Editing Thunder (element)

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[[File:Thundaga KH.gif|thumb|250px|Thunder magic being used.]]
{{nihongo|'''Thunder'''|サンダー|Sandā}}, often referred to as '''Lightning''' or '''Electricity''', is a recurring element that appears in the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series. It is generally opposed to {{c|Water|element}}. The Thunder element is associated with the [[Lightning]] material and the [[Jolt]] and, sometimes, {{c|Stun|status}} status effects. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'', it is the opposite of {{c|Aero|element}}.

==Attacks and abilities==
Throughout the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, party members and enemies alike use attacks and abilities that inflict Thunder damage. Most prominently is the series of [[Thunder]] magic, which has appeared in every game as an offensive spell available to playable characters and some party members. Party members also can occasionally use other Thunder-element abilities, either fully original moves or variations on Thunder magic. In a number of games, other Thunder-element attacks are also available to the player, such as [[Thunder Roll]], [[Exo Spark]], and [[Thunderstorm]].

There are also a number of passive abilities that either boost the power of Thunder-type abilities or defend against Thunder-type damage.

===''Kingdom Hearts''===
{|class="wikitable" width="75%"
|- bgcolor="yellow"
|style="text-align:center" width="20%"|'''Ability'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Type'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Description'''
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder]]
|Magic
|Calls bolts of lightning to the target area.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thundara]]
|Magic
|Calls a powerful lightning storm to target area.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thundaga]]
|Magic
|Calls a great maelstrom of lightning to the target area.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Bolts of Sorrow]]
|Character ability
|Conjures a barrage of thunderbolts to continually strike opponents.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Thunder Potion]]
|Character ability
|Casts Thunder.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Genie]]
|Summon
|
|}

===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
{|class="wikitable" width="75%"
|- bgcolor="yellow"
|style="text-align:center" width="20%"|'''Ability'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Type'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Description'''
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Photon Debugger]]{{ReCoM}}
|Attack card
|A special attack card with lightning-based attacks.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Spellbinder]]
|Attack card
|A special attack card with lightning-based attacks.
|-bgcolor="gold"
!Thunder
|Magic card
|Magic that deals lightning damage. Stock two cards for Thundara and three cards for Thundaga.
|-bgcolor="gold"
!Thundara
|Magic Sleight
|Shock the opposition with powerful lightning magic.
|-bgcolor="gold"
!Thundaga
|Magic Sleight
|Fry the opposition with supreme lightning magic.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Thunder Raid]]
|Magic Sleight
|Hurl the Keyblade and inflict lightning damage.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Genie]]
|Summon Card
|Genie casts Thundara, Gravira or Stopra. Stock more than one and Genie will cast multiple spells.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Showtime Lv2]]
|Summon Sleight
|Genie randomly casts two spells chosen from Gravira, Thundara, and Stopra.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Showtime Lv3]]
|Summon Sleight
|Genie randomly casts three spells chosen from Gravira, Thundara, and Stopra.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Donald Duck]]
|Friend Card
|Donald randomly casts two spells from Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, or Cure.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Jack Skellington]]
|Friend Card
|Jack casts Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, or Gravity.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Magic Lv2]]
|Friend Sleight
|Donald double-casts Fira, Blizzara, Thundara, or Cura.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Magic Lv3]]
|Friend Sleight
|Donald double-casts Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga, or Curaga.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Surprise! Lv2]]
|Friend Sleight
|Jack double-casts Fira, Blizzara, Thundara, or Gravira.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Surprise! Lv3]]
|Friend Sleight
|Jack triple-casts Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga, or Graviga.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder Boost]]
|Enemy card effect
|Increases the strength of lightning-based abilities.
|}

===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
{|class="wikitable" width="75%"
|- bgcolor="yellow"
|style="text-align:center" width="20%"|'''Ability'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Type'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Character'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Description'''
|-bgcolor="khaki"
!Thunder
|Magic
|Sora
|Drops lightning bolts on the target.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
!Thundara
|Magic
|Sora
|Drops lightning bolts on the target.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
!Thundaga
|Magic
|Sora
|Drops lightning bolts on the target.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Donald Thunder]]
|Action ability
|Donald
|Call down a bombardment of lightning bolts on your target!
|-bgcolor="gold"
!Bolts of Sorrow
|Action ability
|Jack Skellington
|Conjures a barrage of thunderbolts to continually strike opponents.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Pulsing Thunder]]
|Action ability
|Tron
|Releases electricity to attack nearby enemies.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
!Thunder Boost
|Support ability, Weapon ability
|Multiple
|Increases damage done by Thunder-based attacks.
|}

===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
{|class="wikitable" width="75%"
|- bgcolor="yellow"
|style="text-align:center" width="20%"|'''Ability'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Type'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Description'''
|-bgcolor="khaki"
!Thunder
|Magic panel
|Magic that rains down a row of lightning bolts. Jolt enemies to set them up for additional damage.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
!Thundara
|Magic panel
|Magic that hits a broad area with many lightning bolts. Jolt enemies to set them up for additional damage.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
!Thundaga
|Magic panel
|Magic that strikes a foe directly with lightning. Jolt enemies to set them up for additional damage.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Voltic Rush]]
|Limit Break
|
|}

===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
{|class="wikitable" width="75%"
|- bgcolor="yellow"
|style="text-align:center" width="20%"|'''Ability'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Type'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Character'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Description'''
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder Surge]]
|Attack Command
|Terra, Ventus, Aqua
|Cloak yourself in electricity and rush the enemy, stunning foes on contact.
|-bgcolor="gold"
!Thunder
|Magic Command
|Terra, Ventus, Aqua
|Strike surrounding enemies from above with lightning that shocks other nearby foes if it connects.
|-bgcolor="gold"
!Thundara
|Magic Command
|Terra, Ventus, Aqua
|Strike surrounding enemies from above with stronger lightning that shocks other nearby foes if it connects.
|-bgcolor="gold"
!Thundaga
|Magic Command
|Terra, Ventus, Aqua
|Strike surrounding enemies from above with even stronger lightning that shocks other nearby foes if it connects.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Thundaga Shot]]
|Magic Command
|Aqua
|Blast enemies head-on with a bolt of lightning that shocks other nearby foes if it connects.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Voltage Stack]]
|Friendship Command
|Terra, Ventus, Aqua
|Team up with friends and jolt enemies with electricity. Line up your markers with the analog stick to trigger an explosion.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Thunder Roll]]
|Movement Command
|Ventus
|Cloak yourself in electricity and quickly roll out of harm's way. Enemies take damage on contact.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Ramuh's Judgment]]
|Finish Command
|Terra, Ventus, Aqua
|Four hit combo that deals Thunder-type damage. Can add up to two hits by tapping buttons when prompted.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Thunderstorm]]
|Shotlock
|Terra, Ventus, Aqua
|Launch a single salvo of electric blasts. Even one blast by itself packs a significant punch.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunderbolt]]
|Command Style
|Terra, Ventus, Aqua
|A swift Command Style that unleashes powerful lightning upon attacks.
|-bgcolor="gold"
!Thunder Boost
|Status Ability
|Terra, Ventus, Aqua
|Increases the damage dealt by your Thunder commands. Multi-install the ability to deal even more damage.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Thunder Screen]]
|Status Ability
|Terra, Ventus, Aqua
|Increases your resistance to Thunder attacks. Multi-install the ability to bump it up even further.
|}

===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
{|class="wikitable" width="75%"
|- bgcolor="yellow"
|style="text-align:center" width="20%"|'''Ability'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Type'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Description'''
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder Edge]]
|Attack Command
|Wrap your Keyblade in lightning, then bash foes with a powerful jumping attack.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Spark Dash]]
|Attack Command
|Wrap yourself in lightning, then hit faraway enemies with a sliding attack.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder Blast]]
|Attack Command
|Wrap yourself in lightning, then punish surrounding foes with a spinning attack.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder Buster]]
|Attack Command
|Wrap your Keyblade in lightning, then lay into enemies with a powerful charging attack.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder Slam]]
|Attack Command
|Wrap your Keyblade in lightning, then smack foes over the head.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Spark Dive]]
|Attack Command
|Wrap yourself in lightning, then dive at enemies with the Keyblade.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
!Thunder Raid
|Attack Command
|Wrap your Keyblade in lightning, then hurl it toward enemies.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Spark Sweep]]
|Attack Command
|Wrap yourself in lightning, then crack down on surrounding foes with a jumping spin attack.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Spark Storm]]
|Attack Command
|Wrap yourself in lightning, then deal multiple hits with a somersault attack.
|-bgcolor="gold"
!Thunder
|Magic Command
|Hit the surrounding area with multiple lightning bolts.
|-bgcolor="gold"
!Thundara
|Magic Command
|Hit the surrounding area with multiple lightning bolts.
|-bgcolor="gold"
!Thundaga
|Magic Command
|Hit the surrounding area with multiple lightning bolts.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Thunder Tracer]]
|Magic Command
|Unleash a wave of lightning bolts that swiftly home in on enemies and deal continual damage.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Pulse Tracer]]
|Magic Command
|Unleash a wave of lightning bolts that slowly home in on enemies and deal continual damage.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Exo Spark]]
|Magic Command
|Discharge a torrent of electricity that deals continual damage to surrounding foes.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder Spear]]
|Overlay Command
|
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder Rain]]
|Overlay Command
|
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[D-Thundara]]
|Finish Command
|Use the D-Pad to take aim, then press {{button|dsa}} to drop lightning on foes. Hold {{button|dsa}} to intensify the lightning.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[D-Thundaga]]
|Finish Command
|Use the D-Pad to quickly take aim, then press {{button|dsa}} to drop lightning on foes. Hold {{button|dsa}} to intensify the lightning.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder +1]]
|Stat Chip
|Increases the power of your Thunder attacks by 1%.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder +2]]
|Stat Chip
|Increases the power of your Thunder attacks by 2%.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder +3]]
|Stat Chip
|Increases the power of your Thunder attacks by 3%.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder +4]]
|Stat Chip
|Increases the power of your Thunder attacks by 4%.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder Resistance +1]]
|Stat Chip
|Reduces the damage you take from Thunder attacks by 1%.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder Resistance +2]]
|Stat Chip
|Reduces the damage you take from Thunder attacks by 2%.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder Resistance +3]]
|Stat Chip
|Reduces the damage you take from Thunder attacks by 3%.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder Resistance +4]]
|Stat Chip
|Reduces the damage you take from Thunder attacks by 4%.
|}

===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
{|class="wikitable" width="75%"
|- bgcolor="yellow"
|style="text-align:center" width="20%"|'''Ability'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Type'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Description'''
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder Dash]]
|Attack Command
|Shroud yourself in electricity and punish faraway enemies with a charging attack.
|-bgcolor="gold"
!Thunder
|Magic Command
|Strike nearby enemies with lightning. The lightning will jump to other nearby foes if it connects.
|-bgcolor="gold"
!Thundara
|Magic Command
|Strike a larger radius of enemies with lightning. The lightning will jump to other nearby foes if it connects.
|-bgcolor="gold"
!Thundaga
|Magic Command
|Strike enemies in a wide radius with lightning. The lightning will jump to other nearby foes if it connects.
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Triple Plasma]]
|Magic Command
|Launch three bolts of electricity toward enemies.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Whirling Bronco]]
|Link Attack
|Crash into enemies astride [[Cyber Yog]]. Use {{button|3dsana}} to steer and {{button|dsa}} to add a spin attack.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Decussation]]
|Link Attack
|Sync up with [[Lord Kyroo]] to unleash a series of fast and powerful strikes. Press {{button|dsa}} to perform each strike.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Equestrian Raid]]
|Link Attack
|Hitch a ride on [[Electricorn]] and charge your enemies. Use {{button|3dsana}} to steer and {{button|dsa}} to add a glide attack.
|-bgcolor="gold"
!{{c|Thunderstorm}}
|Link Style
|Imbue your Keyblade with lightning and punish foes with a flurry of attacks.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
!Thunder Boost
|Stat Ability
|Increases the damage dealt by your thunder attacks. Multi-install the ability to deal even more damage.
|-bgcolor="khaki"
!Thunder Screen
|Stat Ability
|Increases your resistance to thunder attacks. Multi-install the ability to bump it up even further.
|}

====Dream Eater skills====
{|class="wikitable" width="75%"
|- bgcolor="black" style="color:white;"
|style="text-align:center" width="20%"|'''Ability'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Type'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Dream Eaters'''
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Ribbit Combo]]
|Dream Eater attack
|Lord Kyroo
|-bgcolor="khaki"
!↳[[Ribbit Blade]]
|Dream Eater attack
|Lord Kyroo
|-bgcolor="khaki"
!↳[[Ribbit Strike]]
|Dream Eater attack
|Lord Kyroo
|-bgcolor="khaki"
!↳[[Ribbit Spike]]
|Dream Eater attack
|Lord Kyroo
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Ribbit Tornedo]]
|Dream Eater attack
|Lord Kyroo
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Ribbit Assault]]
|Dream Eater attack
|Lord Kyroo
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Lightning Charge]]
|Dream Eater attack
|Electricorn
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Horn Rush]]
|Dream Eater attack
|Electricorn
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Musical Bolt]]
|Dream Eater magic
|[[Necho Cat]], [[Frootz Cat]]
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Refract Beam]]
|Dream Eater magic
|[[Thunderaffe]]
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Magic Shot]]<ref>Will randomly shoot a Fire-, Blizzard-, or Thunder-elemental shot.</ref>
|Dream Eater magic
|[[Kab Kannon]], [[KO Kabuto]], [[Staggerceps]]
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Laser Blast]]
|Dream Eater magic
|Cyber Yog
|-bgcolor="gold"
!↳[[Yoggy Laser]]
|Dream Eater magic
|Cyber Yog
|-bgcolor="gold"
!↳[[Yoggy Eraser]]
|Dream Eater magic
|Cyber Yog
|-bgcolor="gold"
!↳[[Yoggy Beam]]
|Dream Eater magic
|Cyber Yog
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Yoggy Strike]]
|Dream Eater magic
|Cyber Yog
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Electrosphere]]
|Dream Eater magic
|Lord Kyroo
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Ikazuchi Prime]]
|Dream Eater magic
|Electricorn
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Thunder]]
|Dream Eater magic
|Thunderaffe, Electricorn, Lord Kyroo, [[Peepsta Hoo]], [[Majik Lapin]]
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Thundara]]
|Dream Eater magic
|Thunderaffe, Electricorn, Lord Kyroo, Peepsta Hoo
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Thundaga]]
|Dream Eater magic
|Thunderaffe, Electricorn, Lord Kyroo, Peepsta Hoo
|}

===''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''===
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===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
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==Thunder Resistance==
Thunder Resistance is a recurring stat in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. Increasing it through various means will reduce the amount of damage taken from Thunder attacks. In most games in the series, Thunder Resistance can be raised by equipping accessories or, in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', armor. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', some [[enemy card]]s grant resistance or weakness to Thunder as a secondary effect. Thunder Resistance is raised in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'' by equipping the [[Thunder Screen]] ability, and in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'' by equipping Thunder Resistance Stat Chips in the [[Stat Matrix]] (see above).

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', lightning resistance only protects against the [[jolt]] status, not against Thunder damage.
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===Accessories and armor===
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====''Kingdom Hearts''====
{|class="wikitable" width="75%" style="text-align:center"
|-bgcolor="yellow"
|style="text-align:center" width="125px"|'''Name'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Thunder Resistance'''
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder Ring]]
| +20%
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thundara Ring]]
| +20%
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thundaga Ring]]
| +20%
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Element Ring]]
| +20%
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Three Stars]]
| +20%
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Holy Circlet]]
| +20%
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Ribbon]]
| +20%
|}

====''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''====
{|class="wikitable" width="75%" style="text-align:center"
|-bgcolor="yellow"
|style="text-align:center" width="125px"|'''Name'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Thunder Resistance'''
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thundagun Band]]
| +20%
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Ramuh Belt]]
| +40%
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Royal Crown]]
| +20%
|}
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====''Kingdom Hearts II''====
{|class="wikitable" width="75%" style="text-align:center"
|-bgcolor="yellow"
|style="text-align:center" width="125px"|'''Name'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Thunder Resistance'''
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thunder Trinket]]
| +20%
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thundara Trinket]]
| +20%
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thundaga Trinket]]
| +20%
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Thundagun Trinket]]
| +25%
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Abas Chain]]
| +20%
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Aegis Chain]]
| +20%
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Acrisius]]
| +20%
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Acrisius+]]
| +25%
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Cosmic Chain]]
| +30%
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Champion Belt]]
| +20%
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Petit Ribbon]]
| +10%
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Ribbon]]
| +20%<br>+15%{{FMII}}
|}
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====''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''====
{|class="wikitable" width="75%" style="text-align:center"
|-bgcolor="yellow"
|style="text-align:center" width="125px"|'''Name'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Thunder Resistance'''
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Shock Charm]]
| +40%
|-bgcolor="khaki"
![[Shock Charm+]]
| +40%
|-bgcolor="gold"
![[Highest Ribbon]]
| +25%
|}

====''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''====
*[[Thunder Charm]]: 30%
*[[Full Circle]]: 20%
*[[Might Crown]]: 10%
*[[Master's Circle]]: 100%
*[[Stolen Thunder]]: 100%
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===Enemy cards===
{|class="wikitable" width="75%" style="text-align:center"
|-bgcolor="yellow"
|style="text-align:center" width="65px"|'''Card'''
|style="text-align:center" width="80px"|'''Name'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Thunder Resistance'''
|width="5%"|
|style="text-align:center" width="65px"|'''Card'''
|style="text-align:center" width="80px"|'''Name'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Thunder Resistance'''
|- bgcolor="#E6E6FA"
|[[File:Captain Hook (card).png]]||Hook||Resistant to lightning
|bgcolor="khaki" rowspan="7"|
|[[File:Zexion (card).png]]||Zexion||Resistant to lightning
|- bgcolor="#E6E6FA"
|[[File:Riku Replica (card).png]]||Riku||Resistant to lightning
|[[File:Saïx (card).png]]||Saïx||Resistant to lightning
|- bgcolor="#E6E6FA"
|[[File:Ansem (card).png]]||Ansem||Resistant to lightning
|[[File:Demyx (card).png]]||Demyx||Resistant to lightning
|- bgcolor="#E6E6FA"
|[[File:Xemnas (card).png]]||Xemnas||Resistant to lightning
|[[File:Luxord (card).png]]||Luxord||Resistant to lightning
|- bgcolor="#E6E6FA"
|[[File:Xigbar (card).png]]||Xigbar||Resistant to lightning
|[[File:Marluxia (card).png]]||Marluxia||Resistant to lightning
|- bgcolor="#E6E6FA"
|[[File:Xaldin (card).png]]||Xaldin||Resistant to lightning
|[[File:Larxene (card).png]]||Larxene||Immune to lightning
|}

===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
In ''Kingdom Hearts 3D'', Dream Eaters have a natural resistance or weakness to Thunder, and Spirits will gain a boost in Thunder Resistance if certain Deck Commands are added to their recipes, as detailed below:

{|class="wikitable" width="200px"
|- bgcolor="yellow"
|style="text-align:center"|'''Command'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Thunder Resistance'''
|- bgcolor="khaki"
!Thunder Dash
| +10
|- bgcolor="khaki"
!Thunder
| +10
|- bgcolor="khaki"
!Thundara
| +15
|- bgcolor="khaki"
!Thundaga
| +20
|- bgcolor="khaki"
!Triple Plasma
| +30
|}

===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
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==Enemies==
Thunder Resistance is a major stat for ''Kingdom Hearts'' enemies. Enemies that use Thunder-element attacks are generally resistant to Thunder damage, and some even absorb it to heal themselves. Thunder-element attacks tend to be effective against water- or wind-themed enemies.

===Enemies that use the Thunder element===
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;Heartless
*[[Yellow Opera]]
*[[Black Ballade]]
*[[Pot Centipede]]
*[[Behemoth]]
*[[Destroyed Behemoth]]
*[[Arch Behemoth]]
*[[Invisible]]
*[[World of Chaos]]
*[[Devastator]]
*[[Reckless]]
*[[Bookmaster]]
*[[Wizard]]
*[[Storm Rider]]
*[[Groundshaker]]
*[[Blitz Spear]]
*[[Orcus]]
*[[Infernal Engine]]

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;Nobodies
*[[Larxene]]
*[[Xemnas]]

;Unversed
*[[Yellow Mustard]]
*[[Triple Wrecker]]
*[[Trinity Armor]]
*[[Metamorphosis]]
*[[Element Cluster]]
*[[Vanitas Remnant]]

;Nightmare [[Dream Eater]]s
*[[Cyber Yog]]
*[[Electricorn]]
*[[KO Kabuto]] (Launcher form only)
*[[Lord Kyroo]]
*[[Majik Lapin]]
*[[Necho Cat]]
*[[Peepsta Hoo]]
*[[Staggerceps]]
*[[Thunderaffe]]

;Other
*[[Ursula]]
*[[Maleficent]]
*[[Vanitas]]
*[[Master Xehanort]]
*[[Jafar]]
*[[Genie Jafar]]
*[[Julius]]
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===Enemies that absorb/are immune to Thunder===
;Heartless
*Yellow Opera
*[[Green Requiem]]
*[[Screwdiver]]
*Wizard
*Behemoth
*Destroyed Behemoth
*Arch Behemoth
*Invisible (''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'' only)
*[[Angel Star]]
*Black Ballade
*[[Grand Ghost]]
*[[Missile Diver]]
*[[Silver Rock]]
*Bookmaster
*[[Bulky Vendor]]
*[[Lance Soldier]]
*[[Gargoyle Knight]]
*[[Gargoyle Warrior]]
*Bolt Tower
*Runemaster
*[[Camo Cannon]]
*Reckless
*[[Lance Warrior]]
*Storm Rider
*[[Blizzard Plant]]
*[[Snowy Crystal]]
*[[Scorching Sphere]]
*Orcus
*[[Zip Slasher]]
*[[Heat Saber]]
*[[Chill Ripper]]
*[[Avalanche]]
*[[Leechgrave]]
*[[Ruler of the Sky]]

;Nobodies
*Larxene
*Xemnas
*[[Sorcerer]]
*[[Ninja]]

;Others
*[[Game:Hades|Hades]] (Except in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'')
*Genie Jafar
*[[Game:Oogie's Manor|Oogie's Manor]]
*[[Game:Captain Hook|Captain Hook]] (Except in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'')

===Enemies that are weak against Thunder===
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;Heartless
*[[Cannon Gun]] (''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'' only)
*[[Striped Aria]]

==Themes==
{{Main|Jolt|Lightning|Weapon Gummi|Lock-On Gummi}}
Several recurring elements in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series incorporate Thunder into their design or conceptualization.

The [[Jolt]] status effect is closely associated with Thunder in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', in which Thunder-themed equipment, abilities and accessories allow the player to inflict enemies with or protect the player from receiving an Jolt status.

The [[Lightning]] synthesis materials are said to contain the essence of thunder.

[[Weapon Gummi]] Blocks in ''Kingdom Hearts'' and some [[Lock-On Gummi]] Blocks in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' are named after Thunder magic.

Certain weapons and accessories are associated with Thunder. A number of [[Larxene]]'s knives are given names associated with electricity.

Goofy's [[Seven Elements]], which represents the seven types of magic appearing in ''Kingdom Hearts'', includes a circular portion  adorned with lightning bolts, representing Thunder.

The accessories and armor that protect specifically against Thunder damage and Jolting are named after the Thunder series of magic, the Thunder-element summon {{ff|Ramuh}}, or other thunder-related terms. The [[Shock Charm]] accessory is based on Larxene's [[Foudre]].

==Origin==
'''{{ff|Lightning (element)|Lightning}}''' is a recurring element in the ''{{ff|Final Fantasy (series)|Final Fantasy}}'' series. It is one of the earliest elements introduced, and forms a trifecta with the elements of {{ff|Fire (element)|Fire}} and {{ff|Ice (element)|Ice}}. Mechanical and aquatic enemies are typically weak to this element. It is usually the opposing element of {{ff|Water (element)|Water}}, but occasionally it can be the opposing element of {{ff|Poison (element)|Poison}} and Ice.

==Notes and references==	
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==See also==
*[[Thunder]]
*[[Jolt]]

[[Category:Game elements]]