Gray

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Gray Fullbuster 676
Alias(es)	Ice Underwear; Ice Brother; Underwear Prince 486 684 803
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Fairy Tail 486
Occupation/Role	Ice Make Mage of Fairy Tail 676
First Appearance	Chapter 473 473

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
S-Class Mage Promotion Exam candidate	804	Selected among Fairy Tail's nine candidates for the biennial S-Class Mage Promotion Exam. 804

Background

Gray trained under the Ice Beauty, Ulu, alongside his senior disciple Leon. Ulu considered Gray rebellious and burdened by a dark past; he initially dismissed Leon's dream of surpassing her, insisting that he would overcome his own darkness with his own hands. His early training focused on building tolerance for and perception of cold air. 471 473

During Deliora's attack, Gray attempted to stop the demon with Ice Make: Lancer, but lacked the power to seriously harm it. He witnessed Ulu's strength against Deliora and came to acknowledge the power of Shape-Making Magic. 474 476

Afterward, Gray was pursued by the Gojo Bridge Family. He escaped through snowy terrain with Ice Make Magic, triggering events that trapped both him and Sordil beneath an avalanche. Though suspicious of Sordil's explanation and demeanor, Gray accepted his demonstration of Shape-Making Magic and followed him to Fairy Tail. 484 485 486

Much later, Ultear revealed that she was Gray's half-sister and that Sordil had manipulated Gray and Leon's memories. Ulu had begun using Eternal Ice Bind on Deliora, but Sordil stopped her and sealed the demon himself, then altered the disciples' memories to keep them from despairing or turning on one another. 830

Appearance

Gray is a black-haired young man frequently described as droopy-eyed or downcast-eyed. He has a persistent habit of unconsciously removing his clothes, often only noticing after others call attention to it. 486 540 723

• Black hair and downcast-looking eyes. 486 504
• Often fights or travels partially dressed due to his unconscious stripping habit. 486 540
• His cold affinity allows him to endure harsh snowy environments and icy magic. 471 485

Personality

Gray is level-headed in dangerous situations, preferring quick analysis and practical action over panic. He used the terrain and his Ice Make constructs to evade pursuers, searched for clues when Lucy and Happy disappeared, and discovered a hidden route through the Moon God Ruins. 484 615 664

He is blunt, sarcastic, and intensely competitive—particularly with Natsu. Their arguments frequently become fights, but Gray repeatedly works beside him when Fairy Tail is threatened. 581 606 661

Despite his guarded manner, Gray is protective of his comrades. He helped Juvia after unintentionally freezing her legs, worried over Lucy and Happy's disappearance, and shielded Erza and Mirajane during the battle against Grimoire Heart. 639 664 839

Abilities & Skills

Ice Make Magic

Gray creates weapons, defenses, terrain, and constructs from ice. His magic is adaptable enough for combat, pursuit, rescue, and battlefield control.

• Ice Make: Lancer — Fires an ice projectile; used against Deliora during Gray's early training period. 474
• Ice Make: Ice Shield / Round Shield — Raises defensive ice barriers against attacks. 485 761
• Ice Make: Flying Disc — Creates a spinning ice disc capable of cutting through deep snow. 485
• Ice Make: Ice Block — Produces a solid ice barrier or block at close range. 485
• Ice Make: Floor — Alters the battlefield by forming ice beneath opponents. 761
• Ice Make: Giant Hammer Soldier / Great Hammer Soldier — Summons a massive ice hammer for heavy attacks. 686 761
• Ice Make: Ice Snow Cannon — Fires a powerful ice-based bombardment. 761
• Ice Make: Isolation — Seals a surrounding area in ice to block eavesdropping. 684

Ice Combat Techniques

Gray combines constructed ice weapons with close-range movement and rapid follow-up attacks.

• Ice Blade: Seven Consecutive Dances — A rapid series of ice-blade strikes. 614
• Ice Make: Great Ape — Creates a large ice construct for direct physical assault. 686
• He can fight effectively in confined terrain, using walls, shields, and constructs to control an opponent's routes. 677 686

Lightning Magic

Gray used Lightning Magic to gain the advantage in his battle with Lyon during the S-Class Mage Promotion Exam. 815

Dark Text Spells

During his battle with Fried, Gray employed Dark Text spells alongside Ice Magic, using the combined pressure to protect Lidas and challenge Fried's defenses. 712

Flame Crystal Armor

Gray used Flame Crystal Armor: Dragon Fang Sword Dance to protect Erza and Mirajane from Sankuro. He then defeated Sankuro with Soul Extinguisher, sending him flying from the battlefield. 839

Relationships

• Ulu — Gray's master and the person who trained him in Ice Make Magic. Her battle with Deliora shaped his understanding of Shape-Making Magic. 471 476
• Leon — His senior disciple under Ulu and a long-standing rival. They later teamed up against Ace despite their competitive relationship. 473 685 686
• Sordil / Old Suo — The Fairy Tail mage who brought Gray into the guild after their avalanche encounter; later revealed to have altered Gray's memories surrounding Deliora and Ulu. 485 486 830
• Ultear — Gray's half-sister. Her revelation about their family and Sordil's manipulation leaves Gray furious and seeking answers. 830
• Natsu Dragneel — Rival and fellow Fairy Tail mage. They constantly provoke one another but repeatedly cooperate during missions and crises. 581 606 676
• Erza Scarlet — Teammate and trusted ally. Gray protects her in battle and cannot bring himself to strike an illusory younger Erza during the S-Class exam. 807 839
• Juvia Lockser — Initially an opponent, then a devoted admirer and ally. Gray treated her after accidentally freezing her legs, while Juvia persistently follows and supports him. 639 664 837
• Lucy Heartfilia — Fairy Tail teammate. Gray worries when she goes missing and is later implied to watch over her from a distance out of concern. 664 751

Story Role / Major Arcs

Fairy Tail Recruitment

Gray evades the Gojo Bridge Family, survives an avalanche with Sordil, and joins Fairy Tail after seeing Sordil's Shape-Making Magic. 484 485 486

Garna Island and Deliora

Gray investigates the Moon God Ruins, finds a hidden passage toward Deliora, reunites with Leon, and competes with Natsu over the right to face the final enemy. 606 615 616

Phantom Lord Conflict

Gray confronts Juvia during Phantom Lord's attack and later assists in capturing Gajeel after learning of Phantom Lord's Autonomous Destruction Magic Array. 638 639 643

Tower of Paradise

Gray rescues Natsu from Owl's capture system, then continues fighting Owl while Natsu and Happy advance toward the tower's upper levels. 676 677

Duel with Ace

Seeking stronger training, Gray joins Leon in challenging Ace. Though Ace uses Ice God Slayer Magic to devour ice-based attacks, Gray wins the duel by remaining off the arena floor while Ace steps out of bounds. 684 686 687

S-Class Mage Promotion Exam

Gray enters Fairy Tail's S-Class Mage Promotion Exam. He faces a simulated younger Erza without being able to attack her directly, then battles Lyon using Lightning Magic. 804 807 815

Grimoire Heart Battle

After learning the truth of his past from Ultear, Gray returns to Fairy Tail's defense against Grimoire Heart. He fights alongside Erza and Juvia against the Flame Emperor, then protects Erza and Mirajane and defeats Sankuro. 830 837 839

Notable Quotes

“Fairy Tail's Ice Make Mage, Gray Fullbuster!” 676

“I'm not the same person I was back then!” 607

Trivia

• Gray's habitual stripping is so frequent that Fairy Tail members commonly call attention to his missing clothes before he notices himself. 486 540 723
• His nickname “Ice Underwear” is widely used by allies and rivals alike. 540 606
• Gray once used Ice Make: Isolation specifically to stop nearby listeners from overhearing a private conversation. 684