Explosive Clay: Phoenix

Explosive Clay: Phoenix is one of the variations of C1, the base form of Deidara's Explosive Clay. The user molds a bird figure from clay somewhat resembling a phoenix and breathes chakra into it, bringing it to life. Like other C1 creations, the phoenix can be used for flight and stealthy attacks, and then explode on command. Deidara most often used this version as transport. The explosion's power is small compared to the higher levels C2-C4, but still greater than the smaller C1 figures and sufficient to deal damage or distract the opponent. Details about the specific properties of this form are not revealed, so it can be assumed that it retains the main features of C1.