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{{alsosee|Flying Snake (disambiguation)}}
{{edition|Couatl}}
{{5esrd}}
[[File:Couatl.JPG|thumb|right|Couatl<br />Couatl.jpg<br />Source:[[Publication:Monster Manual (1e)|Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual]], Gary Gygax, 1977.<br />''Image is not part of the SRD'']]
{{5e Monster
|name=Couatl 
|sorttext=
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="hab">Note: Habitat is not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref>  <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
|size=Medium <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Celestial <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype= <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Lawful Good <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=19 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff=natural armor <!--reason if given-->
|hp=97 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd=13d8+39 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed=30 ft., {{srd5lc|Fly}} 90 ft.
|str=16
|dex=20
|con=17
|int=18
|wis=20
|cha=18
|saves={{SRD5|Constitution|Con}} +5, {{SRD5|Wisdom|Wis}} +7, {{SRD5|Charisma|Cha}} +6
|skills=
|damageresistances={{srd5lc|Radiant}}
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Psychic}}; {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}}, {{srd5lc|Piercing}}, and {{srd5lc|Slashing}} from nonmagical attacks.
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses={{srd5lc|Truesight}} 120 ft.
|perception=15
|languages=all, {{srd5lc|Telepathy}} 120 ft.
|habitat=Desert, Forest, Grassland, Urban 
|cr=4
|xp=
|canon=true
|summary=Appears as a feathered, flying snake. <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 

|feature1=Innate Spellcasting
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The couatl’s spellcasting ability is {{SRD5|Charisma}} ({{srd5lc|Spell Save}} {{SRD5|DC}} 14). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring only verbal components: <br />
:At will: ''{{srd5lc|Detect Evil and Good}}, {{srd5lc|Detect Magic}}, {{srd5lc|Detect Thoughts}}'' <br />
:3/day each: ''{{srd5lc|Bless}}, {{srd5lc|Create Food and Water}}, {{srd5lc|Cure Wounds}}, {{srd5lc|Lesser :Restoration}}, {{srd5lc|Protection from Poison}}, {{srd5lc|Sanctuary}}, {{srd5lc|Shield}}'' <br />
1/day each: ''{{srd5lc|Dream}}, {{srd5lc|Greater Restoration}}, {{srd5lc|Scrying}}''

|feature2=Magic Weapons
|flimit2=
|fdesc2=The couatl's weapon attacks are magical.

|feature3=Shielded Mind
|flimit3=
|fdesc3=The couatl is {{srd5lc|Immune}} to scrying and to any effect that would sense its emotions, read its thoughts, or detect its location.

|action1=Bite
|alimit1=
|adesc1=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. ''Hit:'' 8 (1d6 + 5) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 13 {{SRD5|Constitution}} {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}} or be {{srd5lc|Poisoned}} for 24 hours. Until this poison ends, the target is {{srd5lc|Unconscious}}. Another creature can use an {{srd5lc|Action}} to shake the target awake.

|action2=Constrict
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +6 to hit, {{srd5lc|Reach}} 10 ft., one {{SRD5|Medium}} or smaller creature. ''Hit:'' 10 (2d6 + 3) {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}} damage, and the target is {{srd5lc|Grappled}} (escape DC 15). Until this grapple ends, the target is {{srd5lc|Restrained}}, and the couatl can’t constrict another target.

In a new form, the couatl retains its game statistics and ability to speak, but its {{SRD5|AC}}, {{srd5lc|Movement}} modes, {{SRD5|Strength}}, {{SRD5|Dexterity}}, and other {{srd5lc|Action}}s are replaced by those of the new form, and it gains any statistics and capabilities (except class features, legendary actions, and lair actions) that the new form has but that it lacks. If the new form has a bite attack, the couatl can use its bite in that form.
}}
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'''Unofficial Description:''' Appears as a feathered, flying snake.

==Sources and Notes==
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[[Category:SRD5 Monsters]]

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Alignment	Lawful Good +
Author	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
CRval	4 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	4 +
Creature Name	Couatl +
Experience Points	1,100 +
Features	Innate Spellcasting +, Magic Weapons +, Shielded Mind +, Bite + and Constrict +
Habitat	Desert +, Forest +, Grassland + and Urban +
Hit Dice	13d8+39 +
Hit Points	97 +
Name	Couatl +
Publication	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Couatl 5e +
Summary	Appears as a feathered, flying snake. +
Type	Celestial +