Thunderhand

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Luigi using his Thunderhand on a Troopea
Mario and Luigi using the Firebrand and Thunderhand respectively in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions.
Artwork of Luigi using the Thunderhand, with Mario using the Firebrand

Thunderhand is a move used by Luigi during the events of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions. It is the opposite of Mario's Firebrand. He is taught this by the Thunder God in the Thunder Palace, and is taught an advanced technique by the Jellyfish Sisters allowing him to be stuck to Mario and move slower while facing one direction. This can be used to pass through slow-moving spiked barrels and activate Boo Statues.

Thunderhand can power Conductors and be used offensively against enemies. In some cases, enemies will have a weakness to or can only hurt by the Thunderhand, such as the Piranha Plants on the Beanbean International Airport's runway. Other enemies (like Bowletta's Dark form) absorb the attack and get healed instead. Mario and Luigi can also use the Thunder Bros. Bros. Attack, which involves Luigi jumping on Mario and lauching thunderbolts at enemies.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
German Donnerhand
Donner-Magnet (when used on Mario)
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Thunderhand
Thunder-Magnet
Italian Mano di Tuono
Potere di Tuono (by the Jellyfish Sisters)
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Thunderhand
Thunder Power