Bionicle Alternatives Essential Guide: Matoran Universe - Toa

TOA MATA / TOA NUVA

Tahu

Gali

Kopaka

Lewa

Onua

Pohatu

Takua / Takanuva

TOA METRU / TOA HORDIKA

Vakama

Information

    Homeland: Metru Nui

    Element: Fire

    Occupation: leader of the Toa Metru/Toa Hordika

    Kanohi: Huna (Concealment)

    Tools: Disk Launcher

History

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta I, "The Empire of Makuta"

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Matau

Information

    Homeland: Metru Nui

    Element: Air

    Occupation: member of the Toa Metru/Toa Hordika

    Kanohi: Mahiki (Illusion)

    Tools: Aero Slicers

History

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta I, "The Empire of Makuta"

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Nokama

Information

    Homeland: Metru Nui

    Element: Water

    Occupation: member of the Toa Metru/Toa Hordika

    Kanohi: Rau (Translation)

    Tools: Hydro Blades

History

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta I, "The Empire of Makuta"

    Empire of Makuta IV, "The Hidden Island"

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Nuju

Information

    Homeland: Metru Nui

    Element: Ice

    Occupation: member of the Toa Metru/Toa Hordika

    Kanohi: Matatu (Telekinesis)

    Tools: Crystal Spikes

History

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta I, "The Empire of Makuta"

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Onewa

Information

    Homeland: Metru Nui

    Element: Stone

    Occupation: member of the Toa Metru/Toa Hordika

    Kanohi: Komau (Mind Control)

    Tools: Proto Pitons

History

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Whenua

Information

    Homeland: Metru Nui

    Element: Earth

    Occupation: member of the Toa Metru/Toa Hordika

    Kanohi: Ruru (Night Vision)

    Tools: Earthshock Drills

History

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta I, "The Empire of Makuta"

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

TOA MANGAI

Lhikan

Information

    Homeland: Northern Continent

    Element: Fire

    Occupation: leader of the Toa Mangai

    Kanohi: Hau (Shielding)

    Tools: Fire Greatswords

History

    Lhikan at Custom BIONICLE Wiki

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta I, "The Empire of Makuta"

    Empire of Makuta IV, "The Hidden Island"

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Naho

Information

    Homeland: 

    Element: Water

    Occupation: member of the Toa Mangai

    Kanohi: Huna (Concealment) 

    Tools: 

History

Appearances

Nidhiki

Information

    Homeland: Tren Krom Peninsula

    Element: Air

    Occupation: member of the Toa Mangai (formerly)

    Kanohi: Volitak (Stealth)

    Tools: Air Scythe

History

Appearances

Tuyet

Information

    Homeland: Kora Nui

    Element: Water

    Occupation: member of the Toa Mangai (formerly)

    Kanohi: Onweku (Intangibility)

    Tools: Barbed Broadsword

History

Appearances

Arktus

Information

    Homeland:

    Element: Ice

    Occupation: member of the Toa Mangai

    Kanohi: Calix (Fate)

    Tools:

History

    Arktus at Custom BIONICLE Wiki

Appearances

Baaru

Information

    Homeland:

    Element: Ice

    Occupation: member of the Toa Mangai

    Kanohi: Kaukau (Water Breathing)

    Tools:

History

    Barru at Custom BIONICLE Wiki

Appearances

Irus

Information

    Homeland: Tren Krom Peninsula

    Element: Ice

    Occupation: member of the Toa Mangai

    Kanohi: Rode (Truth)

    Tools:

History

    Irus at Custom BIONICLE Wiki

Appearances

Marn

Information

    Homeland:

    Element: Earth

    Occupation: member of the Toa Mangai

    Kanohi: Kakama (Speed)

    Tools: Earth Club

History

Appearances

Palama

Information

    Homeland: Dagor Nui

    Element: Plantlife

    Occupation: member of the Toa Mangai

    Kanohi: Amana (Healing)

    Tools:

History

    Palama at Custom BIONICLE Wiki

Appearances

Sorru

Information

    Homeland:

    Element: Ice

    Occupation: member of the Toa Mangai

    Kanohi: Kahmutil (Conjuring)

    Tools:

History

    Sorru at Custom BIONICLE Wiki

Appearances

Tironn

Information

    Homeland: Dagor Nui

    Element: Stone

    Occupation: member of the Toa Mangai

    Kanohi: Kadin (Flight)

    Tools:

History

    Tironn at Custom BIONICLE Wiki

Appeareances

TOA HAGAH

Teridax's Toa Hagah

Norik

Information

    Homeland:

    Element: Fire

    Occupation: member of the Toa Hagah

    Kanohi: Pehkui (Regeneration)

    Tools: Lava Spear, Rhotuka Launching Shield

History

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta I, "The Empire of Makuta"

    Empire of Makuta IV, "The Hidden Island"

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Bomonga

Information

    Homeland: Kora Nui

    Element: Earth

    Occupation: member of the Toa Hagah

    Kanohi: Awai (Growth)

    Tools: Seismic Spear, Rhotuka Launching Shield

History

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta I, "The Empire of Makuta"

    Empire of Makuta IV, "The Hidden Island"

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Gaaki

Information

    Homeland:

    Element: Water

    Occupation: member of the Toa Hagah

    Kanohi: Valumi (Clairvoyance)

    Tools: Tidal Spear, Rhotuka Launching Shield

History

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta I, "The Empire of Makuta"

    Empire of Makuta IV, "The Hidden Island"

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Iruini

Information

    Homeland:

    Element: Air

    Occupation: member of the Toa Hagah

    Kanohi: Kualsi (Quick Travel)

    Tools: Cyclone Spear, Rhotuka Launching Shield

History

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta I, "The Empire of Makuta"

    Empire of Makuta IV, "The Hidden Island"

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Kualus

Information

    Homeland:

    Element: Ice

    Occupation: member of the Toa Hagah

    Kanohi: Niadki (Rahi Control)

    Tools: Sub-Zero Spear, Rhotuka Launching Shield

History

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta I, "The Empire of Makuta"

    Empire of Makuta IV, "The Hidden Island"

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Pouks

Information

    Homeland:

    Element: Stone

    Occupation: member of the Toa Hagah

    Kanohi: Mutuku (Emulation)

    Tools: Avalanche Spear, Rhotuka Launching Shield

History

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta I, "The Empire of Makuta"

    Empire of Makuta IV, "The Hidden Island"

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

TOA INIKA / TOA MAHRI

Jaller

Information

    Homeland: Metru Nui

    Element: Fire

    Occupation: leader of the Toa Inika/Toa Mahri

    Kanohi: Calix (Fate); Arthron (Sonar)

    Tools: Energized Fire Sword, Zamor Launcher; Power Sword, Cordak Blaster

History

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta I, "The Empire of Makuta"

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Hahli

Information

    Homeland: Metru Nui

    Element: Water

    Occupation: member of the Toa Inika/Toa Mahri

    Kanohi: Elda (Detection); Faxon (Kindred)

    Tools: Laser Harpoon, Zamor Launcher; Protosteel Talons, Cordak Blaster

History

Appearances

    The Rescuer

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Hewkii

Information

    Homeland: Metru Nui

    Element: Stone

    Occupation: member of the Toa Inika/Toa Mahri

    Kanohi: Sanok (Accuracy); Garai (Gravity)

    Tools: Laser Axe, Zamor Launcher; Aqua Warblade, Cordak Blaster

History

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta I, "The Empire of Makuta"

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Kongu

Information

    Homeland: Metru Nui

    Element: Air

    Occupation: member of the Toa Inika/Toa Mahri

    Kanohi: Suletu (Telepathy); Zatth (Summoning)

    Tools: Laser Crossbow, Zamor Launcher; Cordak Blasters

History

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta I, "The Empire of Makuta"

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Matoro

Information

    Homeland: Metru Nui

    Element: Ice

    Occupation: member of the Toa Inika/Toa Mahri

    Kanohi: Iden (Spirit); Tryna (Reanimation)

    Tools: Energized Ice Sword, Zamor Launcher; Twin Cutter, Cordak Blaster

History

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Nuparu

Information

    Homeland: Metru Nui

    Element: Earth

    Occupation: member of the Toa Inika/Toa Mahri

    Kanohi: Kadin (Flight); Volitak (Stealth)

    Tools: Laser Drill, Zamor Launcher; Aqua Blaster Blade, Razor-Edged Protosteel Shield, Cordak Blaster

History

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Empire of Makuta I, "The Empire of Makuta"

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

TOA VALMAI

Jovan

Barresh

Sidrona

Information

    Homeland:

    Element: Fire

    Occupation: member of the Toa Valmai

    Kanohi: Olmak (Dimensional Gates)

    Tools:

History

    Sidrona at Custom Bionicle Wiki

Appearances

    First appearance: A Fine Addition

TOA CORDAK

Lesovikk

Information

   Homeland: Kangaro

   Element: Air
   Occupation: Leader of the Toa Cordak; leader of the Toa Tenebrae
   Kanohi: Faxon (Kindred)

   Tools: Air Sword

History

    Lesovikk at Custom BIONICLE Wiki

Appearances

   Empire of Makuta III, "The Hand of Artakha"
   Empire of Makuta IV, "The Hidden Island"
   Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

TOA XIA

Arctur

Information

   Homeland: Southern Continent (Ba-Koro)

   Element: Gravity
   Occupation: Chronicler (as a Matoran), member of the Toa Xia, member of the Toa Tenebrae

   Kanohi: Hau (Shielding); (Deactivation)

   Tools: Energy Blade

History

    Arctur at Custom Bionicle Wiki

Appearances

   First appearance: Empire of Makuta III, "The Hand of Artakha"
   Empire of Makuta IV, "The Hidden Island"
   Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Nira

Information

   Homeland: Northern Continent

   Element: Lightning
   Occupation: member of the Toa Xia (formerly)
   Kanohi: Kiril (Regeneration)

   Tools: Strike Blades

History

   Core Universe

   Nira was created by the Great Beings as a Vo-Matoran, tasked with the construction of the Great Spirit Robot. Upon completion, Nira was placed within the Matoran Universe and she lived among fellow Matoran on the Northern Continent.

   At some point in time, Nira was given a Toa Stone by Turaga Mathus, which transformed her into a Toa of Lightning. Not long after, she and her fellow Toa Trisuma were recruited by Toa Pyreus into his developing team. However, when the team reached the island of Xia, Pyreus went mad for power and abandoned his teammates on the Vortixx homeland. The Vortixx agreed to allow the Toa to remain on Xia in exchange for protection, with Trisuma assuming leadership.

   Overtime, Nira began to have doubts about her place in the Toa Xia, beginning when Trisuma exiled their teammate Arctur. After Trisuma attempted to turn Zaria over to the Makuta, the disgusted Nira resigned from the team and departed Xia for parts unknown.

Appearances

Pyreus

Information

   Homeland: Stelt

   Element: Fire
   Occupation: leader of the Toa Xia (formerly), leader of Antroz's Toa Hagah
   Kanohi: Zelos (Charisma)

   Tools: Inferno Sword

History

    Pyreus at Custom Bionicle Wiki

Appearances

Trisuma

Information

   Homeland: Northern Continent

   Element: Psionics
   Occupation: leader of the Toa Xia (formerly)
   Kanohi: Kualsi (Quick Travel)

   Tools:

History

    Trisuma at Custom Bionicle Wiki

Appearances
   First appearance: Empire of Makuta IV, "The Hidden Island" {killed by Botar}

Zaria

Information

   Homeland: Northern Continent; Xia

   Element: Iron
   Occupation: member of the Toa Xia (formerly), member of the Toa Tenebrae
   Kanohi: Artamu (Adaptation)

   Tools:

History

    Zaria at Custom BIONICLE Wiki

Appearances

   First appearance: Empire of Makuta III, "The Hand of Artakha"
   Empire of Makuta IV, "The Hidden Island"
   Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

OTHER TOA

Chiara

Information

   Homeland: Northern Continent

   Element: Lightning
   Occupation: Member of the Toa Tenebrae
   Kanohi: Volitak (Stealth)

   Tools: Lightning Spear

History

   Core Universe

   Chiara began life as a Vo-Matoran, created by the Great Beings to aid in the construction of the Matoran Universe. Once her task was completed, Chiara was placed on the Northern Continent, where she lived among other Matoran.

   At some point, Chiara received a Toa Stone and was transformed into a Toa of Lightning. Unlike most Toa, Chiara preferred to operate alone rather than with a team. During her career, she drove off a Visorak invasion near her homeland.

   When Makuta Teridax took over the Matoran Universe, Chiara joined the resistance against him and participated in the Battle of Bara Magna. After Mata Nui reformed Spherus Magna, Chiara was recruited into a team of Toa tasked with locating the Great Beings.

   Empire of Makuta Universe

   When the Order of Mata Nui required a team to capture the mad tyrant Karzahni, they recruited Chiara into the Toa Tenebrae.

Appearances
   Empire of Makuta III, "The Hand of Artakha"
   Empire of Makuta IV, "The Hidden Island"
   Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Krakua

Information

    Homeland: Tren Krom Peninsula

    Element: Sonics

    Occupation: Order of Mata Nui operative

    Kanohi: Suletu (Telepathy)

    Tools: Sonic Vibration Sword

History

    Core Universe

    A De-Matoran living in a village on the Tren Krom Peninsula, Krakua was targeted by the rogue Ta-Matoran Vultraz, who had been sent to capture him by Makuta Gorast. He was rescued by the Ko-Matoran Mazeka and taken to Daxia by the Order of Mata Nui agent Jerbraz. There, Krakua was trained to become an operative of the Order and eventually transformed into a Toa of Sonics.

    Five years later, in preparation for the war against the Brotherhood of Makuta, Krakua acted as a liaison between the Order and the Toa as the secret organization prepared to reveal itself after several millennia of secrecy. He accompanied Helryx and Brutaka to Metru Nui and provided Toa Takanuva with the history of the Toa Mata as well as his mission to aid them in awakening the Great Spirit Mata Nui. He was then sent to Voya Nui to recruit Axonn in the war against the Makuta before taking part in the Siege of Metru Nui, where he used his powers to awaken a nest of Bohrok and use them against the Rahkshi.

    After Makuta Teridax's reign was brought to an end, Krakua migrated to the reformed Spherus Magna along with his fellow Toa and Order members.

    Empire of Makuta Universe

    Several months after the Great Cataclysm, Krakua was given a tablet by his village's leader Darrus. Unbeknownst to Krakua, the tablet contained a map to the mythical island of Artakha. A mere day later, the Northern Continent was invaded by the forces of the Makuta, in search of said map to Artakha. During the invasion, Krakua was captured and interrogated by Makuta Nathuz. Before the Makuta could get the information he desire, the Order of Mata Nui attacked the Brotherhood's camp and Krakua managed to escape in the process. He was later retrieved by the Order agent Viraka and brought to Daxia to be trained by the Order.

    Krakua later accompanied Viraka on a mission to Saevta to recruit the warrior  Taurrus. He was later present for the Battle of Metru Nui, which saw to the Makuta's rule over the Great City being brought to an end. At some point, Krakua was transformed into a Toa of Sonics and became well-acquainted with the inhabitants of Kangaro, particularly its Turaga Lesovikk. He also reshaped his Kanohi Suletu into that of a Hau in honor of a friend of his.

Appearances

    Empire of Makuta III, "The Hand of Artakha"

    Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Orde

Information

   Homeland: None

   Element: Psionics
   Occupation: leader of unnamed Toa Team (formerly), member of the Toa Tenebrae
   Kanohi: 

   Tools:

History

   Core Universe

   Unlike most Toa of Psionics, Orde was created as one of the first Toa by the Great Beings. His first assignment was to use his mental powers to tame the savage Zyglak. However, due to his temper, Orde only made the Zyglak more violent and caused them to become a hostile force across the Matoran Universe. As a result, the Great Beings decided to make all subsequent Matoran and Toa of Psionics female under the belief that they would have a more gentler touch.

   For the remainder of his career, Orde stood out among Toa as being the sole male of his kind. At some point he came to lead a Toa Team. During this time, he used his powers to save a dozen Matoran from the Dark Hunters but was unable to avoid his own capture. Only his powers kept him sane through the Dark Hunters' interrogation until his team were able to rescue him from Odina. Orde and his team would later take part in the Toa-Dark Hunter War, during which most of Orde's teammates were killed.

   When Makuta Teridax took over the Matoran Universe, Orde joined the resistance against him and participated in the Battle of Bara Magna. After Teridax was defeated and Spherus Magna was reformed by Mata Nui, Orde joined Gelu's team as they set out in search of the Great Beings.

   Empire of Makuta Universe

   Having lost his team during the Toa-Dark Hunter War, Orde was an independent agent when he was recruited into the Toa Tenebrae by the Order of Mata Nui, tasked with capturing Karzahni.

Appearances
   Empire of Makuta III, "The Hand of Artakha"
   Empire of Makuta IV, "The Hidden Island"
   Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Seldaan

Information
   Homeland: Southern Islands

   Element: Plasma
   Occupation: member of the Toa Tenebrae
   Kanohi: Kakama (Speed)
   Tools:
History

    Seldaan at Custom Bionicle Wiki

Appearances

   First appearance: Empire of Makuta III, "The Hand of Artakha"
   Empire of Makuta IV, "The Hidden Island"
   Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"

Varian

Information

   Homeland: unknown

   Element: Psionics

   Occupation: member of the Toa Tenebrae

   Kanohi: Calix (Fate)

   Tools: Blades, Rhotuka Launching Shield

History

   Core Universe

   Varian began life as a Ce-Matoran, created by the Great Beings. After aiding in the construction of the Matoran Universe, she was placed on an unknown island where she lived among other Matoran.

   At some point in time, Varian received a Toa Stone and was transformed into a Toa of Psionics, eventually joining a Toa team. When Varian and her team were called in to deal with a Protocarin invasion, they joined forces with another Toa team and fended off against the Protocarins and resulting Parakrekk swarm. After the battle, the two Toa teams permanently banded together and Varian became close friends with the Toa of Fire Norik.

   Over seven thousand years ago, Varian and Norik were called in to investigate the disappearance of three local Toa. Joining up with a Toa of Sonics named "Grey", Varian and Norik headed into the village and encountered a team of Dark Hunters. After a struggle, the three Toa were captured and brought to their headquarters on Odina. Varian was presented before the Shadowed One, who gave her a choice of which Toa would be allowed to leave. Varian chose Norik over "Grey", who turned out to be the Dark Hunter Triglax. Varian was then placed into a stasis tube and kept in the Shadowed One's chamber as a trophy.

   After Makuta Teridax was defeated and Spherus Magna was reformed, Varian's stasis tube was evacuated from the remains of the Matoran Universe.

   Empire of Makuta Universe

   When the Dark Hunter Shadow Stealer received a call from his ally Shikaiju, he broke into the Shadowed One's chamber and freed Varian from her stasis tube, bringing her to the hidden island of Okoto along with the Toa Tenebrae. As three Toa of Psionics were required to break the seal to Okoto, Shadow Stealer was able to convince Varian to join her powers with Orde and Trisuma.

Appearances

   Empire of Makuta III, "The Hand of Artakha"

   Empire of Makuta IV, "The Hidden Island"

   Empire of Makuta V, "A World of Darkness"