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The power to emit an electromagnetic pulse. Sub-power of Electromagnetic Attacks. Combination of Electromagnetism Manipulation and Pulse Manipulation.

Also Called

  • Electromagnetic Energy Surge
  • Electromagnetic Pulse Generation
  • EMP Emission

Capabilities

The user can produce a surge of electromagnetic energy, which can disrupt all technology nearby. The pulse may come from the user's hands or even from their entire body.

Applications

Associations

Limitations

  • Will be useless if there's no technology around.
  • The range may vary.
  • Concentration may be needed.
  • Some technologies may be resistant or immune to EMP
  • The duration of effects may be uncontrollable.

Known Users

  • Misaka Mikoto (A Certain Magical Index/A Certain Scientific Railgun)
  • The Kraken (Call of Duty: Ghosts)
  • Coldcast (DC Comics)
  • Static (DC Comics)
  • Invoker (Dota 2)
  • Nessa (Fractale)
  • M.U.T.O Monsters (Godzilla)
  • The German (Heroes)
  • Ted Sprague (Heroes); via Induced Radioactivity
  • Cole MacGrath (InFamous)
  • Max Eisenhardt/Magneto (Marvel Comics)
  • Storm (Marvel Comics)
  • Sombra (Overwatch)
  • Leatherback (Pacific Rim)
  • Super Sonic (Sonic the Comic)
  • Klaatu (The Day the Earth Stood Still)
  • Sombra (Overwatch)
  • Soundwave (Transformers Generation 1)

Known Objects

  • EMP Gems (Barbie: Spy Squad)

Gallery

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