Every X-Men ranked from weakest to strongest

Good or bad, there are X-Men with incredible powers and abilities out there, but there can only be one to take the number one spot.

By Camila Domingues | Apr 7, 2024, 11:35 AM EDT

akb_dtlra_stills_120415.089228 – Erik/Magneto (Michael Fassbender) has the power to manipulate magnetic fields. Photo Credit: Courtesy Twentieth Century Fox. /

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5. Storm

Imagine a superhero who can command the weather like a maestro leads an orchestra, and you've got Storm.

Nestled at number 5 among the 18 mightiest mutants of the X-Men movies, she's not just about the flash and bang of thunder. Ororo Munroe, aka Storm, with her eyes glinting white, orchestrates the elements with the finesse of a seasoned conductor. It's easy to see why she's placed so high in this ranking - it's not every day you meet someone who can summon a hurricane for a grand entrance or bring a gentle rain to soothe a scorched earth. Her powers are vast, diverse, and, let's face it, spectacularly cinematic.

But Storm isn't just a one-trick pony with a weather app. What sets her apart and cements her position in the top five is her versatility and the strategic depth she brings to the team. She can blanket an area in fog for stealth missions, zap enemies with lightning, or even create favorable weather conditions to aid her team's logistics. It's this ability to adapt her powers to any situation that makes her invaluable. Imagine being in a tight spot and knowing that a friend could literally change the climate to bail you out - that's how Storm operates.

Her ranking reflects not just raw power, but utility, leadership, and the sheer awe that comes with controlling one of the planet's most fundamental forces.

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