Enlarged Gadunka

"As if time had reversed itself, Gadunka rapidly returned to what it had been before the Mask of Life had evolved it mere days ago: a tiny aquatic creature no threat to anything larger than a darter fish. Deprived of its newfound power and strength, Gadunka roared its frustration — but it was now too small to be heard."

- Narrator, Downfall

The Enlarged Gadunka is a large, ferocious marine Rahi, increased in size by the Kanohi Ignika.

History
When Nocturn placed the Kanohi Ignika on the seabed, a Gadunka scurried under the mask for shelter, unknowingly exposing himself to the Kanohi's energy. The energies caused the Gadunka to grow at a rapid rate until it reached a gigantic size.

Its instincts caused it to think the Ignika, which was then taken away by Nocturn, belonged to it. Upon seeing the Barraki possessing it, it attempted to attack the group, but was stopped and attacked by Toa Mahri Hewkii instead. Due to his sense of fair play, the Toa attempted to defeat the Gadunka through physical combat. He threw boulders at it and used his Aqua Warblade and Electrified Chains against it, but Gadunka countered every move. Hewkii ultimately failed and was about to be devoured by the Rahi when Hahli and Nuparu came to his rescue. Nuparu used his Aqua Blaster Blade and sent shockwaves through the water, which distracted the Rahi long enough for Hahli to summon an underwater tidal wave, washing the Gadunka away.

Later, the enlarged Gadunka reappeared, now having "befriended" the 300 Foot Mutant Venom Eel and the Ancient Sea Behemoth. The trio attacked the Toa Mahri as they were about to bring down the Cord. The latter two were defeated by the Toa. Meanwhile, Nuparu attempted to defeat Gadunka by opening a hole in the sea floor, causing the Rahi to drop into it. Gadunka, however, reappeared and took the Mask of Life from Matoro, who was knocked unconscious during the battle. Angry that the Gadunka had injured Matoro and attempted to remove itself from him, the Ignika granted the creature the ability to restore anything to its original state. As a result, the Gadunka shrunk back down to his former size, and was later devoured by a Takea.

Abilities & Traits
The Enlarged Gadunka has extremely powerful jaws and claws. It is a very territorial Rahi, known for attempting to claim any area, as a result of its natural instincts.

Tools
The enlarged Gadunka used a Squid Launcher which he found on the seafloor. When it shrunk back to its original size, the enlarged Gadunka was unable to use the Squid Launcher and discarded it.

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==Quotes ==

"It’s my old pal. Too bad we don’t have any of those explosive madu fruit like on our old island. I could teach him to play fetch."

- Toa Mahri Hewkii, Downfall

Appearances

 * BIONICLE Legends 7: Prisoners of the Pit


 * BIONICLE Legends 8: Downfall


 * Comic 10: The Death of Mata Nui


 * BIONICLE: Toa Mahri


 * ''BIONICLE: Makuta's Guide to the Universe


 * BIONICLE: Encyclopedia Updated (Mentioned Only)


 * Hydraxon's Hunt Game! (Non-canonical Appearance)