2025 has been all change for theX-Menfranchise, as Marvel’s ‘From the Ashes’ initiative establishes a newstatus quofor its mutant heroes and villains. Following on from the Krakoan Era, Marvel has pared down the mutant world, with the X-Men’s former bonds shattered. With solo series spotlighting new heroes and at leastthree full-fledged X-Men rosters, fans are still acclimatizing to this newX-Men, leaving the question of how the franchise’s power rankings currently sit.
Here, then, arethe most powerful mutants currently active in Marvel’s mainstreamX-Mencomics. Each of these entries is a mutant who has shown their face during ‘From the Ashes,’ measured by theircurrent(rather than traditional) power level. That makes for some surprising entries and even a couple of new mutants who 100% belong on this list.
15John Wraith
X-Men Has a New Greatest Teleporter
Introduced in 1991 and played by Will.i.am in 2009’s pannedX-Men Origins: Wolverine, Wraith made a surprise return in this year’sX-Manhunt Omega. Called in to aid X-Factor, Wraith proved himself asthe X-Men franchise’s ultimate teleporter-someone whose powers work without any kind of drawback or telland which can instantly blink towering mechs and gigantic spaceships into position. Wraith is a terrible team player, but this recent appearance reminded fans that he’s no less of a world-class powerhouse for it.
14Gambit, aka Remy LeBeau
The Mutant Thief Is Experimenting with Magic
Gambit doesn’t get the credit he deserves as a mutant powerhouse, but that’s mostly because he rarely cuts loose. Gambit converts the potential energy of an object to kinetic energy, essentially causing objects to explode with force equivalent to their mass. Gambit prefers to use this power to throw playing cards that explode like grenades, but there’s reason to believe there’s no upper limit to his powers, and he’s evencapable of destroying Galactus himself.
Currently, Gambit’s powers are being amped-up by one of the legendary Eyes of Agamotto. Part of a set, this Eye is dedicated to power, enhancing Gambit’s explosive potency while also increasing his physical strength and durability. The eye also grants Gambit extra abilities such as teleportation and eldritch energy blasts. Gambit is so powerful at the moment,Marvel’s recent tease of a new Sorcerer Supreme includes him as one of the candidates.
The catch? The Eye’s former owner has warned Gambit that the more power he draws from the artifact, the more he’ll transform into a power-hungry cannibal. However - at least for now - Gambit is both in control and more powerful than ever.
13Magik, aka Illyana Rasputina
The Ultimate Mutant Sorcerer
Magik isone of Cyclops' X-Men rosterover in Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman’sX-Men, fighting against the evil 3K using her teleportation powers, mystic abilities and mighty Soulsword. Indeed, Magik is such a key member of the team, she’s currently also starring in her own self-titled solo series from Ashley Allen and Germán Peralta, where she’s confronting a demon army.
Magik is one of the most skilled magic-users in Marvel Comics, and while she recently gave up her ruling status over the supernatural realm of Limbo, it hasn’t slowed her down in the power stakes. Magik is used to high-stakes violence, andX-Menfrequently sees her charging in as the team’s front line alongside the musclebound Juggernaut.
12Calico, aka Becca Simon-Pinette
Just Introduced in Uncanny X-Men Volume 6 #1 by Gail Simone and David Marquez
Introduced as one of theyoung team known as the Outliers, Calico has a simple power -whatever power she imagines, she can grant to both herself and her horse Ember. However, recent issues have confirmed things aren’t as they seem, and that therealEmber has been dead all along. Calico’s horse is apparentlyalsoa manifestation of her powers, which allow her to burst into flames, grow wings or manifest Juggernaut-esque superstrength while astride her equine ally.
Raised by an extremist mother who hates mutants, Calico is only just coming into her abilities, but unlike most mutants, that hasn’t made her any less powerful. Alongside Jitter, Deathdream and Ransom, she’s at the vanguard of the next generation of X-Men.
11Benjamin Liu
Just Introduced in X-Men Volume 7 #2 by Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman
Back over in the pages ofX-Men,Benjamin Liu is a young mutant capable of warping reality. Captured and tortured by the mysterious 3K group, Benjamin became obsessed with UFOs, with his powers manifesting a gigantic fleet of alien invaders. The X-Men physically fought the invaders, suggesting that rather than illusions, Benjamin really can create a fleet of flying saucers out of thin air. Benjamin is still learning to control his abilities, withMagneto taking an interestand attempting to turn Benjamin into his next protégé.
10Hellverine, aka Akihiro
Wolverine’s Son Plus the Spirit of Vengeance
While he’s rarely considered an A-list hero, Ghost Rider is one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe, capable ofimmolating even the Hulkinto a green pile of dust. Add in an unbeatable healing factor and razor-sharp claws and you have the new Hellverine - Wolverine’s son Akihiro, aka Daken, aka Fang.
Possessed by the demonic Bagra-ghul, Akihiro now possesses enhanced strength and speed, the ability to manifest and control Hellfire, the supernatural ability to detect sin and evil, and the power to transform any mount into a hellfire-fueled ride. He’s also been studying dark magic, forming magic symbols with his claws that can induce fear or control minds - an extension of Akihiro’s pre-existing pheromone powers.
As the Hellverine, Akihiro has gone up against some major foes, including Mephisto and the rage-exuding Hell Hulk, while slashing through ghosts, demons and monstrosities.
9Rogue, aka Anna Marie LeBeau
The Combined Strength of Captain Marvel and Wonder Man
As the leader of theUncanny X-Men, Rogue has been given a series of upgrades during the ‘From the Ashes’ era. First off, Rogue revealed that as well as Wonder Man’s strength, she also secretly kept the physical might of Captain Marvel. With the physical strength of two of the strongest Avengers of all time,Rogue is off the charts as a physical fighter, even as she’s been tested to the limit by the mysterious Haganda new generation of Sentinels.
However, Rogue’s upgrade doesn’t stop there. Thanks to absorbing the powers of Harvey X,she now also has precognitive visions which she can unleash with different level of intensity- either seeing future events in a full-on precognition, or sensing events around her such as allies being in trouble. She’s also renewing her relationship with her adopted brother Nightcrawler, with the two combining Rogue’s speed and Kurt’s teleportation for a huge speed boost.
8Juggernaut, aka Cain Marko
The Unstoppable Anti-Hero Is Cyclops' Strong Right Hand
Juggernaut joined the X-Men during the Krakoan Era, and despite many friendships falling apart, he’s still with the team. Juggernaut is currently working on Cyclops' X-Men roster, having made the fight for mutant survival his own. Juggernaut’s strength varies with the support of his demonic patron Cyttorak, but at his strongest,he’s one of the few people in Marvel lore who can give the Hulk a fair fight.
7Synch, aka Everett Thomas
The Krakoan Era Leveled Up His Mutant Powers
Synch came out of the Krakoan Era as one of the most powerful X-Men heroes ever, having unlockedthe ability to manifest any superpower he’s ever encountered, mutant or otherwise. Synch can effortlessly duplicate the powers of those around him, while accessingpastpowers is harmful to his body and something he currently only does in a pinch. However, with Storm, Polaris, Sunfire and Wolverine all in his regular repertoire, Synch is a true powerhouse, with recent appearances in Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly and Francesco Mortarino’sNYX.
6Kid Omega, aka Quentin Quire
The X-Men’s Omega Mutant Is Going Strong
Another member of Cyclops' X-Men roster, Quentin Quire has been proving his mettle as an Omega-level telepath. Recently, he impressivelybeat fellow Omega-level psychic Charles Xavier, out-thinking his former mentor on the psychic plane. He’s also demonstrated the seemingly impossible ability to fashion a telekinetic shield that remains intact when unconscious, suggesting thathe’s using his powers in ways no other psychic has done before.
