Gali, also called Gali Nuva, was the Toa Mata and Toa Nuva of Water, serving as a member of the Toa team that fought against Makuta to awaken Mata Nui.
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Gali was the Toa of Water. Her hooked hands allowed her to cling to even slippery stones. She wore the Kanohi Kaukau, the Mask of Water-Breathing, and so could breathe freely underwater.3
Gali could sense danger while underwater even before it appeared.4
Gali could draw moisture out of the air to create a flood even in arid Po-Wahi.5
Gali Nuva's aqua axes could be attached to her feet to serve as scuba fins. Now there was truly nothing faster or more powerful than her under the water. Protector of the oceans and waterways of Mata Nui, Gali's Kaukau Nuva allowed her to plunge to the very bottom of the sea and survive.6
Gali was guided by instinct.7
Gali had an intuition for what others were feeling; Onua often noticed that Gali could all but read others' thoughts at times.8
Gali Nuva's color was blue, her element was water, and her village was Ga-Koro. She had the ability to command water, allowing her to create tidal waves, whirlpools, and floods. She could swim faster than any known underwater creature. She could also sense changes in the natural world. Her tools were two aqua axes, which were powerful enough to slice through the toughest undersea obstacles; they could also be used as scuba fins for faster speeds underwater. Her mask was the Kanohi Kaukau Nuva, the Great Mask of Water Breathing.9
Gali Nuva was the only female Toa on her team. She was gentle, kind, and peaceful; but if the people of Ga-Koro were threatened, she would not hesitate to use all of her powers in their defense.9
Gali Nuva could combine her power with Lewa Nuva to create thunderstorms.10
When Gali Nuva lost her elemental powers, she could no longer hear the water. She was deaf to the song of the waves, the ebb and flow of every river and stream on Mata Nui. She felt that she was no longer a part of the island.11
If attacked by a creature, Gali Nuva considered fighting it to be a last resort, as she had no wish to harm anything that lived.11
Kopaka often looked uncomfortable around Gali. She always insisted on treating him as a friend, even when he insisted that he did not want or need friends.11
Even when Gali Nuva lost her elemental powers, excessive heat caused her to stagger and become weak.11
All that was known about Gali's past prior to her first appearance on Mata Nui came from Matoran legend. She controlled the power of water. She could start or stop tidal waves and floods, draw moisture from the air and hurl it in a devastating water blast, or lash an opponent with fierce rainstorms. She was a strong swimmer and could survive prolonged periods of time at great depths. Being on a Toa team with such strong personalities, Gali often played the role of the peacemaker. More than once, she had to come between Tahu and Kopaka to keep them focused rather than fighting. Of all the Toa, she and Pohatu were probably the closest to the Matoran they protected, taking time to help them and guide them in between adventures. As a Toa Mata, she carried hooks which allowed her to scale slippery surfaces and most often wore the Kanohi Kaukau. As a Toa Nuva, she carried twin aqua axes which could be attached to her feet to serve as flippers.12 She most often wore the Kanohi Kaukau Nuva.12, 13
Gali was always sensitive to others' moods and could tell when they were troubled.14
After a storm she summoned accidentally injured a number of Waikiru, Toa Gali placed the species under her protection.15
Gali's fighting skills were put to the test in the depths of the swamp of Karda Nui. Her Mask of Water Breathing and Nynrah ghost blaster made her a formidable foe.16
Gali was able to forge a mental link with Takua/Takanuva which allowed him to see through her eyes. Gali was also able to read Takanuva's memories in an instant.17
Toa Mata of Water, Gali brought patience and compassion to the Toa Mata team. Often, she was the only one who held the group together, frequently intervening in fights between Tahu and Kopaka. She was always willing to spend time with the Ga-Matoran, teaching and learning. Gali was happiest in the water and excelled at swimming and diving. As a Toa Mata, she wore the Kanohi Kaukau, the Mask of Water Breathing, and carried two hooks that allowed her to scale slippery surfaces.18
As a Toa Nuva, Gali wore the Nuva version of the Kaukau, which enabled her to share the ability to breathe water with others. She carried twin aqua axes.19
Even in the worst of times, Gali Nuva always tried to be a voice of reason, looking for peaceful solutions to problems. Some of that changed in the days before the Toa came to Karda Nui. Forced to battle Icarax for the Staff of Artakha, Gali unleashed a tidal wave that destroyed the realm of Karzahni. She had never caused such havoc before with her elemental powers, but there had been no choice. Like it or not, the Toa were at war, and she was going to have to fight. Although she had known that the fight between the Toa and the Makuta had to come someday, it still filled her with dread. The forces were both so powerful that their conflict might destroy Karda Nui, even the entire universe. Neither side would hold back, surrender, or be able to show mercy. She wondered if the Toa could even hope to stick to the most important part of their code: never to kill their enemies. Gali Nuva wore a suit of adaptive armor with two powerful, foot-mounted jets. She was armed with a Nynrah ghost blaster. She wore the Kanohi Kaukau Nuva, the Mask of Water Breathing. Although she used her elemental power a great deal in Karda Nui, she had to exercise great control to make sure the mutagenic water did not strike her allies. At the end of story year 2008, Gali Nuva was on Metru Nui. At Tahu's request, she was engaged in research in the Great Temple, hoping to learn the secrets of the Great Beings who created Mata Nui.20
Being a Toa of Water, Gali was very much in tune with nature.21
Other Information
- Some sources stated that Gali's hooks were her natural hands, but they were actually just tools.22
- Early story material such as LEGO Catalogs and BIONICLE Chronicles #1: Tale of the Toa stated Gali had hook-like hands. This was retconned when BIONICLE: Mask of Light was released and depicted her with humanlike hands. The books had to be brought in line with the movies and it was decided that it wouldn't make sense for her to have hands as a Toa Nuva but not in her previous form.23
- Gali's hooks were part of her hands in set form, but probably not in the books.24
Kanohi Found
- Kaukau
- Original mask.
- Miru
- One of the first masks found by Gali. Found at the top of a rocky peak. The rock crumbled beneath her just as she reached the mask.
Toa Mata
Powerful as the ocean
Gali, the only female Toa, controls the waves themselves! When she's angered, she can cause tidal waves and storms. Explore the waters around Mata Nui with her and use her powers to fight Makuta. Her hook arm helps her get out of trouble when danger threatens.25
In Gali's Bay, there is an underwater world of which little is known. Gali is sometimes said to be heard playing in the swirling whirlpools and fast currents, which can pull the unwary right down to the very bottom of the ocean. Wisdom and agility make Gali an expert in self-defense, but her concentration and temper always fail her when she is too hot or too dry.
Gali's hook enables her to grab onto rocks and cliffs. Her arms and legs speed her swiftly through water.26, 27
Toa of Water
Gali is the spirit of the water, and the only female Toa. She is young but incredibly wise - wiser, possibly, than all the other five Toa put together. The Tohunga worship her more than any of the others. They believe she is the sustainer of life - but if she gets angry, look out! Tidal waves and rainstorms flood the island!
Gali is the most agile and gymnastic of the six Toa. She has incredible jumping abilities and her own brand of acrobatic self-defence. The only things that slow her down are excessively hot and dry conditions.
Gali is at home both in and near the waters of Lake Naho. Here she can swim and move quickly around the waterfalls that plunge down into the icy water, using her two hooked arms to grab onto rocks and cliffs. She works in harmony with the waters, which help to protect her in times of danger.28
TOA OF WATER
Gali is the only female Toa and incredibly wise-perhaps wiser than all the other five Toa put together. The villagers of Ga-Koro are incredibly loyal to Gali and believe she is the sustainer of life. But if she gets angry, look out -- tidal waves and rainstorms flood the island! Gali is the most agile and gymnastic of the six Toa. She has incredible jumping abilities and her own brand of acrobatic self-defense. The only things that can slow her down are excessive heat and drought.
Gali is at home both in and near the waters of Lake Naho. She swims quickly through the waterfalls that plunge down into the icy water, using her two hooked arms to grab onto rocks and cliffs. She works in harmony with the waters, which help to protect her in times of danger.29
Toa Gali
"Canisters containing the Toa washed up on the shores of Mata Nui. The Toa had almost no memory of their lives before arriving on Mata Nui.
Gali is the only female Toa and incredibly wise-perhaps wiser than all the other five Toa put together. The villagers of Ga-Koro are incredibly loyal to Gali and believe she is the sustainer of life. But if she gets angry, look out -- tidal waves and rainstorms flood the island! Gali is the most agile and gymnastic of the six Toa. She has incredible jumping abilities and her own brand of acrobatic self-defense. The only things that can slow her down are excessive heat and drought. Gali is at home both in and near the waters of Lake Naho. She swims quickly through the waterfalls that plunge down into the icy water, using her two hooked arms to grab onto rocks and cliffs. She works in harmony with the waters, which help to protect her in times of danger.
The Toa have been mutated into Toa Nuva, and have since been on adventures to the island of Artakha. They are now in Karda Nui attempting to save the life of the Great Spirit Mata Nui."
First Seen on: Mata Nui
Color: Blue
Element: Water
Mask: Kanohi Kaukau, the Great Mask of Water breathing
Weapon: Hooks30
Toa Nuva
Gali. The Toa of Water. Gali Nuva. The Toa Nuva of Water, who carries a pair of aqua axes.31
The ultimate undersea power!
The most agile and acrobatic of Mata Nui's heroes, Gali Nuva lives under the sea and uses her powers to protect the island from Makuta's servants. Her aqua axes help her clear the toughest underwater obstacles, and can even be used as fins! Turn the wheel on her back to move her arms.32
Toa Nuva of Water
Gali Nuva's aqua axes can be attached to her feet to serve as scuba fins. Now there is truly nothing faster or more powerful than her under the water! And she will need that power to save Ga-koro from the darkness that is on its way. Protector of the oceans and waterways of the island, her Kaukau Nuva allows her to plunge to the very bottom of the sea and survive.
Location: Ga-Koro33
Gali Nuva is the only female Toa, blessed with great wisdom, and a benevolent attitude towards all forms of life. Gali Nuva is the most agile and acrobatic of the Toa. She's fast and furious, with incredible jumping abilities. It is Gali Nuva who holds the team together, the pivot around which the other Toa operate.34
Gali Nuva's new tools are a pair of double-headed axes, which transform into scuba fins, vastly increasing her speed through water. She is also propelled by two high-speed Mizuni rotors on her wrists.34
Toa Gali, the spirit of water. See those aqua axes she carries? They turn into fins, so she can swim even faster. Gali's gotta be one of the smartest and kindest of the Toa. She's always willing to listen and give advice – sometimes even to me [Takua]. She can sense any change connected to the rivers, streams, and ocean, and knows immediately when something is wrong in the waters.35
Gali Nuva is the Toa of Water. As protector of the village of Ga-Koro, she is at home in all the lakes and rivers of Mata Nui. Gali is thoughtful and wise, which can sometimes bring her into conflict with Tahu's more fiery temperament.36
Gali Nuva is the Toa of Water and the protector of the village of Ga-Koro. She is agile and acrobatic, but vulnerable to heat and drought. Her Aqua Axes double as swimming fins that, together with the rotors on her arms, can propel her through the water at incredible speeds.36
Gali Nuva
The Toa Nuva were created when after the Toa of Mata Nui battled and imprisoned the Bahrag, they fell into Energized protodermis.
Fast as ever, despite her almost impregnable armor, Gali Nuva, the Spirit of Water, is equipped to move almost as quickly as Lewa Nuva. Two axes allow her to smash rocks out of the way or quickly climb sheer rock faces -- and when in her natural element, water, the axes turn into propellers to shoot her along at tremendous speed.
The Toa Nuva have since been on adventures to the island of Artakha. They are now in Karda Nui attempting to save the life of the Great Spirit Mata Nui.
First Seen on: Mata Nui
Color: Blue
Element: Water
Mask: Kaukau Nuva
Weapon: Aqua Axes37
Mistika
The power of water!
With two powerful, foot-mounted jet rockets, Nynrah ghost blaster, and Mask of Water Breathing, Toa Gali rules the low-lying, muddy waters of the Karda Nui swamp. But will all her power be enough to stop the Makuta?
Combine with 8944 Tanma for twice the power!
Nynrah ghost blaster really fires!
Stands 6½" (16cm) tall!38
With two powerful foot-mounted jet rockets and a Nynrah ghost blaster, Gali Nuva is the master of the low-lying, muddy waters of the Karda Nui swamp. Combine with 8944 Tanma.39
Toa Gali
Gali, Toa Nuva of Water, can start or stop floods and tidal waves or lash an opponent with fierce rainstorms. She is a strong swimmer and can survive at great depths for a long time.
Mask: Kanohi Kaukau Nuva, Mask of Water Breathing
Weapons: Nynrah ghost blaster with laser sight for extreme accuracy
Flying Ability: Twin jet rockets on both feet40