What is at the centre of the set?

A large, poseable dragon with wings, claws and a scaled body, built as the focus of a battle scene.

How many minifigures are included?

4 minifigures come with the set, covering ninja characters staged in a dynamic battle around the dragon.

Can the dragon be posed?

Yes, creature models of this kind typically include moveable joints in the wings, neck and tail.

Ninjago

Ultra Dragon Battle

Ultra Dragon Battle puts a large buildable dragon at the centre of an action-packed Ninjago set. Its 2,178 pieces and 4 minifigures combine classic dragon aesthetics with a dynamic battle scene. For fans of the Ninjago world, it is one of the more creature-focused sets away from vehicles and buildings.

Set number: 71872
Year: 2026
Pieces: 2,178
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Ninjago
Different parts: 560

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 560

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (53)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 4

Mira fig-0176335 pieces × 1
Jin fig-0176356 pieces × 1
Oni General fig-0177966 pieces × 1
Nate fig-0177976 pieces × 1

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

Evangelion Unit-00: Angel Infection Mode (71872) 1,798 pieces by anderson_brick_art

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A dragon as the main subject

The set features a large, poseable dragon with prominent wings, claws and a scaled body, the kind of fantastical subject the Ninjago range is known for. Black, white, dark tan and light grey give it a high-contrast, almost menacing look that suits the dragon's role as either an opponent or a powerful ally. With 4 minifigures included, ninja characters can be worked directly into a battle scene around the dragon, letting dynamic action moments be staged in full. That combination of creature and characters is part of what makes this kind of set so versatile for play.

Building a creature model

2,178 pieces built from 560 unique parts focus heavily on moveable joints in the wings, neck and tail, so the dragon can be posed in different positions once finished. The build typically works from the body through the limbs to the head and wings, with plenty of technical connecting elements hidden beneath the visible shell. For fans of creature models, this set offers noticeably more posability than a pure building or vehicle model. The moveable wings in particular mean the finished dragon can be restaged again and again.

Colours and the parts list

Black and light grey form the dragon's core structure, while white and dark tan add contrast across scales, teeth and claws. That colour combination makes many of the 560 parts useful for other creature or monster models too. The full parts list on this page lists every element with its colour, making matching joint or scale pieces easy to find for a separate build. Smaller claw or tooth pieces are just as quick to track down there for other creatures.

Who it suits

With 4 minifigures, Ultra Dragon Battle suits both collectors of creature models and anyone who wants to stage battle scenes. At just over 2,100 pieces, it sits in the medium range and suits a weekend build. Once finished, the dragon's wingspan and posability make it particularly striking, whether used for play or displayed on a shelf. Combined with other Ninjago sets, the scene can also grow into a larger battle setup over time.

FAQ

What is at the centre of the set?: A large, poseable dragon with wings, claws and a scaled body, built as the focus of a battle scene.
How many minifigures are included?: 4 minifigures come with the set, covering ninja characters staged in a dynamic battle around the dragon.
Can the dragon be posed?: Yes, creature models of this kind typically include moveable joints in the wings, neck and tail.