"What Lies Above: Part 1" is the 25th episode of the 2011 ThunderCats reboot, serving as the first half of the series' epic season finale. Originally aired on June 9, 2012, on Cartoon Network, the episode follows the ThunderCats as they ascend to the floating city of Avista in search of the final Power Stone. Plot Overview
: Despite Vultaire's expertise, Tygra wins the race. However, Vultaire reneges on the deal and has the ThunderCats imprisoned. Critical Turning Point Watch Thundercats 2011 S01E25 What Lies Above P...
: If Tygra wins, the Cats receive the Tech Stone; if he loses, Vultaire claims the Spirit and War Stones already in Lion-O's possession. "What Lies Above: Part 1" is the 25th
The Cats escape and locate the Tech Stone's chamber using the Book of Omens. After capturing Vultaire to bypass the security, they learn a devastating secret: the serves as the city's power source, generating the anti-gravity emissions that keep Avista afloat. Taking the stone would cause the city to crash, killing thousands. However, Vultaire reneges on the deal and has