Editing Thunder Plains (Final Fantasy X)

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{{infobox location
|name=Thunder Plains
|release=FFX
|japanese=雷平原
|romaji=Kaminari-heigen
|image=FFX HD Thunder Plains.jpg
|type=Region
|region=[[Spira]]
|residents=None
|ffx items=*Various, including
**[[Al Bhed Primer|Al Bhed Primer vol. XIV]]
**[[Final Fantasy X armor#Yellow Shield|Yellow Shield]]
**[[Final Fantasy X items#Venus Sigil|Venus Sigil]] for [[Lulu (Final Fantasy X party member)|Lulu's]] Celestial Weapon
**[[movie sphere|Jecht's Sphere]]
**[[Celestial Weapon#Spirit Lance|Spirit Lance]], [[Kimahri (Final Fantasy X party member)|Kimahri's]] Celestial Weapon
|ffx enemies=*[[Gold Element]]
*[[Buer (Final Fantasy X)|Buer]]
*[[Melusine (Final Fantasy X)|Melusine]]
*[[Kusariqqu]]
*[[Aerouge]]
*[[Larva (Final Fantasy X enemy)|Larva]]
*[[Qactuar]]
*[[Iron Giant (Final Fantasy X)|Iron Giant]]
*[[Dark Ixion (Final Fantasy X)|Dark Ixion]] (Boss{{foot|International, PAL, and HD Remaster versions only}})
|ffx quests=*[[#Affection mechanics|Affection mechanics]]
*[[#Lightning dodge|Lightning dodge]]
*[[#Qactuar stones|Qactuar stones]]
*Fight [[Dark Ixion (Final Fantasy X)|Dark Ixion]]
|x2 items=*Various, depending on [[chapter]]
|x2 enemies=*Various, depending on [[chapter]]
|x2 quests=*[[#Tower re-calibration|Tower re-calibration]]
*[[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]] catching
*[[#Chocobo treasures|Chocobo treasures]]
*[[#Missions|Missions]]
}}
{{Quote|Plains of lightning, plains of thunder, those who cross are torn asunder.|Maechen}}
The '''Thunder Plains''', also known as the '''[[Gandof]] Thunder Plains''', is an open, barren landscape connecting [[Guadosalam]] to [[Macalania Woods]] in ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'' and ''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]''. It is constantly bombarded by rain and lightning bolts.

Long ago, crossing the plains was dangerous due to the never-ending storm, until an [[Al Bhed]] named Bilghen set up several towering lightning rods. Ironically, he was in the process of setting up the final tower when he was struck by lightning and killed. In ''Final Fantasy X'', the plains are still treacherous, but the towers draw most of the lightning away.

The plains are named after [[high summoner|High Summoner]] Gandof who removed the threat of [[Qactuar]]s from the [[Djose]] continent by driving them to the Thunder Plains and sealing them into Qactuar Stones.

== Story ==
{{spoiler}}
=== ''Final Fantasy X'' ===
[[File:Rikku scared in thunder plains.jpg|thumb|left|Rikku's fear of lightning.]]
The party crosses the plains on [[Yuna]]'s [[pilgrimage]] to [[Zanarkand]]. [[Rikku]] is reluctant to pass the plains due to a severe case of [[wikipedia:astraphobia|astraphobia]], eventually becoming so terrified she collapses on the ground and seizes [[Tidus]] by the leg. They camp at the [[Rin's Travel Agency|travel agency]] where Yuna books a room to herself. Hearing voices emanating from her room Tidus becomes curious, but when he tries to eavesdrop he falls into Yuna's room as the door was not closed. Yuna was watching the [[Movie sphere|sphere]] given to her by [[Jyscal Guado]]'s [[unsent]] form, and makes up her mind to marry [[Seymour Guado|Seymour]]. Yuna leaves the room and [[Wakka]] chastises Tidus for spying on Yuna.
{{clear|left}}

=== ''Final Fantasy X-2'' ===
Following the start of the [[Eternal Calm (term)|Eternal Calm]], the Al Bhed have repaired the lightning towers to make the area safe for travelers, although the repairs have not completely stabilized them. [[Cid (Final Fantasy X)|Cid]] comes to the Thunder Plains after being admonished by Yuna, Rikku, and [[Paine]] at the Zanarkand Ruins, and spends his time in a silent reverie. The girls may also run into [[Lian and Ayde]] on the Thunder Plains in the northern section.

[[File:Yuna1000words.jpg|thumb|The clouds parting.]]
After [[Spira]] falls into turmoil the leaders of the three leading factions of the world go missing causing further conflict. The [[Gullwings]] want to do something to pacify the citizens of Spira and organize the "[[1000 Words]]" concert where Yuna is to sing on the deck of the ''[[Celsius]]'' on the Thunder Plains. They get [[Tobli]] from the [[Moonflow (Final Fantasy X)|Moonflow]] to promote the event and gather a crowd. A [[Fiend (Final Fantasy X)|fiend]] has appeared and to snack on the spectators, but the Gullwings slay it before it can cause trouble.

Yuna begins her concert, and while performing, her [[Songstress]] [[dressphere]] interacts with the sphere display [[Shinra (Final Fantasy X-2)|Shinra]] had made for the concert, displaying [[Lenne]]'s final memories with [[Shuyin]] for everyone to see. Lenne's spirit appears by Yuna's side and joins in a duet with her, before disappearing. The storm ceases, the only recorded moment of it happening; the clouds have parted and the sun shines down on the barren plains. Yuna is emotionally drained after the experience and retreats to the ''Celsius's'' cabin, and by the time she awakes, the storm has resumed. Now knowing of Lenne's true feelings, Yuna decides to descend to the [[Farplane (Final Fantasy X)|Farplane]] and find Shuyin to tell him how much Lenne had loved him, in hopes of bringing a peaceful end to the [[Vegnagun]] conflict.

The Gullwings can return to the Thunder Plains only to find it infested with fiends due to the sphere waves from the concert. After they defeat fiends at nine towers, the lightning isn't stopping and they investigate the tenth and final tower, where the [[Humbaba (Final Fantasy X-2)|Humbaba]] appears. After slaying the beast, a hole appears and an Al Bhed lets them in the newly discovered cave where they rescue Cid and bring him on board their airship.
{{endspoiler}}

== Locations ==
[[File:FFX Thunder Plains.jpg|thumb|Thunder Plains (Final Fantasy X)|Thunder Plains.]]
=== Thunder Plains - South ===
The journey from Guadosalam in the South can begin with some difficulty. The area is a barren wasteland with many water-filled craters made from the relentless thunder that strikes the plains.

All enemies, aside from the [[Melusine (Final Fantasy X)|Melusine]] and [[Buer (Final Fantasy X)|Buer]] in the South area, use Thunder-elemental attacks almost exclusively, which hit hard. [[Final Fantasy X auto-abilities#Lightning Ward|Lightning Ward]] is useful, but comes at a high price; eight [[Final Fantasy X items#Lightning Marble|Lightning Marbles]] can be obtained near the [[Farplane (Final Fantasy X)|Farplane]] and can be used to create a [[Final Fantasy X auto-abilities#Lightningproof|Lightningproof]] armor to make a character virtually invincible in this area. [[Barthunder (ability)|NulShock]] and [[Ixion (Final Fantasy X)|Ixion]] can also be used to afford the party easy travel through this first area.

=== Thunder Plains travel agency ===
Travelers can find respite from the storm here. The agency has rooms to stay and recover, as well as a [[Final Fantasy X shops|shop]] that sells both [[Final Fantasy X items|items]] and [[Final Fantasy X weapons|weapons]]. The shop clerk [[Mifurey]] can be contracted into the [[Besaid Aurochs]].

The travel agency has a [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X)|chocobo]] rental sign outside even if this service is not available from this location.

=== Thunder Plains - North ===
The north plains have a similar landscape to the south; barren, dark and no particular landmarks aside from the lightning rod towers. The enemies encountered here use fewer elemental abilities that can be easily negated. The party can expect to encounter a new enemy as well: the [[Iron Giant (Final Fantasy X)|Iron Giant]]. It hits hard but is susceptible to [[Power Break (Final Fantasy X)|Power Break]] and [[Sleep (Final Fantasy X status)|Sleep]]. It is here Yuna announces to the party her answer to Seymour's proposal.

=== Secret areas ===
These are only available in ''Final Fantasy X-2''.
;[[Fiend Haunt]]
The Fiend Haunt is a dungeon that is located in a small alcove on the right side of the South section of the Thunder Plains. Yuna must traverse the cave to defeat the fiend that threatens her concert.

;[[New Cave]]
The New Cave is located in the North section of the Thunder Plains area and can be accessed only in [[Chapter]] 5.

== Shops ==
=== ''Final Fantasy X'' ===
From [[Rin's Travel Agency]]. Items before the airship can also be bought from Rin. Available only if the player speaks to Rikku, then Rin three times inside the travel agency before meeting Yuna in her room. They will no longer be available after meeting Yuna in her room.
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;Before airship
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{|class="FFX article-table" style="text-align:center"
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!style="width:100px"|Item
!style="width:50px"|Price
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Potion|Potion]]
|50 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Phoenix Down|Phoenix Down]]
|100 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Antidote|Antidote]]
|50 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Eye Drops|Eye Drops]]
|50 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Echo Screen|Echo Screen]]
|50 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Soft|Soft]]
|50 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Grenade|Grenade]]
|300 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Map|Map]]
|50 gil
|}
{|class="FFX article-table" style="text-align:center"
|-
!style="width:100px"|Equipment
!style="width:50px"|User
!style="width:50px"|Price
|-
![[Final Fantasy X weapons#Baroque Sword|Baroque Sword]]
|Tidus
|825 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X weapons#Ductile Rod|Ductile Rod]]
|Yuna
|825 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X weapons#Switch Hitter|Switch Hitter]]
|Wakka
|825 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X weapons#Variable Mog|Variable Mog]]
|Lulu
|825 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X weapons#Halberd|Halberd]]
|Kimahri
|1,650 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X weapons#Shimmering Blade|Shimmering Blade]]
|Auron
|1,650 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X weapons#Devastator|Devastator]]
|Rikku
|825 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X armor#Yellow Shield|Yellow Shield]]
|Tidus
|2,475 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X armor#Yellow Ring|Yellow Ring]]
|Yuna
|2,475 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X armor#Yellow Armguard|Yellow Armguard]]
|Wakka
|2,475 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X armor#Yellow Bangle|Yellow Bangle]]
|Lulu
|2,475 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X armor#Yellow Armlet|Yellow Armlet]]
|Kimahri
|2,475 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X armor#Yellow Bracer|Yellow Bracer]]
|Auron
|2,475 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X armor#Yellow Targe|Yellow Targe]]
|Rikku
|2,475 gil
|}
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{|class="FFX article-table" style="text-align:center"
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!style="width:100px"|Item
!style="width:50px"|Price
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Potion|Potion]]
|50 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Hi-Potion|Hi-Potion]]
|500 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Phoenix Down|Phoenix Down]]
|100 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Antidote|Antidote]]
|50 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Eye Drops|Eye Drops]]
|50 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Echo Screen|Echo Screen]]
|50 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Soft|Soft]]
|50 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Power Distiller|Power Distiller]]
|100 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Mana Distiller|Mana Distiller]]
|100 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Speed Distiller|Speed Distiller]]
|100 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Ability Distiller|Ability Distiller]]
|100 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Grenade|Grenade]]
|300 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X items#Map|Map]]
|50 gil
|}
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|-
!style="width:100px"|Item
!style="width:50px"|User
!style="width:50px"|Price
|-
![[Final Fantasy X weapons#Variable Steel|Variable Steel]]
|Tidus
|41,625 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X weapons#Malleable Staff|Malleable Staff]]
|Yuna
|41,625 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X weapons#All-Rounder|All-Rounder]]
|Wakka
|41,625 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X weapons#Morphing Mog|Morphing Mog]]
|Lulu
|41,625 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X weapons#Shapeshifter|Shapeshifter]]
|Kimahri
|41,625 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X weapons#Shiranui|Shiranui]]
|Auron
|41,625 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X weapons#Flexible Arm|Flexible Arm]]
|Rikku
|41,625 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X armor#Protect Shield|Protect Shield]]
|Tidus
|21,150 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X armor#Protect Ring|Protect Ring]]
|Yuna
|21,150 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X armor#Protect Armguard|Protect Armguard]]
|Wakka
|21,150 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X armor#Protect Bangle|Protect Bangle]]
|Lulu
|21,150 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X armor#Protect Armlet|Protect Armlet]]
|Kimahri
|21,150 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X armor#Protect Bracer|Protect Bracer]]
|Auron
|21,150 gil
|-
![[Final Fantasy X armor#Protect Targe|Protect Targe]]
|Rikku
|21,150 gil
|}
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=== ''Final Fantasy X-2'' ===
{|class="half-width X2 article-table" style="text-align:center"
|-
!style="width:33%"|Item
!style="width:33%"|Cost
!style="width:33%"|Chapters Available
|-
![[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Potion|Potion]]
|50 gil
|All
|-
![[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Hi-Potion|Hi-Potion]]
|500 gil
|3+
|-
![[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Phoenix Down|Phoenix Down]]
|100 gil
|All
|-
![[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Antidote|Antidote]]
|50 gil
|All
|-
![[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Eye Drops|Eye Drops]]
|50 gil
|All
|-
![[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Echo Screen|Echo Screen]]
|50 gil
|All
|-
![[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Soft|Soft]]
|50 gil
|All
|-
![[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Holy Water|Holy Water]]
|300 gil
|All
|-
![[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Lightning Gleam|Lightning Gleam]]
|3,000 gil
|All
|-
![[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Yellow Ring|Yellow Ring]]
|3,000 gil
|All
|-
![[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#NulShock Ring|NulShock Ring]]
|8,000 gil
|All
|}

== Quests ==
=== ''Final Fantasy X'' ===
==== [[Affection mechanics]] ====
* Outside the agency, if Tidus enters before Auron concedes to Rikku, Rikku's affection value increases by eight.
* Speaking to Rikku inside the travel agency before meeting Yuna in her room increases Rikku's affection value by eight.
* After speaking to Rikku inside the agency, Rin enters the foyer. If Tidus speaks with him, Rin will ask "Would that be Sir Auron by any chance?" Replying "Nope, wrong guy" will increase Auron's affection value by eight.
* As in every other location, when the party is spread out, the one Tidus talks to first gains affection points.

==== Lightning dodge ====
While on the Thunder Plains lightning can strike Tidus at any time, although the threat is increased when no towers are nearby. When the screen flashes white, if the player quickly presses {{button|ps|x symbol}}, Tidus will jump out of the way of the impending lightning strike. If the player presses {{button|ps|x symbol}} when there is no flash, Tidus will get struck by the next lightning strike. Getting struck by lightning incurs no loss of [[HP (stat)|HP]].

If Tidus dodges a certain number of lightning strikes in a row, a [[Treasure chest (object)|treasure chest]] will appear outside the travel agency. The player may only receive each prize once, but if they dodge a high number of lightning strikes, they will receive all the prizes up to and including the prize for the number of strikes they dodge. The counter will reset if the player gets struck by lightning, visits the screen in front of the travel agency, exits the Thunder Plains from either end, loads a save game, or selects the options "Play [[blitzball]]" or "Board airship" when examining a [[Save point#Final Fantasy X|save sphere]].

The player can keep track of their record by examining a book in the travel agency titled "All About Lightning". The book tracks how many lightning bolts struck towards Tidus, how many he dodged, and the most bolts he has dodged in a row.

Dodging 200 lightning strikes in the ''[[Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster|Final Fantasy X HD Remaster]]'' version earns the trophy/achievement [[Final Fantasy X HD Remaster achievements and trophies#Lightning Dancer|Lightning Dancer]].

If the player fled or defeated [[Dark Ixion (Final Fantasy X)|Dark Ixion]] in the first fight, there will be no lightning flashes in the Northern Plains until they have defeated Dark Ixion in the second fight. This also means that the Qactuar stones will not glow, and thus cannot be prayed at. This can only happen in the International, PAL, and ''HD Remaster'' versions.

[[File:Final Fantasy X Dodge 200 Lightning Bolts (real time) easy way w all rewards ps4|thumb|right|200px]]
The player can use the "crater trick" to facilitate the process. In the Thunder Plains - South, there is a crater that forces a lightning strike. This crater is just south of the agency next to a lightning tower between the two crevices on either side of the map. Every time Tidus steps into this crater after the first time, a bolt is guaranteed to come down. Knowing when the bolts will strike and how the game allows it to slightly preempt the flash by half a second or so, makes this [[minigame]] a lot easier. The player needs to move a short distance away for it to trigger again, but it's still only a few seconds between each dodge. One may not need to move away at all, but simply stand in the crater and be ready. It appears to take no more than a couple of seconds for a strike to hit. Additionally, if one stands on the "north" edge of the crater, dodges the first bolt, and lands still in the crater a second bolt will strike instantly, meaning one can do two at once. This makes for a very quick 200 dodges. It is advisable to have the [[Final Fantasy X auto-abilities#No Encounters|No Encounters]] ability.

{|class="half-width FFX article-table"
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!Dodges
!Prize
|-
!5
|[[Final Fantasy X items#X-Potion|X-Potion]] x2
|-
!10
|[[Final Fantasy X items#Mega-Potion|Mega-Potion]] x2
|-
!20
|[[Final Fantasy X items#MP Sphere|MP Sphere]] x2
|-
!50
|[[Final Fantasy X items#Strength Sphere|Strength Sphere]] x3
|-
!100
|[[Final Fantasy X items#HP Sphere|HP Sphere]] x3
|-
!150
|[[Final Fantasy X items#Megalixir|Megalixir]] x4
|-
!200
|[[Final Fantasy X items#Venus Sigil|Venus Sigil]]
|}
Additional rewards:
* 30 combined bolts dodged or struck by: [[Final Fantasy X items#Ether|Ether]]
* 80 combined bolts dodged or struck by: [[Final Fantasy X items#Elixir|Elixir]]

In ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy NT]]'', when [[Tidus (Dissidia NT)|Tidus]] summons [[Ramuh]], he says "Show them how hard it is to dodge lightning!" as an allusion to this minigame.

==== Qactuar stones ====
There are numerous stones dotted around the south and north areas of the Thunder Plains, that when prayed at, summon Qactuars to roam about the plains. In total there are two Qactuar stones in the south area, and six Qactuar stones in the north area. A stone is prayed at by pressing {{button|ps|square symbol}} in front of it while it is glowing. If one prays at three different stones, a Qactuar Ghost will appear near the center of the southern Thunder Plains area. The player must then follow it to a broken tower in the southern section of the plains and pray at it. This will reveal a treasure chest containing [[Kimahri]]'s [[Celestial Weapon]], the [[Celestial Weapon#Spirit Lance|Spirit Lance]]. The chest can only be unlocked if the party has the [[Celestial Weapon#The Celestial Mirror|Celestial Mirror]].

==== Dark Ixion ====
{{main|Dark Ixion (Final Fantasy X)}}
In the International, PAL, and ''HD Remaster'' versions, Dark Ixion can be fought on the plains. He is available after viewing the arrival cutscene in the [[Calm Lands]]. He is encountered twice, the first by talking to a [[Yevon]] soldier and after that, by finding him after a lightning strike, both occur in the northern section.

=== ''Final Fantasy X-2'' ===
==== Tower re-calibration ====
[[File:FFX-2 - Rikku QTE.png|thumb|Tower calibration minigame (Rikku).]]
{{main|Tower re-calibration}}
The lightning tower calibration minigame can be played in Chapter 2 and 3. To start, the player must talk to the Al Bhed Technician by the first tower twice. The player receives prizes in Chapter 5 depending on how many times they calibrated a tower (maximum is 30). Finishing this minigame gives no story completion %, nor is playing it required for an [[Episode Complete]].
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==== Chocobo treasures ====
[[Chocobo raising (Final Fantasy X-2)|Sending a chocobo]] to Thunder Plains to look for treasures finds the following items (depending on the chocobo's level):

{|class="half-width X2 article-table"
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!Level
!Treasure
|-
!1
|[[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Electro Marble|Electro Marble]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Electro Marble|Electro Marble]] x2, [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Electro Marble|Electro Marble]] x3, [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Electro Marble|Electro Marble]] x4
|-
!2
|[[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Lightning Marble|Lightning Marble]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Lightning Gem|Lightning Gem]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Yellow Ring|Yellow Ring]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Ochre Ring|Ochre Ring]]
|-
!3
|[[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Lightning Marble|Lightning Marble]] x2, [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Lightning Gem|Lightning Gem]] x2, [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Lightning Gleam|Lightning Gleam]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Short Circuit|Short Circuit]]
|-
!4
|[[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Lightning Marble|Lightning Marble]] x3, [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Lightning Gem|Lightning Gem]] x3, [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#NulShock Ring|NulShock Ring]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Electrocutioner|Electrocutioner]]
|-
!5
|[[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Lightning Marble|Lightning Marble]] x4, [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Lightning Gem|Lightning Gem]] x4, [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Black Choker|Black Choker]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Chaos Shock|Chaos Shock]]
|}

==== [[Missions (Final Fantasy X-2)|Missions]] ====
===== Concert Clean-Up =====
:'''''Note''': This is a compulsory mission which is required to complete the game.''
''A fiend has crawled out from beneath the earth. Exterminate it so concertgoers can listen to your song without any distractions!''
* '''Objective''': Defeat the boss fiend.
* '''Unlock''': Becomes available after "Where's Tobli" mission.
* '''Reward''': [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Black Ring|Black Ring]] accessory.
The mission is part of Chapter 4.

===== A Fallen Genius? =====
:'''''Note''': This is not a compulsory mission, thus is not required to complete the game.''
''Frenzied fiends are feeding off the energy stored in the lightning rod towers. Destroy every last one of the fiends clinging to the towers.''
* '''Objective''': Defeat the fiends at each tower.
* '''Unlock''': Becomes available at the beginning of Chapter Five.
* '''Reward''': [[Garment Grid#Valiant Lustre|Valiant Lustre]] [[Garment Grid]], an Al Bhed Primer.
The mission becomes available in Chapter 5.

==== [[Episode Complete]] ====
{{Quote|Well, that about wraps up the concert clean-up. Another electrifying day on the Thunder Plains!|Thunder Plains highlighted on ''[[Celsius]]'' locations list}}
The lightning rod towers are back to normal, and Cid is finished with his work in the area.

To get Episode Complete the player must fulfill the following requirements: 
* Chapter 1 - Yuna must tell [[Cid (Final Fantasy X)|Cid]] she doesn't agree with him having made Zanarkand into a tourist attraction at the [[Chamber of the Fayth]] in Zanarkand.
* Chapter 2, 3 – The player must find and speak with Cid on the Thunder Plains.
* Chapter 4 – The player must complete the concert events.
* Chapter 5 - The player must rescue Cid from the New Cave.

The tower re-calibration minigame isn't required for either Episode Complete, nor 100% game completion.

== Items ==
=== ''Final Fantasy X'' ===
* [[Final Fantasy X items#Phoenix Down|Phoenix Down]] x2
* [[Final Fantasy X items#Hi-Potion|Hi-Potion]] x2
* 5000 gil
* [[Final Fantasy X weapons#Water Ball|Water Ball]]
* [[Al Bhed Primer|Al Bhed Primer vol. XIV]] (speak to Rikku then tell Rin "Okay" when prompted before meeting Yuna in her room)
* [[Final Fantasy X armor#Yellow Shield|Yellow Shield]] (on ground in front of Travel Agency, after [[Wantz]] runs away)
* [[Final Fantasy X items#X-Potion|X-Potion]]
* [[Final Fantasy X items#Ether|Ether]]
* 2000 gil
* [[Final Fantasy X items#Remedy|Remedy]]
* [[Final Fantasy X items#Venus Sigil|Venus Sigil]] (successfully dodge 200 lightning bolts in a row)
* [[movie sphere|Jecht's Sphere]] (near right tower in center of South area, after defeating [[Spherimorph]])
* [[Celestial Weapon#Spirit Lance|Spirit Lance]] (pray at three Qactuar stones, then pray at the broken tower; Celestial Mirror required)

=== ''Final Fantasy X-2'' ===
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;Chapter 1
* South
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Echo Screen|Echo Screen]] x3
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Potion|Potion]] x2
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Black Choker|Black Choker]]
* North
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Phoenix Down|Phoenix Down]]
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Grenade|Grenade]]
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Ether|Ether]]
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;Chapter 2
* South
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Echo Screen|Echo Screen]] x4
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Potion|Potion]] x3
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Pearl Necklace|Pearl Necklace]]
* North
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Silence Grenade|Silence Grenade]] x2
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Ether|Ether]] x2
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Phoenix Down|Phoenix Down]] x2
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;Chapter 3
* South
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Echo Screen|Echo Screen]] x5
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Hi-Potion|Hi-Potion]] x2
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Safety Bit|Safety Bit]]
* North
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Phoenix Down|Phoenix Down]] x3
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Dark Grenade|Dark Grenade]] x2
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Ether|Ether]] x3
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;Chapter 4
* South
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Echo Screen|Echo Screen]] x6
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#X-Potion|X-Potion]]
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Glass Buckle|Glass Buckle]]
* North
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Phoenix Down|Phoenix Down]] x4
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Petrify Grenade|Petrify Grenade]] x2
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Turbo Ether|Turbo Ether]]
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;Chapter 5
* South
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Remedy|Remedy]]
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#X-Potion|X-Potion]] x2
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Ochre Ring|Ochre Ring]]
* North
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Budget Grenade|Budget Grenade]] x2
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Turbo Ether|Turbo Ether]] x2
** [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Sleep Grenade|Sleep Grenade]] x2
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== Enemies ==
=== ''Final Fantasy X'' ===
;South
* [[Gold Element]], [[Buer (Final Fantasy X)|Buer]], [[Melusine (Final Fantasy X)|Melusine]]
* [[Melusine (Final Fantasy X)|Melusine]], [[Kusariqqu]], [[Aerouge]]
* [[Gold Element]], [[Buer (Final Fantasy X)|Buer]], [[Aerouge]]
* [[Larva (Final Fantasy X enemy)|Larva]], [[Gold Element]]
* [[Larva (Final Fantasy X enemy)|Larva]], [[Aerouge]] x2
* [[Qactuar]] (available after praying at one Qactuar stone. Not available after praying at two Quactar stones)
* [[Qactuar]] x2 (available after praying at two Qactuar stones. Not available after praying at three Quactar stones)
* [[Qactuar]] x3 (available after praying at three Qactuar stones)

;North
* [[Larva (Final Fantasy X enemy)|Larva]] x2
* [[Iron Giant (Final Fantasy X)|Iron Giant]], [[Buer (Final Fantasy X)|Buer]] x2
* [[Gold Element]], [[Buer (Final Fantasy X)|Buer]], [[Kusariqqu]]
* [[Iron Giant (Final Fantasy X)|Iron Giant]]
* [[Melusine (Final Fantasy X)|Melusine]], [[Kusariqqu]], [[Aerouge]]
* [[Qactuar]] (available after praying at one Qactuar stone. Not available after praying at two Quactar stones)
* [[Qactuar]] x2 (available after praying at two Qactuar stones. Not available after praying at three Quactar stones)
* [[Qactuar]] x3 (available after praying at three Qactuar stones)
* [[Dark Ixion (Final Fantasy X)|Dark Ixion]] (Boss) (International, PAL, and HD Remaster versions only)

During the first fight against Dark Ixion, if the player flees or defeats it, then all random encounters are suspended until they leave the area and return. During the second fight against Dark Ixion, all random encounters are suspended until it is defeated.

=== ''Final Fantasy X-2'' ===
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;Chapter 1
* [[Bicocette (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bicocette]], [[Lesser Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Lesser Drake]]
* [[Bicocette (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bicocette]], [[Gold Elemental]]
* [[Ochu (Final Fantasy X-2)|Ochu]]
* [[Gold Elemental]]
* [[Lesser Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Lesser Drake]]
* [[Lesser Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Lesser Drake]], [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Bicocette (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bicocette]], [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Gold Elemental]], [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Stalwart (Final Fantasy X-2)|Stalwart]]
* [[Red Elemental (Final Fantasy X-2)|Red Elemental]], [[Lesser Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Lesser Drake]]
* [[Bicocette (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bicocette]] x3
* [[Bicocette (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bicocette]] x2
* [[Red Elemental (Final Fantasy X-2)|Red Elemental]], [[Bicocette (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bicocette]], [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
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;Chapter 2
* [[Ochu (Final Fantasy X-2)|Ochu]], [[Lesser Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Lesser Drake]]
* [[Armet (Final Fantasy X-2)|Armet]], [[Bicocette (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bicocette]] x2
* [[Bicocette (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bicocette]], [[Gold Elemental]], [[Lesser Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Lesser Drake]]
* [[Bolt Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bolt Drake]], [[Lesser Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Lesser Drake]]
* [[Gold Elemental]] x3
* [[Bicocette (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bicocette]] x2, [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Gold Elemental]] x2, [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Bolt Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bolt Drake]], [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Red Elemental (Final Fantasy X-2)|Red Elemental]], [[Bicocette (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bicocette]], [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Red Elemental (Final Fantasy X-2)|Red Elemental]] x2, [[Bicocette (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bicocette]]
* [[Bicocette (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bicocette]], [[Lesser Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Lesser Drake]] x2
* [[Bicocette (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bicocette]], [[Lesser Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Lesser Drake]], [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Red Elemental (Final Fantasy X-2)|Red Elemental]] x3, [[Bicocette (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bicocette]]
* [[Stalwart (Final Fantasy X-2)|Stalwart]]
* [[Red Elemental (Final Fantasy X-2)|Red Elemental]] x3, [[Bicocette (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bicocette]]
* [[Red Elemental (Final Fantasy X-2)|Red Elemental]], [[Lesser Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Lesser Drake]], [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Armet (Final Fantasy X-2)|Armet]], [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
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;Chapter 3
* [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Bolt Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bolt Drake]], [[Barbuta (Final Fantasy X-2)|Barbuta]]
* [[Gemini (Final Fantasy X-2)|Gemini]], [[Watcher-S]]
* [[Barbuta (Final Fantasy X-2)|Barbuta]], [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Assassin Bee (Final Fantasy X-2)|Assassin Bee]] x2, [[Barbuta (Final Fantasy X-2)|Barbuta]]
* [[Malboro (Final Fantasy X-2)|Malboro]]
* [[Bolt Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bolt Drake]], [[Watcher-A]]
* [[Assassin Bee (Final Fantasy X-2)|Assassin Bee]] x2, [[Barbuta (Final Fantasy X-2)|Barbuta]], [[Watcher-R]]
* [[Bolt Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bolt Drake]]
* [[Gucumatz]]
* [[Bolt Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bolt Drake]], [[Watcher-R]]
* [[Gemini (Final Fantasy X-2)|Gemini]], [[Watcher-R]]
* [[Bolt Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bolt Drake]], [[Anole (Final Fantasy X-2)|Anole]], [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Gemini (Final Fantasy X-2)|Gemini]]
* [[Armet (Final Fantasy X-2)|Armet]] x2, [[Watcher-S]]
* [[Armet (Final Fantasy X-2)|Armet]] x2
* [[Anole (Final Fantasy X-2)|Anole]] x3, [[Watcher-A]]
* [[Anole (Final Fantasy X-2)|Anole]] x3
* [[Gucumatz]], [[Watcher-S]]
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;Chapter 4
* [[Malboro (Final Fantasy X-2)|Malboro]], [[Watcher-R]]
* [[Bolt Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bolt Drake]], [[Barbuta (Final Fantasy X-2)|Barbuta]], [[Assassin Bee (Final Fantasy X-2)|Assassin Bee]]
* [[Gemini (Final Fantasy X-2)|Gemini]], [[Watcher-A]]
* [[Assassin Bee (Final Fantasy X-2)|Assassin Bee]], [[Barbuta (Final Fantasy X-2)|Barbuta]] x2
* [[Balivarha (Final Fantasy X-2)|Balivarha]]
* [[Aka Manah (Final Fantasy X-2)|Aka Manah]]
* [[Gemini (Final Fantasy X-2)|Gemini]]
* [[Bolt Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bolt Drake]], [[Assassin Bee (Final Fantasy X-2)|Assassin Bee]], [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Aka Manah (Final Fantasy X-2)|Aka Manah]], [[Watcher-S]]
* [[Malboro (Final Fantasy X-2)|Malboro]]
* [[Balivarha (Final Fantasy X-2)|Balivarha]], [[Blue Elemental (Final Fantasy X-2)|Blue Elemental]]
* [[Taromaiti]], [[Varan]]
* [[Balivarha (Final Fantasy X-2)|Balivarha]], [[Watcher-A]]
* [[Bolt Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bolt Drake]]
* [[Bolt Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bolt Drake]], [[Watcher-R]]
* [[Assassin Bee (Final Fantasy X-2)|Assassin Bee]], [[Barbuta (Final Fantasy X-2)|Barbuta]] x2, [[Watcher-S]]
* [[Taromaiti]], [[Varan]], [[Watcher-R]]
* [[Balivarha (Final Fantasy X-2)|Balivarha]], [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Bolt Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bolt Drake]], [[Barbuta (Final Fantasy X-2)|Barbuta]], [[Assassin Bee (Final Fantasy X-2)|Assassin Bee]], [[Watcher-A]]
* [[Balivarha (Final Fantasy X-2)|Balivarha]], [[Blue Elemental (Final Fantasy X-2)|Blue Elemental]], [[Watcher-A]]
* [[Balivarha (Final Fantasy X-2)|Balivarha]], [[Watcher-S]]
* [[Armet (Final Fantasy X-2)|Armet]] x3
* [[Blue Elemental (Final Fantasy X-2)|Blue Elemental]], [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Gemini (Final Fantasy X-2)|Gemini]], [[Watcher-R]]
* [[Armet (Final Fantasy X-2)|Armet]], [[Bolt Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bolt Drake]]
* [[Aka Manah (Final Fantasy X-2)|Aka Manah]], [[Watcher-A]]
* [[Armet (Final Fantasy X-2)|Armet]] x2, [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Balivarha (Final Fantasy X-2)|Balivarha]], [[Blue Elemental (Final Fantasy X-2)|Blue Elemental]], [[Watcher-R]]
* [[Taromaiti]], [[Varan]], [[Watcher-A]]
* [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy X-2 enemy)|Chocobo]]
* [[Anole (Final Fantasy X-2)|Anole]] x3
* [[Malboro (Final Fantasy X-2)|Malboro]], [[Watcher-S]]
* [[Armet (Final Fantasy X-2)|Armet]], [[Bolt Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bolt Drake]], [[Watcher-S]]
* [[Armet (Final Fantasy X-2)|Armet]] x3, [[Watcher-A]]
* [[Anole (Final Fantasy X-2)|Anole]] x3, [[Watcher-R]]
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;Chapter 5
* [[Rhyos (Final Fantasy X-2)|Rhyos]] (fixed encounters at each tower)
* [[Aka Manah (Final Fantasy X-2)|Aka Manah]], [[Watcher-A]]
* [[Anole (Final Fantasy X-2)|Anole]] x3
* [[Bolt Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bolt Drake]] x2, [[Armet (Final Fantasy X-2)|Armet]], [[Watcher-S]]
* [[Bolt Drake (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bolt Drake]] x2, [[Armet (Final Fantasy X-2)|Armet]]
* [[Armet (Final Fantasy X-2)|Armet]] x3
* [[Balivarha (Final Fantasy X-2)|Balivarha]] x2
* [[Humbaba (Final Fantasy X-2)|Humbaba]] (Boss)
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== Other appearances ==
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
The Gandof Thunder Plains on [[First|the First]] are the setting of [[Eden's Verse: Fulmination]].

=== ''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call]]'' ===
[[File:Thunder Plains TFF.png|thumb|The Thunder Plains in ''Curtain Call.'']]
The Thunder Plains appear as the background for the [[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call downloadable content|DLC]] [[Field Music Sequence]] for "Thunder Plains."

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' ===
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FFAB Thunder Plains FFX.png|
FFAB Thunder Plains FFX Special.png|
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{{Location section|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade}}

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' ===
[[File:FFRK Thunder Plains FFX.png|right|150px]]
{{Location section|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}

== Non-''Final Fantasy'' appearances ==
=== ''[[Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special]]'' ===
{{Section|Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special}}

== Musical themes ==
{{audio|filename=FFX_Thunderplains.ogg|title="Thunder Plains" from ''Final Fantasy X''}}
{{main|Thunder Plains (theme)}}
In ''Final Fantasy X'', the eponymous "Thunder Plains" plays on the Plains. "Thunder Plains" was one of sixteen tracks chosen from the [[Final Fantasy X: Original Soundtrack|original soundtrack]] to be rearranged by [[Masashi Hamauzu]] on the ''[[Piano Collections: Final Fantasy X]]'' album.{{clear}}

{{Audio|title="Thunder Plains" from ''Final Fantasy X-2''|filename=FFX-2 Thunder Plains.ogg}}
In ''Final Fantasy X-2'', the theme is again called "Thunder Plains", but is a different theme.
{{clear}}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Dthunderplains.png|The Thunder Plains artwork for ''Final Fantasy X''.
Thunder-Plains-Lightning-Tower.png|Lightning Tower artwork for ''Final Fantasy X''.
TP AgencyArtwork.jpg|Thunder Plains (Final Fantasy X)|Thunder Plains Travel Agency.
Inside Travel Agency 1.jpg|Thunder Plains (Final Fantasy X)|Thunder Plains Travel Agency.
Inside Travel Agency 2.jpg|Thunder Plains (Final Fantasy X)|Thunder Plains Travel Agency.
Thunder plains.jpg|Thunder plains in ''Final Fantasy X''.
Lightning tower thunder plains.jpg|Lightning tower in ''Final Fantasy X''.
Wantz Thunder Plains.png|The party outside the Travel Agency in ''Final Fantasy X''.
FFX Thunder Plains Inn.png|The inn in ''Final Fantasy X''.
FFX Thunder Plains Yuna's Room.png|Yuna's room in the inn in ''Final Fantasy X''.
FFX-2 Thunder Plains Concert.jpg|Concept art of the Thunder Plains concert in ''Final Fantasy X-2''.
Thunder Plains in FFX-2.jpg|View of the Thunder Plains in ''Final Fantasy X-2''.
</gallery>

== Etymology ==
{{Etym|Thunder}}

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