Thunder

Thunder (サンダー), Thundara (サンダラ), and Thundaga (サンダガ) are a series of magic introduced in . They utilize the element of Lightning, and are associated with the Lightning material. Thunder spells summon lightning bolts from the sky to rain down on enemies, dealing -type damage.

Thunder is the first magic spell to appear in the Kingdom Hearts series. Donald Duck uses it to wake up a sleeping Goofy.

Kingdom Hearts
In Kingdom Hearts, Thunder magic can be used by Sora and Donald. Thunder calls down bolts of lightning to strike the target area. It is useful for hitting a group of enemies a distance. The higher-tier Thundara and Thundaga call down greater numbers of more powerful lightning bolts. Thunder costs 1 MP to use, and its power is determined by the following equations:
 * Thunder: Power = (Max MP x 2)+ 14.
 * Thundara: Power = (Max MP x 2) + 18.
 * Thundaga: Power = (Max MP x 2) + 22.

Genie may cast Thunder as part of his Showtime ability.

Thunder magic can be used to activate certain objects in the field, including the exposed wires in the Third District that activate the platforms inside the Gizmo Shop, certain kind of flowers in Wonderland, and the stone tablet on the upper level of the that activates the moving platforms.

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
In Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Thunder is a magic card that can be used by Sora.

The Genie summon card, the Donald and Jack Skellington friend cards, and their associated sleights can cast Thunder magic when used. Larxene also uses Thundara as her magic attack.

The Thunder card can be used in the following sleights:

Thunder can also be used in the following sleights, which require a magic card of any type:

Kingdom Hearts II
In Kingdom Hearts II, Thunder drops a lightning bolt on a target, damaging nearby enemies. Thunder costs 15 MP to use in the original release and 18 MP in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Thunder, Thundara, and Thundaga are magic panels. All three may jolt enemies, causing them to take damage from contact with enemies.


 * [[File:Thunder KHD.png]] Thunder brings down a string of lightning bolts that travels in a straight line.
 * [[File:Thundara KHD.png]] Thundara hits a broad area with many lightning bolts, similar to Thunder magic in Kingdom Hearts.
 * [[File:Thundaga KHD.png]] Thundaga brings down a single, powerful bolt of lightning to strike the target directly.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Thunder, Thundara, and Thundaga are s that allow the user to strike surrounding enemies from above with lightning that shocks other nearby foes if it connects. Thundara and Thundaga have larger radii of effect.


 * Thunder is a Basic magic command that takes up one slot in the Command Deck, has a maximum level is 3 and a reload time of 10 seconds, and fills the Command Gauge by 20%.
 * Thundara is a Basic magic command that takes up one slot in the Command Deck, has a maximum level is 3 and a reload time of 10 seconds, and fills the Command Gauge by 25%.
 * Thundaga is an Advanced magic command that takes up one slot in the Command Deck, has a maximum level is 4 and a reload time of 15 seconds, and fills the Command Gauge by 30%.

Kingdom Hearts coded
In Kingdom Hearts coded, the Thunder license may be used from the Hero's License.

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Thunder, Thundara, and Thundaga are s that allow the user to hit the surrounding area with multiple lightning bolts, potentially jolting enemies.
 * [[File:Thunder KHREC.png]] Thunder has a memory consumption of 12%, a normal reload time of 10 seconds, and an ovespec reload time of 8 seconds.
 * [[File:Thunder KHREC.png]] Thundara has a memory consumption of 15%, a normal reload time of 12 seconds, and an ovespec reload time of 11 seconds.
 * [[File:Thunder KHREC.png]] Thundaga has a memory consumption of 16%, a normal reload time of 14 seconds, and an ovespec reload time of 13 seconds.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Thunder, Thundara, and Thundaga are s that allow the user to strike nearby enemies with lightning. The lightning will jump to other nearby foes if it connects.
 * Thunder is a magic command that takes up one slot in the Command Deck and has a reload speed of 12 seconds. It grants +1 to and +10 to Thunder Resistance when attached to a Dream Eater recipe.
 * Thundara is a magic command that takes up one slot in the Command Deck and has a reload speed of 18 seconds. It grants +2 to Magic and +15 to Thunder Resistance when attached to a Dream Eater recipe.
 * Thundaga is a magic command that takes up one slot in the Command Deck and has a reload speed of 26 seconds. It grants +3 to Magic and +20 to Thunder Resistance when attached to a Dream Eater recipe.

Kingdom Hearts
Sora and Donald learn Thunder by obtaining the power of thunder. Obtaining additional power advances Thunder to Thundara and Thundaga.

Sora and Donald obtain the power of thunder:
 * After completing Phil's Training.
 * After defeating the giant Ursula.
 * After defeating Cerberus in the Hades Cup.

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

 * Sora obtains the Thunder card after defeating Larxene in the 6F Exit Hall.

Kingdom Hearts II

 * Sora obtains a Thunder element after defeating the Hydra.
 * Sora obtains a Thunder element after defeating the Storm Rider.
 * Sora obtains a Thunder element after defeating the Groundshaker.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

 * Thunder: Granted after completing Mission 36 in the Olympus Coliseum.
 * Thundara: Granted after completing Mission 56 in Twilight Town.
 * Thundaga: Granted after completing Mission 69 in Wonderland.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

 * Aqua has Thunder in her initial Command Deck.
 * Terra can obtain Thunder from a chest in the Antechamber.
 * Ventus can obtain Thunder from a chest in the.
 * Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can obtain Thunder from two chests in the Gizmo Gallery.
 * Terra can obtain Thundara from a chest in the Launch Deck.
 * Ventus can obtain Thundara from a chest in the Ship Hub.
 * Aqua can obtain Thundara from a chest at the Aqueduct.
 * Aqua can obtain Thundaga from a chest at the Rainbow Falls: Ascent.
 * Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can obtain Thundaga by attacking the top of the totem pole at the Indian Camp.
 * Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can obtain Thunder as an enemy drop.
 * Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can obtain Thundara as an enemy drop.
 * Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can obtain Thundaga as an enemy drop.
 * Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can create Thundara through Command Melding.
 * Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can create Thundaga through Command Melding.
 * Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can purchase Thunder from the Command Shop for 150 munny after three worlds have been cleared or the command been obtained elsewhere.
 * Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can purchase Thundara from the Command Shop for 600 munny after six worlds have been cleared or the command been obtained elsewhere.
 * Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can purchase Thundaga from the Command Shop for 1300 munny after eight worlds have been cleared or the command been obtained elsewhere.


 * The has Thundara in its Lv.0, Lv.1, and Lv.2 Command Decks.
 * The has Thundaga in its Lv.0, Lv.1, and Lv.2 Command Decks.
 * The has Thundara in its Lv.0, Lv.1, and Lv.2 Command Decks and Thundaga in its Lv.1 and Lv.2 Command Decks.

Kingdom Hearts coded

 * Thunder License: A gift in a Moogle Shop in Olympus Coliseum.
 * Thundaga License: Defeat Data Cloud in Olympus Coliseum.

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

 * Data-Sora can obtain Thunder from a rare prize blox in the.
 * Data-Sora can obtain Thundaga from a rare prize blox in the.
 * Data-Sora has a 1% chance of obtaining Thunder from a prize blox in floors 1 to 10 of the Avatar Sector.
 * Data-Sora has a 10% chance of obtaining Thundara from rare blox in floors 11 to 20 of the Avatar Sector.
 * Data-Sora has a 1% chance of obtaining Thundaga from a prize blox in floors 61 to 70 of the Avatar Sector.
 * Data-Sora obtains Thunder after finding Dewey.
 * Data-Sora can obtain Thunder as the reward for clearing Traverse Town at Beginner difficulty.
 * Data-Sora can obtain Thunder as the A reward for clearing Traverse Town at Standard difficulty.
 * Data-Sora can obtain Thunder as the B reward for clearing Traverse Town at Proud difficulty.
 * Data-Sora can obtain Thundara as the reward for clearing Traverse Town at Critical difficulty.
 * Data-Sora can create Thundara through Command Conversion.
 * Data-Sora can create Thundaga through Command Conversion.
 * Data-Sora can obtain Thunder as an enemy drop.
 * Data-Sora can obtain Thundara as an enemy drop.
 * Data-Sora can obtain Thundaga as an enemy drop.
 * Data-Sora can purchase Thunder from System Sector 2-D in the starting from 200 SP.
 * Data-Sora can purchase Thunder from the shop for 800 munny after clearing Traverse Town.
 * Data-Sora can purchase Thundara from the shop for 1600 munny after clearing Traverse Town.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

 * Riku can obtain Thunder from a chest in the Back Streets.
 * Riku can obtain Thundara from a chest in the City.


 * Sora and Riku can purchase Thunder from the Necho Cat Ability Link for 10 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Thunder from the Yoggy Ram Ability Link for 10 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Thundara from the Thunderaffe Ability Link for 10 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Thundara from the Peepsta Hoo Ability Link.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Thundara from the Frootz Cat Ability Link for 10 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Thundara from the Cyber Yog Ability Link.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Thundaga from the Thunderaffe Ability Link.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Thundaga from the Cyber Yog Ability Link.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Thunder from the shop for 120 munny during Bargain Flurry.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Thundara from the shop for 480 munny during Bargain Flurry after reaching Shop Level 5.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Thundaga from the shop for 1200 munny during Bargain Flurry after reaching Shop Level 7.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

 * Thundara: Yellow Mustard (25%)
 * Thundaga: Yellow Mustard (5%)

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

 * Thunder: Yellow Opera (1%, Beginner mode)
 * Thundera: Yellow Opera (0.05%, Critical mode)
 * Thundaga: Angel Star (0.25%, Standard mode)

Thunder
Thunder can be synthesized for 1400 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 1 Thunder Recipe
 * 2 Lightning Shard

Thundara
Thundara can be synthesized for 1400 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 1 Thundara Recipe
 * 1 Thunder
 * 2 Lightning Gem

Thundaga
Thundaga can be synthesized for 2000 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 1 Thundaga Recipe
 * 1 Thundara
 * 2 Lightning Crystal

Thundara
Thundara is a Basic-class Magic Command that can be melded through three different recipes, listed in the Magic Recipe.
 * The first recipe can be melded by Terra, Ventus, and Aqua, and is a recipe.
 * Thunder (LV2) + Stun Edge (LV2)
 * The second recipe can be melded by Terra, Ventus, and Aqua, and is a recipe.
 * Thunder (LV2) + Thunder (LV2)
 * The third recipe can be melded by Terra, Ventus, and Aqua, and is a recipe.
 * Zero Gravity (LV2) + Magnet (LV2)

Thundaga
Thundaga is an Advanced-class Magic Command that can be melded through three different recipes, listed in the Mega Magic Recipe.
 * The first recipe can be melded by Terra, Ventus, and Aqua, and is a recipe that has a 5% chance of transforming into Lightning Ray.
 * Thunder (LV3) + Thundara (LV3)
 * The second recipe can be melded by Terra, Ventus, and Aqua, and is a recipe that has a 5% chance of transforming into Lightning Ray.
 * Thundara (LV3) + Binding Strike (LV3)
 * The third recipe can be melded by Terra, Ventus, and Aqua, and is a recipe that has a 5% chance of transforming into Lightning Ray.
 * Thundara (LV3) + Thundara (LV3)

Thundara
Thundara is a magic command that can be converted through nine different recipes.
 * Thunder Edge + Fire
 * Spark Dash + Round Blitz
 * Thunder + Thunder Edge
 * Thunder + Fire
 * Thunder + Cure
 * Thunder + Slow
 * Cure + Thunder Edge
 * Slow + Thunder Edge
 * Stop + Thunder Edge

Thundaga
Thundaga is a magic command that can be converted through five different recipes.
 * Thunder Edge + Aero Raid
 * Thunder Edge + Wind Sweep
 * Thundara + Spark Storm
 * Confuse + Spark Storm
 * Esuna + Spark Storm

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Thunder is used to meld the following commands:
 * Aerora
 * Tornado
 * Cura
 * Magnera
 * Stun Edge
 * Ars Solum
 * Thundara
 * Thundaga
 * Lightning Ray
 * Zero Gravira
 * Warp

Thundara is used to meld the following commands:
 * Thundaga
 * Lightning Ray
 * Thunder Surge
 * Ars Solum
 * Munny Magnet
 * Stun Edge
 * Zero Graviga
 * Warp

Thundaga is used to meld the following commands:
 * Stun Block
 * Thunder Roll
 * Spark Raid
 * Thundaga Shot
 * Meteor Shower

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Thunder is used to convert the following commands:
 * Thunder Edge
 * Spark Dash
 * Thunder Blast
 * Thunder Buster
 * Thunder Slam
 * Spark Dive
 * Thunder Raid
 * Spark Sweep
 * Spark Storm
 * Blizzara
 * Thundara

Thundara is used to convert the following commands:
 * Thunder Edge
 * Spark Dash
 * Thunder Blast
 * Thunder Buster
 * Thunder Slam
 * Spark Dive
 * Thunder Raid
 * Spark Sweep
 * Spark Storm
 * Thundaga
 * Thunder Tracer
 * Pulse Tracer

Thundaga is used to convert the following commands:
 * Flame Fall
 * Thunder Tracer
 * Pulse Tracer
 * Exo Spark
 * Muscle Strike

Synthesis materials
In the English release of Kingdom Hearts, the Lightning materials are called "Thunder".

Gummi Blocks
The Weapon Gummi Blocks in Kingdom Hearts and low-power Lock-On Gummi Blocks in Kingdom Hearts II are named after spells in the Thunder series.

Armor and accessories
Various accessories and pieces of armor throughout the Kingdom Hearts series are also named after Thunder magic:


 * Kingdom Hearts: Thunder Ring, Thundara Ring, Thundaga Ring
 * Kingdom Hearts Final Mix: Thundagun Band
 * Kingdom Hearts II: Thunder Trinket, Thundara Trinket, Thundaga Trinket, Thundagun Trinket

Notes and references
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