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Terrafin is a dirt shark who is one of the main 32 playable Skylanders in Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure. He is available only in the Pirate Seas Adventure Pack.
Abilities
Terrafin has the ability to burrow through the ground and shoot out of it to leap high into the air and bodyslam his enemies. He also boxes and punches his opponents, having trained himself in the art of boxing.
Terrafin is primarily a close-range fighter Skylander. His Punches and Bellyflops are devastating at close range, and his Earth Swim ability allows him to close distance on enemies easily and safely. His Feeding Frenzy mini-shark technique also gives him some power even at a distance. His upgrade paths allow him to improve his burrowing and minisharks, or his close-combat melee abilities.
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Biography
Terrafin hails from The Dirt Seas, where it was common to swim, bathe, and even snorkel beneath the ground. But a powerful explosion in the sky created a blast wave that turned the ocean of sand into a vast sheet of glass, putting an end to Terrafin's duty as the local lifeguard. Not one to stay idle, the brawny dirt shark found himself training in the art of boxing, and not long after he was local champ. Fighters came from all around to challenge him, but it was a chance meeting with a great Portal Master that led him to give up his title for a greater purpose.
Terrafin was also the first Skylander Drill Sergeant met. While burrowing, the dirt shark collided into the buried Drill Sergeant that caused the Arkeyan's systems to fire up again. By Arkeyan custom, Drill Sergeant was then obligated to become Terrafin's servant, but the dirt shark didn't like the idea, so Terrafin's first order as master was for Drill Sergeant to not serve him at all.
Role
Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure
Terrafin participated in the battle against Kaos' minions to protect the Core of Light along with the other Skylanders. He stops a lone Cyclops Chopper from fleeing before defeating it with a few swift punches. Terrafin then ate one of the XP orbs that were left behind by the defeated Cyclop Chopper and burrows through the ground, taking out a few enemies in his way with his dorsal fin. He then started chasing down a small group of Cyclops Choppers before leaping out of the ground and bodyslamming them to nothingness. Along with the other Skylanders, Terrafin was sent to Earth after the Core of Light was destroyed, and became frozen as a toy due to the world's lack of magic, awaiting for the new Portal Master to help him and the Skylanders save Skylands.
When Kaos and his army were approaching, Terrafin was one of the Skylanders who gathered at the Core of Light in time to hear the news from Spyro that Kaos had returned to destroy Skylands. Upon hearing this, the dirt shark reveals that Kaos owes him five dollars, itching for a fight. The Skylanders, under Spyro's leadership, charged into battle against Kaos' army, and Terrafin is seen bellyflopping on a Cyclops Chopper, exclaiming 'Boom!' to sound-effect his devastating blow. However, the Skylanders were overwhelmed, allowing Kaos to destroy the Core of Light; its destruction blowing the Skylanders out of Skylands. He, along with the other Skylanders, were turned into a toy upon entering Earth's atmosphere where he would soon be found by a human boy along with the other Skylanders.
Powers and Upgrades
Skylanders can buy new abilities from Persephone in the Ruins.
Starting Powers
- Punch (Primary Power): Punch the enemy.
- Earthswim (Secondary Power): Burrow and while underground, to perform a Belly Flop.
Basic Upgrades
- Brass Knuckles (500): Punch attacks do increased damage.
- Unknown (700): Belly Flop does increased damage and affects a larger area.
- Feeding Frenzy (900): Spawn min-sharks that burrow and latch onto enemies.
- Multi Target Punches (1200): Punch attack hits multiple enemies.
Sandhog Path - This upgrade path lets you further develop your Burrowing abilities.
- Master Earth Swimmer (1700): Increased speed while burrowing.
- Homing Frenzy (2200): Mini-sharks home in on enemies and do extra damage.
- Razorfin (3000): While burrowed, your dorsal fins do damage to enemies.
Brawler Path - This upgrade path lets you further develop your Punch attacks.
- Pugilist (1700): Perform a body slam. (Improves Terrafin's Primary Power combos).
- Spiked Knuckles (2200): All punch attacks do even MORE damage.
- Frenzy Shield (3000): You launch mini-sharks at enemies who damage you.
Soul Gem Upgrade
- Surface Feeder (4000): Terrafin can collect powerups even while burrowed. This upgrade requires the Soul Gem in Pirate Seas.
Other Abilities
- Terrafin can destroy rock formations with his punches and while burrowed.
Skylanders gain new abilities automatically based on their level.
Starting Powers
- Jibjab (Primary Attack): Repeatedly punch an enemy. If an enemy is hit, a finishing overhead attack and uppercut will take place.
- Earth Mover (Secondary Attack): Pull up the ground beneath Terrafin to send a dangerous shockwave forward. Terrafin can also burrow into enemies to damage them and knock them into the air.
Upgrades
- Chompion (requires level: ?): When burrowing into an enemy, Terrafin can burst out of the ground and bite his foe.
- Unknown (requires level: 5): Add description here.
- Unknown (requires level: 8): Add description here.
Skylanders gain new abilities automatically based on their element.
Minigame Powers
- Earth Shot (Sky Defense): Stuns the target and nearby airships.
- Giant Boulder (Castle Assault): Throw a large boulder at your target.
Character Trailers
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Quotes
Commercial Quotes
- "Oh, he got hosed!" - Terrafin commenting on Gill Grunt's performance in Gill Grunt's TV Spot commercial.
- "That guy owes me five dollars!" - Terrafin, in The Beginning Trailer.
- "I'm going belly up: BOOM!"
- "It's on, brotha!" - Boomtime commercial.
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Trivia
- Terrafin was originally called Finn in the early beta gameplay of Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure.
- In his promotional art, Terrafin is shown to be blue and white, but yet in his toy from and in the game, he is gray and white.
- His species is based on the term "land shark".
- Terrafin's design seem to be based off of the Street Sharks. Also like them, he swims on earth.
- He may also be based of the Sand Sharks from the first Ratchet & Clank, another franchise that was developed by Insomniac Games, who formerly developed Spyro.
- It seems that Kaos owes Terrafin five dollars, as heard in the Beginning Trailer.
- While swimming underground using his Earth Swim attack, Terrafin is heard growling a few tunes.
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