The power to utilize practices that are based in transforming oneself. Variation of Supernatural Arts. Related to Mode Arts.
Also Called[]
- Metamorphic Arts/Techniques
- Morphing Arts/Techniques
- Protean Arts/Techniques
- Shapeshifting Arts/Techniques
- Transformation Techniques
Fiction-Specific Terms[]
- Take Over (Fairy Tail)
Capabilities[]
The user can utilize the Transformation Arts, a specialized system of techniques based around transformative/shapeshifting abilities. Users can transform into states of higher power or even mimic the physiological powers of other entities.
Applications[]
- All/Various Appearance Alteration/Formation Powers
- Essence/Form Manipulation
- Evolution Manipulation
- Mode Manipulation
- Morphamerge
- Multiple Forms
- Personal Avatar
- Personal Customization
- Personal Form
- Personal Mode
- Personal Equipment
- Personal Size Manipulation
- Shapeshifting
- Supernatural Condition
- Training Regimen
- Transformation
- Transformation Weaponry
- Transformational Force Manipulation
- Transmutation/Absolute Transmutation
Techniques[]
- Metamorphic Regeneration
- Shapeshifting Combat
- Shapeshifting Defense
- Shapeshifting Inducement
- Transformation Attacks
Variations[]
Associations[]
Limitations[]
- Knowledge Absorption/Knowledge Erasure/Shapeshifting Negation/Transformation Negation/Transmutation Immunity/Reversal
- Lack of proper knowledge could lead to power loss or dangerous effects.
- May be limited to types of techniques (combat, disguise, enhancement, etc.).
Known Users[]
- Magic users (Ben 10 Franchise)
- Omnitrix users (Ben 10 Franchise)
- Skurd (Ben 10 Franchise)
- Forthbringers (Broken Beat)
- Half-ghosts (Danny Phantom)
- Jamie Reyes/Blue Beetle (DC Comics); via The Scarab/Khaji Da
- Patrick "Eel" O'Brian/Plastic Man (DC Comics)
- Ralph Dibny/Elongated Man (DC Comics)
- Metamorphae (DC Comics)
- Shazam Family (DC Comics)
- Partner Digimon (Digimon Adventure 02)
- Take Over Users (Fairy Tail)
- Transformation Magic Users (Fairy Tail)
- Proteus (Gargoyles)
- Mahito (Jujutsu Kaisen)
- Kamen Riders (Kamen Rider Franchise)
- Mkhuzi (Kizazi Moto: Generation of Fire)
- En Sabah Nur/Apocalypse (Marvel Comics)
- Raven Darkhölme/Mystique (Marvel Comics)
- Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Marvel Comics)
- Luchadores (¡Mucha Lucha!)
- Various Characters (Flame)
- Transformation Technique Users (Naruto Series)
- Most Devil Fruit Users (One Piece)
- Shift & Hide Talent users (Ordeal)
- Power Rangers (Power Rangers Franchise)
- Precures (Pretty Cure Franchise)
- Spiritual Body Manifestation Users (Solo Leveling)
- Sentai Rangers (Super Sentai Franchise)
Gallery[]
Anime/Manga/Manhwa/Manhua[]
Elfman (Fairy Tail) using his Takeover Magic to transform his arm.
Mkhuzi (Kizazi Moto: Generation of Fire) is half alien & as a result has limited shapeshifting powers.
Wenren Yixuan (Fog Hill if Five Elements)
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Christopher Reed (Solo Leveling) using Spiritual Body Manifestation.
Bonzo/Comics[]
With little help from the Dark Knight, Plastic Man (DC Comics) gums up Tezumak's internal systems.
Blade (Marvel Comics) can shapeshift into various things such as mist...
...a winged shadow...
...& a wolf.
Raven Darkhölme/Mystique (Marvel Comics)
A master of his ability, Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic (Marvel Comics) uses his abilities for a variety of transforming techniques based around his Elasticity as he uses his stretchiness for evasion...
...expands his lungs for a memorable birthday...
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...change his face to maintain a disguise...
...morphs himself into different shapes for more versatility in combat...
...pump up his muscles for immediate combat...
Elongated Man (DC Comics)
Earth-1610's Green Goblin (Marvel Comics)
Earth-1610's Ben Grimm/The Thing (Marvel Comics)
Aña Corazón/Araña (Marvel Comics)
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Sl'gur't (Marvel Comics) can change her entire body, even to an amorphous shape.
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Theodore Altman/Hulkling (Marvel Comics) is a powerful shapeshifter who's able to use his powers for combat, subconscious adaptation, & a healing factor.
David Kim/Duo's (Milestone Comics) nanobots in his body enable him to change the shape of his body and his appearance, being able to even form clothes as needed.
Surtur (Marvel Comics)
Al Simmon/Spawn (Image Comics) via his suit, K7-Leetha, can alter shapeshift in various ways such as to blend in...
...or to defend himself...
...or to enhance his combat.
Radiant Black, Rogue Sun, Inferno Girl Red (Supermassive Verse)
Cartoons[]
Charmcaster (Ben 10 franchise)
Vlad Masters/Plasmius (Danny Phantom)
Danny Fenton/Phantom (Danny Phantom)
Web Comics[]
Forthbringers (Broken Beat)
Bjorn Grimsson's (Ordeal) Immortal Hide.
Andrea Thomas (Ordeal)
Che Heart (Ordeal)
Tevin Charles (Ordeal)
Everett Jame/EJ (Flame)
Jamie (Flame)
Videos[]
Kamen Rider Fourze meets Kamen Rider Shin-2
Reverse Harem Jutsu - Naruto Shippuden-2
What Does SCP-056 Do Alone While in Containment?-2
SCP-056 A Beautiful Person (SCP Animation)-2
SCP-953 Polymorphic Humanoid (SCP Animation)