Earth Monsters

History[]

Background[]

Like other Elemental Monsters, Earth Monsters first came into existence before the existence of Elemental Masters^[2] as a result of the disruption of Source Energy by the Weapon of Desolation. After the First Spinjitzu Master split the Weapon of Desolation into two pieces with an incantation on the Tablet of Desolation, the Elemental Monsters were eventually defeated.

Dragons Rising, Season 4[]

The Whispering Wood[]

After the Source Dragons of Focus, Life, and Strength left the Council of Sources, the disruption caused at the Shrine of the Seven Sources led to a mix of Source Energy with the earth, resulting in the creation of asphalt. The asphalt gave rise to an Earth Monster, which was soon accompanied by an Acid Monster. Together, they attacked the Source Dragon acolytes as the Chief Loyalist watched. As the Chief Loyalist leaved, one of the acolytes tried to run towards her. Only to fall and get grabbed by the Earth Monster.

After Lloyd, Arin, and Euphrasia followed the whispers, they saw the Earth and Acid Monsters attacking some Acona. Lloyd tried to attack the Earth Monster, only for it to dodge and trap him in asphalt, causing the Green Ninja to realize that these monsters are made out of Elemental Powers. After Lloyd got rid of the asphalt, he tried to attack again, only for the Earth Monster to shoot asphalt at him once more and stick him to a tree. However, thanks to a power boost from the Life Source Energy in the trees, Lloyd got his powers back alongside Euphrasia, defeating both Monsters and reverting them to their energy forms.

Tonight We Hunt Monsters[]

While Lloyd is meditating to find the Temple of the Green Ninja, a couple of energy beams start appearing, which are revealed to be two Earth Monsters alongside an Acid and Mutation Monster. The Earth Monsters start firing asphalt at the ninja. Then, they corner them alongside the other Elemental Monsters.

A Wonder of the Merged Lands[]

Just Under the Surface[]

Dying to Live[]

During the night, some Elemental Monsters attacked the Whispering Wood, including an Earth Monster. The Earth Monster shot asphalt at the ninja, only for Arin to dodge the attack and kick the monster. Then, it cornered the ninja and Euphrasia alongside the other Elemental Monsters.

The Heartbeat of all the Realms[]

Birthright[]

All Wizards Are Liars[]

Desperately Seeking Sora[]

Dangerous Connections[]

Abilities[]

• Earth and Heat Embodiment - Earth Monsters embody a corrupted form of the Elemental Powers of Earth and Heat.
• Asphakinesis - Being made of pure Elemental Energy, Earth Monsters can manipulate corrupted versions of Earth and Heat that manifest as asphalt.
  • Asphagenesis - Earth Monsters are able to generate asphalt from their pincers.
    • Tar Generation - Earth Monsters are also able to generate tar from their crab-like pincers.
  • Tar/Asphalt Mimicry - Earth Monsters can turn their body completely into tar/asphalt to avoid most attacks.
    • Reforming - When Earth Monsters are turned into tar/asphalt, they can reform back into their body shape whenever they are struck directly.
  • Asphakinetic Imprisonment - Earth Monsters can imprison others in asphalt.
  • Asphakinetic Blasts - Earth Monsters can fire blasts of asphalt from their pincers.
  • Asphakinetic Beam Emission - Earth Monsters can shoot beams of asphalt from their pincers in their empowered state.
• Geokinetic Body - Being created from Earth Elemental energy, Earth Monsters have bodies made entirely of earth.
• Superhuman Strength - Earth Monsters are abnormally strong, being able to pick up and throw humans and heavy objects.
• Superhuman Durability - Earth Monsters are abnormally durable, being able to survive both blunt force and sharp attacks with little to no damage.
• Concept Empowerment - If exposed to the unstable Source Energy in the Weapon of Desolation, Earth Monsters can enter an empowered state which grants them increased size, strength, and durability.
  • Combat Augmentation - In their empowered state, Earth Monsters are granted increased combat capabilities.
    • Strength Augmentation - Empowerment by the Weapon of Desolation makes Earth Monsters significantly stronger.
    • Defense Augmentation - Empowerment by the Weapon of Desolation makes Earth Monsters significantly more durable.
  • Size Augmentation - If empowered by the Weapon of Desolation, Earth Monsters get bigger.
    • Limited Shapeshifting - Earth Monsters take on more monstrous forms if empowered by the Weapon of Desolation.
• Absolute Immortality - Like other Elemental Monsters, Earth Monsters are impossible to truly kill. When their physical forms are destroyed, they revert to the Source Energy that the Weapon of Desolation used to bring them into existence and reform as long as the weapon remains active.
• Regeneration - Being made of Elemental Energy, Earth Monsters can instantly regenerate their bodies if destroyed by scattering into bolts of unbalanced Source Energy.
• Conceptuportation - Like other Elemental Monsters, Earth Monsters can teleport by scattering into beams or bolts of Source Energy and reforming in different locations.

Weaknesses[]

• Elemental Powers - Elemental Powers can destroy the Earth Monsters' physical forms.
• Object Spinjitzu - Object Spinjitzu can destroy the Earth Monsters' physical forms.
• Weapon of Desolation - Being creations of the Weapon of Desolation, Earth Monsters are to obey the will of whoever wields it. Their existence also depends on the weapon, as it can summon and seal them at will.

Appearances[]

Sets[]

Boxed Sets[]

• 71850 Lloyd vs. Earth Monster Spinner
• 71851 Kai's Dragon Mech Battle Pack
• 71856 Jay's Transforming Car
• 71859 The Dragon of Life

Magazine Gifts[]

• L0002202 Earth Monster

Ninjago: Dragons Rising[]

Season 4[]

• 61. "The Whispering Wood"
• 62. "The Lean of a Tree" (mentioned)
• 63. "Tonight We Hunt Monsters"
• 64. "A Wonder of the Merged Lands"
• 66. "Just Under the Surface"
• 68. "Dying to Live"
• 69. "The Heartbeat of all the Realms"
• 70. "Birthright"
• 77. "All Wizards Are Liars"
• 78. "The Summit" (video)
• 79. "Desperately Seeking Sora"
• 80. "Dangerous Connections"

Ninjago Magazine[]

• 142. "Monsters Against Dragons"

Video games[]

• Ninjago: The Quest (non-canon)

Trivia[]

• In a set interview, an Earth Monster was referred to as the "Tar Monster."^[3] Additionally, during a LEGO live stream, it was also called the "Rock Monster."^[4]
• Their big powered-up mutations are of similar size to Cole's golem form.
• The Earth Monsters are the only type of Elemental Monsters confirmed to embody more than one element.
  • Additionally, they are the only type of Elemental Monsters confirmed to embody an element not used by one of the original six Ninja.

Gallery[]

Minifigures[]

Face Prints[]

LEGO model[]

Promotional media[]

Season posters[]

Design variants[]

In Ninjago: Dragons Rising[]

Translations[]

Language	Name
Dutch	Aardemonsters
French	Monstres de Terre
German	Erdmonster
Spanish (Latin America)	Monstruos de Tierra
Spanish (Spain)	Monstruos de Tierra
Turkish	Toprak Canavarları

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