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|Row 1 title = Supernatural Powers and Abilities:
  
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|Row 1 info = The vast and diverse powers and abilities of the multi-verse}}
  
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Many forms of '''fiction''' feature characters attributed with '''superhuman, supernatural, or paranormal''' abilities, often referred to as "'''superpowers'''" (also spelled "'''super powers'''" and "'''super-powers'''") or "'''powers'''". This tradition is especially rich in the fictional universes of various comic book stories, movies, and video games. Below is a list of many of those powers that have been known to be used. Some of these categories overlap.
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Many forms of '''fiction''' feature characters attributed with '''superhuman, supernatural, or paranormal''' abilities, often referred to as "'''superpowers'''" (also spelled "'''super powers'''" and "'''super-powers'''") or "'''powers'''". This tradition is especially rich in the fictional universes of various comic book stories, movies, and video games. Below is a list of many of those powers that have been known to be used. Some of these categories overlap.
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==Types of Powers==
  
==Types of Powers==
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Despite their vast diversity, most powers fall into a handful of categories defining their core identity :
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Despite their vast diversity, most powers fall into a handful of categories defining their core identity:
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*<u>Function</u> : powers centered on what they do, usually specialized on relatively specific fields.
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*''Concept'': powers centered on an idea, allowing essentially any effect related to it.
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**Examples: [[Boundary Manipulation]], [[Subjective Reality]], [[Absolute Existence]]
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**Examples : [http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Creation Creation], [http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Destruction Destruction] and most [http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Manipulations Manipulations]
  
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*<u>Source</u> : powers centered on its origin (usually supernatural) allowing a variety of applications.
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*''Function'': powers centered on what they do, usually specialized on relatively specific fields.
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**Examples: [[:Category:Creation|Creation]], [[:Category:Destruction|Destruction]] and most [[:Category:Manipulations|Manipulations]]
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**Examples : [[Magic]], [[Supernatural Dominion]], [http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Lordship_Powers Lordship] abilities
  
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*<u>Mechanism</u> : powers centered of the manipulation of immanent laws of reality.
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*''Mechanism'': powers centered of the manipulation of immanent laws of reality.
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**Examples : [[Physics Manipulation]], [[Virtual Warping]], [[Causality Manipulation]]
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**Examples: [[Physics Manipulation]], [[Virtual Warping]], [[Causality Manipulation]]
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*<u>Concept</u> : powers centered on an idea, allowing essentially any effect related to it.
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*''Source'': powers centered on its origin (usually supernatural) allowing a variety of applications.
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**Examples : [[Boundary Manipulation]], [[Subjective Reality]], [[Absolute Existence]]
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**Examples: [[Magic]], [[Supernatural Dominion]], [[:Category:Lordship Powers|Lordship]] abilities
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*<u>Unfathomable</u> : powers without actual cause/mechanism, defined as beyond understanding.
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*''Unfathomable'': powers without actual cause/mechanism, defined as beyond understanding.
 
**Examples : [[Logic Manipulation]], [[Metapotence]], [[Author Authority]]
  
**Examples : [[Logic Manipulation]], [[Metapotence]], [[Author Authority]]
   
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*[[Enhanced Thievery]]
  
*[[Enhanced Thievery]]
   
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=====Vision Faculty=====
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===Vision Faculty===
 
*[[Enhanced Vision]]
  
*[[Enhanced Vision]]
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**[[Night Vision]]
  
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**[[Infrared Vision]]
  
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**[[Ultraviolet Vision]]
  
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**[[X-Ray Vision]]
  
 
**[[360-Degree Vision]]
  
**[[360-Degree Vision]]
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**[[Telescopic Vision]]
  
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**[[Microscopic Vision]]
  
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**[[Atomic Vision]]
  
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**[[Heat Vision]]
  
 
**[[Astral Vision]]
  
**[[Astral Vision]]
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**[[Atomic Vision]]
 
**[[Aura Reading|Aura Vision]]
  
**[[Aura Reading|Aura Vision]]
 
**Chemo Vision
  
**Chemo Vision
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**[[Death Sense|Death Vision]]
 
**Emotion Vision
  
**Emotion Vision
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**Energy Vision
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**[[Energy Perception|Energy Vision]]
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**Multiple Vision
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**[[Heat Vision]]
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**[[Infrared Vision]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Life_Vision Life Vision]
  
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**[[Life Vision]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Microscopic_Vision Microscopic Vision]
  
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**[[Microscopic Vision]]
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**[[Multi-Directional Vision|Multiple Vision]]
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**[[Night Vision]]
 
**[[Accelerated Probability|Probability Vision]]
  
**[[Accelerated Probability|Probability Vision]]
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**[[Death Sense|Death Vision]]
  
 
**Supercolor Vision
  
**Supercolor Vision
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**[[Telescopic Vision]]
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**[[Ultraviolet Vision]]
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**[[X-Ray Vision]]
   
 
===Mentality-based Powers===
  
===Mentality-based Powers===
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*[[Intuitive Aptitude]]
  
*[[Intuitive Aptitude]]
 
*[[Omnilingualism]]
  
*[[Omnilingualism]]
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**[[Faunal Communication]]
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**[[Botanical Communication]]
 
**[[Electronic Communication|Cyber Communication]]
  
**[[Electronic Communication|Cyber Communication]]
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**Extraterrestrial Communication
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**[[Xenolingualism|Extraterrestrial Communication]]
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**[[Plant Communication]]
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**[[Faunal Communication]]
 
**Fungal Communication
  
**Fungal Communication
 
*[[Ecological Empathy]]
  
*[[Ecological Empathy]]
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*[[Dual Mind]]
  
*[[Dual Mind]]
 
*[[4th Wall Awareness]]
  
*[[4th Wall Awareness]]
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*[[Mentifery]]
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*[[Omniscience]]
   
 
====ESP====
  
====ESP====
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*[[Telepathy]]
  
*[[Telepathy]]
 
*[[Precognition]]
  
*[[Precognition]]
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**Oneiromancy
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**[[Oneiromancy]]
 
**[[Premonition]]
  
**[[Premonition]]
 
**[[Astrological Divination]]
  
**[[Astrological Divination]]
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**Numerology
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**[[Numerology]]
 
**[[Abacomancy]]
  
**[[Abacomancy]]
 
*[[Extrasensory Perception]]
  
*[[Extrasensory Perception]]
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*[[Yin & Yang Shift]]
  
*[[Yin & Yang Shift]]
 
*[[Furtive Assimilation]]
  
*[[Furtive Assimilation]]
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*[[Neurocognitive deficit|Neurocognitive Deficit]]
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*[[Neurocognitive Deficit]]
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*[[Psionic Equilibrium Distortion|Psionic Equilibrium Distort]]
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*[[Psionic Equilibrium Distortion]]
 
*[[Siren Song]]
  
*[[Siren Song]]
   
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*[[Fundamental Forces Manipulation]]
  
*[[Fundamental Forces Manipulation]]
   
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=====Other=====
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==== Other ====
 
*[[Literary Manipulation]]
  
*[[Literary Manipulation]]
 
*[[Mirror Manipulation]]
  
*[[Mirror Manipulation]]
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*[[Ash Manipulation]]
  
*[[Ash Manipulation]]
   
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====Energy Manipulation====
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=== Energy Manipulation ===
 
These powers deal with energy generation, conversion and manipulation. In addition to generic energy, versions of these powers exist that deal with such things as light, sound, electricity, nuclear energy, and the Darkforce dimension.
  
These powers deal with energy generation, conversion and manipulation. In addition to generic energy, versions of these powers exist that deal with such things as light, sound, electricity, nuclear energy, and the Darkforce dimension.
 
*[[Energy Emission]]
  
*[[Energy Emission]]
   
 
*[[Concussion Beams]]
  
*[[Concussion Beams]]
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**Transitional Phasing Beam
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**[[Transitional Phasing Beam]]
 
*[[Microwave Emission]]
  
*[[Microwave Emission]]
 
*[[Vibration Emission]]
  
*[[Vibration Emission]]
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*[[Escape Artistry]]
  
*[[Escape Artistry]]
   
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===Miscellaneous===
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=== Flight ===
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The following powers could be manifested in any number of ways.
  
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====Flight====
  
 
Ability to lift off the ground, to ride [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_current air currents] or to fly self-propelled through the air.
  
Ability to lift off the ground, to ride [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_current air currents] or to fly self-propelled through the air.
 
*[[Flight]]
  
*[[Flight]]
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*[[Gliding]]
  
*[[Gliding]]
   
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====Individualism====
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=== Individualistic ===
 
Ability to use powers that will only affect the user.
  
Ability to use powers that will only affect the user.
 
*[[Self-Detonation]]
  
*[[Self-Detonation]]
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*[[Absolute Existence|Self-Existence]]
  
*[[Absolute Existence|Self-Existence]]
 
*[[Absolute Immortality|Self-Immortality]]
  
*[[Absolute Immortality|Self-Immortality]]
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*[[Self Origin Manipulation]]
 
*[[Higher Consciousness]]
  
*[[Higher Consciousness]]
 
*[[Self Transendence|Self-Transcendence ]]
  
*[[Self Transendence|Self-Transcendence ]]
   
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====Illusion====
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=== Illusion ===
 
Ability to alter or deceive the perceptions of another. Can be sensory, a light or sound-based effect, or an alteration of mental perceptions.
  
Ability to alter or deceive the perceptions of another. Can be sensory, a light or sound-based effect, or an alteration of mental perceptions.
 
*[[Illusion Manipulation]]
  
*[[Illusion Manipulation]]
 
*[[Holographic Projection]]
  
*[[Holographic Projection]]
   
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====Shapeshifting====
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=== Mimicry ===
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==== Shapeshifting ====
 
Ability to change appearance or body structure.
  
Ability to change appearance or body structure.
 
*[[Shapeshifting]]
  
*[[Shapeshifting]]
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*[[Power Replication]]
  
*[[Power Replication]]
   
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=====Mimicry=====
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==== Elemental Mimicry ====
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''Elemental Mimicry''
  
 
*[[Metal Mimicry]]
  
*[[Metal Mimicry]]
 
**[[Gold Mimicry]]
  
**[[Gold Mimicry]]
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*[[Artificially-Enhanced Physiology|Artificially-Enhanced Mimicry]]
  
*[[Artificially-Enhanced Physiology|Artificially-Enhanced Mimicry]]
 
*[[Energy Mimicry]]
  
*[[Energy Mimicry]]
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''Organic Mimicry''
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==== Organic Mimicry ====
 
*[[Animal Morphing]]
  
*[[Animal Morphing]]
 
**[[Avian Mimicry]]
  
**[[Avian Mimicry]]
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**[[Cnidarian Mimicry]]
  
**[[Cnidarian Mimicry]]
 
**[[Crustacean Physiology|Crustacean Mimicry]]
  
**[[Crustacean Physiology|Crustacean Mimicry]]
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**[[Echinoderm Physiology]]
 
**[[Parasite Mimicry]]
  
**[[Parasite Mimicry]]
 
**[[Reptilian Mimicry]]
  
**[[Reptilian Mimicry]]
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**[[Alien Mimicry]]
  
**[[Alien Mimicry]]
 
**[[Deity Physiology|Deity Mimicry]]
  
**[[Deity Physiology|Deity Mimicry]]
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**[[Angelic Mimicry]]
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**[[Angel Physiology|Angel Mimicry]]
 
**[[Fae Mimicry|Fairy Mimicry]]
  
**[[Fae Mimicry|Fairy Mimicry]]
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**[[Demonic Mimicry]]
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**[[Demon Physiology|Demon Mimicry]]
 
**[[Monster Mimicry]]
  
**[[Monster Mimicry]]
 
**[[Ghost Physiology|Ghost Mimicry]]
  
**[[Ghost Physiology|Ghost Mimicry]]
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*[[Spiritual Hybridism|Hybridism]]
  
*[[Spiritual Hybridism|Hybridism]]
   
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''Other Mimicry ''
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==== Other Mimicry ====
 
*[[Candy Mimicry]]
  
*[[Candy Mimicry]]
 
*[[Garbage Mimicry]]
  
*[[Garbage Mimicry]]
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*[[Spring Form|Spring Mimicry]]
  
*[[Spring Form|Spring Mimicry]]
 
*[[Parental Mimicry]]
  
*[[Parental Mimicry]]
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*[[Computer Virus Mimicry]]
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*[[Computer Virus Physiology|Computer Virus Mimicry]]
 
*[[Bionic Physiology|Bionic Mimicry ]]
  
*[[Bionic Physiology|Bionic Mimicry ]]
 
**[[Roboticization]]
  
**[[Roboticization]]
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*[[Magic]]
  
*[[Magic]]
 
**[[Alchemy]]
  
**[[Alchemy]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Astrology Astrology]
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**[[Astrology]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Chaos_Manipulation Chaos Magic]
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**[[Chaos Magic]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Creation Creation Magic]
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**[[Creation Magic]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Dark_Arts Dark Arts]
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**[[Dark Arts]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Destruction Destruction Magic]
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**[[Destruction Magic]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Divination Divination]
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**[[Divination]]
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**[[Druidic Magic]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Dowsing Dowsing]
  
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**[[Elemental Magic]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Nature_Manipulation Druidic Magic]
  
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**[[Healing]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Elemental_Manipulation Elemental Magic]
  
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**[[Illusion-Casting]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Enchanted_Artistry Enchanted Artistry]
  
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**[[Life Magic]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Healing Healing]
  
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**[[Mysticism]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Illusion_Manipulation Illusion-Casting]
  
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**[[Necromancy]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Life-Force_Manipulation Life Magic]
  
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**[[Shamanism]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Mysticism Mysticism]
  
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**[[Spell Casting]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Necromancy Necromancy]
  
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**[[Transmogrification]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Shamanism Shamanism]
  
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**[[Voodoo]]
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Spell_Casting Spell Casting]
  
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Transmogrification Transmogrification]
  
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Wish_Granting Wish Granting]
  
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**[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Voodoo Voodoo]
  
 
**Craft Magic
  
**Craft Magic
 
**Art Magic
  
**Art Magic
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**Thaumaturgy
  
**Thaumaturgy
 
**Purification Capabilities
  
**Purification Capabilities
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*[[Universal Irreversibility ]]
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*[[Universal Irreversibility]]
 
*[[Plasma Manipulation]]
  
*[[Plasma Manipulation]]
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*[[Chronolock]]
  
 
*[[Spatial Manipulation]]
  
*[[Spatial Manipulation]]
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*[[Spatial-Temporal Lock]]
 
*[[Dark Matter Manipulation]]
  
*[[Dark Matter Manipulation]]
 
*[[Antimatter Manipulation]]
  
*[[Antimatter Manipulation]]
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*[[Infinite Supply]]
  
*[[Infinite Supply]]
 
*[[Life-Force Manipulation]]
  
*[[Life-Force Manipulation]]
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**[[Life-Force Generation|Life Force Generation]]
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**[[Life-Force Generation]]
 
*[[Logic Manipulation]]
  
*[[Logic Manipulation]]
 
*[[Matter Manipulation]]
  
*[[Matter Manipulation]]
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*[[Molecular Manipulation]]
  
*[[Molecular Manipulation]]
 
*[[Multi-Power]]
  
*[[Multi-Power]]
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*[http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Order_Manipulation Order Manipulation]
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*[[Order Manipulation]]
 
*[[Paradox Inducement]]
  
*[[Paradox Inducement]]
 
*[[Pathifery]]
  
*[[Pathifery]]

Revision as of 21:56, 30 April 2016

Many forms of fiction feature characters attributed with superhuman, supernatural, or paranormal abilities, often referred to as "superpowers" (also spelled "super powers" and "super-powers") or "powers". This tradition is especially rich in the fictional universes of various comic book stories, movies, and video games. Below is a list of many of those powers that have been known to be used. Some of these categories overlap.

Types of Powers

Despite their vast diversity, most powers fall into a handful of categories defining their core identity:

Powers and Abilities

Superpower Interaction

This section refers to the ability to manipulate or otherwise interact with superpowers themselves, not "power" such as electrical power or gravitational power.

Personal Physical Powers

Powers which affect an individual's body.

General

Emission

Adaptation

Enhanced Physical Skills

Vision Faculty

Mentality-based Powers

Powers which affect an individual's mind.

General

ESP

The abilities of extra-sensory perception (ESP) and communication.

Physical or Mental Domination

Powers that can control the will of others.

Physics or Reality Manipulation

These powers may be manifested by various methods, including: With some method of molecular control; By access to, or partially or fully shifting to another dimension; manipulating the geometric dimensions of time or space; or using some other unnamed method.

General

Fundamental Forces

Other

Classical Elements

Ability to control or manipulate the elements.

Energy Manipulation

These powers deal with energy generation, conversion and manipulation. In addition to generic energy, versions of these powers exist that deal with such things as light, sound, electricity, nuclear energy, and the Darkforce dimension.

Transportation or Travel

Powers that involve changing location of oneself or others.

Flight

Ability to lift off the ground, to ride air currents or to fly self-propelled through the air.

Individualistic

Ability to use powers that will only affect the user.

Illusion

Ability to alter or deceive the perceptions of another. Can be sensory, a light or sound-based effect, or an alteration of mental perceptions.

Mimicry

Shapeshifting

Ability to change appearance or body structure.

Elemental Mimicry

Organic Mimicry

Other Mimicry

Divine

Powers that are deemed all-powerful.

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