Prince Zuko

Prince Zuko is a major character in the Nickelodeon television series, Avatar: The Last Airbender. Initially the series' main villain, Zuko develops into one of the show's main heroes by the third season. He is a secondary player on Non Disney Villains Tournament and Cartoon Villains War. He is the father of Izumi.

Non Disney Villains Tournament

Tackling His Sins

As Fire Lord Ozai takes control of much of the world, he sends his son to eliminate the renegade Homunculus, Greed, a perpetual thorn in the side of the Fire Nation and its allies. As Zuko swears to bring Greed in, the Homunculus responds with a swift punch to the face. Zuko recovers, only for Greed to, correctly assume, that he has never killed anyone. Zuko, furious, hurls a burst of fire at Greed's hand, managing to pierce the Homunculus's Ultimate Shield. Zuko attacks again and again, wearing down Greed's shield. At just the right moment, he impales the monster on a sword. Greed, wanting to make sure it is able to warn Zuko of its brethren's evil, reveals the weakness of all Homunculi: they grow defeatable when near the bodies of those humans they were meant to replace. Zuko takes the unconscious Greed to Ozai, who then surrenders him to Greed's maker, Father.

Killing an Emperor

Knowing that his father is at war with Nekron, the leader of the Ice Nation, Zuko pays close attention to the conflict's proceedings. When Admiral Zhao expresses his intent to destroy Nekron's blockade and free the Fire Nation's forces, Zuko decides to infiltrate the navy in order to earn glory for himself. His assistance ends up being required, as Zhao and most of his men are killed in a bout against Mrazomor. Zuko, disguised in a mask, dashes through Mrazomor's defenses, the living ice mountains, impaling the ice emperor with a sword. Zuko departs while the emperor of ice fades into nothingness.

New World, New Threats

Ozai uses Zuko's victory to penetrate and destroy the Ice Nation. Upon his crowning as Phoenix King, Ozai grants Zuko an improved status in the royal lineage. Zuko feels conflicted about his role, growing even more fearful as Britannian emissary Julius Kingsley worms his way into the family.

Cartoon Villains War

Vs Owen

In the Fire Nation, Aku paid a second visit to Ozai. This time, he requested that Ozai preform a certain task for him as a sign of good faith to seal their alliance. The task: retrieve a valuable statue recently acquired by David Xanatos. Agreeing to these terms, Ozai decided to send his son, Prince Zuko, to infiltrate Xanatos’ home and steal the statue. Eager for any chance to gain his father's approval, Zuko set out to New York to complete his mission. Upon arriving at the Eyrie Building, Zuko was able to break in fairly easily. Unbeknownst to him, his entrance was viewed via the security cameras by Xanatos's assistant, Owen Burnett, who quickly activated the Steel Clan to repel the intruder. The androids quickly located the prince and closed in on him. Although Zuko attempted to stand his ground and fight them, their arsenal gave the robots an advantage, and they were able to send him flying backwards with a blast. However, this only made Zuko more determined, and he quickly got back up and attacked again. Leaping into the air, Zuko sliced through the androids with a fiery kick, sending them down for good. Moving on through the building, Zuko eventually found his target: the statue of Discord. Before he could take it, however, Owen burst into the room and shot at Zuko with his pistol. Thinking quickly, Zuko was able to block the blast with a wall of fire, leaving himself mostly uninjured. Owen then stepped forward to fight the fire prince one-on-one, determined to protect his boss's property. Unfortunately for him, Zuko would not let anything stop him from completing his mission. No longer pulling any punches, Zuko drew his swords and spun around, creating a powerful wind that knocked Owen back. Zuko followed this up with several blasts of fire, creating a fiery explosion. The smoke from the explosion forced Owen to back off and retrieve a gas mask to prevent himself from suffocating. This bought Zuko enough to time to secure the statue and prepare to leave. However, Owen refused give up so easily, and confronted Zuko one last time. Hoping to keep him down for good this time, the prince generated a blast of lightning, sending Owen flying backwards. Zuko then left with the statue, leaving an injured and frustrated Owen behind. Unbeknownst to either of them, Xanatos had been watching the entire confrontation remotely, and expressed disappointment at his prize being lost.

Vs The Pack

Xanatos has been observing the recent events of the war, and having gotten everything he needs from the Gems, decides that it is time for him to end his dealings with them and focus on his own affairs. Not wanting to leave without upholding his end of their bargain, however, Xanatos sends the Pack into the Fire Nation capital to gain intel on the city. Although they are successful in gathering the needed information, they are discovered by three of the Fire Nation’s best warriors...

Prepare for the final battle

Fire Lord Ozai holds a meeting of his generals to discuss strategies for their upcoming attack on the Gem/Earth Empire, when Samhain arrives to warn Aku that Bill is about to escape the barrier. Aku and Discord then depart to deal with Bill, forcing Ozai and Azula to proceed with the attack without their support. Fortunately, Vexus arrives and offers her aid in taking down the Gems, which the royals gladly accept.

Final Battle

Meanwhile, the Fire Nation’s navy (commanded by Zhao) and airship fleet (led by Azula), advance on the Earth Kingdom for an attack on the Gems. Noticing a weak point in the mech’s armor, Azula sends Chase and Zuko to bring it down from the inside.Meanwhile, inside the Colossus, Chase confronts Kuvira personally, keeping her busy while Zuko sabotages the mech’s power source, finally destroying the Colossus. At that moment, reinforcements arrive in the form of a second airship fleet, led by Fire Lord Ozai himself.

Aftermatch

After the battle, Fire Lord Ozai claims control of the Earth Kingdom, declaring himself the Phoenix King. Kuvira and her remaining allies are imprisoned, while Azula takes command of the Dai Li, howerer Zuko doesn't get rewarded for his hard work.

Cartoon Villains War - Part Two

Vs Lapis and Peridot

In hiding after the death of the Diamonds, Peridot and Lapis decide to make their move, by breaking into Fire Nation territory to reclaim an item that was left behind there. However, when Lapis’s intrusion is eventually discovered, she will have to contend with the prince of the Fire Nation if she wants to escape..

A task from his father

The Fire Nation and Amestris hold council with their allies, preparing to wage war against Skeletor. Wanting to continue to keep tabs on Skeletor and Britannia’s activities, Ozai gives Zuko a special task.Negotiations between Skeletor, the Fire Nation, and Britannia continue, with each nation appointing their own ambassador for peace (Macbeth for Skeletor, Zuko for the Fire Nation, and Suzaku Kururugi for Britannia.) However, despite these surface-level pleasantries, tensions remain high between the nations, as each sees through the other’s facades.

A secret call

Moving forward with his plans, Lelouch secretly contacts Prince Zuko, making the fire prince an offer…

Joining the Black Knights

Lelouch gathers together various criminals and renegades to form his new team, introducing himself to them as Zero and making his plans to overthrow Skeletor and Britannia clear. He also introduces his secret ally, Zuko. Together, the newly formed Black Knights are ready to strike.

Helping his team into sneaking the celebration

Skeletor and Macbeth arrive in the Britannian capital for the celebration, and meet with the Britannian nobles. Meanwhile, Zuko, who is also attending on behalf of the Fire Nation, arrives to help sneak the Black Knights into the celebration in preparation for Zero’s plans. As the treaty between Skeletor and Britannia is finalized, the two emperors makes a speech to the various other rulers in attendance. However, the celebration is interrupted by the entrance of Zero and the Black Knights, who make themselves known to the world and swear to overthrow Skeletor’s tyranny. Enraged, Skeletor orders their arrest. However, Zero then reveals that he has gained access to Skeletor's weapon (having acquired the codes from Destro during their earlier encounter), before causing it to self-destruct. The Black Knights then make their escape, leaving Skeletor angered and humiliated.

Heroes vs Villains War-Part Two

Searching Avatar

Some distance away, Shan Yu and Prince Zuko, prince of the Fire Nation, noticed the column of light, with the latter realizing he was closing in on the quarry he had been searching for for years. Zuko was heading closer to where Aang and his friends were. Though his uncle, Iroh, insisted on warming him up in a tea-drinking session, Zuko wanted nothing more than to capture Aang to restore his honor. Despite his exaggerated behavior, he was unaware that the seagull Scuttle overheard his goal, who flew to seek assistance.

Getting Avatar

Before Ariel, Katara, and Sokka head off to go rescue Aang, Aladdin and his crew arrive and says they're here to help. Hook, Pete, and Shan-Yu deliver Aang to Zuko. Right as the trade-off is starting, Aladdin and co arrive to the rescue. Soon a battle on the ship breaks out. Things don't seem to look good until Aang reveals his true powers to his friends and enemies.Right as the heroes make a getaway, Zuko and Iroh try to make one final attack only to be counterattacked by an unexpected surprise.Aang tells his friends how he never wanted to be the Avatar and is worried about the war. Everyone tells him it will be okay and that they will be with him during the journey.

Villains War: The Age of Animation

Assiting his Father

Zaheer returns just in time for the Fire Nation royal meeting, announcing to Ozai a new ally by his side named Dio Brando, a rebel among the Earth Kingdom commoners that could provide valuable information. Princess Azula speaks out of turn to offer torching the place like there was nothing more to live for, much to Ozai's annoyance, but Dio brings up how it's unlikely to succeed. Earth Benders can put out fire surprisingly efficiently, long before they can spread across the nation. Contemplating this, Ozai turns to Prince Zuko to ask what strategy he think would work, to which he replies as to how Earth Benders are said to be strong enough to endure anything through their most defensive and durable bending. Zaheer contemplates what he has remembered from his training out loud, much to Ozai's confusion, to which he brings up how each element can be counteracted by one another, and offers a Waterbender to help erode the stone away, and potentially another Fire Bender to deal with any other Air based foes. Ozai is impressed both by his language and performance, and ensures him a full blown organization to help out.

Vs Jack Spicer

To show Ozai, whom he presumed killed Azula who's boss, Jack uses gauntlets that grant him telekinesis that mimics Earth Bending and slams various rocks at a nearby Ozai statue. Noticing this act of vandalism, Zuko and a group of Fire Nation troops arrive to arrest the faux bender, but the Fire Prince is stopped by a blast from the Orb of Tornami. Jack mocks Zuko's more stubborn and less creative tactic, but the Firebender isn't phased by his petty insults, ordering his troops to spread out and surround Jack, but the Orb covers that as well, bringing in a harsh yet small blast of salt water around every fire bender, knocking all but Zuko out. This time the Fire Prince opts for more direct combat, flinging small yet numerous Fire Blasts towards the inventor, but Jack brings out his Monkey Staff and uses high agility to dodge any blast sent to him. Getting angrier from his missed shots, a much more powerful blast escapes Zuko's palms, urging Jack to panic and incinerating any nearby trees he could swing across. With his first tactic ruined, Jack uses the Monkey Staff to its fullest, forging a massive cage of bamboo, and creating a massive army of monkeys to do his bidding, before they all knock the shocked Fire Prince into the sea, and set a course for the Fire Nation palace, as Ty Lee and the other Kyoshi Warriors follow.

Finding help in unlikely places

Quite distant from the Fire Nation after his defeat in Jack's hands, Zuko travels to a nearby big city to find the infamous criminal known as Dabi. Knowing of his Fire Bending quirk, Zuko decides to consider him an honorary member of the Fire Nation, particularly as a new guard for the country, know that the White Lotus have gone their separate ways.

Standing between villains

With him being so far away from home, Dabi takes Zuko to his base, believing him to similarly be a worthy member of his own League. At first, Zuko is hesitant, but Dabi admits that he knows someone that can help him return to the Fire Nation on such a short notice. The Fire Prince accepts, and sees a gathering of several criminals within an alliance, the highly advanced assassin Skulker, the Bootlegger of booze Mr. Fizz, the medical murderer Thrax, the blood thirsty killer Himiko Toga, The Gangreen Gang, the comedic criminal Quackerjack, the electrical enemy Megavolt, and the serpentine scientist Sir Pentious. The firebender is nervous and worried about his reputation for working for them, and similarly, the criminals don't see him as quite up to their standard, with Skulker noting how he's a largely normal kid with firebending powers, destined for great things within his kingdom. Dabi admits that their ties are fairly low as it is, and Zuko is just trying to get back home, so Dabi has the idea to send him against a firebender that's been a thorn in his and by extension the rest of the League's side.

Vs Endeavor

Thanks to Kurogiri's Warp Gate quirk, Zuko encounters Dabi's abusive father and the traitorous Fire Nation general, Endeavor. The two are connected through them both believing they must prove themselves worthy by besting a firebender, but not quite for the same reasons, but nonetheless engage in an Agni Kai. Endeavor's fire utilizes sheer strength and power over all else, as Zuko similarly uses this strategy, leading to an even blast on both ends. This is just one of many high fire power styled attacks the retired general uses however, as Zuko disposes of another via dispersing it on a defensive play instead. Smaller yet more condensed flame is unleashed from both sides, resulting in a similar matched burst of flames. As Enji loses his cool, He uses more power than even for a closer range attack, while Zuko instead opts for a more explosive burst of flame sending out an equally potent shockwave, which sends the admiral off course and careening through a large stone and a forest. With his target needing time to gain his energy, Zuko takes the oppertunity, using two swords, rushing towards Enji and slicing him in the face, leading to him falling over and bleeding out, seemingly dead. Detecting Zuko's success, Kurogiri opens up another portal to send Zuko back home, with his job well done.

Pokemon Heroes vs Disney and Non Disney Villains-Part Two

In Narissa's faction

Meanwhile, Princess Azula having survived her fight against Charizard and Entei meets up with her brother, Prince Zuko are both are recruited by Yzma into Narissa's alliance.

Vs May

Wanting to prove he's worthy enough for Narissa, Zuko decides to take out a Pokemon trainer known as May. But he's not alone as his sister, Azula decides to help deal with her.

Vs Squirtle and Bullbasaur

After being defeated by Dr. Blowhole's forces, Squirtle and Bulbasaur decide to attack Queen Narissa's castle. Jafar, watching this, manipulates Azula and Zuko into attacking them. Azula and Zuko may have blasting powers, but they're not enough to stop Squirtle and Bulbasaur.

In The Live Action Universe

Disney vs Cartoon Villains War

Vs Frollo

The Fire Nation prince was angry of Frollo's action.Uncle Iroh tried to reason with him,but Zuko denied his uncle's request and orders his troops to save Esmeralda.At the same time,Frollo orders his soldiers to attack Zuko before killing Esmeralda.A massive battle started and both sides begin to attack each other. Iroh advice Zuko to use Firebending on the cathedral,distracting Frollo and making them to escape.Zuko listens to his uncle's plan and it was succesfull.Frollo was trapped into the cathedral,while Zuko and Iroh managed to escape.

Sent to search for allies

Azula and Zuko are sent by their father,Fire Lord Ozai,to search for more allies.However,he did a terrible job unlike his sister.

Vs Abis Mal

Zuko and Admiral Zhao were arguing about their ruler's idea due to their different world views until Abis Mal has arrived to spy them. However, Abis Mal didn't do a great job as he was spotted by both of the generals.Angered,Abis Mal sends his thugs to kill them only for Zuko to use his firebending into knocking them down.Abis Mal then took out his sword into knocking out Zhao down.However,Abis Mal's short victory didn't last long as he was brutally knocked by Zuko.As Zuko was waiting for his uncle's approval,Abis Mal and his thugs ran away.

Villains War (Legion of Darkness)

Animated Villains War - Part Two

Hunting Queen Grimhilde

Mourning Azula's sudden death, Fire Lord Ozai, Zuko and the Fire Nation soldiers go in search of the Evil Queen.Let the witch hunt begin...

Vs Queen Narissa

Queen Narissa welcomes her cousin, the Evil Queen, to her castle, not recognizing her at first. However, her castle was brutally invaded by Zuko and the Fire Nation,desiring to kill the sorceresses. The Evil Queen then asks her cousin for a favor, not knowing it would be the last.