Marvel Comics: Gambit’s powers explained

[@Kntrabssi]

This is actually really clever. Gambit’s whole schtick is about realizing potential. His power literally converts potential energy into something powerful. Having him be a character that has immense potential in him, but only allowing him to tap into it briefly, is directly related to his power

[@RhyseeB]

That IS really clever! If it weren't so perfect, I'd wonder if it was even intentional. Either way, very perceptive on your part.

[@chimpjohnson8577]

a polar opposite to the Hulk's rage or Cyclops' eye beam. The idea that Gambit has an infinitesimal amount of energy, but only a brief period to use it; While Scott Summers or Bruce Banner also have an immense wellspring of power that they have to keep in check at all times. Gambit's power is only limited to his imagination, while the Hulk & Cyclops' power is unlimited they always have to use them in the most effective and intelligent way to avoid collateral.

[@Invirulent]

He's Gohan.

[@warrensexton2291]

He's the red eyes black dragon of the x men

[@lumberjackofalltrades]

So basically Gambit COULD be an Omega + level mutant, but he doesn't WANT to be. That explains a lot about him

[@marxwest]

It does...

[@Nickandfriendsstream]

Sounds like him

[@oneinfinity9254]

I concur. Gambit knows the number one rule to power? With great power comes great responsibility. Gambit just wants to chill and protect the ones he cares for most in his life not out fighting comic beings. He wants to still have what little normal life he has. He is a master of kinetic energy so at his full power ho is basically a star collapsing in its own black whole until he is drain which wont happen cause the energy will recycle back into himself. Thanks for the Video.

[@fazmuz]

Exactly what I was thinking before even clocked this comment

[@niceguy4801]

That's a pretty ironic to his nickname as Gambit. Because Gambit means, taking a risk to gain advantage.

[@trinibwoy27]

Gambit from the 90s X-Men Cartoon is one of my favorite mutants

[@likelyladsss]

Same here.... One of my first love, gambit and vegeta (DB)

[@bearwitty9690]

DB?

[@layzoo9665]

Bear Witty Dragon Ball

[@bearwitty9690]

@@layzoo9665 ah, thought you meant double balled. Because that's what I am.

[@ImTheRealGambit]

My nickname is Gambyt...lol

[@ryanthaiable]

Gambit is one of the most under appreciated mutant in marvel. I love him and I hope we get to see him in the MCU once they introduce the X-Men

[@VTuber_Central]

he was in it, and they neutered him in xmen origins he could've killed hugh jackman easily

[@557deadpool]

About that? Lol

[@557deadpool]

@@VTuber_Central not the MCU though

[@jackvester843]

Well now he has been, definitely did not make the cut for omega level. His character backstory and powers are so cool

[@GageVance]

Oh this comment ages gorgeously

[@Salamanderman117]

The playground theory in the 90's was always that Gambit could, given enough time, charge a planet and blow it up. Good memories.

[@wenzelplot]

100% Even in rural, middle-of-nowhere did we come up with this as well

[@Gabrielnobre]

Exactly, here inBrazil we used to say this too. LOL

[@kinnymane8593]

@@Gabrielnobrewe discussed the same thing😂 my childhood wasn’t that unique after all

[@Gabrielnobre]

@@kinnymane8593 LOL There wasn't internet...we pretty much watched the same shows lol

[@sofarsogod]

wait, what?!

[@PsychShrew]

I can convert potential energy into kinetic energy. **Drops something**

[@mahks-pectith3179]

@Oscar Luciano *pulls pin on grenade*

[@crypastesomemore8348]

Psychic Sandshrew oh you went to middle school too?

[@Xerion1]

Omg your powers are incredible! 😯

[@Yatsura2]

fucking *OMEGA LEVEL*

[@lopog3865]

Me too lol I can make your panties drop

[@ArnelZapataJr]

Gambit such an underrated character... Whoever did Deadpool needs to make a Gambit movie.

[@R.J.MacReady1982]

Fuck no. Let marvel handle marvel. Fox can suck a dick before, during, and after they sell all of marvel back to marvel.

[@egrassa1480]

Dan Wiley another 12+ marvel movie, wow.

[@shalotstage]

Really a marvel movie do it BY MARVEL is the ideal thing BUT, the problem now is that marvel being part of Disney, I DOUBT they are going to make a movie about Gambit or al least GAMBIT AS HE REALLY IS. The fact that he is a thief, a "ladies-man", and have a dark past or is on the "gray area", are probably reasons why they are going to skip his character or at least reasons why nobody wants to take the challenge to create the character for a movie, I am sure they find it difficult. I think that the best we could get is his 90s version that was really nice an approach to the character leaving the stuff that could "be confusing" for children minds :v and a headache for Disney to explain. But I honestly think (and this is sadly just wishful thinking) that if Disney could make X men movies again, they should make them R-rated in order to explore new aspects and characters that are not being explored yet due to restrictions for sure. Like how fox ruined Rogue making her an scared and emo teenager that never does anything wrong, instead of a girl that have to leave her home due to her family and being abandoned was taken by a delincuent Mistique that made her a villian too, and how she had to live with the consequences of those crimes(what she did to ms Marvel). I dont know to this day how HOW can you make such a cool character like Rogue such a wimp...

[@LoboGaming86]

佐罗AJ yes I agree

[@ImSlightlyBlack]

Dan Wiley you mean Disney

[@jakenvic10]

1.7M Views, 1.7M Subs. Perfectly balanced as all things should be.

[@Ghost-rb5tg]

How long will the balance hold, though?

[@jethrooguerrero2680]

Woah.

[@MrPlazmaWalker]

Ying and Yang

[@garywilson3042]

except politics, balance and centrism is a destructive and dangerous thing....

[@justsomeponywithamustache8731]

@Gary Wilson He should be played by a trans black woman.

[@shamouriminko8047]

The ability to stay relevant outside of the 1990s 😂😂

[@SteveMcGillis]

such a gold line

[@SF-px8cv]

Shamouri Minko you beat me to it! 🤣🤣

[@geoff7936]

hehe spoken with such calm matter-of-factness, it took me a second to realise he was joking :D

[@peanutjenkins8817]

Shamouri Minko he was petty for that lol

[@ThirstE999]

Fucking Fire

[@elHEARTBREAKER]

Gambit deserves a prominent role in the X-Men movies. Hopefully in the new trilogy, his character is introduced.

[@bra5081]

Who said there would be a new trilogy?

[@metalxcorereviews6842]

ComicCon2019

[@daewon_ua]

So true тт

[@lukebuehler9582]

Well look it up there was going to be a Gambit Standalone film but it got scrapped after how much avengers took off and the constant change of directors/owners of rights etc.

[@panochadeliciosa3949]

@@lukebuehler9582 thanks god it was canceled, honestly Channing Tatum as Gambit would suck tits he is not charming and he is too bulky We need an actor with a strong and natural cajun accent

[@fake._]

So Gambit was nerfed or else he would be too OP. I like that. They had to cut his powers so he wouldn't easily beat everyone.

[@marcinbudzinski9347]

there is around 100 heroes in marvel universe who can beat omega Gambit (but he can also beat them usually). All reality warpers, some telepaths. I think that most of characters had at least some moment where they were near omnipotent.

[@CCD2938]

Iceman has something similar. Charles Xavier put a power tap on him and then one day Rogue took Icemans powers and started doing shit HE couldn’t even do... power tap is removed and iceman can basically send everyone into another ice age and in one comic he was sleeping and his subconscious defended the x mansion by creating giant ice clones of him.

[@bra5081]

@@CCD2938 It was Emma Frost in his body who did stuff he couldn't do, unless mistaken.

[@CCD2938]

@@bra5081 you might be right it's been a long time since I've seen that one. Do you know the issue by any chance?

[@Nathankinamorh]

Gambits character in general is so interesting it overshadows that he can manipulate Kinetic and potential energy which is incredibly vague.

[@shiftybat7318]

Gambit doesn't want his abilities to go out of control because he regrets his seedy past and all of the wrongs he committed, and he has a feeling he knows what he is capable of and is afraid of the scope. When professor X took him in without judging him for his crimes he felt a catharsis and honed his self-control. That might be the coolest aspect about him.

[@steffidas4785]

Yes kind of cool considering because of his past actions he could have easily chosen to be reach his full power yet he didn't choose to getting to the full power he talks a lot but not boastful talks

[@shadowspider9]

I hate how Gambit is SO overlooked not just by fans, but also by writers. Gambit's powers, even when they are limited to their normal level, have so much potential. Not only can he charge any non organic object, he can put a time delay on it. All he would have to do is walk through a place without his shoes on and he could charge the entire building with energy and set it to blow once he leaves.

[@poolkrooni]

Wow that'd be awesome to see realized!

[@shadowspider9]

Indeed. Gambit's powers have a lot of creative potential. Sadly a lot of writers label him as being lame and a product of 90's edge that is better left forgotten.

[@Nathankinamorh]

The description of Gambits powers has always been defined around the control of Kinetic and Potential energy. That is broken as fuck. As in the universe there is only Matter and Energy. Kinetic energy is energy in use and potential is the future amount of energy in a given situation, that is incredible vague and all encompising. Technically everything that is currently moving or not moving Gambit can have control over and make go boom. It is Gambits character a Fun, Charismatic, Charming, Cajun, kick boxing, bo staff weilding, theiving nature that defines him. Not near enough X-men excude such clearly defined characteristics that it overshadows their powers. Many claim that he is too "90's" but is he really? His base nature is Optimistic and Charming, if anything he has too many Pro's and not enough Con's if that makes him "90's" then OP characters define the "90's".

[@shadowspider9]

Agreed. Gambit is a great character but sadly a lot of people look at him and label him as ' 90's edgy' or now a day's 'wanna be hipster' due to his laid back attitude and charisma. He is a way better character then most give him credit for and has a lot of potential both in terms of powers, backstory, and character but sadly people tends to define characters based on surface judgement. Another character i like for example, Nightwing, tends to get written off by some as 'Batman lite' Hopefully the new Astonishing X-men book will put him back in the limelight a bit.

[@Nathankinamorh]

The kind of people that don't respect Gambit as a character are the kind of people that have shit opinions of characters in general. Why do I say this? Anytime I have ever had a discussion about Gambit as a character there are only two categories of those who understand him. 1. Those who just saw him as a passing cliche, in a Fox Kids cartoon. 2. Those that actually knew the definition of his powers and the purpose of his flaws. Gambits flaws are what define him, the fact that he is a thief. The fact that the X-men regularly can't trust him. Hell, TimeTravelers want to kill him! He is the 90's suave anti-hero that just wants to get it on with the one X-Men that may drain his energy (which he has plenty of). He became such an important character in such a short amount of time, that he had more screen time then X-Men that had been around for decades. Why is this? Because audiences loved his character. That is why, Fox hasn't released a film with him as a main or support. He is to beloved. Just look at the prior representation of Gambit with Taylor Kitsch, Fox shows the most basic attributes of the character without ever revealing the flaws that define him; as to screw up his flaws destroys his character.

[@serielmcleod1900]

Forgot to mention his subtle mind control power. He can essentially influence people's thoughts via his gaze as long as they aren't aware of his ability to do so. Once people are aware of his "hypnosis" style gaze , it becomes powerless. It's a weird random extra ability he has

[@Jarethttorney]

It's not a mutant power it's his swagger alone.

[@Evantailsacre]

​@@JarethttorneyNo, hypnotic charm is one of his power as well

[@diongteckshen8830]

"but FOX is probably gonna screw him up" no truer words have been spoken😂😂

[@titheproven954]

Would would have thought Disney would get the closest in a Deadpool movie...7 years latter.

[@charliebucket870]

So he basically could’ve been the marvel version of dr. Manhattan

[@l0sts0ul89]

I don't know

[@PrimarisDeathwatch]

Basically yes.

[@darksyde3000]

Came looking for this exact comment. Was wondering which came first. EDIT: Dr. Manhattan first appearance is 1986, New Sun in 2001.

[@karanjoshi2662]

Pretty sure Dr manhattan is just godly but he looks pretty really powerful.

[@maomao6023]

He could’ve, but now he’s the marvel version of master shake

[@TheBarakuda95]

Dude gambit is a Cajun stud he's been omega level since day one lol I mean he got rogue didn't he

[@Endless20162]

Rogue is for the streets anyway

[@giantmastersword]

it's in gambit's character to simply reject the label of omega level power. he doesn't want power. he runs and keeps running. for the sake of lore, he is omega level, but he can and will always reject that power to keep his freedom.

[@SavitTheGoalie]

word

[@sake02]

Ye Boiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

[@dbears1603]

Darch who could take his freedom if he realised and could control his powers full potential? Which should start building back toward that lv sonce he's brain has been healed and he's used his full power before

[@shalotstage]

D Evans I wish writers started to elaborate about it, because he ALREADY has his brain complete, so should be able to use his powers at full capacity or almost near that (lets imagine the brain surgery leave some scars that have lower his powers in some little degree). It would be interesting look at him learning how to control his powers little by little in a process but not to make his regain everything at once. I wish the writers could just do it ok.

[@bboi-bx2rr]

Cyclops is better than Gambit. You stupid bitch.

[@KirbyOnCronic]

Gambit has Omega Level Swagger.

[@LadyTanyaNY]

Tainted Knives - Yes, especially in the animated series from the 90's!

[@JimBowie-rs2hx]

still does, when the guy who created him quit writing Gambit, the writers that fallowed never came close to doing him justice, the core character remained his personalty they never could get right.

[@Jessica-wy6eb]

Jim Bowie1836 Chris Claremont created him. But Fabian niscenza perfected him.

[@tomotombo]

Tainted Knives this is also true lmbo

[@JimBowie-rs2hx]

Dick Grayson and Remy

[@willchew4040]

The situation of being an Omega Level Mutant but only using a fraction of that power is interesting. Gambit has always being interesting to me because he has a checked past. It's cool to see how things went down with Mr.Sinister.

[@sauce777]

Since the 90s cartoon Gambit has always been my favorite, there is nothing I want more than for Gambit to get a good movie, and become more well known and popular. also wolverine but i think everyone loves wolverine he is just that kind of character the way he is written, an depicted in the cartoon and movies.

[@danvsjeep8062]

I always saw Gambit as a hugely underrated mutant. He has so much potential with his abilities.

[@antitheist3206]

Gambit has always been one of my favorite mutants.

[@Shayn0macC]

I've been a huge Gambit fan since I first saw him in the '92 animated series and I you just made me a bigger fan of his. You pieced that together very well, I would have never thought he ought to be considered an omega level. Nice video!!

[@dennisskalski1599]

I love Gambit. He has always been my favorite X-man. I feel like he could, at full power, finally touch Rogue.

[@jorienwachukwu466]

He could. His full power allowed him to create a field of energy that let him touch Rogue w/o risk of her stealing his power.

[@salvadormorales5257]

@@jorienwachukwu466 he can control molecules so probably he could touch her

[@Gabrielnobre]

@@jorienwachukwu466 Exactly.

[@fatinachen1888]

Yup in gambit vol 3 issue… after he came back from the past.

[@brandonmaurice3358]

I think he wanted to make a name for himself

[@silentthriller]

New Sun looks like Silver Surfer, Iceman, Dr. Manhattan.

[@teo4890]

Maybe combined

[@magicMike757]

And practically has all the powers too

[@elijahjones9426]

He looks more like Doctor Manhattan

[@Xerion1]

@@magicMike757 True, except he's not bound to time in a deterministic fashion and experiencing all his choices at once - insofar as we know.

[@bobvalentino3710]

I think it makes gambit an even more interesting character knowing that he could be omega but isn’t. That’s just another thing that makes him a great character. ♥️♦️♠️♣️💥

[@ock50sify]

Full powered Gambit is Dr. Manhattan

[@ZestyZinny]

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY

[@cornellbrantley5658]

Isaiah A AGREED

[@bigjake360t]

Pretty much.

[@damianpaterno4534]

Yup

[@DJG333]

Except their powers are not similar whatsoever they just look alike

[@kennyeusebio8726]

I think gambit was a character that is always want to stay on the download far from the spotlight and that's his way of surviving.. only a few people, like professor or sinister, know his potential.. but he doesn't let other people find out nor he wants to display all his powers.

[@monsammy]

Kenny Eusebio prof X calls his power "invaluable" Meaning gambit powers are OP. Btw! He played his explosives on the juggernaut..

[@thedeeds7777]

Exactly, you seen what happened to Logan when he approached him.

[@Jesterian]

Yeah who wouldn’t want to stay on the download

[@WrecklessMediaRadio]

YES! THIS! THANK YOU! I've thought this for years and no one ever remembers (or has never heard about) Gambit's full capabilities.

[@Nathankinamorh]

Gambit is just skating by throwing objects, hitting them with sticks, and kicking them. OP mentions and showcases "New Sun" a flawless version of Gambit that transverse dimensions. Gambit could be OP as fuck if he wanted, but he doesn't which is why he asks Mr.Sinister to dial himself back. Its not the powers that define Gambit but his flaws, which is why audiences love him. See also Wolverine, another incredibly flawed character.

[@scottclarke2417]

I agree with you, I've always thought in theory based on his description in the Marvel universe encyclopedia that he should be able to mop the floor with just about every mutant in MU.

[@divisdecos5271]

My favorite mutants have always been Gambit, Nightcrawler & Colossus. On the evil side - Mr. Sinister, Juggernaut & Magneto

[@loc0109]

Juggernaut is not a mutant

[@yaujustin5622]

I knew my boy gambit is special since I was 6

[@crazyhats9219]

Yau Justin with u dere mon ami

[@AdamGon713]

Yau Justin u damn right

[@iamasinner3486]

Yau Justin foreals man 💯👌

[@jasonlaster8965]

Yau Justin that's why the Professor fucked with him

[@brennan400]

True

[@ohahmenuts]

1:15 Damn Rob no need to come for Gambits life like that, he's gonna need aloe vera for that burn

[@itsraviebetchh]

😂😂 hell yeah think I need some Aloe myself 😩

[@Chauc3r]

I had to stop the video I was laughing so hard.

[@bigoleon]

Rob didn't even chuckle. Savage.

[@BboyChileVerde]

Rob out here lookin like an omega level savage

[@Nanyael]

:(

[@nappagamingg]

How to make gambit relevant in 2017 take away his cards and give him fidget spinners

[@MisterSifuentes]

Ssj Gouki lulz

[@mmsizzlak]

Or he could be throwback gambit and use yugi oh cards, or introverted-and-shy-of-women gambit who uses Magic the gathering cards, OR blackjack or poker gambit who only throws out pairs, winning hands or doubles down (in that version he's addicted to gambling.... And whores)

[@OscarG787]

Oh gawd no! Please erase this comment before marvel sees this! Lol Ha ha

[@pious83]

Find a writer that cares about him. Like Larry Hama with Wolverine, Joe Kelly with Deadpool, Joss Whedon with Cyclops etc

[@Czah5]

You forgot to add a vape.

[@krwithe]

Gambit to me is a sleeper, he's one of my favorite characters, I hope he gets his own movie or series soon

[@korymanuel6759]

Same here

[@maxii6254]

Why I love Gambit: 1. Badass looks 2. Kewl weaponry 3. HE MANIPULATES KINETIC ENERGY. I LITERALLY LOVE KINETIC ENERGY RESEARCH 4. Swagger

[@alastorcorvus]

IKR? that's why he's basically Dr.MAnhattan, he manipulates energy at subatomic levels

[@vladimiradidas1945]

b. boi wow, r/iamverybadass over here.

[@kenacuin1750]

that "ROYAL FLUSH & CAJUN EXPLOSION" holy shit, youre dead! ahahah

[@vladimiradidas1945]

MrMcCoGo is a joke bro. Chill the fuck out.

[@imranmarwat8646]

What is kinetic energy research?

[@Idyll_Candy]

Forgot about how mind control and physic powers won't affect him. Charles, Jean, and Emma won't have any effect on him. You should redo the video and talk about every one of his powers and how he has advantages on everyone else.

[@kevinchlastawa859]

What about Sebastian Shaw

[@brandondaniels2027]

He also has that subliminal seduction ability. That's why he is seen as so charming and got some ass Rouge

[@MTT-ic3ci]

His power are so diverse, he is able to manipulate the matter of the mind, thus everything is related to kinetic energy.

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

He charmed the shadow king bruh. His mental is insane

[@noelcruz2891]

...and it is somewhat talked about in Marvel lore that Gambit has the ability to "charm" mostly anyone (opposite to being mentally controlled)

[@Brayan-ed5ry]

He gonna make a name for himself here

[@bababooeydude]

I always liked his cajun drawl.

[@aikens1987]

i've always thought he has the potential but because of his easy going personality coupled with his secretive nature he never will steadily be an omega level or if he does reach that level consistently he will always put a limit on himself except in the most dire situations. i mean he cant remain a great thief he just blows up every building to get what he wants to still. Also Remy is in my top 5 favorite and he needs his own movie

[@Nathankinamorh]

I agree with all of this.

[@M00nSlippers]

Most def a fan of gambit. I would like to see his power level grow toward his potential more in the comics.

[@crazyaboutthomas]

Can you go over all of apocalypse's horsemen, I think it would be interesting to see all of them

[@Shiva_Codes]

Gambit is my most favourite X-MEN of all time, followed by Wolverine

[@WickedPunishment]

Gambit is Omega without a doubt. Think about it. To create explosions you what?? Crash and smash atoms until Energy and Heat grow beyond the containment/items original size. So if you gave Gambit range with his powers. Boy oh Boy he would just reach his hand out and point and focus on say the moon and Kaboom !!

[@WickedPunishment]

What do you think Rob? Does that seem right to you? Hopefully you can see it my way cause Ive been pondering Gambit's powers since uncanny Xmen 266 and the annual. Hes so underated !!

[@WeaponXSigma]

Yep, pretty much that. He can just wave and that's curtains for his target

[@Kova3212]

They did that lol, they've just nerfed him through time. Like they literally gave him full range over his powers then wrote it right back out of existence

[@stephenschneekloth1535]

Hard to wright stories for some one that can turn anyone and anything into a large explosion just by looking at them. Gambit definitely used to be Omega level, unfortunately we will probably never see him use that power again even though it would be nice to have him at full power for a story every now and then.

[@Kova3212]

I mean they had OP Superman/Flash/(Plot-wise) Batman for the longest time. I think it was mainly cuz his books weren't selling as well as they'd hoped despite his popularity. No one has ever really known how to write Gambit

[@MasterDragon-jf3wm]

I say yes, Gambit is one of the coolest X-men, just need more teams up with him and Rogue.

[@Devil0027]

So New Sun was basically Dr Manhattan from The Watchmen

[@Yumemaru.]

Yup

[@krut439]

yes

[@phozin8727]

Wow, I guess so 🤣😮

[@petestreet100]

Nope

[@maxblake5564]

If Gambit, at his full potential, was able to defeat a character who defeated the Dark Phoenix, then he is not Omega Level. He is Beyond Omega Level. My reasoning is that full-power Gambit could himself defeat the Dark Phoenix, which is in itself a Beyond Omega Level threat. On other videos on this channel, you have used the ability of a character to defeat another, Beyond Omega Level character as evidence for the fact that that character is itself Beyond Omega Level. By that same reasoning, Gambit, at his full power, at least, is a Beyond Omega Level threat.

[@thanatosfb]

How do you do that?! With style petit, with style. :D

[@badlucky7383]

i love this video. gambit is my all time favourite superhero and im so happy to see him get some shine on this video. hes so underrated. ive loved him since i was a kid, growing up watching the original x men the animated series show. im actually gonna get a gambit tattoo and im so stoked for it

[@billshinn1542]

BadLucky well its 5 months after you made that comment. Just wondering if you actually got the tattoo or not. If you did it would be cool if you could put a link to a picture of it cuz I'd love to see it. Gambit has always been my favorite x-man & thats saying something cuz x-men has so many cool characters.

[@jamesmcgee169]

loved that he was in x-men vs street fighter

[@divogalindra9821]

And I cant wait for Gambit’s movie

[@jaymagdaong4979]

Divo Galindra it was cancelled :( Channing Tatum was supposed to be Gambit. Hope they pursue the movie.

[@SupaVlinSantonE]

Gambit is my favorite character. I really hope they get somebody other than Channing Tatum to play him. Bring back the dude from Wolverine: Origins

[@emilypower8668]

Jay Magdaong no it wasn't. its been in development for ages but they announced just a few days ago they're getting a new director and shooting will begin with tatum in the summer

[@jaymagdaong4979]

Emily Power oh really!? That's a wonderful news for me haha thanks.

[@emilypower8668]

Jay Magdaong yeah im excited too i love gambit's backstory so i hope they do it justice. its just so incredibly 90s lmao. also hope gambit and rogue are a thing in the films i loved them together as a kid :(

[@aureliotower1up]

Gambit and NightCrawler have been my Favorite Mutants since I was 8

[@bigdaddytrelove6302]

Well he certainly put an Omega level mutant performance at the end of X-MEN 97 Episode Remember It.

[@mikemclaughlin848]

gambit is sooooooooo my favorite character.

[@darrenfromwales7978]

Would never have thought of gambit as omega level. But his energy control has changed over writers

[@christopherashby1295]

I grew up with Gambit as my favorite, just the cocky attitude, different abilities then most and what boys wanted to be like cool, quiet, secretive and a bad ass. I always hoped he'd have more powerful abilities or be involved more. Hope he gets a good quality movie like the new SuperHero movies coming out lately.

[@reikoxan]

if gambits power is manipulation of kinetic power through objects then he is on paper a omega level mutant. think of a meteor traversing through space if the kinetic energy of that object is more than the total energy of its mass, upon impact it explodes regardless of direction it hits leaving a big crater like our moon. This means that if he imbues a card with the kinetic energy that is equal to its mass of the object it would cause a big explosion upon impact. Which is less than we see in the cartoon in the 90's. The question is can he imbue an object with the kinetic energy equal to the mass of the objects total energy. If he can do that then he is an omega level mutant.

[@blueshell2749]

Yes, but his powers are limited (way of marvel saying fuck you and your science)

[@vegitoss4112]

Does he control only kinetic energy or potential as well, cause physics for potential energy are fcked up and are different depending on a referent system...

[@noelcruz2891]

​@@vegitoss4112hmm.. and if anything (barring animate sfuff like people) has inherent potential energy and correlating tbe mass-energy equation, then what may happen when Gambit charges an airplane, or heck a skyscraper..?

[@--Paws--]

He was always my favorite character and his style and staff influenced my design for some drawings. Knowing now what he can achieve makes him even more impressive. His decrease in power or the inconsistencies of his abilities also hits different, personally of how I see myself...

[@ggmasterguiltygear6315]

So basically full power gambit is Dr. Manhattan? He even looks like him!

[@WeaponXSigma]

Gg master guilty gear Yep, pretty much that

[@ggmasterguiltygear6315]

WeaponXSigma make him talk about doorman

[@JH-hv1uf]

well I don't think he can predict the future and all that jazz

[@bmoretalksfilm]

Jared Helton Manhattan doesn't predict the future. He lives in it. He's aware of the past, present, and future all at once. He's omniscient.

[@jtexasboyz3805]

Actually with his power he can cross multiverses and if he can stop time he should be able to time travel.

[@MrSirKirby]

Being able to control kinetic energy (the movement) is kind of a fundamental concept, he deserves to be omega level.

[@humbertojimmy]

I never sold out to the whole 90's X-Men craze and fell short of being a "true fan". But, still, Gambit would pick my interest, and i sure always considered him one of the coolest in the team. But i didn't know about the full extent of his powers... until now. I remember having read somewhere, though, that Gambit had the (potential) power to energize as much as the *whole planet Earth,* should he not hold back! That's pretty crazy, if you ask me. Enough to consider him a full scale (possible) threat... if he ever decides to go vilain.

[@darrenharding5377]

Could be omega level, throws cards instead

[@marcmcdonnell6586]

You know Rob, since Deadpool 2 is coming out soon why wouldn't you tell us about Domino and her character please?

[@bob_the_barbarian]

Gambit was always my favorite. People always forget he had supernatural powers in addition to his mutant abilities.

[@frydaddy1535]

I love the xmen, but there's a story out there where virtually every major character gains "godlike" power for at least an issue or two.

[@shadowspider9]

Ehh, it's kind of understandable. Almost any power has the potential to be godlike if you crank it up high enough, and after 60-70 years there is going to be at least 1 story that does that for every character. This is something that has happened not just with X-men but most comic characters. Just about every character of the Justice League has a story where their powers get cranked to god level as well.

[@Nathankinamorh]

I get that, but the description of Gambits powers has always been defined around the control of Kinetic and Potential energy. That is broken as fuck. As in the universe there is only Matter and Energy. Kinetic energy is energy in use and potential is the future amount of energy in a given situation, that is incredible vague and all encompising. Technically everything that is currently moving or not moving Gambit can have control over and make go boom.

[@nunya2587]

Except for nightcrawler

[@alanwinemiller5110]

Yeah but it wasn't like gambit randomly got them. He got them by putting a part of his brain back. So therefore it was always his power he just neutered himself

[@tonylama2012]

Daniel Fryman wolverine has god like power?

[@benllvfroggo]

Honestly, any mutant who can control natural things like water, ice, fire, air, energy, iron etc are all Omega level

[@comics_explained]

+Rick Harris lol

[@benllvfroggo]

Rob is a mutant confirmed

[@PharoahTheGoldX]

ComicsExplained Dont Shy away from Capitan America: Sam Wilson for such Reasoning that idea isn't fair to us who truly enjoyed it. if I could offer a suggestion maybe cut the comments list off but we truly wanted to continue to hear about CA: Sam Wilson.. Very interesting story arch!

[@Nyrufa]

Depends on how their power works, actually. Pyro, for example, can only control fire already in the surrounding area, where as Iceman can generate ice at will.

[@benllvfroggo]

yeah, but when he does. He's extremely dangerous

[@willordordona5429]

I prefer gambit to be gambit. All this special powers are awesome but its gambits ability to think in and outside the box even when faced with OP opponents and somehow turn the tides to his favor is what makes him an awesome character. Special mention to his role during the X-tinction storyline and the Shiar storyline.

[@AngelDommeX]

UNDERRATED X-MEN HERO. HE'S MY FAVORITE XMEN HERO, HAVOC AND ANGEL.

[@EliDjahn]

i wish gambit would get his own movie such a cool character

[@bababooeydude]

I heard there is something in the works.

[@goofyahh0990]

He's getting one and Chaning Tatum will be acting as him. I heard.

[@Keybolt2005]

What I wonder is if Gambit has the potential to reach Omega level again because 3 characters have altered his physiology since that solo series. 1st was Sage when she restored his power then his sight. 2nd was Apocalypse when he made Gambit a horseman. 3rd was Sinister when he restored Gambit from his Death form. I mean in a comic from last year he was able to charge a parade float with less effort then it used to take him to charge a large object.

[@ZacharyWhittall]

I remember having an argument over this with a Robin fan boy

[@reginaldpouncey6726]

Hands down my favorite X-Man! He deserves a solo.

[@tatianacunha3978]

I want to know about the Gambit and Rogue family

[@ssrobs2552]

It be real nice if KZbin actually put every video of the channels I'm subscribed to in my subscription feed, not just the ones they feel like.

[@thisismyfirstusernameimade3007]

SS Robs click the bell next to the subscribe button then select "show all notifications"

[@Warbird1984]

i never understood why writers forgot about him when the 2000s came in.every movie,series put him in the sideline or sometimes not even part of the team. gambit together with logan was one of the waves of "bad boys" of comics.

[@dexterroberts5569]

Asa Gutlay gambit and bishop

[@locoloboxiii]

Late to the party but.. I recall collecting Marvel cards back in the day along side other collectibles like gaming, MTG, baseball, what have you. On the back of Gambits card, it read something to the effect of not letting his demeanor fool you, because if he felt like it (eluding to other comments I have read) he could grasp the earth itself and charge it, eventually exploding the very planet he and everyone else resides on.

[@slimer44producciones3]

since I was a kid Gambit was one of my favorite X-men and his power is actually pretty cool

[@j0hncon5tantine]

Assassins got the power, thieves got the life!!!

[@ssq_skullz7120]

wdym , if u know Assassins Creed - im pretty sure they can take the life of any thieve they wish , but Assassins and Thieves are stealthy and agile , but Assassins tend to be more intelligent , weopans:Hidden Blade , Gauntlets , Guns)

[@krisp215]

If I'm not mistaking, Gambit is currently at full power. In Gambit (2012), he was shot in the head. While bleeding out in Rogue's arms a mutant with healing abilities came over to heal the wound. As she removes the bullet, Gambit's brain rapidly regenerates. He regains conscientiousness within secs. He takes the bullet he was shot with and puts it in his mouth. He then spat the bullet out at his would-be killer. The bullet had so much energy that the guy incinerated immediately upon impact. Gambit's restored brain never had time to heal since he fought New Sun shortly after Mr. Sinister replaced the portion of brain he once removed. Which could be the reason why he went back to "normal" power level when he burnt his power out in his battle with New Sun. It's possible she may have fully healed his brain. *Gambit also has the ability to tap into his 'Horsemen of Death' persona...which adds many more insane abilities such as turning air into poisonous gas, manipulate reality, make powerful henchmen, and trap people within his cards! He also learned how to see the future using tarot cards when he was blind temporarily. Gambit is capable of bringing out his Death persona and seeing the future at "normal" power level. He's definitely Omega level after reading Gambit (2012) in my opinion.

[@buzzcrumhunger7114]

If Gambit is really Mr. Sinister's clone of Scott Summers, he should have at least as much power as Cyclops, no?

[@GFG2gifted]

New sun seems like a Dr. Manhattan.

[@minzuhagenda]

New Son vs Doctor Manhattan? Who will win?

[@comics_explained]

Doctor Manhattan lol

[@lejuansmith1270]

England is my GodChurch GREAT BATTLE IDEA...(even though i love Gambit...might have to side with Dr.Manhattan on thiz one though

[@shauryasingh9725]

ComicsExplained Doctor Manhattan Vs Molecule Man?

[@miguelrealname4181]

England is my GodChurch bob the builder

[@combatfolk5643]

Leslie Knope molecule man is on a completely different level

[@Mr.Memphis10]

Favorite comic book Gambit always been my favorite X-Men character since day one.

[@thrasher09]

Omega level for DC, maybe start with someone like The Spectre, Impiriex or maybe Trigon. idk if theyre considered equivalent to omega level or more in line with cosmic threats like The Celestials

[@combatfolk5643]

Thrasher09 More like the Celestials. Imperiex is a rip-off of Galactus.

[@thrasher09]

yeah i kind of figured. The only ones i can thinks of, he already did a video for, like Superboy Prime, Mxypltk or doomsday

[@Sacremas]

The Spectre, Superman1M, Parallax, Darkseid, the Anti-Monitor (though maybe better for that to just do a "monitors" video), the Forever Man, Nekron when we get to Blackest Night, Glorith and the Time-Trapper (whoo those are going to be convoluted to do), and possibly a few others would be good choices for DC Omega. Personally I'd vote for SM1M, just because there tends to be so many internet arguments about exactly how powerful he was.

[@thrasher09]

he already has a video on him

[@diegobascara3279]

Sacremas Lucifer Morningstar is above all those characters

[@kimb7181]

I recall a story where he charged a whole runaway train, basically into a giant bomb (in order for Bishop to absorb the same energy to slow down the train). I believe the explanation there was that the level of energy he could charge objects with, were only really limited by the amount of mass he had to work with.

[@Drew_73]

Who's watching this six years later?

[@archerpence]

Heyooo

[@x.5364]

bingin' on all gambit content out there 😋😋

[@colebarreto6516]

Yep

[@blessedprince_of_youtube9095]

😎

[@bankszbaby8220]

yup

[@dutchweeks1]

I'm good with it, Gambit is criminally underrated.

[@KolossusB]

Still waiting for them to do this character justice on the big screen. Like I just don't get it. To me Remy Lebeau has such potential to be a star role. So much charisma written into the character, and so many cool things you can do with his skillset.

[@jessejkulchacunningham5062]

Defeating the dark phoenix must put him beyond omega level by that feat alone surely

[@traumashark]

I wouldn't object to someone referring to Gambit as Omega level, AFTER watching this video. Great perspective, as always. Since I tend to interpret alternate/parallel universes as lateral line, if Gambit has unlocked the full potential of his energy in some form in such an interpretation; I'm totally cool with it. :)

[@kylemichaels2745]

WOW!! The Omega Level Club is becoming The Mile-Hi Club. 😁😁

[@caitlinbrewer4843]

My favorite mutant man, personally. I think he should definitely count as a Omega Level Mutant.

[@marikopreston5060]

I'm just glad ur talking about Gambit he's definitely 1 of my favorites

[@Angelwolfthelightinthedark]

I would say yes . A mutant should be considered at his fullest potential when discussing their power levels. Their full potential should be considered as their maximum strength. So from that point of vew this would put gambit as a omega level mutant . Example when talking about Jean Grey most consider her a omega not because of her as Jean Grey but because of her as the Phoenix. The Phoenix as her maximum potential. Yes I know the Phenox is technically a seprit entity but the fact that Jean was picked as its vessel and could sustain the Phoenix without exploding. Pluse as you pointed out gambits full potential power is omega level. Not just a alternet version but the marvel main universe's version.

[@cenart9944]

When theres too much drama in magic school, all you gotta do is ... walk awaaaaayeeeeayyyyeeee

[@UnapologeticD]

I would classify Gambit as an Omega Level Potential.

[@T0p0ftheM0untain]

MvC II kept him floating too. That game still stands the test of time.

[@zeo_jester]

I've always considered him as an omega level mutant. And I'm sticking with it.

[@Nathankinamorh]

When one can control Energy, you'd think so. Magneto is magnetic. Gambit controls literal fucking energy (kinetic & potential). Theoritically Gambit is more powerfully than Magneto in my mind. edit: Thing is Gambit doesn't give a fuck about being all powerful. His primary objective is to get it on with Rogue, lust a flaw. Flaws define characters more than virtues.

[@DLuniz]

Nathan Hromanik isn't that why Iceman is omega level

[@TheBrothergreen]

Not all objectives are long-term. Generally speaking, whenever gambit pursues a short-term objective, like "defeat the sentinels trying to kill me" he doesn't show omega level power... And he should. Lacking ambition is not the same as lacking power, and it's hard to confuse one for the other. Professor X lacks ambition. Nobody would argue that he is weaker than jubilee though. Gambit on the other hand? Not so sure.

[@shadowspider9]

It would be nice to see Gambit have a little more drive to increase his powers. If for no other reason then the self-preservation due to the high power levels of the opponents he and his friends face daily.

[@jonathankehn9202]

E=MC^2... Gambit controls E. Fack!

[@ElectricChairJ]

So he's basically Doctor Manhattan...

[@pious83]

Not at all, outside from visually. His powers are all based around Kinesis. He is essentially the White Phoenix of The Crown aka Telekinetic Godhood.

[@jeromeorji1057]

When you get down to it, everything is kinesis. I could simulate telepathy by manipulating the velocities of electrons in your brain or I could create extreme gravity by drastically speeding up atoms so that they all crash into a very small point, thereby creating a black hole with infinite density. A similar thing happened with Magneto, who used to be able to do anything simply by invoking electromagnetism, because a lot of physical processes are based around electromagnetism.

[@ngaiflex]

Oh he is NOT White Phoenix of The Crown ..lol

[@ngaiflex]

Population DM can create planets, WITH life ... manipulate pretty much anything on a subatomic scale and basically replicate these powers as well. Heck the dude can make while other hims. I don't think ANYONE is 'waaaaaay' more powerful than that.

[@hydrodudes5135]

Jeremiah Mowers Except not depressing

[@Anohail]

I cant see anyone mentioning this but isnt enhanced charisma been tagged into his powers at some point?

[@redwolfe7049]

Anohail Yea. I seen that somewhere too. Not many people talk about it.

[@Anohail]

Glad its not just me. Yeah i should track that down somewhere.

[@diondeniis6013]

Yeah i read that too, some pheromone thing or glamouring thing, or other

[@ultimativerHexer]

It was mentioned in Rogues own series by Iceman, but as far as i know,n oone mentioned it after that. The Rogue comics interpreted Rogues powers different thanm ost authors do, so I guess Gambit's Charming-Power falls into the same category: Does or does not exist depending onwh o is writing the story.

[@Nathankinamorh]

Gambit controls energy. He naturaly emmits a positive energy. His natural ability to manipulate energy gives him a literal "Positive Vibe", helping out his charisma.

[@Moracher]

I like the way you put it as "Omega Level Potential" or whatever. It fits the guy who turns potential energy into explosions