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Lord Garmadon
The Dark Lord Master Chen’s pupil Genius level intelligence Conquer Ninjago(formerly). Conquest
Full Name
Alias
Lord of Many Names
Lord of Destruction
The King of Shadows
Sensei Garmadon
Master Garmadon
Emperor Garmadon
Father/Dad(by his son Lloyd)Occupation
Master of theSkulkin
Ruler of the Underworld
King of theSerpentine
Founder and CEO of Darnagom Enterprises
Ally ofthe Overlord
Leader of theStone Army
Master of the Ninja
Emperor of Ninjago(illegitimately)
Leader of theSons of Garmadon(all formerly)
Ally of the Ninja(currently)Powers / Skills
Leadership mastery
Intimidation
Combat expertise
Wisdom
Cataclyikinesis
Spinjitzu
Tactical analysis
Master military strategist
Destruction inducement
Hakai-Ergokinesis
Destructive energy ball projection
Destructive energy beam projection
Destructive shield generation
Disintegration
Destructive blast
Destructive summoning/controlling
Dark strength enhancement
Hakai-Telekinesis
Umbrakinesis
Hakai-Electrokinesis
Illusion projection
Dark-weapon materialization
Dark Magic
Hakai-Pyrokinesis
Combat empowermentGoals
Retrieve the Golden Weapons.
Take over Ninjago and remake it into his own image(both briefly succeeded).
Get revenge on the Great Devourer for being bitten and corrupting him.
Protect his son in the best abilities that he can.
Warn his son about the incoming Oni.
Defeat the Oni.
Encourage his son to awaken his Oni powers.
Destroy the Overlord(all succeeded).Crimes
Treason
Malefic/dark magic
Terrorism
Mass murder
Attempted familicide
Attempted populicide(indirectly)
False imprisonment
Kidnapping
Torture
Abuse of power
Coercion
Conspiracy
Mass jailbreak
Gross negligence
Reckless endangerment
Cruel and unusual punishments
Crimes against humanity
Crimes against peace
Attempted omnicide
Assault and battery
Mass property damage
Psychological abuse
Illegal use of weapons
Vigilantism
TheftType of Villain
| “ | You are the reason evil runs through my blood. You bit me once. Now feel what it's like to be bitten back. | „ |
| ~ Garmadon moments before killing theGreat Devourer, the creature responsible for his rise in evil. |
| “ | Don't you see? I will never do what's right. The evil in my blood can never go away. It has corrupted every ounce of my fiber, every bone in my body. I am Lord Garmadon. Destiny took my family from me, and the only way for us to be together is to turn everything in this world into my image. Then you'll all see what I see, feel what I feel! | „ |
| ~ Garmadon to Lloyd, Wu and Misako. |
| “ | I've played many roles. Worn many masks.Father.Husband.Brother.Teacher. But only one was summoned back… Destroyer! | „ |
| ~ The resurrected Garmadon during his battle with Lloyd at Kryptarium Prison. |
Lord Garmadon is a major antagonist in theNinjago franchise.
He is the son of theFirst Spinjitzu Master and the older brother ofMaster Wu who turned evil after being bit by theGreat Devourer in his early childhood. After the venom in his blood fully consumed him following his father's passing, he tried to take over the world of Ninjago but was banished to the underworld by Wu. He took his signature helmet fromSamukai and became the ruler of the underworld. He returned, in command of Samukai's army of skeletons, and became the archenemy of Wu andthe Ninja Team.
His goal was to possess the four golden weapons of Ninjago until the weapons are destroyed but still, he continued to try to achieve his only true goal: recreate Ninjago in his own image. He ended up servingthe Overlord, who was using him for his own goals, and turned good again after his son Lloyd defeated the Overlord. However, after meeting his end in the destruction of the Cursed Realm as a result ofthe Preeminent's demise, he would be resurrected in his evil form byHarumi and theSons of Garmadon.
He is voiced by Mark Oliver, who also playedMechanikat inKrypto the Superdog,Lord Licorice inCandy Land: The Great Lollipop Adventure,Monstrox inNexo Knights, andGrizzle inCare Bears: Adventures in Care-a-Lot,Julius Caesar inAsterix: The Mansions of the Gods andAsterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion,Dr. Blakk inSlugTerra andMiles Dredd inMax Steel.
Personality[]
| “ | You are Oni, but only in form. In your heart, I sense uncertainty and doubt. Part of you longs to understand these pitiful beings, to be one of them... your hopes weaken you. | „ |
| ~The Omega describing Garmadon's current personality as they fight. |
Before being bitten by the Great Devourer as a child, Garmadon was a kind and caring person, especially towards his little brother Wu. He was also already the wiser of the two brothers, advising Wu to never surrender to tomorrow what could be done the same day.
As a result of the bite inflicted by the Great Devourer, Garmadon slowly became corrupted by the evil in his heart, but was able to remain a good person until adulthood, although the venom caused him to have a few temper tantrums. When he was fully corrupted, Garmadon severed his emotional ties with Wu and lost part of his humanity, not hesitating to attempt to kill Wu after stealing the Golden Weapons for himself.
With his long stay in the Underworld as well as his partially Oni transformation, Lord Garmadon spent the next few years plotting to take control of Ninjago, obsessed with his deep desire to transform this world in his image.
Lord Garmadon is vindictive, choleric, cruel, manipulative, and has little tolerance for failure. He is also very suspicious, having seen Samukai's betrayal coming and not fully trusting Overlord. Regardless, he still cares about his son and even made a truce with the Ninjas and his brother to save him from the Serpentine, though the venom kept him from being fully reliable.
During Season 2, he still sought to dominate Ninjago but dreaded having to face his own son, not out of fear but because he still cared for him, just as he seemed to still have a love for his wife Misako. Despite having embraced his deepest darkness, Garmadon hated the Great Devourer for making him what he became and ultimately killing her for it.
After his resurrection, Garmadon became even eviler than before, devoid of the little humanity that his former self had and no longer having Devourer's venom in his blood to influence his actions which this time his own, as of all of his roles, only one returned: destroyer. As such, Garmadon becomes a shell of his old self, having little to no mercy as shown when fighting his son Lloyd at Kryptarium Prison and showing no signs of hesitation in hurting him. However, Garmadon has begun to show his good side again during his time with the Ninja against the Oni when he was trying to warn them that they are coming and aided them to use the Tornado of Creation to wipe them out for good. And after the Overlord's final defeat, Garmadon has managed to make amends with Lloyd and helps him and the Ninja rebuild the monastery after it was destroyed.
Villainous Groups That Lord Garmadon Had Control Over[]
- The Skulkin (formerly)
- The Serpentine (formerly)
- The Stone Army (formerly) (he was used as a puppet leader by the army's creator and true leader, the Overlord)
- The Sons of Garmadon (formerly) (he was worshipped by them as a god)
Powers and Abilities[]
- Master fighter: As the son of the first Spinjitzu master, Garmadon was trained in martial arts from a young age, making him a formidable fighter as an adult. He's as formidable as his brother Wu but uses a more aggressive fighting style. As Sensei Garmadon, He used to just dodge the attacks until his opponent was exhausted.
- Spinjitzu: Like most characters in the series, Garmadon is able to use Spinjitzu, creating a tornado of energy around him to charge offensively.
- Superhuman Strength: In his Oni form, Garmadon possesses greater strength than humans and is at least as strong or even stronger than the Master of Earth when he possesses his four arms. He can easily smash a rock with his bare fist.
- Creation (true potential) His half-dragon blood also allows him to create animated constructions, such asthe Colossus, But can only use this ability at his true potential.
- Oni form: His Oni blood allows him to transform into his oni form, enhancing his strength and power.
- Power of Destruction: Garmadon can control the elemental essence of Destruction which he manifests in purple energy that can be manipulated as he pleases such as weapons, force field, telekinesis or devastating energy ball and blast. This power can also give Garmadon more strength when fighting other formidable opponents.
- Longevity: As the mixed blood of Dragon and Oni as well as his status as an elemental master, Garmadon has an extremely long lifespan, being already several centuries old.
Relationships[]
Family[]
- First Spinjitzu Master - Father
- Wu - Brother
- Misako - Wife
- Lloyd Garmadon - Son
Allies[]
- Order of Felis
- Komala
- Dillon
- Adara
- Obachan
- Hana
- Sage
- Shezada
- Elemental Alliance - Former Subordinates
- Ray
- Maya
- Previous Elemental Master of Ice
- Cole's grandfather/Previous Elemental Master of Earth
- Previous Elemental Master of Shadow
- Previous Elemental Master of Gravity
- Previous Elemental Master of Sound
- Unknown Elemental Master
- Ninja - Former Students and Former Enemies
- Kai - Attempted Killer
- Jay
- Cole
- Zane
- Nya - Initial Indirect Killer
- Evil ninja - Creations and Former Subordinates
- Bizarro Kai
- Bizarro Jay
- Bizarro Cole
- Bizarro Zane
- Anacondrai - Former Enemies
- Anacondrai Generals
- Arcturus
- Anacondrai Generals
- Elemental Masters - Former Enemies
- Skylor
- Griffin Turner
- Karlof
- Shade
- Neuro
- Bolobo
- Gravis
- Ash
- Tox
- Mr. Pale
- Jacob Pevsner
- Chamille
- Sons of Garmadon - Former Subordinates
- Killow
- Ultra Violet
- Mr. E - Victim
- Colossus - Creation and Attempted Killer
- Two Moon villagers
- Kenzo
- Renzo
- Saeko
- Min
- Two Moon Village Commandos
- Lan
- Shu
- Bron
- Bears - Former Enemies
- Kuma
- Vinny Folson - Roommate
- P.I.X.A.L. - Former Enemy
- Harumi - Resurrector, Former Second-in-Command, Attempted Victim and Temporary Enemy
Enemies[]
- Tanabrax
- Puppets
- Sphinx
- Sand warriors
- Ghouls
- Beetle warriors
- The Chroma
- The Grays
- Original Master of Amber
- Nineko - Former Ally
- Mogra - Former Ally, Attempted Killer and Attempted Victim
- Time Twins - Former Allies
- Krux - Attempted Killer
- Acronix
- Skulkin - Former Subordinates
- Samukai - Former Second-in-Command
- Kruncha
- Nuckal
- Pirates
- Soto - Former Imprisoner
- No-Eyed Pete
- First Mate
- Guide Parrot
- Stone Army - Former Subordinates
- Kozu - Former Second-in-Command
- Stone Warriors
- Nindroid Army
- Cryptor
- Min-Droid
- Nindroid Warriors
- Anacondrai Cultists
- Chen - Former Mentor, Former Imprisoner and Attempted Killer
- Clouse - Rival and Attempted Killer
- Zugu
- Eyezor
- Kapau
- Chope
- Sleven
- Krait
- Ghost Warriors
- Preeminent
- Morro
- Oni
- The Omega - Archenemy and Attempted Killer
- Mystake - Former Ally and Victim
- New Ninja
- Teal Ninja
- Fuschia Ninja
- Yellow Ninja
- Pink Ninja
- Orange Ninja
- Crystal army
- Crystal Warriors - Victims
- Dragonides - Victims
- Council of the Crystal King
- Aspheera
- Vangelis
- Pythor - Temporary Ally
- The Mechanic
- Mr. F
- The Overlord - False Ally, Attempted Killer and Attempted Victim
Quotes[]
| “ | Garmadon: (changes from Nya to his shadow) Don't worry. I'm right here,brother. (chuckles evilly) Kai: Garmadon. Garmadon: Forgot something? Kai: You can't hurt me here. You're banished! Trapped in the Underworld. Garmadon: And that is why you are going to steal the Sword of Fire from me. | „ |
| ~ Garmadon encountering Kai via his shadow. |
| “ | Tick-tock. Tick-tock... | „ |
| ~ Garmadon forcing Kai to use the Sword of Fire to save Nya. |
| “ | Kai: You can't hurt us! You're only a shadow! Garmadon: Even shadows have their uses. | „ |
| ~ Garmadon fighting Kai in the form of the latter's shadow. |
| “ | Oh? Am I being too hard? | „ |
| ~ Garmadon cloning Kai's shadow against him. |
| “ | AWAKEN GUARDIAN OF THE DEEP! THEY'RE STEALING THE SWORD!!! | „ |
| ~ Garmadon manipulating the Sword of Fire's dragon guardian, Flame, to stop Kai, Nya, and Wu. |
| “ | NO, YOU FOOL!! | „ |
| ~ Garmadon's reaction to Wu's method in taking the Sword of Fire to the Underworld. |
| “ | Then I will see you there, brother. | „ |
| ~ Garmadon's shadow disappearing. |
| “ | My brother has taken the Sword of Fire to the Underworld. Hurry! Return home and unite the weapons before it is too late! | „ |
| ~ Garmadon's shadow to Samukai, giving the latter new orders based on the status of the Sword of Fire. |
| “ | Garmadon: Hello, brother. Wu: Brother. Garmadon: Seize the Sword. | „ |
| ~ Garmadon and Wu meeting face to face after so many years. |
| “ | Garmadon: Bring me the four weapons. (Samukai takes the Sword of Fire) Samukai: No! You will obeyme now! Garmadon: (chuckles evilly) (The Golden Weapons start to rattle Samukai.) Selfish fool. Did you really think I wouldn't plan on your betrayal? Samukai: Agh! What's HAPPENING TO ME?! Garmadon: You've fallen right into my master plan. It'll create a vortex through space and time, allowing me to finally escape this ghastly place. Samukai: Uh-oh. | „ |
| ~ Garmadon betrayed by Samukai, unfazed as it was part of his escape plan. |
| “ | Wu: Father would not want you to do this, brother! Garmadon:Father is no longer here. Good and evil, there has always been a balance. But where I go, the balance can be destroyed; so that I can recreate the world in my image! You... You were always his favorite. | „ |
| ~ Garmadon escaping the Underworld, into the Realm of Madness. |
| “ | Hello, brother. What took you so long? | „ |
| ~ Garmadon seeing his brother Wu once again. |
| “ | Garmadon: Hello, brother. What took you so long? You brought the katana from our youth. Funny, you never had the courage to cross the temple wall, yet now you have the courage to come here? Wu: Why have you come to this place of darkness? Garmadon: A place as wicked as me? Don't you see? Here, I feel at home. Back in Ninjago, I was physically unable to hold all four Spinjitzu Weapons. But here, dark magic has made me stronger, and what was once impossible... (turns around, showing he has four arms.) is nowpossible! Wu: You came here only to possess the Weapons of Spinjitzu? Garmadon: Yes, brother, and I refuse to allow you or your petty Ninja to stop me! | „ |
| ~ Garmadon revealing his intentions of coming to the Realm of Madness, showing his four arms for the first time before engaging Wu in battle. |
| “ | Wu: Brother, I've not come here to- Garmadon: You will pay for your visit. Mud Monsters, converge!! | „ |
| ~ Garmadon about to finish off Wu with Mud Monsters. |
| “ | Garmadon: What has Lloyd gotten himself into? Wu: He has opened a can of worms I fear I will never be able to close. Garmadon: You meanwe will never be able to close. Get up. You can tell me more later. First, we need to return home. How did you find me? Wu: Traveler's Tea. But I used it all and now have no way back. Garmadon: There is only one way back to Ninjago, but to get there we must pass through the Mountain of Madness, and it is a long and dangerous road ahead. Wu: I wouldn't have it any other way. Garmadon: We should leave, befoer it really gets dark. | „ |
| ~ Garmadon hearing his brother out on why he came to the Realm of Madness, the situation his son was in. |
| “ | Garmadon: So, what kind of trouble has Lloyd gotten himself into? Wu: Well, I'm afraid to say, the worst kind. He's re-opened the Serpentine tombs, and now that they have united, Pythor is trying to find the four silver Fangblades to unleash the Great Devourer. Garmadon: The very snake that turned me evil? Wu: Yes. Garmadon: Why would Lloyd open the tombs? Wu: To be like you. Garmadon: I... never wanted him to. Thank you for watching out for him. Wu: You may think me as your enemy, but I was first your brother. | „ |
| ~ Garmadon being informed on Lloyd's situation and awareness that the Great Devouerer was planned on being unleashed. |
| “ | Garmadon: We're here: the Mountain of Madness. Wu: The only way back to Ninjago is up there? Garmadon: The worst has yet to come. We must not rest. | „ |
| ~ Garmadon and Wu beginning to scale the Mountain of Madness. |
| “ | Past Garmadon: Hmm? What is the meaning of this? Garmadon: It is I, your future self! Past Garmadon: How can it be? Garmadon: I know you are searching for the Golden Weapons, and it is because of them that I have gone back in time and stand before you now. Past Garmadon: I don't understand. You have...uh, I have four arms. Garmadon: Yes, and I need your help to get rid of the Ninja once and for all. Listen carefully. Past Garmadon: That is truly evil. | „ |
| ~ Garmadon makes an alliance with his past self. |
| “ | You want this city,Lloyd!? Then you can have it,IN RUINS!!! | „ |
| ~ Garmadon's villainous breakdown after witnessingHarumi's death. |
| “ | Hm. Do you remember the last time we saw each other? When I said "when they come.. nothing will be left". But you didn’t listen, and now I'm afraid there isn't much time. Prepare for the darkness! The destruction! The end of Ninjago! | „ |
| ~ Lord Garmadon warning Lloyd. |
| “ | Misako. The old me would have said something heartfelt and sweet. But I am no longer that man. Wu, wipe that gloomy look off your face and do something with this. | „ |
| ~ Garmadon before the fight against the Oni. |
| “ | Garmadon: Hmm. I did not expect to fight alongside you again. Wu: Nor I you. It seems life has a few surprises left for both of us. | „ |
| ~ Garmadon to his brother Wu. |
| “ | Lloyd: It has to be all of us. Garmadon: I am not one of you. Lloyd: No. But you're as much a part of the history of Ninjago as the rest of us. | „ |
| ~ Garmadon before joining the Tornado of Creation. |
| “ | Garmadon: Finally. 20 minute delivery guarantee my—-eh? Lloyd: Dad?! Garmadon: Lloyd?! | „ |
| ~ Garmadon’s first words inCrystalized |
| “ | Garmadon: Now, what are you jabbering about? Lloyd: What are you doing here? This makes no sense! Wu: You've been here the whole time? In the middle of Ninjago City? Explain this, brother! Explain the newspaper clippings, and — and — and why you're here, and ... and all of it! Garmadon: Hmm. I was hoping to avoid this conversation. But, since you're here, I may as well tell you the tale. | „ |
| ~ Garmadon to Lloyd and Wu before explaining how he has been living secretly in the city. |
| “ | Garmadon: It was after that squabble with the Omega Oni, after I saved all your lives. Lloyd: Wait, what? Wu: Lloyd. Garmadon (narrating): I didn't know what to do with myself. I was usually the one trying to conquer Ninjago, not save it. It was a ... peculiar feeling. I found myself confused. Why had I saved your lives? Did I actually care? I decided to do a little thinking. Take some ... me time. I had questions about the nature of good and evil. Heh, I knew all about evil, but little about good. And I was curious — did I have a capacity for good? Could I help people? All around me, I saw weak little humans trying their best to accomplish menial tasks. Like trimming bushes twig by twig, or trying to break ropes by pulling on them. It was madness, but I realized I was in a position to help them achieve their pointless goals. Lloyd: Their goals aren't pointless! They were trying to-— Garmadon: (burps) Do you intend to continue interrupting me, or may I finish? Wu: Finish, please. Garmadon (narrating): I was looking for answers, but didn't know where to look. I remembered the words of a wise man. Possibly the wisest I have ever met. Lloyd: The First Spinjitzu Master? Garmadon (narrating): Vinny, of NGTV News. Garmadon (narrating): These words meant nothing to me, but I wanted to understand them. So, I came here, and Vinny of NGTV News, in his infinite wisdom, welcomed me with open arms. | „ |
| ~ Garmadon narrates to Lloyd and Wu what he has done sinceSeason 10: March of the Oni. |
| “ | (crying)CHRISTROPHERN! | „ |
| ~ Garmadon after his plant, Christofern, becomes damaged after a crash made by the Vengestone Warriors, provoking him to transform into Oni Form. |
| “ | No, no, no! Terrible times INFINITY! I would have an easier time teaching dogs how to speak! I've been to the Realm of Madness, the Underworld, the Cursed, the Departed Realm. But I have never found myself in a situation more hopeless than this! It's like you want Ninjago to fall to the Overlord! Harumi would at least have understood what I was getting at! | „ |
| ~ Garmadon complaining of Lloyd’s failure to achieve Oni Form, causing him to partially have such power in his hands. |
| “ | Lloyd: Father! (saves him from being crushed by a crystal) You're hurt. Garmadon: I—-I can't ... Lloyd: It's okay. Don't try to talk. Garmadon: (reverts to his normal form.) I ... I'm sorry, Lloyd. Lloyd: Hold on. You'll be okay. I'll get you out of here! Garmadon: Save ... (coughs) Save yourself. It's too late for me. Lloyd: NO! (cries) | „ |
| ~ Garmadon’s fake-out death after being injured by the Overlord, done so Lloyd could achieve Oni Form. |
| “ | There. That wasn't so bad, was it? After all, I can't keep carrying you around forever. You're a plant. You should have roots. I once thought roots were a sign of weakness. Hmm. But I was wrong. We are stronger together. I must go help my son rebuild his monastery now. Hmm. An Oni, building instead of destroying. What next? What next indeed. | „ |
| ~ Garmadon’s farewell to Christofern |
Trivia[]
- He is one of the most recurring antagonists in the series, alongsidePythor,Captain Soto,Clouse,The Mechanic,Killow,Ultra Violet andHarumi.
- Garmadon is best known for being the very first main villain in the entireNinjago franchise.
- In the film, Garmadon is considerably younger than in the TV series, being only 174 years old, while he is thousands of years old in the TV series.
- His resurrected form has white hair.
- Despite the fact that he still had Destruction, his Spinjitzu color was erroneously different in the Tournament of Elements intro, being a dull silver color instead of dark purple. It was also a dull silver in the art forTournament of Elements.
External Links[]
- Lord Garmadon on theNinjago Wiki.
- Lord Garmadon on theHeroes Wiki
- Lord Garmadon on theMagnificent Baddie Wiki.
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