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{{Youmay|the character in the Skylanders series|[[Whirlwinds|the swirling columns of wind seen in the Original series]]}}
{{Character infobox (Skylanders)
{{Characterbox (Skylanders)
|element=[[Air]]
|name = Whirlwind
|name=Whirlwind
|image = [[Image:Whirlwind_Promo.jpg|330px]]
|image = [[File:Series1_Whirlwind_PromoArt.jpg|250px]]
|species = Unicorn Dragon Hybrid
|species = Unicorn Dragon Hybrid
|gender = Female
|gender = Female
|homeworld = [[Skylands]]
|world=[[Skylands]]
|element = [[Air]]
|attack=Rainbow of Doom<br>Tempest Cloud<br>Dragon Flight<br>Duel Rainbows<br>Atomic Rainbow
|appearances = [[Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]]
|variant=[[Polar Whirlwind]]
|attack = Rainbow of Doom <br /> Tempest Cloud <br /> Dragon Flight <br /> Duel Rainbows <br /> Atomic Rainbow
|first_released = ''[[Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]]'' (2011)
|voiceeng = Salli Saffioti (2012)
|portrayed_by = Salli Saffioti<ref>[https://twitter.com/sallisaffioti/status/476853594843779072 #skylanders booth! #whirlwind #torch and #eyescream are my characters in the new trap team#E32014]. (Date Posted -  Jun 11, 2014). ''[https://twitter.com/ Twitter]''.</ref>
|role = Ally
}}
|firstrelease = Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure}}
{{Quote|Twists of Fury!|Whirlwind|[[Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]]}}
{{Q|Twists of Fury!|Whirlwind's official catchphrase}}
'''Whirlwind ''' is a blue unicorn-[[Dragon (Skylanders)|dragon]] hybrid who is one of the playable [[Skylanders]] in the ''[[Skylanders_(franchise)|Skylanders]]'' franchise, first appearing in ''[[Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]]''. She has a winter counterpart called [[Polar Whirlwind]]. She also has a Series 3 counterpart called '''Horn Blast Whirlwind'''.
'''Whirlwind ''' ('''ウィールウィンド''' in Japanese) is a blue, unicorn-[[Dragons (Skylanders)|dragon]] hybrid who is one of the playable [[Skylanders]] in the ''[http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Skylanders_(series) Skylanders]'' series, first appearing in ''[[Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]]''. She has a winter counterpart called [[Whirlwind (character)/Polar Whirlwind|Polar Whirlwind]]. She also has a Series 3 counterpart called '''Horn Blast Whirlwind'''.
 
==Character Development==
Whirlwind was a Skylander influenced by ships from ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Control_II Star Control 2]''; her Tempest Cloud ability functions very much like the spinning blade discs of the game's Kohr-Ah Marauder ships. Originally, her primary attack was an attempt as a wind projectile but after many iterations, the wind project was deemed visually weak. After multiple meetings, one designer jokingly said "what if she shoots rainbows" to which Paul Reiche responded enthusiastically "Yes! Make them the deadliest rainbows ever." Whirlwind would go on to really set the bar for crazy Skylander abilities. The rainbow theme really let her upgrades shine with the Rainbow Singularity being a benchmark for over-the-top powers. The slow methodical approach of its harmless-seeming projectile conveys a disarming sense of calm before it explodes into rainbow death. The Dual Rainbow upgrade was to be named "Double Rainbow" after the Yosemitebear Mountain meme, but was changed due to a legal issue with an ice cream company of that name.<ref>''[https://www.natlohdesign.com/skylanders-spyros-adventure Senior character Gameplay designer]''. (Date Posted - Jan. 12, 2021). ''[https://www.natlohdesign.com Nat Loh Website]''.</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
===Personality===
===Personality===
Whirlwind is as brave as she is graceful. Her mood swings can be as changeable as the weather, but since becoming a Skylander, she has tried to keep her temper in check.<ref name ="Penguin.co.uk"> [http://www.penguin.co.uk/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9781409391265,00.html Skylanders Official Annual 2013, page 14]</ref> She is strong-winged, wild and ferocious in the heat of battle. Deep down, Whirlwind is pure of heart, having held no grudge against the dragons and unicorns for shunning her and later on, protected the two species from attack.
Whirlwind is as brave as she is graceful. Her mood swings can be as changeable as the weather, but since becoming a Skylander, she has tried to keep her temper in check.<ref name ="Penguin.co.uk">''Skylanders Official Annual 2013'', page 14</ref> She is strong-willed, wild and ferocious in the heat of battle. However, she doesn't keep a calm head when provoked.<ref>''Skylanders Universe: The Complete Collection'', page 9</ref> Deep down, Whirlwind is pure of heart, having held no grudge against the dragons and unicorns for shunning her and later on, protected the two species from attack.


===Biography===
===Biography===
Whirlwind is an air dragon with unicorn ancestry – two species that could not be more opposite in nature, which made her never quite fit in with either group. Other dragons were envious of her beauty and grace, while her unicorn brethren shunned her for her unusual appearance and ability to fly. But Whirlwind found peace within the dark and stormy clouds, where she learned to harness the tempest power within her. Despite her turbulent youth, she remained pure of heart and was the first to defend both dragons and unicorns when the [[Trolls (Skylanders)|trolls]] began hunting them, unleashing her ferocity in a brilliant and powerful rainbow that could be seen throughout many regions of Skylands. From that day forward, evil-doers would quake when dark clouds brewed, and run from the rainbow that followed the storm.
Whirlwind is an air dragon with unicorn ancestry – two species that could not be more opposite in nature, which made her never quite fit in with either group. Other dragons were envious of her beauty and grace, while her unicorn brethren shunned her for her unusual appearance and ability to fly. But Whirlwind found peace within the dark and stormy clouds, where she learned to harness the tempest power within her. Despite her turbulent youth, she remained pure of heart and was the first to defend both dragons and unicorns when the [[Troll (Skylanders)|trolls]] began hunting them, unleashing her ferocity in a brilliant and powerful rainbow that could be seen throughout many regions of Skylands. From that day forward, evil-doers would quake when dark clouds brewed, and run from the rainbow that followed the storm.


==Story==
==Story==
===History===
===History===
Born of both unicorn and dragon descent, Whirlwind often felt like an oddball outsider. Unicorns were unimpressed with her wings and dragons disliked the horn on her head. Shunned and seeking solace, Whirlwind retreated to the cover of storm clouds, where she learned to harness her tempest power. When a troublesome troupe of trolls came searching for unicorn tails and dragon scales, Whirlwind burst from her cover and unleashed a blinding rainbow to send them fleeing. From that day on, unicorns and dragons saw her in a new light. Seeing her purity of heart, [[Master Eon]] made her a Skylander. Today, nothing makes a troll tremble like a small, stormy cloud moving speedily towards him.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Skylanders-Official-Sticker-Book-Meet/dp/1409391213/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1342650783&sr=1-6&keywords=Skylanders Skylanders Official Sticker Book: Meet the Skylanders]</ref>
Born of both unicorn and dragon descent, Whirlwind often felt like an oddball outsider. Unicorns were unimpressed with her wings and dragons disliked the horn on her head. Shunned and seeking solace, Whirlwind retreated to the cover of storm clouds, where she learned to harness her tempest power. When a troublesome troupe of trolls came searching for unicorn tails and dragon scales, Whirlwind burst from her cover and unleashed a blinding rainbow to send them fleeing. From that day on, unicorns and dragons saw her in a new light. Seeing the purity of her heart, [[Master Eon]] made her a Skylander. Today, nothing makes a troll tremble like a small, stormy cloud moving speedily towards him.<ref>''Skylanders Official Sticker Book: Meet the Skylanders''</ref>


It's also been stated that Whirlwind was the one who found [[Warnado]] and brought him to Master Eon, who made him a Skylander as soon as he stopped spinning. Years later, Whirlwind rescued the Frost Elves of [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Winter_Keep Winter Keep] from a curse of eternal midnight by enchanting a crystal horn called the [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Illuminator Illuminator] to grant eternal daylight to the elves. This not only helped break the curse, but also protected the Keep and gave the elves courage during their fight against potential attacks.
It's also been stated that Whirlwind was the one who found [[Warnado]] and brought him to Master Eon, who made him a Skylander as soon as he stopped spinning. Years later, Whirlwind rescued the Frost Elves of Winter Keep from a curse of eternal midnight by enchanting a crystal horn called the Illuminator to grant eternal daylight to the elves. This not only helped break the curse, but also protected the Keep and gave the elves courage during their fight against potential attacks.


Although Whirlwind is very powerful, she is one of the youngest Skylanders. She swore her life to protecting the Skylands at the age of 5 years old, which is very young to be defending the Skylands.
==Abilities==
As a result of spending time within dark storm clouds, Whirlwind gained the ability to shoot rainbow energy from her horn at her opponents; which can also heal her allies if she gained her [[Soul Gem|Soul Gem]] ability. She can also launch tempest clouds at her enemies with a clap of her wings. Being part [[Dragon (Skylanders)|dragon]], Whirlwind has the ability to fly.


==Abilities==
===Statistics===
As a result of spending time within dark storm clouds, Whirlwind gained the ability to shoot rainbow energy from her horn at her opponents; which can also heal her allies if she gained her [[Soul Gems|Soul Gem]] ability. She can also launch tempest clouds at her enemies with a clap of her wings. Being part [[Dragons|dragon]], Whirlwind has the ability to fly.
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!Name
!Statistics
|-
|style="text-align:center"|Strength
|65
|-
|style="text-align:center"|Defense
|30
|-
|style="text-align:center"|Agility
|65
|-
|style="text-align:center"|Luck
|75
|-
|style="text-align:center"|Health
|270
|-
|style="text-align:center"|Speed
|50
|-
|style="text-align:center"|Armor
|18
|-
|style="text-align:center"|Critical Hit
|50
|-
|style="text-align:center"|Elemental Power
|39
|}


===Stats===
===Powers and Upgrades===
<tabber>
<tabber>
Series 1=
|-|Basic Upgrades=
{{Statsbox (Skylanders)
{|width=53% class=wikitable style="text-align:center"
|strength = 65
!Power
|agility = 65
!Gold
|defense = 30
!Description
|luck = 75
|-
|health = 270
|[[File:WhirlwindPrimaryPower.png|120px]]<br>Rainbow of Doom
|speed = 50
|None
|armor = 18
|A arced blast of rainbow energy.
|criticalhit = 50
|-
|elementalpower = 39
|[[File:WhirlwindSecondaryPower.png|120px]]<br>Tempest Cloud
}}
|None
|-|
|Send forth clouds that electrocute nearby enemies.
Series 2=
|-
{{Series2 Stats
|[[File:WhirlwindBasicUpgrade1.png|120px]]<br>Rainbow Chain
|strength = 70
|Price: 500
|agility = 65
|Rainbows do extra damage. Shoot a Tempest Cloud and a second rainbow comes off it.
|defense = 40
|-
|luck = 95}}
|[[File:WhirlwindBasicUpgrade2.png|120px]]<br>Triple Tempest
|Price: 700
|Have 3 Tempest Clouds active. Tempest Clouds do extra damage as well.
|-
|[[File:WhirlwindBasicUpgrade3.png|120px]]<br>Dragon Flight
|Price: 900
|Allows Whirlwind to fly.
|-
|[[File:WhirlwindBasicUpgrade4.png|120px]]<br>Dual Rainbows
|Price: 1200
|Shoot a Tempest Cloud and two rainbows will chain off it.
|}
|-|Ultimate Rainbower=
This upgrade path lets you further develop your Rainbow of Doom attacks.
{|width=53% class=wikitable style="text-align:center"
!Power
!Gold
!Description
|-
|[[File:WhirlwindPath1Upgrade1.png|120px]]<br>Double Dose of Doom
|Price: 1700
|Shoot two Rainbows of Doom at once.
|-
|[[File:WhirlwindPath1Upgrade2.png|120px]]<br>Atomic Rainbow
|Price: 2200
|Rainbow of Doom attack does increased damage.
|-
|[[File:WhirlwindPath1Upgrade3.png|120px]]<br>Rainbow Singularity
|Price: 3000
|Charge up a super powerful Rainbow of Doom.
|}
|-|Tempest Dragon=
This upgrade path lets you further develop your Tempest Cloud attack.
{|width=53% class=wikitable style="text-align:center"
!Power
!Gold
!Description
|-
|[[File:WhirlwindPath2Upgrade1.png|120px]]<br>Triple Rainbow, It's Full On
|Price: 1700
|Shoot a Tempest Cloud and 3 rainbows will chain off it.
|-
|[[File:WhirlwindPath2Upgrade2.png|120px]]<br>Tempest Tantrum
|Price: 2200
|Biggest Tempest Cloud does increased damage with increased range.
|-
|[[File:WhirlwindPath2Upgrade3.png|120px]]<br>Tempest Matrix
|Price: 3000
|Electricity forms between Tempest Clouds that hurt enemies.
|}
|-|Soul Gem=
{|width=38% class=wikitable style="text-align:center"
!Power
!Gold
!Description
!Found in:
|-
|[[File:WhirlwindSoulGemPower.png|120px]]<br>Rainbow of Healing
|Price: 4000
|Rainbows heal your allies.
|[[Creepy Citadel]]
|}
</tabber>
</tabber>


===Powers and Upgrades===
==Names in other languages==
{{Upgrades (Skylanders)
{|width=30% class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|power1=Rainbow of Doom
!Language
|power1desc=A arced blast of rainbow energy.
!Name
|power2=Tempest Cloud
|-
|power2desc=Send forth clouds that electrocute nearby enemies.
|Japanese
|basicupgrade1=Rainbow Chain
|ウィールウィンド
|basicupgrade1desc=Rainbows do extra damage. Shoot a Tempest Cloud and a second rainbow comes off of it.
|}
|basicupgrade2=Triple Tempest
|basicupgrade2desc=Have 3 Tempest Clouds active. Tempest Clouds do extra damage as well.
|basicupgrade3=Dragon Flight
|basicupgrade3desc=Allows Whirlwind to fly.
|basicupgrade4=Dual Rainbows
|basicupgrade4desc=Shoot a Tempest Cloud and two rainbows will chain off it.
|path1name=Ultimate Rainbower
|path1desc=This upgrade path lets you further develop your Rainbow of Doom attacks.
|path1upgrade1=Double Dose of Doom
|path1upgrade1desc=Shoot two Rainbows of Doom at once.
|path1upgrade2=Atomic Rainbow
|path1upgrade2desc=Rainbow of Doom attack does increased damage.
|path1upgrade3=Rainbow Singularity
|path1upgrade3desc=Charge up a super powerful Rainbow of Doom.
|path2name=Tempest Dragon
|path2desc=This upgrade path lets you further develop your Tempest Cloud attack.
|path2upgrade1=Triple Rainbow, It's Full On
|path2upgrade1desc=Shoot a Tempest Cloud and 3 rainbows will chain off of it.
|path2upgrade2=Tempest Tantrum
|path2upgrade2desc=Biggest Tempest Cloud does increased damage with increased range.
|path2upgrade3=Tempest Matrix
|path2upgrade3desc=Electricity forms between Tempest Clouds that hurt enemies.
|soulgemname=Rainbow of Healing
|soulgemdesc= Rainbows heal your allies.
|soulgemlocation=[[Creepy Citadel]]
|other=
|3DSpower1=Rainbow Strike
|3DSpower1desc=Whirlwind can shoot bursts of rainbows.
|3DSpower2=Tempest Cloud
|3DSpower2desc=Summon a powerful tempest that damages all nearby enemies.
|3DSupgrade1=Refraction Index
|3DSupgrade1level=3
|3DSupgrade1desc=Fire a Double Rainbow.
|3DSupgrade2=Lightspeed
|3DSupgrade2level=6
|3DSupgrade2desc=Sprint into enemies to damage them.
|3DSupgrade3=Full Spectrum
|3DSupgrade3level=9
|3DSupgrade3desc=Hold and then release to create a Rainbow Singularity. The Singularity will move forward, pulling enemies in, then explode, damaging nearby enemies.
|3DSscrolleffect=Gain a 20% bonus to damage dealt
|element=air
|3DSscrolllocation = [[Leaflook Village]]
|3DSlocation = [[Radiant Isles]]
|wowpowname = Cloudbursting
|wowpowdesc = When clouds disappear, they explode into rainbows.}}
 
==Quotes==
===Battle Cries===
*"Twists of Fury!"
*"Hmmm... Impressive!"- When checking stats
*"Bow to my beauty!"
*"The wind howls victory!"
*"Natural Power!"
*"Quite a gust!"-When checking stats
*"How majestic!"
*"I will adore this with pride!"
*"A name worthy of me!"
*"The wind whispers my name!"
*"I shall proceed!"
*"Throw caution to the wind!"- When opening an air elemental zone
*"Gale force!" - when leveling up
*"Felt the wind on my back!"
*"Skyward!"- When bouncing on a bounce pad
*"Away we go!"- When bouncing on a bounce pad
 
==Character Trailers==
[[Video:Skylanders_Spyro's_Adventure_-_Whirlwind_(Twists_of_Fury)_2|thumb|left|390px]]
 
[[Video:Meet_the_Skylanders_Whirlwind_(extended)|thumb|390px|left]]
 
[[Video:Skylanders_Spyro's_Adventure_-_Whirlwind_Preview_Trailer_(Twists_of_Fury)|thumb|390px|left]]
 
[[File:Skylanders Giants - Meet the Skylanders - Series 2 Whirlwind (Twists of Fury)|thumb|left|390px]]
 
[[File:Skylanders Swap Force - Meet the Skylanders - Horn Blast Whirlwind (Twists of Fury)|thumb|left|390px]]


<div style="clear:both;"> </div>
==Voice portrayals==
{|width=30% class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Voice Actor
!Appearance
|-
|Unknown
|''[[Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]]''
|-
|Salli Saffioti
|''Skylanders: Giants'' and onwards
|}


==See also==
*[[Whirlwind (character)/Polar Whirlwind|Polar Whirlwind]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<tabber>
{{main-gallery}}
Normal=
<gallery>
Whirlwind Trailer.jpg|Whirlwind's trailer screenshot in ''Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure''
Whirlwind Portal of Power.jpg|Whirlwind on the Portal of Power
Wwpst8776.JPG|Whirlwind's Power Stat image that was featured on the older version of the Skylanders official website.
Stormee.JPG|Whirlwind's earlier appearance in Skylanders under the name of '''Stormee''' at Toy Fair 2011
whirlwindtoyform.png|Whirlwind's toy form
whirlwind toy.jpg|Whirlwind's toy packaging
Wind.jpg|Close up on Whirlwind's toy form
Whirlwind_Giants.jpg|Whirlwind taking on Chompies and two Armored Lance Masters
Skylanders Spyros Adventure Whirlwind limited exclusive.jpg|Whirlwind during limited release.
Whirlwind_360.jpg|A detailed Whirlwind shown in the Xbox 360 version of ''Spyro's Adventure''.
Image_whirlwind1.jpg|Whirlwind unleashing the fury of her Tempest Cloud.
</gallery>
|-|
Series 2=
<gallery>
Series 2 Whirlwind toy.jpg|Series 2 Whirlwind toy figure
Series 2 Whirlwind Packaging.jpg|Series 2 Whirlwind Toy Package
Whirlwind Giants Screen Trailer.jpg|Whirlwind's Trailer Screenshot in ''Giants''
Series 2 Whirlwind Promo1.jpg|Series 2 Whirlwind Promotional Art
Gameplay-Download-A-Whirlwind-1.png|Series 2 Whirlwind with her Wow Pow power
</gallery>
|-|
Series 3=
<gallery>
<gallery>
S3_Whirlwind.jpg|Series 3 (Horn Blast) Whirlwind
Series1-Whirlwind-Skylanders-MagicMoment.jpg
Horn Blast Whirlwind Screen1.jpg|Series 3 Whirlwind in-game
Series1-Whirlwind-Skylanders-TrailerScreenshot.jpg
Horn Blast Whirlwind Screen2.jpg|Series 3 Whirlwind attacking [[Chompies]] and [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Greebles Greebles] in ''[http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Skylanders:_Swap_Force Skylanders: Swap Force]''
Whirlwind Series2 Promo Art.png|''Skylanders: Giants''
Whirlwind_Series3_PromoArtRender.png|''Skylanders: Swap Force''
</gallery>
</gallery>
</tabber>


<div style="clear:both;"> </div>
==See also==
{{main|Polar Whirlwind}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Whirlwind was originally called '''Stormee'''.
*Whirlwind was originally called '''Stormee'''.
*Her early promotional title in her Toy Fair 2011 debut was called 'Tempest Dragon'.
*Her early promotional title in her Toy Fair 2011 debut was called "Tempest Dragon."
*She is the third revealed female playable dragon in the ''Spyro'' series (the other two being [[Cynder (Skylanders)|Cynder]] and [[Ember]], before the reveal of [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Flashwing Flashwing] in ''[http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Skylanders:_Giants Giants]'').
**Whirlwind is also the second female playable dragon in ''Spyro's Adventure'' (the first being Cynder).
**Whirlwind is also the second female playable dragon in ''Spyro's Adventure'' (the first being Cynder).
*Like Cynder and Flashwing, Whirlwind has no visible teeth. Incidentally, they are all the only dragon Skylanders in the games who are female.
*Like Cynder and Flashwing, Whirlwind has no visible teeth. Incidentally, they are all the only dragon Skylanders in the games who are female.
*No longer a store-exclusive Skylander, Whirlwind is now available in a 3-Skylander Character Pack with [[Double Trouble]] and [[Drill Sergeant]] and is also available in a single pack, and as a Series 2 figure, a 3-Skylander Character Pack with [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Pop_Fizz Pop Fizz] and S2 [[Trigger Happy]].
*When Whirlwind revealed that one of her attacks was called the Rainbow of Doom, [[Flynn]] laughed, which proved to be a mistake when Whirlwind lashed out at him. Afterwards Flynn was back on his feet after just a few weeks, implying that Whirlwind went easy on him than she normally would when angered.<ref>''Skylanders Universe: Book of Elements - Air & Earth'', page 20</ref>
*No longer a store-exclusive Skylander, Whirlwind is now available in a 3-Skylander Character Pack with [[Double Trouble]] and [[Drill Sergeant]] and is also available in a single pack, and as a Series 2 figure, a 3-Skylander Character Pack with [[Pop Fizz]] and Series 2 [[Trigger Happy]].
*Her catchphrase is a play on "Fists of Fury!".
*Her catchphrase is a play on "Fists of Fury!".
*She and [[Prism Break]] are the only two Skylanders in ''Spyro's Adventure'' who can break Purple Tzo Crystals.
*She and [[Prism Break]] are the only two Skylanders in ''Spyro's Adventure'' who can break Purple Tzo Crystals.
**In ''Giants'', however, Whirlwind's ability to destroy the crystals is disabled.
**In ''Giants'', however, Whirlwind's ability to destroy the crystals is disabled.
*Whirlwind can also use her rainbow energy to heal her friends in battle.<ref name="Penguin.co.uk"/>
*Whirlwind can also use her rainbow energy to heal her friends in battle.<ref name="Penguin.co.uk"/>
*She bears a few similarities to the ''My Little Pony Friendship is Magic ''character, [http://mlp.wikia.com/wiki/Rainbow_Dash Rainbow Dash].
*She bears a few similarities to the ''My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic ''character, Rainbow Dash.
*When shooting a rainbow once the Rainbow of Healing uprade is purchased and as a Series 2 figure, Whirlwind's unicorn horn is colored from yellow and pink.
*When shooting a rainbow once the Rainbow of Healing uprade is purchased and as a Series 2 figure, Whirlwind's unicorn horn is colored from yellow and pink.
*When she obtains the Wow-Pow ability, Whirlwind's horn begins glowing in colors of the rainbow.
*When she obtains the Wow-Pow ability, Whirlwind's horn begins glowing in colors of the rainbow.
*The Tempest Matrix upgrade resembles the [[Arkeyan Blasters]] from ''Spyro's Adventure''.
*The Tempest Matrix upgrade resembles the [[Arkeyan Blaster]]s from ''Spyro's Adventure''.
*Whirlwind shares her name with [[Wikipedia:Whirlwind (comics)|a Marvel character]].
*Whirlwind shares her name with [[wikipedia:Whirlwind (comics)|a Marvel character]].
*Her Series 3 counterpart, Hornblast Whirlwind, is wearing a gold helmet and a chestplate.
*Her Series 3 counterpart, Hornblast Whirlwind, is wearing a gold helmet and a chestplate.
*Her ability to heal others but not heal herself is similar to Toon-up gags in Toontown Online.
*Her ability to heal others but not heal herself is similar to Toon-up gags in ''Toontown Online''.


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
<references />
 
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150927215852/https://www.skylanders.com/characters/whirlwind Whirlwind's official ''Skylanders'' character page] - archived


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Whirlwind
File:Series1 Whirlwind PromoArt.jpg
Element Air
Species Unicorn Dragon Hybrid
Gender Female
World Skylands
Attacks Rainbow of Doom
Tempest Cloud
Dragon Flight
Duel Rainbows
Atomic Rainbow
Variants Polar Whirlwind
First Released Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure (2011)
Portrayed by Salli Saffioti[1]
“Twists of Fury!”
– Whirlwind, Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure

Whirlwind is a blue unicorn-dragon hybrid who is one of the playable Skylanders in the Skylanders franchise, first appearing in Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure. She has a winter counterpart called Polar Whirlwind. She also has a Series 3 counterpart called Horn Blast Whirlwind.

Character Development

Whirlwind was a Skylander influenced by ships from Star Control 2; her Tempest Cloud ability functions very much like the spinning blade discs of the game's Kohr-Ah Marauder ships. Originally, her primary attack was an attempt as a wind projectile but after many iterations, the wind project was deemed visually weak. After multiple meetings, one designer jokingly said "what if she shoots rainbows" to which Paul Reiche responded enthusiastically "Yes! Make them the deadliest rainbows ever." Whirlwind would go on to really set the bar for crazy Skylander abilities. The rainbow theme really let her upgrades shine with the Rainbow Singularity being a benchmark for over-the-top powers. The slow methodical approach of its harmless-seeming projectile conveys a disarming sense of calm before it explodes into rainbow death. The Dual Rainbow upgrade was to be named "Double Rainbow" after the Yosemitebear Mountain meme, but was changed due to a legal issue with an ice cream company of that name.[2]

Background

Personality

Whirlwind is as brave as she is graceful. Her mood swings can be as changeable as the weather, but since becoming a Skylander, she has tried to keep her temper in check.[3] She is strong-willed, wild and ferocious in the heat of battle. However, she doesn't keep a calm head when provoked.[4] Deep down, Whirlwind is pure of heart, having held no grudge against the dragons and unicorns for shunning her and later on, protected the two species from attack.

Biography

Whirlwind is an air dragon with unicorn ancestry – two species that could not be more opposite in nature, which made her never quite fit in with either group. Other dragons were envious of her beauty and grace, while her unicorn brethren shunned her for her unusual appearance and ability to fly. But Whirlwind found peace within the dark and stormy clouds, where she learned to harness the tempest power within her. Despite her turbulent youth, she remained pure of heart and was the first to defend both dragons and unicorns when the trolls began hunting them, unleashing her ferocity in a brilliant and powerful rainbow that could be seen throughout many regions of Skylands. From that day forward, evil-doers would quake when dark clouds brewed, and run from the rainbow that followed the storm.

Story

History

Born of both unicorn and dragon descent, Whirlwind often felt like an oddball outsider. Unicorns were unimpressed with her wings and dragons disliked the horn on her head. Shunned and seeking solace, Whirlwind retreated to the cover of storm clouds, where she learned to harness her tempest power. When a troublesome troupe of trolls came searching for unicorn tails and dragon scales, Whirlwind burst from her cover and unleashed a blinding rainbow to send them fleeing. From that day on, unicorns and dragons saw her in a new light. Seeing the purity of her heart, Master Eon made her a Skylander. Today, nothing makes a troll tremble like a small, stormy cloud moving speedily towards him.[5]

It's also been stated that Whirlwind was the one who found Warnado and brought him to Master Eon, who made him a Skylander as soon as he stopped spinning. Years later, Whirlwind rescued the Frost Elves of Winter Keep from a curse of eternal midnight by enchanting a crystal horn called the Illuminator to grant eternal daylight to the elves. This not only helped break the curse, but also protected the Keep and gave the elves courage during their fight against potential attacks.

Abilities

As a result of spending time within dark storm clouds, Whirlwind gained the ability to shoot rainbow energy from her horn at her opponents; which can also heal her allies if she gained her Soul Gem ability. She can also launch tempest clouds at her enemies with a clap of her wings. Being part dragon, Whirlwind has the ability to fly.

Statistics

Name Statistics
Strength 65
Defense 30
Agility 65
Luck 75
Health 270
Speed 50
Armor 18
Critical Hit 50
Elemental Power 39

Powers and Upgrades

Power Gold Description

Rainbow of Doom 		None A arced blast of rainbow energy.

Tempest Cloud 		None Send forth clouds that electrocute nearby enemies.

Rainbow Chain 		Price: 500 Rainbows do extra damage. Shoot a Tempest Cloud and a second rainbow comes off it.

Triple Tempest 		Price: 700 Have 3 Tempest Clouds active. Tempest Clouds do extra damage as well.

Dragon Flight 		Price: 900 Allows Whirlwind to fly.

Dual Rainbows 		Price: 1200 Shoot a Tempest Cloud and two rainbows will chain off it.

This upgrade path lets you further develop your Rainbow of Doom attacks.

Power Gold Description

Double Dose of Doom 		Price: 1700 Shoot two Rainbows of Doom at once.

Atomic Rainbow 		Price: 2200 Rainbow of Doom attack does increased damage.

Rainbow Singularity 		Price: 3000 Charge up a super powerful Rainbow of Doom.

This upgrade path lets you further develop your Tempest Cloud attack.

Power Gold Description

Triple Rainbow, It's Full On 		Price: 1700 Shoot a Tempest Cloud and 3 rainbows will chain off it.

Tempest Tantrum 		Price: 2200 Biggest Tempest Cloud does increased damage with increased range.

Tempest Matrix 		Price: 3000 Electricity forms between Tempest Clouds that hurt enemies.

Power Gold Description Found in:

Rainbow of Healing 		Price: 4000 Rainbows heal your allies. Creepy Citadel

Names in other languages

Language Name
Japanese ウィールウィンド

Voice portrayals

Voice Actor Appearance
Unknown Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure
Salli Saffioti Skylanders: Giants and onwards


Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Whirlwind (character)/Gallery.

See also

Main article: Polar Whirlwind

Trivia

  • Whirlwind was originally called Stormee.
  • Her early promotional title in her Toy Fair 2011 debut was called "Tempest Dragon."
    • Whirlwind is also the second female playable dragon in Spyro's Adventure (the first being Cynder).
  • Like Cynder and Flashwing, Whirlwind has no visible teeth. Incidentally, they are all the only dragon Skylanders in the games who are female.
  • When Whirlwind revealed that one of her attacks was called the Rainbow of Doom, Flynn laughed, which proved to be a mistake when Whirlwind lashed out at him. Afterwards Flynn was back on his feet after just a few weeks, implying that Whirlwind went easy on him than she normally would when angered.[6]
  • No longer a store-exclusive Skylander, Whirlwind is now available in a 3-Skylander Character Pack with Double Trouble and Drill Sergeant and is also available in a single pack, and as a Series 2 figure, a 3-Skylander Character Pack with Pop Fizz and Series 2 Trigger Happy.
  • Her catchphrase is a play on "Fists of Fury!".
  • She and Prism Break are the only two Skylanders in Spyro's Adventure who can break Purple Tzo Crystals.
    • In Giants, however, Whirlwind's ability to destroy the crystals is disabled.
  • Whirlwind can also use her rainbow energy to heal her friends in battle.[3]
  • She bears a few similarities to the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic character, Rainbow Dash.
  • When shooting a rainbow once the Rainbow of Healing uprade is purchased and as a Series 2 figure, Whirlwind's unicorn horn is colored from yellow and pink.
  • When she obtains the Wow-Pow ability, Whirlwind's horn begins glowing in colors of the rainbow.
  • The Tempest Matrix upgrade resembles the Arkeyan Blasters from Spyro's Adventure.
  • Whirlwind shares her name with a Marvel character.
  • Her Series 3 counterpart, Hornblast Whirlwind, is wearing a gold helmet and a chestplate.
  • Her ability to heal others but not heal herself is similar to Toon-up gags in Toontown Online.

References

  1. ↑ #skylanders booth! #whirlwind #torch and #eyescream are my characters in the new trap team#E32014. (Date Posted - Jun 11, 2014). Twitter.
  2. ↑ Senior character Gameplay designer. (Date Posted - Jan. 12, 2021). Nat Loh Website.
  3. ↑ a b Skylanders Official Annual 2013, page 14
  4. ↑ Skylanders Universe: The Complete Collection, page 9
  5. ↑ Skylanders Official Sticker Book: Meet the Skylanders
  6. ↑ Skylanders Universe: Book of Elements - Air & Earth, page 20

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