Gill Grunt

Template:Characterbox (Skylanders) Template:Q Gill Grunt is a blue Gillman who is one of the main 32 playable Skylanders in Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure.

Background

Personality

Gill Grunt is one fish who never lets evil off the hook, willing to protect people other than himself and his friends. He believes himself to be one of the greatest singers in history, when in truth, he is a dreadful singer like all Gillmen. Though his friends (except Eruptor) are just too fond to tell Gill Grunt the truth.

Biography

Gill Grunt was a brave soul who joined the Gillmen military in search of adventure. While journeying through a misty lagoon in the clouds, he met an enchanting mermaid. He vowed to return to her after his tour. Keeping his promise, he came back to the lagoon years later, only to learn a nasty band of pirates had kidnapped the mermaid. Heartbroken, Gill Grunt began searching all over Skylands. Though he had yet to find her, he joined the Skylanders to help protect others from such evil, while still keeping an ever-watchful eye for the beautiful mermaid and the pirates who took her.

Story

The Machine of Doom

On Eon's island, Gill Grunt was celebrating the Skylanders' latest victory over the forces of evil with a song, much to the Skylanders' discomfort. Afterwards, the Gillman is sent on a mission with Spyro and Eruptor to the Mabu Market to check on Hugo and Flynn's report of flying sheep attacking. They soon find out that the sheep weren't really flying, but were carried by invisible trolls led by a Spell Punk who were looking for an item called the Chattering Key for Kaos. Gill Grunt later embark on a journey with Spyro, Boomer, Flynn, and Eruptor to the Forest of Fear to find the Chattering Key, which is used to unlock a tomb that contains an Arkeyan weapon. The Gillman falls victim to the Fungus Rings of Despair, and his worst fear came to life as he hallucinates being barbecued alive by two trolls who intend on eating Gill Grunt. Spyro soon saves Gill Grunt from his nightmare along with the other Skylanders, and make their way through the Forest of Fear.

After finding the Chattering Key, and escaping from its guardian, the Skylanders were about to leave the Forest, but discover that Kaos had captured Flynn. Not willing to sacrifice Flynn's life, the Skylanders allow Kaos to take the Chattering Key, which he then uses to unlock the tomb that leads inside the Pyramid of Just Rewards that contains the Machine of Doom. Refusing to give up, the Skylanders go to the other side of the pyramid with the help of the Chattering Key, and they reached the Machine of Doom before Kaos did. Boomer attempts to pilot the Machine, but loses control of it, and Kaos reveals that the machine was really a trap designed by the Arkeyans to capture anyone who might be tempted to steal a weapon capable of destroying the Core of Light, and Kaos tricked the Skylanders into seizing the Machine of Doom, therefore springing the trap created by the Arkeyans, so that they can be buried alive.

However, Kaos' plan was thrwarted as the Skylanders used the crumbling Machine of Doom to escape from the pyramid. Although Kaos escaped, the Skylanders celebrated their victory as Gill Grunt begins singing again, much to Eruptor's annoyance.

Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure

Gill Grunt participated in the battle against Kaos' minions along with some of the other Skylanders to protect the Core of Light, taking out two Cyclops Choppers and a Goliath Drow. When Kaos' Hydra ultimately destroyed the Core, Gill Grunt, along with the other Skylanders, were banished from Skylands to Earth where they were turned into toys, and waited for the new Portal Master to find him.

After Kaos was defeated, Gill Grunt, Spyro, and Trigger Happy were present at the Core of Light with Flynn, Cali, Hugo, and Master Eon, listening to Kaos' idle threats in his temporary prison. The three Skylanders all shared a knowing glance to one another, as Kaos rambled on vowing to keep returning to conquer Skylands if he was to be banished to the Outlands again. Instead Kaos was banished to Earth, and shortly after his departure, Gill Grunt, along with Spyro and Trigger Happy, celebrated their victory together.

Relationships

Spyro the Dragon

Gill Grunt is best friends with Spyro. As a result of being some of the first modern Skylanders, Spyro and Gill Grunt have been working together a little longer than some of the other members of the Skylanders, thus forming a bit more of a friendship based on longevity and just more shared experiences. In addition to their friendship, Spyro nicknames Gill Grunt, 'Gill' (only in media and commercials).

Trigger Happy

Other than Spyro, Gill Grunt is also best friends with Trigger Happy, also having worked together with the gremlin, alongside Spyro, since their days as Skylanders when they were some of the first modern Skylanders. Their friendship is based on their shared experiences and longetivity.

Mermaid Girlfriend

Gill Grunt fell deeply in love with a mermaid, whom he met while in the Gillman army. However, she was soon kidnapped by pirates when the Gillman returned to see her, leaving Gill Grunt greatly heartbroken and driving him to search all over Skylands to find the mermaid he loves, eventually succeeding in saving her from the pirates. By rescuing his mermaid girlfriend, it made Gill Grunt realize he needed to do more to protect people other than just himself and his circle of friends from evil, and it was that thought that led to him becoming a Skylander.

Abilities

Wielding a harpoon gun, Gill Grunt can shoot harpoons and also launch torrents of water at his enemies. He can also use his jet pack to hover above ground, and even fly.

Gill Grunt is a mobile ranged attacker character. His Harpoon Gun is extremely accurate and has a long range, making him proficient at sniping off enemies before they even notice the Skylanders. His Power Hose allows him to get into the thick of a fight and gives him some protection against enemies who close distance on him. His upgrade paths allow him to either improve the power of his Harpoon Gun for better long-range combat or his Water Jetpack and Power Hose for improved close-range combat.

Character Trailers

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Quotes

Battle Cries

• "Crush some gills!"
• "Ready for battle!"
• "Fin for the win!"
• "Fins of fury!"
• "Fear the fish!"
• "Locked and loaded!"
• "Can't win against the fin!"

Commercial Quotes

• "Here I come!" (in Boomtime advert)
• "I am Gill Grunt! Fear the Fish!" (Gill Grunt's TV Spot)
• "I'm booming in! Boom! ("My Turn" TV Commercial)
• "We need to use the ship!" (from Pirate Seas TV commercial)
• "But that's good! Lava barfing is your weapon!" (Pirate Seas)

Gallery

• Gill Grunt Trailer
  Gill Grunt Trailer
• Gill Grunt in his Elemental Background
  Gill Grunt in his Elemental Background
• Gill Grunt Power Stat
  Gill Grunt Power Stat
• Official Concept Art of Gill Grunt
  Official Concept Art of Gill Grunt
• Early and Final Concept of Gill Grunt
  Early and Final Concept of Gill Grunt
• Gill Grunt unleashing his Water Cannon
  Gill Grunt unleashing his Water Cannon
• A trailer screenshot of Gill Grunt
  A trailer screenshot of Gill Grunt
• Gill Grunt in Toy Form
  Gill Grunt in Toy Form
• A close up shot on Gill Grunt's toy form
  A close up shot on Gill Grunt's toy form
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  Gill Grunt's toy CGI form
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  Gill Grunt with his friend, Spyro

See Also

• Evil Amphibious Gillman

Trivia

• Despite being one of the Skylanders who can speak English, Gill Grunt still has few of his original gibberish lines. Toys for Bob claims they couldn’t part with one particular line because more than a few of the developers were known to walk around the office saying it for many months.
• Although Gill Grunt's biography states that he still searches for his mermaid girlfriend after joining the Skylanders, Toys for Bob's Chief of Staff, Alex Ness, mentioned that the Gillman rescued her before he became a Skylander.
• Gill Grunt is the only Skylander from the console starter pack who doesn't have a Legendary counterpart.
  • He is also the only console starter pack Skylander who has an evil counterpart.