His Japanese name, 'Crumbleden Dragon', indicates that the 'Ruined' term in his name refers to the place he lives in rather than his physical condition.
It is also implied that he is the one responsible for reducing Crumbleden to ruins. According to Crumbleden's brochure, it is thought that the altar with the shape of his head in said location was built to talk to him or possibly confront him, with it being made to restrain the lightning. The Ruined Dragon, also referred to as the Lord of Lightning, is a giant dark purple dragon encountered in the Ruined Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey. “Let's see you survive this, plumber boy!” - Bowser, Super Mario Odyssey The Ruined Dragon in Super Mario Odyssey.
