LEGO 71863 Zilvar and Grimtak the Dragon Beast: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	71863
Release year	2026
Piece count	232
Minifigures	3
Theme	Ninjago
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Ninjago set 71863, Zilvar and Grimtak the Dragon Beast, depicts Zilvar with Grimtak, a dragon beast.

Zilvar and Grimtak the Dragon Beast is part of the LEGO Ninjago theme and focuses on Zilvar together with Grimtak, described as a dragon beast. Its subject fits the theme’s recurring use of ninja characters, opponents, special forms and dragon related creatures.

Set 71863 includes 232 pieces and 3 minifigures: Nya, Shoulder Armor (Draconus Robes), Kai (Draconus Form) and Zilvar.

The set is relevant for builders who collect Ninjago character variants, especially Kai in Draconus Form and Nya in Draconus Robes. It can be used for display, story based play or as an addition to a wider Ninjago collection. Among sets in the same theme, it reads as a compact creature and minifigure focused release rather than a location or vehicle set.

Inventory of set 71863

The inventory of set 71863 lists 232 pieces, spare parts excluded: 121 different lots (one shape in one color) for 104 part shapes. The box also contains 20 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 71863

Main color: black, making up 23% of the parts, followed by white (19%) and dark bluish gray (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	54	23%
White	45	19%
Dark Bluish Gray	32	14%
Pearl Gold	19	8.2%
Dark Red	17	7.3%
Tan	17	7.3%
Reddish Brown	16	6.9%
Light Bluish Gray	10	4.3%
Red	6	2.6%
Dark Azure	3	1.3%
Other colors (8)	12	5.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates Special	56	24%
Bricks Sloped	30	13%
Plates	21	9.1%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	21	9.1%
Plates Wedged	12	5.2%
Animal / Creature Body Parts	11	4.7%

Most common parts in set 71863

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Sloped 45° 1 x 1 x 2/3 Quadruple Convex [Pyramid] 22388	Black	11
Brick Sloped 45° 1 x 1 x 2/3 Quadruple Convex [Pyramid] 22388	Tan	8
Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thick Support] 98313	Black	6
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End 63868	Reddish Brown	5
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 99781	White	5
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Socket 14704	Light Bluish Gray	4
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner 26601	Dark Bluish Gray	4
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner 26601	White	4
Plate 2 x 2 3022	White	4
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Dark Bluish Gray	4

84 of the 104 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 71863

4 part shapes in set 71863 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Hips and Pearl Titanium Legs with Dilver Armor Plating, Gold Fangs, Claws print 970c75pr0015	Pearl Titanium
Torso, Silver Armor Plating, Wolff, Fold Fangs, Dark Red Asian Symbols on Back print, Black Arms, White Hands 973c03h27pr0001	Pearl Titanium
Minifig Head Special Lion/Tiger with Orange Eyes, Black/Light Bluish Grey Eyeshadow, Dark Red Flames print 4065pr0003	White
Sticker Sheet for Set 71863-1 10117399

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 71863 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 71863 within its line

With 232 pieces, set 71863 ranks #204 out of 396 Ninjago sets in our database, which have an average of 470 parts. Among the 558 sets released in 2026, it ranks #375. That is less than half the average Ninjago set size.

Included minifigures

Nya, Shoulder Armor (Draconus Robes)Quantity : 1
Kai (Draconus Form)Quantity : 1
ZilvarQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 71863 Zilvar and Grimtak the Dragon Beast have?

LEGO set 71863 Zilvar and Grimtak the Dragon Beast has 232 pieces. It was released in 2026 as part of the Ninjago theme.

What year was LEGO set 71863 released?

Set 71863 Zilvar and Grimtak the Dragon Beast was released in 2026 and belongs to the Ninjago theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 71863?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 71863 Zilvar and Grimtak the Dragon Beast: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 71863?

The instructions for LEGO set 71863 Zilvar and Grimtak the Dragon Beast can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 71863.

What is the main color of LEGO set 71863?

Black, with 54 out of 232 pieces, or 23%. Next come white (19%) and dark bluish gray (14%).

How many different parts does set 71863 contain?

Set 71863 has 121 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 104 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped 45° 1 x 1 x 2/3 Quadruple Convex [Pyramid] in black, with 11 copies.

Does LEGO set 71863 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Hips and Pearl Titanium Legs with Dilver Armor Plating, Gold Fangs, Claws print.

What is the main build in this set?

The main build is Grimtak, identified in the set name as the Dragon Beast.