Power-Shifting

"This is a first for me!"

"A First!?"

"Yeah..."

― Michiru Kagemori and Shirou Oogami (BNA)

The ability to switch or shift from one power to another. Sub-power of Power Replication. Variation of Shapeshifting. Not to be confused with Self-Adaptive Power or Mode Switching.

Also Called[]

Power Shapeshifting/Polymorphing/Inclinkinesis
Power Megamorphing/Metamorphing/Metamorphosis

Capabilities[]

The user can switch from one ability to another, usually seen in people with Power Replication who shift from one power to another. In some cases the users have inherent abilities which can be drastically different from one another and can easily shift from one to the next.

Applications[]

Users may gain more control over abilities that need higher concentration, being able to switch to a safer ability if hard to turn off.
Users may develop Power Mixture, Power Replication (if user is born with abilities) or Multi-Power Use.

Associations[]

Limitations[]

May need to focus to change powers.
- May take time to change.
May take practice to learn to control.
User may only be able to hold onto a certain number of powers at a time.
- User may unintentionally cast-off undesired powers in favor of more relevant ones.
Shifting may be involuntary.

Known Users[]

Anime/Manga/Mahwa

OG73-1/Seventhree (Dragon Ball Super manga)
Mikan Sakura (Gakuen Alice)
Arceus (Pokémon)
Melie (Radiant); when she switches personalities
Ihwa/Hero Killer (Hero Killer)

Comic/Cartoon

Kevin Levin (Ben 10)
- Kevin 11
- Kevin 11,000
- Ultimate Kevin
- Omniverse Kevin
- Monster Kevin
- Monster Kevin 2
Devlin Levin (Ben 10)
Ultimate Aggregor (Ben 10: Ultimate Alien)
Ultimate Ben (Ben 10: Ultimate Alien): via Ultimatrix
Terumi Yuuki (BlazBlue)
Ultra Boy (DC Comics)
Joseph Meach/Composite Superman (DC Comics)
Amazo (DC Comics)
Jack-Jack Parr (The Incredibles)
Rick Wilder/Combo Man (Marvel Comics)
Protege (Marvel Comics); after copying Replica abilities
Replica (Marvel Comics)
Mimic (Marvel Comics)
Super-Skrull (Marvel Comics)
Super-Adaptoid (Marvel Comics)
Edwin Alva Jr./Omnifarious (Static Shock/DCAU/DC Animated Universe)
Master Sliver (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003)
Master of Games (Teen Titans)
Shendu (Jackie Chan Adventures); via Twelve Talismans
Jade Chan/Amazing T-Girl (Jackie Chan Adventures)
AntiVilgax (Ben 10 Reboot)
Casey Krinsky/Mega Casey (DC Super Hero Girls 2019)
Ashley Rayburn/Primer (DC Comics)
Avery Mann/Everyman (The Simpsons)
Animaestro (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir)

Video Game

Cole McGrath (Infamous 2)
Delsin Rowe (Infamous Second Son)

Literature

Chameleons (Shadow Falls); shift powers between those of witches, vampires, faes, shape-shifters, werewolves, and gifted humans.
- Kylie Galen
- Malcolm Summers
- Heidi Summers
- Daniel Brighten
- Hayden Yates
- Roberto Esparza
- Mario Esparza
- Jenny Yates
- Lucinda Esparza
- John Esparza
Tessa Gray (Shadowhunter Chronicles); via Doppelgänger Morphing

Web Comics

John Doe (unOrdinary)