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FFIX Thundara

Thundara in Final Fantasy IX.

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Thundara (サンダラ, Sandara?), also called Bolt 2, Lit 2, Thunder 2, and Thunder II, is the second level Lightning-elemental Black Magic spell. Thundara is also known as Electro+ in Spanish Blitzra in the German version and Fulgora in Italian.

Appearances[]

Final Fantasy[]

Black Mage - LIT2

Deals lightning damage to all foes.

Description

Thundara (LIT2 on the NES and Bolt2 Final Fantasy Origins) is a level 3 Black Magic spell than can be bought in Elfheim and can be learned by the Black Mage, Black Wizard, Red Mage, Red Wizard, and Ninja classes. It can also be used from the Thor's Hammer weapon and the Gauntlets. Thundara can be cast by Beholder, Vampire Lord, Water Naga, Astos, Lich, Kraken, and Tiamat.

In the NES and Origins releases, it inflicts between 30 and 120 Lightning damage. In the Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary Edition releases, it inflicts moderate Lightning damage depending on the caster's Intelligence and costs 15 MP to cast.

Final Fantasy III[]

Thundara is a level 3 Black Magic spell with a base power of 55 that can be bought for 1,500 gil at Village of the Ancients, Northwest Saronia, Doga's Village and Falgabard or found in the Vikings' Cove. It can be used by the Magus, Sage, Black Mage, and Red Mage class, through the Zeus's Wrath item, or Thunder Spear and Thor's Hammer weapons.

It can be used by Vulcan, Magician, Hein, Goldor, Kraken, Hellgaroo Mage, Flyer Mage, Giant Rat, and Sorcerer.

Final Fantasy IV[]

Causes lightning damage.

Description

Thundara (Bolt 2 in early versions and Thunder 2 in Easy Type) is a Black Magic spell that inflicts medium Thunder damage to one or all enemies. It can be learned by Fusoya (default), Tellah (default), and Rydia (upon rejoining as an adult), and Palom (level 14).

It has a casting time of 3, costs 15 MP to cast and has a spell power of 64 in 2D versions (50 in 3D versions). Thundara can be cast by Zeromus EG, Golbez, Mindy, and Ramuh.

In the Easy Type version, the casting time was reduce to 2.

Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-[]

Thundara is a Black Magic spell that deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage to one enemy or minor damage to all enemies at the cost of 15 MP. It is learned initially by imposter Rydia, Palom, and Rydia.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]

The spell can be cast by Rydia, Fusoya, Golbez, Palom, Black Mage, and Leonora. It costs 15 MP to cast.

Final Fantasy V[]

Thundara (also called Bolt 2) causes medium Thunder damage to one or all enemies, and it is a level 3 Black Magic spell. It can be used by the Black Mage and Red Mage. It can be bought in Karnak or Crescent for 600 gil. Thundara costs 10 MP to cast.

It can be used by Carbuncle, Flaremancer, Ra Mage, Omniscient, Ramuh, and Reflect Mage.

The Mystic Knight's Spellblade ability allows the character to attack with the power of Thundara in the sword.

The player can utilize it by catching and releasing a Skeleton. Thundara is one of the spells that can be cast from the Wonder Wand for free.

Final Fantasy VI[]

Thundara (also called Bolt2) is an Attack spell that deals Lightning-elemental damage to one or all enemies. It can be learned from the esper Ramuh at a x2 rate, from Maduin at a x3 rate, or from the Thunder Shield at a x5 rate. It has a hit rate of 150, power of 61, and is vulnerable to Runic. The Thunder Rod has Thundara as an Added Ability.

Thundara can be cast by Chadarnook (Demon), Crane (Left), Crane (Right), Goddess, Gold Dragon, Inferno, Joker, Level 30 Magic, Magic Master, Moebius, Number 024, Humbaba, Veil Dancer, and Misty.

Final Fantasy VII[]

Bolt 2 is the second level spell of the Lightning Materia, and can only be used after the Materia has 2000 AP. It costs 22 MP to cast and has a base spell power equal to 1.25x the base magic damage. The spell can also be cast with the Bolt Plume item.

It can be used by SOLDIER:3rd, Yang, Garuda, Grimguard, and Unknown 3 (only if target is not under Poison status), Rude (only at Rocket Town and Sunken Gelnika) and Lost Number.

Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-[]

Thundara is an Elemental Magic materia.

  • MP Cost: N/A
  • Target Type: Range
  • Materia Generation System: Yellow
  • Level 1 - Default - Base Damage: N/A
  • Special Effect: Can paralyze enemies, stopping their actions.

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-[]

Thundara fires several bolts of light at an enemy, potentially hitting multiple targets. A variation called Dark Thundara does damage and inflicts Poison and Silence. Thundara has costs 14 MP to cast, while Dark Thundara costs 20 MP.

Thundara Materia can be bought from the The Happy Turtle shop for 3,000 gil, or created through Materia Fusion by upgrading from low level Magic Materia. Thundara can be fused with status inflicting Materia to create Dark Thundara.

Final Fantasy VII Remake[]

Deal a moderate amount of lightning damage. Guaranteed to hit.

Description

Thundara is the second ability of the Lightning Materia, costing 11 MP to cast. It deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage to one target, and will never miss.

Vulnerable to Silence Magic damage Thundara Lightning can be used by 3-C SOLDIER Operator, Byobapolis, and Varghidopolis.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth[]

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Final Fantasy VIII[]

Thundara causes medium Lightning-elemental damage on one opponent. It is a common spell that can be drawn from various mid-level enemies, as well as refined from items and lower level spells. Casting Thundara in battle increases compatibility with Quezacotl by 2, but lowers compatibility with Leviathan by 0.6 and with Eden by 0.2. Thundara can also be junctioned to deal or resist against Thunder-elemental damage.

Final Fantasy IX[]

Thundara is a Black Magic spell exclusive to Vivi that deals moderate Thunder damage. Steiner is capable of using Thundara Sword via the Sword Magic skill. Vivi learns Thundara from the Lightning Staff or Peridot for 50 AP, and it costs 12 MP to cast. It has a spell power of 29. It can be reflected and works with Return Magic. Thundara can be cast by various enemies, the earliest by Black Waltz 2.

Final Fantasy X[]

Thundara is located on Lulu's section of the Sphere Grid. It causes medium Thunder-elemental damage to one enemy, and it is accessible to all playable characters. Thundara can be cast by many enemies, including Larva, Seymour, and Behemoth. A multi-cast version called Multi-Thundara is used by Seymour and Seymour Natus, and will target two allies.

Final Fantasy X-2[]

Thundara is a Black Magic spell learned from the Black Mage dressphere. It costs 100 AP to learn and 24 MP to cast. It can also be used if equipped with the NulShock Ring accessory or by passing through the green and red gates in the Thunder Spawn Garment Grid. Thundara can also be used via Yuna's Festivalist ability Ltng. Sandals or via Lady Luck's Magic Reels by rolling two Hats.

Thundara is used by a large array of enemies.

Final Fantasy XI[]

Thundara
MP 126
Effect Deals Lightning damage to enemies within area of effect.
Duration Instant
Casting Time 1.5 seconds
Recast Time 5 seconds
Magic Type Elemental Magic
Element Lightning
Jobs GEO 50

Thundara is a spell available to level 50 Geomancers. The spell inflicts Lightning-elemental damage in an area centered around the caster. The spell can only be purchased from Ledericus in Western Adoulin for 54,600 gil.


Final Fantasy XII[]

Thundara inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies in range. In the original version, Thundara can be cast after learning the Black Magick 3 license. The spell can be bought in Eruyt Village for 3,000 gil after the events in Henne Mines.

In the Zodiac versions, Thundara's license is Black Magick 6. It can be bought from Eruyt Village onwards, and is also found in Trial Mode Stage 62 treasure with the Diamond Armlet equipped. It can be used by Black Mage, Red Battlemage, and Uhlan—although Uhlan must acquire the preceding Quickening license first.

Final Fantasy XIII[]

THUNDARA

Deal lightning damage to targets in range. Staggered targets take more damage.

Description

Thundara is a Ravager ability available to Lightning (Crystarium Stage 1), Sazh (Stage 7), Vanille (Stage 7), Hope (Stage 4), and Fang (Stage 7). It is a lightning-elemental magical attack against target and nearby foes. If target is Staggered, effectiveness increases. It costs 2 ATB gauge segments to cast. It can also be used by Odin when summoned by Lightning at the cost of 1 ATB segment.

It is also an enemy ability used by Adroa, Behemoth King, Dahaka, Monstrous Flan, Odin, Right Ailette, and Zwerg Metrodroid.

Final Fantasy XIII-2[]

Thundara is a Ravager spell that deals moderate lightning-based magic damage to enemies, but its effectiveness is increased versus staggered enemies. It has an ATB cost of 2 and a modifier of 1.5. It is learned by Serah Farron (role level 18), Albino Lobo (level 52), Apotamkin (level 17), Circuitron (initially), Debris (level 34), Greater Behemoth (level 21), Nekton (level 68), Pink Lily (level 14), Pleuston (level 45), Valfodr (level 16), and Zwerg Scandroid (level 40).

Thundara is also a Mage ability for Lightning in the "Requiem of the Goddess" downloadable content scenario. It is learned at level 4 and has an ATB cost of 2. It inflicts lightning-attribute magic damage on target and nearby foes. Staggered target take more damage.

It is also an enemy ability used by Blue Chocobo, Fachan, Flandit, Flowering Cactuar, Left Manipulator, Lightning, Proto fal'Cie Adam, Raspatil, Twilight Odin, Valfodr Lv. 15, and Valfodr Lv. 45.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII[]

Deals lightning-attribute magic damage to target and nearby foes.

Description

Thundara deals lightning damage to a target and surrounding enemies, consisting of four hits. It initially has an ATB cost of 25, Attack of 0.60, stagger power of B and stagger time of E. It is a locked ability in L'automne (LV 3) garb. It can also be dropped by enemies. The Angel of Valhalla uses Thundara after being fully healed.

Legacy Final Fantasy XIV[]

Deals lightning damage. Chance to inflict Stun.

Description
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Final Fantasy XIV[]

Thunder II icon (relaunch).

Thunder II is a Thaumaturge ability. It was initially available at level 22 and dealt lightning-elemental damage to a single target with a potency of 50, also dealing damage over time with a potency of 35 for a period of 21 seconds. The spell automatically replaced the player's Thunder spell due to the Thunder Mastery trait.

With the release of Stormblood, Thunder II was modified into an AoE spell and is learned at level 26, while Thunder III became the upgraded version of Thunder.

Final Fantasy XV[]

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A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV[]

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Final Fantasy XVI[]

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Final Fantasy Tactics[]

Black magick that strikes targets with lightning.

Description

Swirling bolts, gather and strike with power! Bolt2!

Upon casting (PlayStation)

Thundara can be learned by the Black Mage for 200 JP. It costs 12 MP, and its speed is 20.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance[]

Powerful lightning spell. Shoots a giant bolt.

Description

Thundara is a spell that shoots a giant bolt. It can be learned by the Black Mage from the Thunder Rod for 200 AP. It costs 12 MP to cast, has a Magic Power of 40, and has a range of 4 with a vertical reach of 2. It is stealable through the ability Steal: Ability, and is also susceptible to Return Magic and Absorb MP.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[]

Thundara deals lightning damage to its targets. It can be learned for 250 AP by the Black Mage from the Thunder Rod and Seers from the Enavia Chronicles. It costs 14 MP to cast and has a range of 4.

Final Fantasy Tactics S[]

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Final Fantasy Type-0[]

There are various Thundara spells and the spell's class depends on the user's Magic Power.

Type Name Prereq Unlock
RF(Rifle)
Thundara RF 60
(Lightning Magic)
In Chapter 2
Shoots a bullet straight forward.
Charging this spell increases the number of bullets.
SHG(Shotgun)
Thundara SHG 70
(Lightning Magic)
Available at beginning
Sends out energy across a set range.
SHG(Shotgun)-II
Thundara SHG-II 75
(Lightning Magic)
Use Thunder SHG at least 300 times
Sends out piercing energy across a set range.
ROK(Rocket)
Thundara ROK 70
(Lightning Magic)
Complete Escaping the Imperial Capital on Officer difficulty
Aims with crosshairs to shoot explosive bullets.
ROK(Rocket)-II
Thundara ROK-II 85
(Lightning Magic)
Complete SO "Defeat two snow giants with active leader" during Escaping the Imperial Capital
Shoot powerful Lightning-type bullets at the enemy.
MIS(Missile)
Thundara MIS 70
(Lightning Magic)
Complete The Phantoma Menace VI during Chapter 7
Launches a explosive bullet that pursues its target.
MIS(Missile)-II
Thundara MIS-II 65
(Lightning Magic)
Complete the SO "Defeat two Colossi" during The Clash on Big Bridge
Launch a slow but powerful Lightning-type bullet that pursues its target.
BOM(Bomb)
Thundara BOM 65
(Lightning Magic)
Learned during Moglin's "LTMG-101: Elementary Lightning Magic I" lecture in Chapter 3
Sends out a wave of energy around the user.
Charging this spell increases the damage.
BOM(Bomb)-II
Thundara BOM-II 75
(Lightning Magic)
Complete Machina's Struggle on Officer difficulty
Sends out a wave of energy around the user which lasts for a short time.
Charging this spell increases the damage.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles[]

Thundara deals moderate Lightning damage and shocks nearby enemies. It can only be cast when fusing Thunder Magicite. The player must combine two Thunder Magicites to cast it.

It is also an enemy ability used by Coeurl, Giant Crab, and Goblin King.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates[]

Thundara deals moderate lightning damage and zaps enemies. It can only be cast by piling two Thunder spells. If the target rings are perfectly lined up, it will cast Thundara +1.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King[]

Thundara is the level 10 Lightning spell, exclusive to the Black Mage class, and caps at level 100. It deals Lightning damage to two enemies, can be used twice per battle, and up to five times a day. It requires two turns to cast.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time[]

Thundara deals moderate lightning damage and zaps enemies. It is cast by stacking two Thunder target rings.

Final Fantasy Legend III[]

Lit 2 is a Black Magic spell deals Thunder elemental damage to one enemy or all enemies in the same group. It cost 28 MP to use, and it can be bought for 8500 GP in Knaya (Pureland).

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light[]

Thundara is a moderate level Black Magic spell. The spell costs 3 AP to cast and it has a spell power of 10. It can only be used if the Thundara Tome item is in the character's inventory. The spell can only be purchased in Spelvia for 1,500 gil.

Final Fantasy Dimensions[]

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Final Fantasy Dimensions II[]

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Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)[]

Jolt!

Terra Brandford

Thundara is one of Terra's Bravery attacks, which summons four strings of lightning bolts to surround and converge on the opponent. It costs 20 CP to equip and 90 AP to master.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]

Thundara is one of Terra's Bravery attacks, with the same effect as in the previous game. It costs 30 CP to equip and 90 AP to master.

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT[]

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Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]

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Theatrhythm Final Fantasy[]

Thundara is a reactive ability that activates in Battle Music Sequences every time the player gets a Good or better rating on 24 Slide Triggers, and deals mid-power magic damage. Thundara is learned by Cecil, Rydia, Faris, Terra, Vivi, Shantotto, Ashe, and Lightning.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call[]

Thundara is a reactive ability 14 CP to equip. It is activated in Battle Music Sequences (BMS) each time the player receives GOOD or better on 24 Slide Triggers. It deals medium strength magic damage. It is learned Rydia (level 45), Faris (level 40), Krile (level 25), Terra (level 20), Vivi (level 25), Shantotto (initially), Ashe (level 35), Hope (level 65), Yuna #2 (level 45), Serah (level 35), and Lightning #2 (level 70).

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival[]

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Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]

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Pictlogica Final Fantasy ≒[]

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Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]

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Final Fantasy Artniks[]

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Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

Thundara is a Black Magic ability with a Rarity of 2☆. It deals lightning magic damage to one target, it can initially be used two times and it can be honed to Rank 5. It can be created by using Lesser Black Orb x5, Lesser Lightning Orb x8 and costs 3000 gil.

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Final Fantasy Explorers[]

Conjure a large lightning storm in front of you that deals multiple hits.

Description
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Final Fantasy World Wide Words[]

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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]

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World of Final Fantasy[]

Thundara is an active, thunder-elemental magic ability that inflicts magical thunder damage on a single target for 5 AP. It can be used by Astraea, Kaguya Flan, Kuza Beast, Mel, Ramuh★, Spark Dragon, Voultr, and Zaphr.

It is also an enemy ability used by Golden Flan, Plumed Knight, Rairamuh, and Vivi.

Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin[]

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Chocobo Racing[]

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Chocobo's Dungeon 2[]

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Non-Final Fantasy appearances[]

Other Square Enix titles[]

BBS Thundara
BD Thundara

Thundara in Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep and Bravely Default.

Thundara has appeared in other Square Enix titles as an ability, referencing the Final Fantasy version of the spell. Like Final Fantasy, Thundara serves as the second tier of Thunder magic.

Thundara, together with Thunder and Thundaga, appears as a recurring magic command in the Kingdom Hearts series. In most titles, Thundara unleashes a barrage of lightning bolts to deal damage to enemies.

The Japanese-exclusive 3D remake of SaGa 3 (known as Final Fantasy Legend III in the west) features Thundara, serving as one of the many wind-elemental magics in the title.

Thundara is featured as a recurring Black Magic spell in the Bravely series. It can naturally be used by Black Mages in all titles, but it can also be used by the Red Mage job in titles associated with the first Bravely Default. In Bravely Default II, Thundara can also be performed through the use of the Oracle job's Triplara spell.

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