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 ==Overview==
+===☆3/☆4 Thunderbird===
 ''Adapted with permission from [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pbHcWTbVyKPGWYgbZnys_fFGH6RSelgq5kfe03O9bkY/edit# the Housamo Gameplay-Based Tier List]. Remove this disclaimer when Overview is sufficiently modified.''
 {{Transient icon|Thunderbird}}’s selling point lies on his Crit+Concentration combo, in which he can proc the former rather frequently regardless of the rarity while exponentially increasing his own damage output. That alone is incredibly powerful, so the rest of his skills are mostly welcome bonuses. His LB2 makes him very resistant provided he doesn’t suffer huge burst damage on the first hit and LB3 lets him mainly ignore Evasion, allowing his damage not to be denied by such broken defensive buff. Finally his Charge works for what it does, it takes no particular scaling to be effective since Status Barrier is a non-scaling effect and rarely does CP Up scale, making it a very effective one in that regard. However, bear in mind that 3☆ defaults him to be a frontline and 4☆ a backline, the latter especially if you’re looking for an ally to exploit his Crit, which should be considered a bonus at best, his Charge isn’t affected by his Crit either, leaving him reliant on his Default and/or his own massively hurting attacks.
+===Variant ☆4 Thunderbird===
+{{Transient icon|Thunderbird|variant=Summer}} keeps certain gameplay traits from his base card, such as moderately high damage potential and some team support, and gains certain features that his base card lacks. His main strength and unique gameplay feature is his ability to “target” enemies in specific areas, rope them in, debuff them with {{Status|en name=Weakness}} and {{Status|en name=Bind}}, and deal high damage to them with Weakness and {{Status|en name=Crit}}. He can also remove allies’ debuffs whenever he moves through {{Status|en name=Remove Debuff}}, and reflect negative statuses through his {{Status|en name=Reflect Debuff}} that he grants himself every Phase, but these are small bonuses that supplement his main role of facilitating speedy Phase clears.
 ==Highlights==
+===☆3/☆4 Thunderbird===
 ''Adapted with permission from [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pbHcWTbVyKPGWYgbZnys_fFGH6RSelgq5kfe03O9bkY/edit# the Housamo Gameplay-Based Tier List]. Remove this disclaimer when Highlights is sufficiently modified.''
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 '''Class:''' Bruiser, Offensive Support
 '''Gameplay Role:'''
 '''Pros'''
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 - Charge is amazing for the CP bit and maybe damage, but Status Barrier can prove anywhere from amazing to underwhelming depending on what ailment it blocks, making LB3 slightly situational.
+===Variant ☆4 Thunderbird===
+'''Class:''' DPS, Support
+'''Gameplay Role:'''  Damage Dealer, Debuffer, Debuff Cleanser, Positioning
+'''Pros'''
++ High damage output through {{Status|en name=Weakness}}, bonus damage to it, first-turn {{Status|en name=Crit}}, and his Charge.
++ Relatively high skill proc chances, which is appreciated on the ones that require him to move.
++ Expanded horizontal movement lets him easily reposition your team, and he has numerous on-move skills that encourage this.
++ {{Attribute|Valiant}} typing reduces the damage he’ll take from many opposing elements.
++ Magic range gives him a wide berth to position himself.
++ Pulling enemies can facilitate easier clears on certain maps.
++ Can essentially shut down one specific unit with {{Status|en name=Bind}}.
+'''Cons'''
+- Damage output, while potent, takes a steep nosedive after {{Status|en name=Crit}} runs out.
+- Pulling enemies into a central point can be tricky to accommodate for.
+- Lackluster ranges on his {{Status|en name=Weakness}} infliction and {{Status|en name=Remove Debuff}} bestowal greatly limits team placement and general utility.
+- {{Status|en name=Bind}} infliction, while an asset, can be greatly outclassed by other units.
 ==Gameplay Role==
+===☆3/☆4 Thunderbird===
 Example gameplay role breakdown.
+===Variant ☆4 Thunderbird===
+'''Damage Dealer'''
+Essentially, {{Transient icon|Thunderbird|variant=Summer}}’s offense is based around a crosshair located right in the middle of his Magic attack range. His LB1 and LB2 let him pull enemies in that second row towards the crosshair, and apply nearly-guaranteed {{Status|en name=Weakness}} at the crosshair and its sides.
+This is further coupled by his bonus damage to Weakness and his first-turn {{Status|en name=Crit}}. Stacking Crit, Weakness, the bonus damage, and possibly his Charge together lets hims easily and significantly damage anything in a wide range.
+However, as mentioned above, once Crit runs out, his damage output is mostly limited to his sole debuff exploitation. While he'll always be able to deal adequate damage thanks to that exploitation and/or with other buffs, this role unfortunately only shines each opening turn.
+'''Debuffer'''
+{{Transient icon|Thunderbird|variant=Summer}}’s debuffing capabilities are through his {{Status|en name=Weakness}} and {{Status|en name=Bind}} infliction, and the aforementioned crosshair also comes into play here.
+The square in which the crosshair rests is the exact spot where Thunderbird can inflict Bind, which prevents that enemy from using their skills and reduces their attack. It has a fairly good chance to trigger, but if you want to capitalize on that debuff you're limited to one enemy per move. Other cards, such as {{Transient icon|Benten|rarity=4}} or {{Transient icon|Marduk|rarity=4}}, can do a much better (and more reliable) job at inflicting debuffs to lock enemies' skills.
+With that said, it's still a nice option to have if you're utilizing his full skillset. In addition, his somewhat-limited Weakness infliction will always see use; Thunderbird will always be able to reduce defenses for other strong attackers on your team.
+'''Debuff Cleanser'''
+While a lesser part of his kit, {{Transient icon|Thunderbird|variant=Summer}} can remove debuffs from the teammates that are at his sides every time he moves by granting them {{Status|en name=Remove Debuff}}. This can be a quite reliable and frequent source of debuff cleansing if you are using him to reposition your team, which is something he should be doing often.
+'''Positioning'''
+{{Transient icon|Thunderbird|variant=Summer}} is a unit who excels at positioning. His expanded horizontal movement and his ability to rope in enemies into the veritable crosshair both support this role; Thunderbird can easily adjust your units' positions while simultaneously moving enemies into optimal positions for the rest of your team. This can greatly speed up your ability to clear Phases, especially ones that feature enemies out of range or require ample movement to reach.
+This can also synergize particularly well with units who function by not only hitting units, but missing, such as {{Transient icon|Marduk|rarity=4}} or {{Transient icon|Astaroth|rarity=4}}.
 ==Stats and Seed Usage==
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 | {{Transient icon|Thunderbird|rarity=4|size=medium|frame=y}} || 7280 || 9281 || 4103 || 5675 || 1846 || 2554 || 3446 || 4767
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+| {{Transient icon|Thunderbird|variant=Summer|size=medium|frame=y}} || - || - || - || - || - || - || - || -
 |}
+===☆3/☆4 Thunderbird===
+Example description
+===Variant ☆4 Thunderbird===
 Example description
 ==Team Synergy==
+===☆3/☆4 Thunderbird===
+'''Example synergy class'''
+Example description
+===Variant ☆4 Thunderbird===
 '''Example synergy class'''
 Example description
+==AR Equipment==
+===☆3/☆4 Thunderbird===
+Example description
+===Variant ☆4 Thunderbird===
+Example description
 ==Checks and Counters==
+===☆3/☆4 Thunderbird===
 '''Example counter'''
 Example description
+===Variant ☆4 Thunderbird===
+'''Example counter'''
+Example description
 ==Teambuilding Options==