Gill Runt was one of the four special “sidekick” characters released by Activision through their first promotion with Frito-Lay. He is the miniature of
Gill Grunt. Fans who collected UPC symbols from specially marked bags of Frito-Lay 20-count variety packs, could send away for these side kicks for just a few dollars shipping. The character is NOT a controllable Skylander in game, but will show up in all three games to fight next to one of the main characters when placed on the portal. He is treated more like a magic item where he supports any other character that the player is using. Unlike magic items, a sidekick does not expire after a time limit.
The green base Gill Runt can now only be obtained used or through a reseller, however a red base Gill Runt will be re-released for Skylanders
Trap Team.
Gill Runt and 15 other minis will become playable in
Trap Team. He will be part of a mini two pack with
Thumpling to be released later. He will also be sold in an exclusive "Buddy Pack" at Walmart paired with
Tidal Wave Gill Grunt.
Meet Gill Runt w/Chill Bill (Trap Team)
| Card Stats | In Game Stats |
| Attack: | 90 | | Max Health | 270 |
| Defense: | 70 | | Speed | 50 |
| Speed: | 100 | | Armor | 6 |
| Luck: | 120 | | Critical Hit | 50 |
| | | Elemental Power | 25 |
| All Attacks |
| Harpoon Gun | Press Attack 1 to shot high-velocity harpoons at your enemies. | Free |
| Power Hose | Press and hold Attack 2 to spray water at your enemies to knock them back. | Free |
| Barbed Harpoons | Harpoons do increased damage. | 500 Gold |
| High Pressure Hose | Power Hose attack does extra damage and knocks enemies back further. | 700 Gold |
| Harpoon Repeater | Harpoons reload faster. | 900 Gold |
| Water Jetpack | Hold Attack 3 to fly until the water jetpack runs out. Gain increased speed and resistance while flying. | 1200 Gold |
| Harpooner Path |
| Quadent Harpoons | Harpoons deal even MORE increased damage. | 1700 Gold |
| Piercing Harpoons | Harpoons travel straight through enemies and hit new targets. | 2200 Gold |
| Tripleshot Harpoon | Shoot three Harpoons at once. | 3000 Gold |
| Water Weaver Path |
| Reserve Water Tank | The Power Hose and Water Jetpack never run out of water. | 1700 Gold |
| Boiling Water Hose | Power Hose attack deals even MORE increased damage. | 2200 Gold |
| Neptune Gun | When using the Power Hose, press Attack 2 to launch exploding creatures. | 3000 Gold |
| Soul Gem Ability |
| Anchor Cannon | Hold Attack 1 to charge Anchor Cannon. | 4000 Gold |
