"
"desc": "+2"
"damage_resistances": "acid"
"senses": "[darkvision](/Rules/Source/senses.md#Darkvision) 60 ft., passive Perception\
\ 12"
"languages": "understands Draconic but can't speak"
"cr": "2"
"traits":
- "desc": "The drake can breathe air and water."
"name": "Amphibious"
"actions":
- "desc": "The guard drake makes one Bite attack and one Tail attack."
"name": "Multiattack"
- "desc": "*Melee Weapon Attack:* +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 7 (1d8\
\ + 3) piercing damage."
"name": "Bite"
- "desc": "*Melee Weapon Attack:* +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 6 (1d6\
\ + 3) bludgeoning damage."
"name": "Tail"
"source":
- "MPMM"
```
^statblock
## Environment
arctic, desert, forest, mountain, swamp, underdark, urban