X-Men: 15 Most Powerful Mutants that have appeared in X-Men movies

X-Men: 15 Most Powerful Mutants that have appeared in X-Men movies

For more than 20 years, the X-Men had their own movie franchise when its rights were being held by Fox Studios. In the X-Men movies, we got to see some of Marvel’s Most Powerful mutants from the comic books in the mainstream movies.

The Movies Starting from-

  • X-Men (2000)
  • X-Men: X-2 United (2003)
  • X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
  • X-Men: Origins Wolverine (2009)
  • X-Men: First Class (2011)
  • The Wolverine (2013)
  • X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
  • X-Men Apocalypse (2016)
  • Logan (2017)
  • X-Men Dark Phoenix (2019)
  • The New Mutants (2020)

For this blog (or should we call it blog list), we will only be considering those mutants which are being shown in the mainstream movies. Many of the mutants in the comics have their own power levels and ranking system, but in the movies they were not fully shown.

So we have taken an effort to rank 15 most powerful mutants showcased in the movies [A lot of you might be thinking why only just 15 mutants, see there is a reason behind it, because we are all considering the amount of time they showcased their powers on screen, as well as the powers, abilities, and weapons (based on comics)]. So lets start.



15 Most Powerful Mutants (in X-Men Movies)

15 Colossus

Colosuss
Colossus

There are two versions of Colossus that are being shown in movies. The first appearance as Colossus was made by Daniel Cudmore, was part of the X-Men Triology. The second appearance was made by Stefan Kapcic, was part of Deadpool, Deadpool 2 and will be appearing in Deadpool and Wolverine. Deadpool’s Colossus was more accurate as per the physical appearance, powers.

In X2 we saw Colossus for a very little time on screen, when he transformed in his Metal form, while Stryker’s soldiers attacked Mutants School (Charles Xavier’s house), he saved some mutants from the soldiers. In X-Men: The Last Stand also highlighted very little power of Colossus was being shown, he was able to throw out Wolverine’s Adamantium Body, as if it was a tennis ball. Although, he was not given much time to showcase his powers.

In Deadpool (2016), we got to Stefan Kapcic as Colossus along with Negasonic helping Deadpool to fight Ajax and his team to rescue Vanessa, In Deadpool 2 we saw him fighting Juggernaut, and finally defeating him.

Colossus Comic Attributes

PowersAbilitiesWeakness
Metal Mimicry
Superhuman Strength
Superhuman Stamina
Superhuman Durability
Peak Human Speed
Energy Projection
Expert Combatant
Expert Farmer
Multilingual
Skilled Painter
Vibranium
Adamantium
Concentration

14 Pyro

Pyro
Pyro

Pyro’s power is quite straight forward, but that doesn’t make him less powerful. John Allerdyce has the power to manipulate fire, turning any flame, into a devastating weapon. After Pyro dropped the Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters and joined Magneto, Brotherhood of Mutants. Pyro wasn’t afraid to explore the extent to which his pyrotechnics can cause harm.

But there is one drawback — despite having full control over fire, there is a problem, he can’t create fire. He’forced to carry a lighter or have to wear a fire generating suit. This doesn’t cause him much issue in fighting the bad guys in movies, but still is huge potential for him to be effectively depowered if he is being stopped from accessing fire.

Pyro Comic Attributes

PowersAbilitiesWeakness
Fire Manipulation
Fire Solidification
Fire Resistance
Journalist
Novelist
Water
Ice
Storm’s monsoon attack

13 Mystique

Mystique

Mystqiue doesn’t have raw strength like other mutants in the movies, she has an incredible mutation which makes her an unparalleled addition to whichever group she allies with. Though her default physical appearance in both the original X-Men trilogy and the prequel series, her blue skin, red-orange hair, and scale-like texturing covering her body. She has the uncanny ability to perfectly mimic anyone’s appearance as well as his mutation. This makes her a master of espionage and manipulator.

Mystique played by Jennifer Lawrence in X-Men First Class, X-Men Days of Future Past, X-Men Apocalypse, X-Men Dark Phoenix. She was firmly on the heroic side and did not use her-shape shifting to the same effect as Rebecca Romijin’s who had always been on Magneto’s side (Brotherhood of Mutants) saw her operate much more firmly in moral shades of gray.

Appearing as known political figures to further her own agenda is a great example of how her powers can bestow significant influence.

Mystique Comic Attributes

PowersAbilitiesWeakness
Metamorph
Metamorph Adaptation
Enhanced Physical Attributes
Accelerated Healing
Toxin & Disease Resistance
Decelerated Aginig
Psychic Defence
Enhanced Memory
Master Martial Artist
Trained Actress
Expert Marksman
Multilingual
Covert Operative
Appearance Limitation
Unchangeable Body Mass
Schizophrenia

12 Iceman

Iceman
Iceman

Bobby Drake was part of the original X-Men Trilogy and later returned in X-Men Days of Future Past. While Bobby is part of X-Men’s first class in comics, Iceman was a supporting character in X-Men (2000). Bobby was given a bigger role in X-Men 2 (2002), yet he barely used his powers in the film.

In X-Men 3, Iceman finally showcased the extent of his powers. Bobby was able to defeat Pyro, who was already one of the strongest mutants in X2, after achieving his Ice form. It took 3 films, but Iceman finally got to use most of his comic book powers.

Even, so, 1 key Iceman power was lacking from X-Men 3. It was only in X-Men Days of Future Past that we finally got to see Iceman making and surfing an ice bridge. Days of Future Past takes place in 2023, almost 16 years after The Last Stand. If Bobby Drake had been that much powerful while fighting Pyro in 2007, this definitely could have been an impressive fight.

Iceman Comic Attributes

PowersAbilitiesWeakness
Cold Generation
Infrared Vision
Ice Generation and Manipulation
Organic Ice-form
Water Manipulation
Molecular Moisture Inversion
Molecular Moisture Conversion
Ice Clone Generation
Cryokinetic Perception
Cellular Replacement
Skilled Ice SkaterIceman abilities are directly related to his physical health and mental condition.

11 Storm

Storm
Storm

The X-Men movies left a lot to be desired when it comes to Storm powers. Neither the original trilogy nor the New Alexandra Shipp’s as new Storm was able to showcase the true power of the character, just like in the X-Men First Class comics. She was an Omega level mutant in the comics, really is.

In the X-Men films, Storm’s powers were limited to throwing lightning bolts and summoning wind. Not even the flying abilities of her were being accurately shown in the movies. Still, in terms of powers, Storm was considered as one of the most powerful mutants in the universe.

In the original timeline, Halle Berry’s Ororo was part of Charles Xavier’s first class of students and eventually replaced Professor X as the head of the school. Perhaps the two movies Age of Apocalypse and Dark Phoenix came very much closer to showcase the power of Storm. In Days of Future Past, Storm managed to takedown few of the Sentinels just by summoning lightning bolts.

In Age of Apocalypse, Alexandra Shipp’s Ororo was recruited by Apocalypse to become one of the Four Horseman of Apocalypse. In this movie, her powers were enhanced by Apocalypse and without any battle training, she was able to defeat the X-Men.

Storm’s Comic Attributes

Powers Abilities Weakness
Atmokinesis
Willpower/ Telepathic Resistance
Earth Link
Thermal Variance
Energy Vision
Magical Potential
Godhood
The Power of Faith
Teleportation
Master Thief
Expert Combatant
Weapon Proficiency
Expert Tactician
Expert Gardener
Multilingual
Aviation
Indomitable Will
Diplomatic Immunity
Knife
Staff

10 Wolverine

Wolverine
Wolverine

Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine was the face of the whole X-Men franchise, from the original trilogy to the solo films, Wolverine got to showcase his powers and strength in the movies. Logan was front and center in at least four movies, (excluding 3 solo films). Although we were not able to see the full potential of his powers in the movies, just like other X-Men characters, however his powers were not so impressive as compared to other characters.

The Logan’s mutant healing factor and the Adamantium skeleton make Wolverine one of the deadliest charcaters. In all 9 movies Wolverine fought Sabretooth, Magneto, Mystique, Sentinels and countless unnamed mutants. He was only defeated by his clone X-24, in Logan movie we saw that scientist Dr. Zander Rice used some medicine to lower the powers of the mutants and due to this reason Logan started loosing his super healing mutation.

Wolverine Comic Attributes

PowersAbilitiesWeapons
Mutant Physiology
Regenerative Healing Factor
Contaminant Immunity
Fatigue Resistance
Decelerated Aging
Telepathic Resistance
Retractable Bone Claws
Hot Claws
Superhuman Acute Senses
Superhuman Hearing
Superhuman Sight
Superhuman Smell
Superhuman Taste
Superhuman Touch
Superhuman Strength
Superhuman Speed
Superhuman Stamina
Superhuman Durability
Superhuman Reflexes and Agility
Animal Empathy
Skilled Tracker
Above Normal Intelligence
Master Martial Art
Weapons Expert
Computer and Vehicles Expert
Expert Assassin
Mulitilingual
Adamantium Claws
Death Armor
Ablation Armor
Adamantium Armor
New Muramasa

9 Magneto

Magneto
Magneto

Ian Mckellen and Michael Fassbender, Magneto appeared in eight X-Men films. Like Wolverine, Magneto had more enough screen time to showcase the full extent of his powers. Seeing Erik Lensherr stop a bullet right as it was about to hit someone in X-Men (2000) quickly established how powerful the character.

Magneto’s mutant abilities meant that he could turn anything into a weapon. Moments like Magneto lifting the San Francisco bridge or raising a stadium as if they were nothing exemplify why Erik Lensherr was one of the strongest X-Men movie characters. In-universe, Magneto was widely considered the most dangerous mutant on the planet.

Magento Comic Attributes

PowersAbilitiesWeapons
Magnetism Manipulation
Force Field
Magnetic Armor
Magnetic Rays
Magnetic Flight
Geomagnetic Link
Gravity Decrease
Matter Manipulation
Metal Morphing
Oragnic Iron Manipulation
Electormagnetic Sight
Electormagnetic Spectrum Manipulation
Electricity Absorption or Generation
Portal Creation
Light Generation and Manipulation
Invisibility
Dimensional Awareness
Astral Projection
Telepathic Resistance
Genius Intelligence
Skilled Combatant
Multilingual
Indomtiable Will
Magneto’s Helmet
Armor

8 Jason Stryker

Jason Stryker
Jason Stryker

Jason Stryker, is Willaim Stryker’s son, had a small significant role in X-Men 2. William Stryker, who hated mutants and wanted to weaponize them, for its sole purpose, so he used his own son as the ultimate weapon against mutants. In this particular iteration of Jason Stryker, the character had telepathic abilities similar to those of Professor X.

Jason Stryker’s psychic skills were powerful enough for him to trick Charles Xavier himself. Any mutant who can outmatch Professor X in a telepathic battle belongs in the list of the most powerful X-Men movie characters. The combination of Jason Stryker and Professor X power are capable of killing of billions of people across the earth.

Jason Stryker Comic Attributes

Powers and AbilitiesWeapon
The full extent of his powers are unknown, but he was powerful enough to unleash enough energy to knock out all of the Original X-Men.Not Known

7 Professor X

Professor X
Professor X

The X-Men movies showcased how dangerously powerful Professor X is. Patrick Stewart’s Xavier and James McAvoy’s Xavier always seemed to be holding off their powers simply because Professor X could shape have killed Magneto in X-Men (2000) by controlling Sabretooth but chose not to, because Magneto threatened to kill all the police officers.

In X-Men Apocalypse, Professor X fought the Apocalypse in a mind battle and survived. In Logan (2017) we saw Charles suffering from dementia, and due to this he accidently killed most of the X-Men and other mutants. Despite this tragic incident in Logan’s story, Professor X proved to be the most powerful character in the X-Men universe.

Professor X Comic Attributes

Powers AbilitiesWeapons
Telepathy
Telepathic Illusions
Telepathic Cloaks
Mind Link
Telepathic Camouflage
Mind Blast
Mind Control
Mind Possession
Mind Alteration
Mind Amnesia
Psychic Wave Manipulation
Mental Shield
Psionic Blasts
Mental Detection
Mind Transferal
Absorb Information
Telepathic Learning
Omnilingual
Astral Projection
Telekinesis
Phoenix Force
Genius Intelligence
Military Training
Expert Fighter
Cerebro
Hoverchair
Mind Gem

6 Leech

Leech
Leech

Leech played a very significant role in X-Men The Last Stand he was the main source of the Mutation cure, although he didn’t get much screen time in the movie. His blood was being used by the Worthington Labs to make the mutant cure. Leech’s powers are not good in battles, yet he becomes the powerful mutants in the X-Men Universe.

Any mutant, who comes into contact or even get near him would simply loose their powers. For example- Kitty pride could not phase through the walls when Leech was close to her. In the practical terms, no mutants could beat leech in combat, simply because they would not be able to use their powers.

Leech Comic Attribute

PowersAbilities
Mutation CureActing
Speaking

5 Apocalypse

Apocalypse
Apocalypse

Apocalypse is the first known mutant in the X-MEN Universe, made his first live action appearance in X-Men Apocalypse. The Days of Future Past sequel preferred to give Oscar Issac a practical suit rather than making Apocalypse a CGI character.

While the practical Apocalypse costume had its advantage, its limited what the film could do with the villain. In his final form, Apocalypse should be a gaint, all powerful entry, something that X-Men Apocalypse din’t nail. Even still, Apocalypse was by far the strongest opponent the X-Men had faced up until that point, considering both the original trilogy and first class timeline.

Not even Magneto (Erik Lensherr) and Professor X (Charles Xavier), the two pillars of the X-Men were not a match for Apocalypse. For En Sabah Nur, every other mutant born after him was weaker. In addition ot Apocalypse’s basic set of kills, the ancient mutant was capable of enhancing the powers of other mutants.

Apocalypse up-powered the Magneto, Storm, Psylocke and Angel making them loyal towards him and creating an alliance called the Four Horseman. After many X-Men movies showcasing Professor X and Magneto the most powerful and unbeatable mutants in X-Men universe, Apocalypse was easily able to increase the power scale.

Apocalypse Comic Attributes

PowersAbilitiesWeapons
Mutant Physiology
Immortality
Self Resurrection
Psychic Link
Self Atomic Manipulation
Bio-morphing
Regeneration
Size Alteration
Self Power Bestowal
Superhuman Strength
Superhuman Durability
Superhuman and Endurance
Superhuman Reflexes
Psionic Manipulation
Telekinesis
Flight
Telepathy
Telepathic Control & Manipulation
Cyberpathy
Celestial Energy Manipulation
Force-fields
Energy Blasts
Energy Absorption
Energy Transfer
Teleportation
Matter Manipulation
Sorcery
Super-Genius Intelligence
Omnilingual
Expert Combatant
Scarab

4 Jean Grey

Jean Grey
Jean Grey

Jean Grey was the one who defeated the Apocalypse single handed in X-Men Apocalypse, this single moment from the movie is enough to rank her the third most powerful mutant in the X-Men movies. It is important to distinguish Famke Jenssen’s and Sophie Turner’s Jean Grey, as per their power levels were slightly different.

It is also important to seperate Jearn Grey from the Phoenix, even though the most powerful version of Jean Grey in the X-Men films had the Phoenix Force attached to her. Lastly, it must be noticed that X-Men Apocalypse hinted at the Jean Grey being connected to the Phoenix Force, although she faced the entity years later in X-Men Dark Phoenix.

While X-Men the Last Stand was losely based on the Phoenix Saga, the film did not incorporate the Phoenix Force. Instead, Jean Grey lost control of her powers due to them being represented for decades by Charles Xavier.

In X-Men the last sand Jean grey was telepathically more powerful than Charles Xavier and could reduce hundreds of people in dust in a blink of her eyes. Sophie Turner’s Jean did something similar in X-Men Dark Phoenix. However, in all of Jean Grey’s appearance in X-Men movies her fight with Apocalypse had been the most fascinating one.

Jean Grey Comic Attributes

PowersAbilitiesWeapons
Omega Level Mutant
Empathy
Telepathy
Telepathic Defense
Telepathic Cloak
Cloak Mind
Psychic Shield
Illusions
Telepathic Camouflage
Telepathic Manipulation
Memory Manipulation
Memory Erasure
Mind Control
Mind Possession
Personality Alteration
Mental Paralysis
Mind Transferral
Heat Trauma
Mental Sedating
Power Amplification
Power Negation
Mind Link
Inter-Dimensional Telepathy
Psychic Blast
Astral Projection
Temporal Telepathy
Mental Detection
Telekinesis
Intutive Aptitude
Force Field
Tactile Telekinesis
Concussive Blasts
Molecular Manipulation and Transmutation
Disintegration
Telekinetic Weapons
Temporal Telekinesis
Flight
Omega Level Mutant
Empathy
Telepathy
Telepathic Defense
Telepathic Cloak
Cloak Mind
Psychic Shield
Illusions
Telepathic Camouflage
Telepathic Manipulation
Memory Manipulation
Memory Erasure
Mind Control
Mind Possession
Personality Alteration
Mental Paralysis
Mind Transferral
Heat Trauma
Mental Sedating
Power Amplification
Power Negation
Mind Link
Inter-Dimensional Telepathy
Psychic Blast
Astral Projection
Temporal Telepathy
Mental Detection
Telekinesis
Intutive Aptitude
Force Field
Tactile Telekinesis
Concussive Blasts
Molecular Manipulation and Transmutation
Disintegration
Telekinetic Weapons
Temporal Telekinesis
Flight
Psychic Energy Manipulation
Psychic Siphoning
Telekinetic Aura
Psychic Resistance
Psychic Entity Physiology
Cosmic-Level Telekinetic Blast
Psychic Flames Manipulation
Psionic Electricity Generation
Possession
Self-Resurrection
Astral Combat
Possessed memories of Phoenix duplicate of her as well as Madelyne Pyror-Summers
Phoenix Force

3 Deadpool

Deadpool

Deadpool doesn’t appear in any X-men movies, but his self-titled movies are part of the same universe and does contain some cheeky crossovers. Though Deadpool possesses incredible combat with his favored weapons – pistols and katanas – neither is the result of his mutation. Instead, like Wolverine Deadpool also possesses healing factor (however his healing factor very different from Wolverine’s).

In Deadpool and Deadpool 2, he perfectly showed that he is unkillable. In Deadpool we saw him getting shot, stabbed and smashed he not just survived, but was totally healed, in Deadpool 2 in the starting we saw Deadpool sitting on canisters of Petroleum and he is smoking cigratte, and he tries to takeaway his life but he survives the blast, he not only survived with just his head he was able to regenerate his whole body.

Deadpool Comic Attributes

PowersAbilities Weapons
Genetically Enhanced Physiology
Regeneration
Foreign Chemical Resistance
Disease Immunity
Immortality
Telepathic Immunity
Possession Resistance
Superhuman Strength
Peak Human Speed
Superhuman Stamina
Superhuman Agility
Superhuman Reflexes
Superhuman Durability
Master Martial Artist
Master Assassin
Multilingual
Medium Awareness
Unpredicatbility
Deadpool’s Katana
Sppech Bubble
Transportation
Teleportation Device

2 Quicksilver

quicksilver

Quicksilver is the only to appear simulataneously in both the universes of MCU and X-Men although both played by different actors. Quicksilver is just like DC’s Flash (although he is much faster and powerful). Quicksilver has the mutation of running so fast, that things around him just look like standing. However, this obvisously creates new narraive problems when one hero should presumably be able to take out almost any threat even before they even realize it’s here.

Quicksilver does get one scene to flex the true potential of his powers, in each X-Men movie, but beyond that, he’s toned down a bit to maintain stakes for the X-Men. More Quicksilver, is held back from being completely overpowered b y not having incredible super strength to match his speed. However he’s till the most powerful mutant in X-Men Universe.

Quicksilver Comic Attributes

PowersAbilitiesWeapons
Speed Physiology
Superhuman Speed
Superhuman Durability
Superhuman Reflexes
Accelerated Metabolism
Superhuman Stamina
Superhuman Agility
Superhuman Strength
Speed Learning
Navigation
Molecular Acceleration / Destabilization
Hex Bolt Detection
Multilingual
Skilled Combatant
Musician
Not known

1 Rogue

Rogue

Given that Rogue can drain the powers of any mutant and use them herself by making skin-to-skin contact, she matches the upper potential of any mutant in the X-Men franchise. Being a hero, she has abilites that can easily harm the target, she doesn’t quite reach her full potential in the movies. However, Rogue remains a formidable mutant in her later X-Men trilogy.

In Marvel Comics and in several popular media interpretations (like the wonderful X-Men ’97), Rogue is shown with the ability to fly and possesses incredible super strength after absorbing the power of Captain Marvel. This wasn’t included in the Fox franchise, but even simply having the ability to de-power strong foes makes her a significant force. Perhaps her eventual inclusion in the MCU’s X-Men reboot will make her even stronger.

Rogue Comic Attributes

PowersAbilitiesWeapons
Power-Life and Memory Absorption
Power Enhancements
Wonder Man’s Powers
Ionic Energy Form
Superhuman Strength
Superhuman Speed
Superhuman Stamina
Superhuman Durability
Superhuman Agility
Superhuman Reflexes
Flight
Immortality
One-Time Power Usages
Template Recall
Sunfire powers
Electronic Surveillance Immunity
Apocalypse Powers
Acrobatic Skills
Sword Fighter
Not Known

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