- "The true measure of a man is what he does with power."
- ― Plato
The power to manipulate superhuman abilities and superpowers. Form/Expression of Nigh-Omnipotence. Sub-Ability of Supernatural Manipulation. Base version to Absolute Superpower Manipulation. Lesser version of Power Warping. Opposite to Anti-Power Manipulation.
Also Called[]
- Ability Control/Manipulation
- Metapower
- Potentikinesis/Potentiakinesis/Potentiscinesis/Facultakinesis/Facultatekinesis
- Power Manipulation
- Supernatural Ability/Power/Talent Control/Manipulation
Capabilities[]
The user can create, manipulate, remove, change, etc., the supernatural energies/properties in all beings that give them their powers, including themselves, thus allowing every variation of superpowers and manipulative ability.
Definitions[]
- Attack: The powers that are or can be used in a way that is offensive in nature.
- Defense: The powers that are or can be used in a way that is defensive in nature.
- Specialist: The powers that are not categorized by attacks, defenses, and supports. This uses powers that are capable of using abilities with a variety of effects. Such as channeling, inducing effects, manipulating, mimicking, empowering, replicating powers, absorbing powers, etc.
- Support: The powers that temporarily enhances a variety of abilities such as speed, strength, durability, accuracy, powers, etc. This power can also protect the target against any and/or all ailments that hinders them, accelerate their bodies healing process or apply more than one/all physical enhancements at the same time. The user can be a hindrance to enemies.
- Utility: The powers that can be, or center around, mundane and functional uses like cooking, cleaning, art and entertainment.
Applications[]
- Ability Imprinting
- Ability Intuition
- Achieve Nigh Omnipotence/Nigh-Complete Arsenal and Nigh-Omniscience by combining an immense amount of abilities.
- Affinity Manipulation
- Channeling
- Damage users possessing almighty defensive powers (e.g., Spatial-Temporal Lock) by circumventing the definition hence the restriction of the power.
- Combat Merging
- Denial Inducement
- Grant every single Enhancement on an advanced level.
- Force Manipulation
- Omni-Protection
- Personal Superpower Manipulation
- Power Absorption
- Power Activation/Deactivation
- Power Acquirement
- Power Anchoring
- Power Augmentation
- Power Bestowal
- Ability Recharging; if one loses their original powers
- Power Inducement
- Power Borrowing
- Power Containment
- Power Constructs
- Power Dilution
- Power Distortion
- Power Division
- Power Ignoring
- Power Immunity/Immunity Bypassing
- Power Learning
- Power Link
- Power Mixture
- Power Movement
- Power Negation
- Power Opposition
- Power Redirection
- Power Regeneration
- Power Replication
- Power Residuum
- Power Restoration
- Power Resonance
- Power Sacrifice
- Power Sharing
- Power Solidification
- Power Transferal
- Power Transmutation
- Power Recycling; possible
- Power Refining
- Power Usage Manipulation
- Self-Adaptive Power
- Superpower Arsenal
- Superpower Creation
- Superpower Devolution/Evolution
- Superpower Mode
- Superpower Reflection
Techniques[]
Variations[]
- Absolute Superpower Manipulation; ultimate variation
- Absorption Manipulation
- Alchemy Manipulation
- Attack/Defense Manipulation
- Effect Manipulation
- Enhancement/Reduction Manipulation
- Flight Manipulation
- Immunity Manipulation
- Immortality/Mortality Manipulation
- Loyalty Based Power Manipulation; intermediate Variation
- Magic Manipulation
- Negation Manipulation
- Other Sense Manipulation
- Physical Manipulation
- Power Embodiment; literal variation
- Power Source Manipulation
- Power Warping
- Psychic Falsification
- Spiritual Force Manipulation
- Supernatural Arts Manipulation
- Superpower Magic
- Superpower Science
- Superhuman Manipulation
- Tangibility Manipulation
- Telekinesis/Telepathy/Teleportation Manipulation
- Visibility Manipulation
- Creation Manipulation
- Destruction Manipulation
- Resurrection Manipulation
Associations[]
- Capability Retention
- Efficient Power
- Mysticism
- Nigh-Omnipotence
- Power Inheritance
- Power Symbiosis
- Regulation Manipulation
- Self Power Link
- Supernatural Manipulation
Limitations[]
- Well defined or established powers, such as Universal Irreversibility, Omnilock, Probability Manipulation, etc. are slightly resistant to this power (re-scripting of a certain aspect is possible, but not the core properties).
- Users of Meta Power Immunity are immune.
- Opposed by Anti-Power Manipulation.
- Energy expenditure in the form of mental power etc. can vary from little too extraordinary depending on the mastery of the power by the user (users could self-bestow Infinite Supply, eliminating this limit).
- Users of Power Anchoring cannot have their powers manipulated.
- May be unable to create powers, being limited to manipulating only already existing ones.
- May be limited to a certain nature of the abilities (DNA, Magic, etc.).
- Usually requires the Powers as Programs trope to work.
- Susceptible to users of Meta Power Manipulation.
- The range of this ability may depend on the user. But it's relevant to point out that the Meta Power Manipulation ability has a theme of controlling any type of power throughout any type of existence. A superpower can be better described as a type of category for a superhuman trait within an individual. Meaning that any user of the superpower manipulation ability would be limited to only manipulating the unique superhuman traits found within sentient beings. While any user of the Meta Power Manipulation ability would be capable of doing so much more. Meta power manipulation can be better described as the ability to control the essence of power throughout any type of existence. While superpower manipulation would be controlling the rather specific unique superhuman traits found within sentient beings.
Trivia[]
- The alternate name "Metapower" is because Potentiakinesis/Superpower Manipulation is a power used to control other powers, usually lesser ones, as "meta", usually "beyond" in ancient greek, can be used for object/concept inceptions too.
Known Users[]
Cartoons/Comics[]
Anime/Manga
- Ciel (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken)
- Quincy (Bleach); via Medallion
- Shinigami (Bleach)
- Visored (Bleach)
- Fukuzuwa Yukichi (Bungou Stray Dogs); aspects about his subordinates' powers.
- Sakurakouji Sakura (Code: Breaker)
- Shibuya (Code: Breaker)
- Users of the Code of Immortality (Code Geass)
- Charles zi Britannia (after stealing V.V.'s Code)
- C.C.
- V.V.
- Him (Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z)
- God (One-Punch Man)
- Byro Cracy (Fairy Tail)
- Kurohebi (Fairy Tail)
- Obra (Fairy Tail)
- Yuka Suzuki (Fairy Tail)
- Father (Fullmetal Alchemist)
- Mikan Sakura (Gakuen Alice)
- Yuka Azumi (Gakuen Alice)
- Utena Hiiragi (Gushing Over Magical Girls)
- Kurapika (Hunter X Hunter); Only using chain
- Hansode Shiranui (Medaka Box); via Real Eater
- Hanten Shiranui (Medaka Box)
- Sailor Saturn (Sailor Moon)
- The Old One (Soul Eater)
- Saints (Saint Seiya Franchise)
- Phoenix Ikki
- Cleff (Magic Knight RayEarth)
- Hunger Path (Naruto)
- Kaguya Otsutsuki (Naruto)
- Madara Uchiha (Naruto)
- All for One (My Hero Academia)
- Takitsubo Rikou (Toaru Majutsu no Index); hypothetically, with her full potential.
- Silver Chariot Requiem (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part V: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo)
- Pandora (Campione!)
- Service (Karakuri Dôji Ultimo)
- Kagura Tennōzu (Speed Grapher); by kissing or having sex with someone
- Akuro/Mitama (Alive: The Final Evolution)
- Ludger (Alive: The Final Evolution)
- Nenya (Hero Killer)
Cartoons/Comics
- Anodites (Ben 10)
- Charmcaster (Ben 10)
- Kevin Levin (Ben 10)
- Kevin 11 (Ben 10)
- Kevin 11,000 (Ben 10)
- Devlin Levin (Ben 10)
- Ultimate Kevin (Ben 10: Ultimate Alien)
- Omniverse Kevin (Ben 10: Omniverse)
- V.V. Argost (Ben 10: Omniverse)
- Ultimate Aggregor (Ben 10: Ultimate Alien)
- Amalgam Ben (Ben 10 Reboot)
- Monster Kevin (Ben 10 Reboot)
- Amazo (DC Comics)
- Black Alice (DC Comics)
- Gog (DC Comics)
- Nemesis Kid (DC Comics)
- Parasite (DC Comics)
- Joseph Meach/Composite Superman (DC Comics)
- Composite Man (DC Comics)
- Vixen (DC Comics)
- Various Metahumans (DC Comics)
- Ashely Rayburn/Primer (DC Comics)
- Master of Games (Teen Titans)
- Super-Skrulls (Marvel Comics)
- Rick Wilder/Combo Man (Marvel Comics)
- Feakins (Generator Rex)
- First Spinjitzu Master (Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu)
- Adam Warlock (Marvel Comics); via Evolutionary Cocoon
- Dr. Doom (Marvel Comics)
- Fabian Cortez (Marvel Comics)
- Jean Grey (Marvel Comics)
- Nate Grey (Marvel Comics)
- Hope Summers (Marvel Comics)
- Wanda Maximoff (Marvel Comics)
- Kismet (Marvel Comics); via Evolutionary Cocoon
- Leech (Marvel Comics)
- Kl'rt/Super-Skrull (Marvel Comics)
- Leon Nunez (Marvel Comics); via tattooing others
- Meggan (Marvel Comics)
- Mister Sinister (Marvel Comics); on certain occasions with medical expertise
- Mister Negative (Marvel Comics)
- No-Girl (Marvel Comics)
- Protege (Marvel Comics)
- Nico Minoru (Marvel Comics)
- Sage (Marvel Comics)
- Kim Il Sung/Scrambler (Marvel Comics)
- Silver Surfer (Marvel Comics); via Power Cosmic
- Phoenix Force (Marvel Comics/X-Men)
- Him (Powerpuff Girls)
- Inhabitants of the Shadow Dimension (Sonic the Comic)
- Metamorphia (Sonic the Comic)
- Avery Mann/Everyman (The Simpsons)
- KISS (Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery)
- Demon
- Starchild
- Spaceman
- Catman
- Algernon (UN Comics)
- Shendu (Jackie Chan Adventures)
- Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch (X-Men: Evolution)
- The Tick (The Tick); via "drama power" his other abilities increase as the situation becomes more dramatic.
- Madame Web (Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions)
- Synergy (Wildstorm)
- Ragtag (Static Shock)
- Drake Sypher (Loonatics Unleashed)
- Master Sliver (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003)
- Super-Adaptoid (Marvel Comics)
- Calvin Rankin/Mimic (Marvel Comic)
- Replica (Marvel Comic)
- Copycat (Paw Patrol) via meteor power
- Edwin Alva Jr./Omifarious (Static Shock/DCAU/DC Animated Universe)
- AntiVilgax (Ben 10 Reboot)
- Nooroo (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir)
- Butterfly Miraculous holders (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir)
- Hawk Moth
- Orikko
- Rooster Miraculous holders (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir)
- Rooster Bold
- Safari (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir)
- Casey Krinsky/Mega Casey (DC Super Hero Girls 2019)
- Jade Chan/Amazing T-Girl (Jackie Chan Adventures)
- Zayla (Marvel Rising)
- Yansen (Cultivator Against Hero Society)
Live Television/Movies[]
- Severin (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Nine)
- Paulette Hawkins (Heroes)
- Darth Nihilus (Star Wars)
- The Hollow (Charmed)
- Phoebe Halliwell (Charmed)
- Empaths (Charmed)
- Telepaths (Charmed)
- Wyatt Halliwell (Charmed)
- Kali (Charmed)
- Avatars (Charmed)
- The Source of All Evil (Charmed)
- Mari McCabe (Arrowverse)
- Amaya Jiwe (Arrowverse)
- Kuasa (Arrowverse)
- Super-Z (Krystala TV Series)
- First Evil (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Gurrotto (Marina)
- Victoria Raymundo (Marina)
- Margaret Isobel Thoreaux (Smallville)
- Valak/The Nun ("The Conjuring Films")
- Power Brokers (Charmed)
- Renee/The Haitian (Heroes)
- Usutu (Heroes)
- Shinichi Ozaki (Godzilla: Final War)
- MechaMew2 (Pokémon Live!)
- Sisters of the Dark (Legend of the Seeker/Sword of Truth series)
- The Dacra (Legend of the Seeker)
- Camille (Power Rangers Jungle Fury)
- The Annihilator (Mighty Med)
- Hapax the Elder (Mighty Med)
- Seth (Misfits); Can give and take powers
- The Storm (MisFits); via lightning strike
- Jacob (Lost)
- Dana (Gone)
- Jordan Collier (The 4400)
- Mord-Siths (Legend of the Seeker)
- Cal (The Medusa Project)
- Magdalene Adams (COVEN)
- Wang Da Dong (KO One)
- Xia Tian (The X-Family)
Literature
- Hekate (The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel)
- The Quillion (Sword of Truth series)
- Sister Ulicia (Sword of Truth series: Blood of the Fold)
- Sister Armina (Sword of Truth series: Blood of the Fold & Confessor)
- Sister Tovi (Sword of Truth series: Blood of the Fold)
- Sister Nicci (Sword of Truth series: Blood of the Fold)
- Sister Cecilia (Sword of Truth series: Blood of the Fold)
- Sister Merissa (Sword of Truth series: Blood of the Fold)
- Sister Greta (Sword of Truth series: Confessor)
- Sister Julia (Sword of Truth series: Confessor)
- Loophole (Wild Cards)
- Tinisha Dolaira (The Young Guardians); via The Genesis Spell
- Harimon (Krystala)
- Felix Campbell (Super Sales on Superheroes)
Video Games
- Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII franchise)
- The Beast/John White (inFamous)
- Cole MacGrath (inFamous 2); via Infamous ending.
- Geno (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)
- Mithra (Asura's Wrath)
- Joseph Bertrand III (inFamous 2)
- Philemon (Shin Megami Tensei: Persona)
- Izanami (Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4)
- John White/The Beast (Infamous 2)
- Kotal Kahn (Mortal Kombat)
- Sub Zero (Mortal Kombat)
- Shujinko (Mortal Kombat)
- Shinnok (Mortal Kombat)
- Dark Eyes Unveiled (Valkyrie Crusade)
- AdamFenix (Super/Lette)
- RaKais (Super/Lette)
- Monsieur-Folie (Super/Lette)
- Master Powers (Super Smash Stadium)
- Mecha Sonic (Super Mario Bros. Z)
- Alex Mercer (Prototype)
- James Heller (Prototype 2)
- Dmitrii Blinov (Castlevania)
- Various characters (Bloody Roar)
Web Animation/Comics/Series
- John Doe (UnOrdinary)
Other
- Kraata (BIONICLE)
- Makuta Teridax (BIONICLE)
- Rahkshi (BIONICLE)
- Mata Nui (BIONICLE: The Legend Reborn)
- Toa Pouks (BIONICLE)
- Piraka Vezok (BIONICLE)
- Archangel (person) (Paradox Saga)
- The Canadian (The Guardian 30)
- Dr. Manhattan/Jon Osterman (DC Comics)
- The Darkness (Stupid Mario Brothers)
- Blaire Vherestorm (Stupid Mario Brothers)
- Iparu (Chaotic)
- Scion (Worm)
Known Objects[]
- Hōgyoku (Bleach)
- Tantu Totem (DC Comics)
- Power Gem (Marvel Comics)
- Twelve Talismans (Jackie Chan Adventures)
- Spirit Totem (Arrowverse)
- Nine Stuff (Sidekicks)
- Triad Prana (Sidekicks)
- Butterfly Miraculous (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir)
- Rooster Miraculous (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir)
- the torch/torch fragments (Hero Killer)