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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.
   
 
==Types of Powers==
  
==Types of Powers==
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===Vision Faculty===
  
===Vision Faculty===
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*[[Enhanced Vision]]]
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*[[Enhanced Vision]]
 
**[[360-Degree Vision]]
  
**[[360-Degree Vision]]
 
**[[Astral Vision]]
  
**[[Astral Vision]]
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**[[Life Vision]]
  
**[[Life Vision]]
 
**[[Microscopic Vision]]
  
**[[Microscopic Vision]]
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**[[Multiple Vision]]
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**[[Multi-Directional Vision|Multiple Vision]]
 
**[[Night Vision]]
  
**[[Night Vision]]
 
**[[Accelerated Probability|Probability Vision]]
  
**[[Accelerated Probability|Probability Vision]]
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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]]
 
**[[Xenolingualism|Extraterrestrial Communication]]
  
**[[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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*[[Telepathy]]
  
*[[Telepathy]]
 
*[[Precognition]]
  
*[[Precognition]]
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**Oneiromancy
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**[[Oneiromancy]]
 
**[[Premonition]]
  
**[[Premonition]]
 
**[[Astrological Divination]]
  
**[[Astrological Divination]]
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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]]
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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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*[[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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**[[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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*[[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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