Changes: Trait:Power Inheritance

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"Cyclops: Jean, I've been wondering—will you marry me?

Jean Grey: Cyclops! Well, if we have children, they'll be mutants. They'll face the same problems we have all our lives.

Cyclops: I wouldn't have it any other way."

― X-Men, "The Final Decision"

"We were brothers, prototype commanders in the emerging field of psychic warfare. I was the favorite. I gave them what they wanted, I gave them blood. They say the Synchronicity with my mother made me...homicidal. He is the first prototype, his enhanced reflexes made him an unstoppable killer. When my brother found me, he put a bullet in my head. But our psychic link never broke, like a curse, bound by blood."

― Paxton Fettel (F.E.A.R.)

The condition to have the talents and/or powers of one or both of your parents. Sub-power of Ancestral Evocation.

Also Called

Genetic Powers
Inheritance
Legacies (The Lorien Legacies)
Parental Heredity

Capabilities

The user can copy the powers of their parents. If one of their parents was an artist, they'd gain their artistic talents without any practice. If one of their parents was in the Marine Corps, they gain their physical endurance without any training. If their parents were superheroes, they gain either one or both of their powers.

Applications

Variations

Alien Inheritance - inherit traits and powers from aliens.
Ancestor Inheritance - imitate/inherit the powers of your ancestors.
Aunt Inheritance - imitate/inherit the powers of your biological aunt.
Demon Inheritance - inherit traits and powers from demons.
Dominant Genetics - possess traits that make it likely to inherit powers.
Father Inheritance - imitate/inherit the powers of your biological father.
Generational Empowerment - power is boosted as more and more generations possess powers.
God Inheritance - inherit the traits and powers from gods.
Grandfather Inheritance - imitate/inherit the powers from your biological grandfather.
Grandmother Inheritance - imitate/inherit the powers of your biological grandmother.
Guardian Inheritance - imitate/inherit the powers from past heroes and protectors.
Meta-Human Inheritance - inherit powers from metahumans/mutants.
Mother Inheritance - imitate/inherit the powers of your biological mother.
Parasitic Inheritance - inherit the abilities of one's hosts.
Recessive Genetics - possess traits that make it unlikely to inherit powers.
Royal Inheritance - inherit powers from one's royal bloodline.
Sibling Inheritance - inherit the abilities of one's siblings.
Uncle Inheritance - imitate/inherit the powers of your biological uncle.

Associations

Child Prodigy

Limitations

Only works if your powers are passed down by your parents.
May be limited to the powers from a single parent, but can gain the powers from the other parent later on in life.
Power can be replicated by DNA Replication.
Powers could skip a generation or two before manifesting later down the bloodline.
If powers are inherited through an ancestor of a different species that one's other ancestors, the powers could be “watered down” and less likely to manifest.

Known Users

See Also: Superpowerful Genetics.

Anime/Manga/Manhwa

Ichigo Kurosaki (Bleach)
Kazui Kurosaki (Bleach)
Sakurada Family (Castle-Town Dandelion)
Saiyan Hybrids (Dragon Ball Z); inherit the ability to use, generate, and control ki energy.
- Son Gohan
- Future Trunks
- Son Goten
- Trunks
Laxus Dreyar (Fairy Tail)
Alice Users (Gakuen Alice); can inherit the Alice of one of the parents or if their parents both have Alice's they can inherit both of them or one in most cases
Hyoudou Children (Highschool DxD Ex)
Joseph Joestar (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part II: Battle Tendency); inherited the Hamon/Ripple abilities from his grandfather, Jonathan Jostar and mother, Elizabeth Joestar/Lisa Lisa.
Caesar A. Zeppeli (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part II: Battle Tendency); inherited the Hamon/Ripple abilities from his father, Mario Zeppeli and grandfather, Will A. Zeppeli.
Stand Users (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
- Keicho & Okuyasu Nijimura (Part IV: Diamonds are Unbreakable); inherited the ability from their father.
- Giorno Giovanna (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part V/5: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo); inherited the ability from his father, DIO Brando.
- Trish Una (Part V/5: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo); inherited the ability from her father, Diavolo.
- Higashikata Family (Part 8: JoJolion)
Iris (Konosuba)
The Key's to Exile (Last Exile)
Yuzu Kichōgasaki (Love Tyrant)
Shoto Todoroki (My Hero Academia); inherited both his father's fire abilities and his mother's ice abilities
Tsuyu Asui (My Hero Academia); inherited her mother's and father's frog like abilities and looks
Kyoka Jiro (My Hero Academia); inherited her mother's sound manipulation abilities
Lara Greyrat (Mushoku Tensei)
Kekkei Genkai Users (Naruto/Boruto: Naruto Next Generations)
A-ko/Eiko Magami (Project A-ko)
Sierra Zadou (PuiPui!)
The Saint (Rewrite)
Natsuki Rigel (Re:Zero)
Saints (Rokka no Yuusha)
Ashikabi (Sekirei)
Maka Albarn (Soul Eater); gained the weapon manifestation from her father (anime only)
Death the Kid (Soul Eater); gained Shinigami powers from his father, Lord Death
Hinami Fueguchi (Tokyo Ghoul)
Shinjiro Hayata (ULTRAMAN); inherited the Ultraman Factor from his father Shin Hayata
Yu-no (Yu-No)
Moroha (Yashahime)

Cartoons

Steven Quartz Universe (Steven Universe); inherited healing kiss, Levitation from his mom Rose Quartz/Pink Diamond
Jinora (Avatar: The Legend of Korra); inherited her grandfather Aang spiritual abilities.
Meteora/Ms Heinous (Star vs Forces of Evil); inherited Soul absorption from her father Globgor
Jake and Haley Long (American Dragon: Jake Long); inherited dragon powers from their grandfather Luong Lao Shi
Musclegirl (The Awesomes); inherited super strength from her father, Muscleman
Muscleman (The Awesomes); gained super strength from his father, Muscleman Sr.
Perfect Man (The Awesomes) inherited Supernatural Condition, Flight, Laser Vision, and X-Ray Vision from his father, Mr. Awesome
Prock (The Awesomes); inherited immunity to mind control powers from his father, Mr. Awesome
Gwen Tennyson and Sunny (Ben 10 Series); inherited their Anodite magical abilities from their paternal grandmother, Verdona
Charmcaster (Ben 10 Series); inherited her magical abilities from her father Spellbinder
The Elemental Masters (Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu); inherited elemental powers from their parents and ancestors
Blythe Baxter (Littlest Pet Shop); has the ability to understand the language of animals which she got it from her mom
Flurry Heart (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic); inherited her magic from her mother, Princess Cadance
Ashi (Samurai Jack); temporarily inherited her father Aku's demonic powers
Father/Benedict Wigglestein (Codename: Kids Next Door); inherited his father Benedict Wigglestein Uno, Sr's Fire Manipulation, Rage Form

Comics

Manik Acorn and Sonia Acorn (Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog); inherited their super speed from their father, Sonic the Hedgehog
Skye Prower (Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog); inherited his hermechanical talent from his father, Miles "Tails" Prower
Melody Prower (Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog); inherited her super speed from her mother, Mina Prower
Catwoman (Batman Beyond: Hush Beyond); inherited replication powers from her father, Danton Black/Multiplex
Various Metahumans (DC Comics)
William Everett III/Amazing Man II (DC Comics); inherited inorganic duplication from his grandfather, Will Everett/Amazing Man
Markus Clay/Amazing Man III (DC Comics); inherited inorganic duplication from his grandfather, Will Everett/Amazing Man
Jonathon Kent/Superboy (DC Comics); inherited Kryptonian superpowers from his father, Superman
Bart Allen/Kid Flash (DC Comics); inherited super speed from his father and grandfather Barry Allen, the Flash
Jenni Ognats/XS (DC Comics); inherited super speed from her mother and grandfather Barry Allen, the Flash
Iris West II/Impulse (DC Comics); inherited super speed from her father Wally West, the Flash
Anissa Pierce/Thunder (DC Comics); inherited metahuman abilities from her father, Black Lightning
Jennifer Pierce/Lightning (DC Comics); inherited electrokinesis from her father, Black Lightning
Nighstar (DC Comics); inherited her Tamaranian powers from her mother, Starfire
Gemini De Mille (DC Comics); inherited her Elasticity and shapeshifting from her mother, Madam Rouge
Mark Grayson/Invincible (Image Comics); inherited his father, Omni-Man's Viltrumite powers
Oliver Grayson (Image Comics); inherited his father, Omni-Man's Viltrumite powers
Dynamo 5 (Image Comics); inherited superpowers from their father, Captain Dynamo
Various Mutants (Marvel Comics)
Josiah al hajj Saddiq/Justice (Marvel Comics); inherited Super Soldier abilities from his father, Isaiah Bradley
Mayday "May" Parker/Spider-Girl (Marvel Comics); inherited spider powers from her father, Spider-Man
David Haller/Legion (Marvel Comics); inherited telepathic and psionic abilities from his father, Charles Xavier
Charles Xavier II (Marvel Comics); inherited telepathic abilities from his father, Charles Xavier
Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch (Marvel Comics); inherited magic from her mother Natalya Maximoff the first Scarlet Witch
Nathan Summers/Cable (Marvel Comics); inherited telepathic and telekinetic abilities from his mother, Madelyne Pryor
Nathaniel "Nate" Grey (Marvel Comics); inherited telepathic and telekinetic abilities from his "mother", Jean Grey
Rachel Summers (Marvel Comics); inherited telepathic and telekinetic abilities from her mother, Jean Grey
Ruby Summers (Marvel Comics); inherited optic blasts and organic crystal form from her parents, Scott Summers and Emma Frost
Megan Summers (Marvel Comics); inherited telepathic and telekinetic abilities from her mother, Emma Frost
Lorna Dane/Polaris (Marvel Comics), inherited magnetic manipulation from her father, Magneto
Talisman (Marvel Comics); inherited magical shaman abilities like her father, Shaman
Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler (Marvel Comics); inherited teleportation abilities from his father, Azazel
Talia Wagner/Nocturne (Marvel Comics); inherited teleportation abilities from her father, Nightcrawler
Theresa Cassidy/Siryn (Marvel Comics); inherited sound manipulation abilities from her father, Banshee
Laura Kinney/X-23 (Marvel Comics); inherited a healing factor and claws from her "father", Wolverine
Akihiro Daken (Marvel Comics); inherited a healing factor and claws from his father, Wolverine
Jimmy Hudson (Marvel Comics); inherited a healing factor and claws from his father, Wolverine
Raze Darkholme (Marvel Comics); inherited a healing factor, claws, and shapeshifting abilities from his parents, Wolverine and Mystique
Laurie Collins/Wallflower (Marvel Comics); inherited empathic pheromone powers from her father, Sean Garrison
Regan Wyngarde and Martinique Wyngarde (Marvel Comics); inherited the ability to create telepathic illusions from their father, Jason Wyngarde/Mastermind
Nico Minoru (Marvel Comics); inherited magical abilities from her dark wizard parents, Robert and Nina Minoru
Speed (Marvel Comics); inherited super-speed and molecular oscillation from his uncle, Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver
Wiccan (Marvel Comics); inherited Chaos Magic and spell casting from his mother, the Scarlet Witch
Hulkling (Marvel Comics); inherited shapeshifting abilities from his mother Analle, Princess of the Skrull Empire, and super strength from his father, Mar-vell, also known as Captain Marvel
Skaar (Marvel Comics); inherited his Gamma physiology and Oldstrong connection from his parents, Bruce Banner and Caiera Oldstrong
Sebastian Druid (Marvel Comics); gained magical potential and abilities from his father, Doctor Druid
Galacta (Marvel Comics); gained cosmic powers and unending hunger from her father Galactus
Kara Killgrave/Purple Woman (Marvel Comics); inherited mind control powers from her father, Purple Man
The Purple Children (Marvel Comics); inherited their mind control powers from their father, Purple Man
Jackie Estacado (Top Cow/Image Comics); inherited his connection to the Darkness from his father, Danny Estacado.

Movies

Prince Spark (Spark a Space Tail); inherited Weapon Calling his father
Charisse Dolittle and Maya Dolittle (Dr. Dolittle); inherited their power to communicate with animals form their father Dr. John Dolittle
Norm (Norm of the North); has the unique ability to talk to humans and emotes like one which was passed from his grandfather
Will Stronghold (Sky High); gained Super Strength and Flight from his parents.
Adam Harrison (Son of Bigfoot/Bigfoot Family); inherited his Nature Magic, Mystical Healing, Enhanced Condition, Zoolingualism, Enhanced Hearing, and Supernatural Speed from his father Bigfoot/Dr. Harrison.
Violet, Dash, & Jack-Jack (The Incredibles); inherited powers from their parents
X-23 Children (X-Men Movies); inherited various powers from their Genetic templates (a.k.a Mutants).

Folklore/Mythology

Demigods (Mythology); may have the powers of their godly parent
- Heracles/Hercules (Greek/Roman Mythology); gains his strength from his father, Zeus/Jupiter

Literature

Gods and Demigods (Beauchamp Family/Summer on East End series)
- Freddie Beauchamp; inherited his father ability to create water.
- Freya Beauchamp; inherited her mother's supernatural cooking talent.
- Ingrid Beauchamp; inherited her mother ability to heal.
- Jo Noble; inherited her mother goddess powers.
- Mardi and Molly Overbrook; both of the girls powers and attributes are inherited from their father and mother souls
Muggle-Borns (Harry Potter); inherit their magical abilities as a result of a squib ancestor, someone born to a magical parent but does not have magical powers themselves, having children with a muggle and the gene resurfaces after multiple generations.
Teddy Lupin (Harry Potter); inherited his metamorphism abilities from his mother.
Jake Portman (Peculiar Children Series); inherited his ability to see and control Hallowgasts from his paternal grandfather, Abe Portman.
Demigods (Percy Jackson and the Olympians/Heroes of Olympus); gain powers from their godly parents.
Chameleons (Shadow Falls); inherit powers from both their parents and their fore parents
Kylie Galen (Shadow Falls); inherits protector powers from her father Daniel Brighten
Vampires (Shadow Falls); most possess the vampire virus passed down by their families
Various Characters (Star Wars Legends)
Renesmee Carlie Cullen (The Twilight Saga); inherited her parents' gifts but switched them around so instead of hearing thoughts, she can show people her thoughts, and instead of having her mother's shield, she penetrate any shield.
Loric Garde (Lorien Legacies)
- Number One
- Number Two
- Number Three
- Number Four
- Number Five
- Number Six
- Number Seven
- Number Eight
- Number Nine

Live Television

Jennifer & Anissa inherited their father's abilities (Black Lighting)
Wyatt, Chris, and Melinda Halliwell (Charmed); gain Whitelighter powers from their father Leo Wyatt
P.J. Halliwell (Charmed); gains Cupid powers from her father Coop
Piper Halliwell (Charmed); gains power to freeze from her mother Patty Halliwell
Paige Matthews (Charmed); gains Whitelighter powers from her father Sam Wilder
Prue Halliwell (Charmed); gains power to move things with her mind from her grandmother Penny Halliwell
Kat Mitchell (Charmed); gains Molecular Deceleration from her aunt Piper Halliwell
Tamora Mitchell (Charmed); gains Molecular Acceleration from her aunt Piper Halliwell
Gordon Family (Ghost Whisperer)
- Beth Gordon
- Melinda Gordon
- Aiden Lucas
- Mary Ann Patterson
- Tessa
Nora West-Allen/XS (The Flash 2014); inherited her father Barry Allen/The Flash abilities
Jennie Bowman (Heroes); inherited Fire Breathing from both her parents
Matt Parkman (Heroes); inherited Telepathy from his father
Sylar (Heroes); inherited Intuitive Aptitude from his father
Tommy Clark (Heroes Reborn); inherited Power Absorption from his great-grandfather
Various Supernatural Beings (Legacies)
Ariel, Bridgette, and Marie Dubois (Medium); gains the medium powers from their mother Allison Dubois
Alan Diaz (Mighty Med); gains Animal Morphing from his grandfather, Hapax the Elder
Raven Baxter (That's So Raven/Raven's Home); inherited her Precognition abilities from her maternal grandmother Vivian. She also passed the ability down to her son Booker Carter.
Witches and Warlocks (The Vampire Diaries/The Originals/Legacies)
Werewolves (The Vampire Diaries/The Originals/Legacies)
Peacock Clan (The X-Files); inherited superhuman strength, feral mind, keen senses and pain endurance due to generations of inbreeding - at the cost of losing their humanity.
Ryan Butcher (The Boys)

Video Games

Dante and Vergil (Devil May Cry series); inherited their power from their father, The Dark Knight, Sparda
Paxton Fettel (F.E.A.R. series); inherited his psychic and psionic abilities from his mother, Alma Wade
Yunobo (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild); inherited Daruk's Protection from his ancestor
Kazuya Mishima (Tekken); inherited the Devil Gene from his mother, Kazumi Mishima née Hachijo
Jin Kazama (Tekken); inherited the Devil Gene from his father, Kazuya Mishima and paternal grandmother, Kazumi Mishima née Hachijo.

Web Animation/Series/Original

SCP-1169 - Lamarck's Giraffe (SCP Foundation)
Ruby Rose (RWBY); inherited her silver eyes from her mother
Ozma and Salem's children (RWBY); inherited their magic from both of their parents

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