Cyclops, Wolverine, Emma Frost, Storm, Iceman, Jean Grey and Professor X

What is the most powerful 7-man roster for the X-Men and why? Please list what who you think would make an ideal addition using only former members of the X-Men (having only been a member of the New Mutants, X-Force, X-Factor, etc. doesn't count). Also, try to explain what each nominee brings to the team to make it stronger. I'll go first:

Cyclops - The best x-leader. Excellent strategist. Great combatant who provides fantastic long-range firepower.

Storm - Perfect right-hand man. Extremely powerful mutant ability capable of affecting multiple targets. Ideal choice for covert missions. Flight and the ability to lend it to others.

Wolverine - Elite combatant with incredible resilence and raw power. Ideal choice for covert missions.

Psylocke - Elite combatant. Telepathic abilities give added dimension. Ideal choice for covert missions.

Nightcrawler - Elite combatant and escape artist. Mutant power allows for superior reconnaissance and near-instataneous transport. Experienced medic and pilot. Ideal for covert missions.

Colossus - The muscle when only muscle will do. Great combatant.

Rogue - Extremely powerful. Provides muscle and air support.

I'm thinking another telepath would shore things up, but am reluctant to include Jean because she tends to be a wild card and distraction for a couple of the other teammates. Same with Gambit.

Cyclops,Wolverine,Emma Frost,Storm,Magik,Elixir

I chose this group because Cyclops is a great leader and has a very strong offensive style,Wolverine can't be killed easy but he takes others out pretty easily,I chose Emma to be the token telepath.I chose Storm because she can make many distractions along with Emma and she's very powerful and smart.I chose Elixir because he can heal the rest of the team if they get hurt and he's the token omega.
Post Edited:2008-02-19 15:54:16

Storm, Emma Frost, Polaris, Magma, Wolverine, Rogue, Sage.

No one really gives explanations in these kinds of threads, do they?

Buckshot says:

"No one really gives explanations in these kinds of threads, do they? "

Not really. Too much work for us lazy nerds.

Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Buckshot says:

"No one really gives explanations in these kinds of threads, do they? "

Not really. Too much work for us lazynerds."

speak for yourself.

"

By "us lazy nerds," I wasn't implying that everyone was, just most of us.

Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Buckshot says:

"No one really gives explanations in these kinds of threads, do they? "

Not really. Too much work for us lazynerds."

speak for yourself.

Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Buckshot says:

"No one really gives explanations in these kinds of threads, do they? "

Not really. Too much work for us lazy nerds."

speak for yourself. "

By "us lazy nerds," I wasn't implying that everyone was, just most of us."

I know what you meant,just being a dikk."

Figured as much.

But for the team, I think I'll go with Cyclops, Wolverine, Colossus, Warpath, Jean Grey, Darwin, and Storm.

Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Buckshot says:

"No one really gives explanations in these kinds of threads, do they? "

Not really. Too much work for us lazy nerds."

speak for yourself. "

By "us lazy nerds," I wasn't implying that everyone was, just most of us."

I know what you meant,just being a dikk.

Vance Astro says:

"Cyclops,Wolverine,Emma Frost,Storm,Magik,Elixir I chose this group because Cyclops is a great leader and has a very strong offensive style,Wolverine can't be killed easy but he takes others out pretty easily,I chose Emma to be the token telepath.I chose Storm because she can make many distractions along with Emma and she's very powerful and smart.I chose Elixir because he can heal the rest of the team if they get hurt and he's the token omega.
Post Edited:2008-02-19 15:54:16"

Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Buckshot says:

"No one really gives explanations in these kinds of threads, do they? "

Not really. Too much work for us lazy nerds."

speak for yourself. "

By "us lazy nerds," I wasn't implying that everyone was, just most of us."

I know what you meant,just being a dikk."

Figured as much. But for the team, I think I'll go with Cyclops, Wolverine, Colossus, Warpath, Jean Grey, Darwin, and Storm."

I wouldn't put Warpath on the same 7 man team as Colossus and Wolverine."

Really? Can you think of someone that could take down the three of them, let alone the rest of the team?"

magneto

not too dificult to figure it out lol

there are still more

Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Buckshot says:

"No one really gives explanations in these kinds of threads, do they? "

Not really. Too much work for us lazy nerds."

speak for yourself. "

By "us lazy nerds," I wasn't implying that everyone was, just most of us."

I know what you meant,just being a dikk."

Figured as much. But for the team, I think I'll go with Cyclops, Wolverine, Colossus, Warpath, Jean Grey, Darwin, and Storm."

I wouldn't put Warpath on the same 7 man team as Colossus and Wolverine.

The very first post was excellent. Made me proud to be a viner.
Post Edited:2008-02-19 15:57:42

Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Buckshot says:

"No one really gives explanations in these kinds of threads, do they? "

Not really. Too much work for us lazy nerds."

speak for yourself. "

By "us lazy nerds," I wasn't implying that everyone was, just most of us."

I know what you meant,just being a dikk."

Figured as much. But for the team, I think I'll go with Cyclops, Wolverine, Colossus, Warpath, Jean Grey, Darwin, and Storm."

I wouldn't put Warpath on the same 7 man team as Colossus and Wolverine."

Really? Can you think of someone that could take down the three of them, let alone the rest of the team?"

If I was going to keep the same team you already have and replace Warpath I would add Rouge.Rouge can take out alof of people with her power leeching and use them to her advantage.Warpath,Wolverine,and Colossus all together is basically putting a bunch of people together who can do the same thing.They are all fighters.I would have Wolverine and Colossus because they are both good fighters but Wolverine is more durable and can track alot of people and Colossus can do heavy lifting if needed.Warpath isn't as durable as either but I believe he is a better fighter than Colossus.

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Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Buckshot says:

"No one really gives explanations in these kinds of threads, do they? "

Not really. Too much work for us lazy nerds."

speak for yourself. "

By "us lazy nerds," I wasn't implying that everyone was, just most of us."

I know what you meant,just being a dikk."

Figured as much. But for the team, I think I'll go with Cyclops, Wolverine, Colossus, Warpath, Jean Grey, Darwin, and Storm."

I wouldn't put Warpath on the same 7 man team as Colossus and Wolverine."

Really? Can you think of someone that could take down the three of them, let alone the rest of the team?

Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Buckshot says:

"No one really gives explanations in these kinds of threads, do they? "

Not really. Too much work for us lazy nerds."

speak for yourself. "

By "us lazy nerds," I wasn't implying that everyone was, just most of us."

I know what you meant,just being a dikk."

Figured as much. But for the team, I think I'll go with Cyclops, Wolverine, Colossus, Warpath, Jean Grey, Darwin, and Storm."

I wouldn't put Warpath on the same 7 man team as Colossus and Wolverine."

Really? Can you think of someone that could take down the three of them, let alone the rest of the team?"

If I was going to keep the same team you already have and replace Warpath I would add Rouge.Rouge can take out alof of people with her power leeching and use them to her advantage.Warpath,Wolverine,and Colossus all together is basically putting a bunch of people together who can do the same thing.They are all fighters.I would have Wolverine and Colossus because they are both good fighters but Wolverine is more durable and can track alot of people and Colossus can do heavy lifting if needed.Warpath isn't as durable as either but I believe he is a better fighter than Colossus."

Maybe you're right, but I'd still stick with my team... at least, until you can give me something that could beat all three of them.

Nighthunter says:

magneto

not too dificult to figure it out lol

there are still more"

What's Mags going to do to Warpath?

Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Buckshot says:

"No one really gives explanations in these kinds of threads, do they? "

Not really. Too much work for us lazy nerds."

speak for yourself. "

By "us lazy nerds," I wasn't implying that everyone was, just most of us."

I know what you meant,just being a dikk."

Figured as much. But for the team, I think I'll go with Cyclops, Wolverine, Colossus, Warpath, Jean Grey, Darwin, and Storm."

I wouldn't put Warpath on the same 7 man team as Colossus and Wolverine."

Really? Can you think of someone that could take down the three of them, let alone the rest of the team?"

If I was going to keep the same team you already have and replace Warpath I would add Rouge.Rouge can take out alof of people with her power leeching and use them to her advantage.Warpath,Wolverine,and Colossus all together is basically putting a bunch of people together who can do the same thing.They are all fighters.I would have Wolverine and Colossus because they are both good fighters but Wolverine is more durable and can track alot of people and Colossus can do heavy lifting if needed.Warpath isn't as durable as either but I believe he is a better fighter than Colossus."

Maybe you're right, but I'd still stick with my team... at least, until you can give me something that could beat all three of them."

Elixir,Iceman,& Nightcrawler could beat those 3.

Vance Astro says:

"Elixir,Iceman,& Nightcrawler could beat those 3.

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Wolverine takes Elixir, while Colossus holds off Iceman, then they double team Iceman while Warpath plays hide and seek with Nightcrawler.
Post Edited:2008-02-19 16:14:55

Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Vance Astro says: "Elixir,Iceman,& Nightcrawler could beat those 3. "Wolverine takes Elixir, while Colossus holds off Iceman, then they double team Iceman while Warpath plays hide and seek with Nightcrawler.
Post Edited:2008-02-19 16:14:55"

Elixir could remove Wolverine's healing factor while Iceman kills him.Colossus realistically couldn't even touch Iceman or Nightcrawler.

Wolverine could last long enough without his healing power to take down Elixir. I said that Colossus could hold off Iceman until Wolverine got there, I never said anything about him taking him down.
Post Edited:2008-02-19 16:24:15

Vance Astro says:

"Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Wolverine could last long enough without his healing power to take down Elixir. I said that Colossus could hold off Iceman until Wolverine got there, I never said anything about him taking him down.
Post Edited:2008-02-19 16:24:15"

Every human is made up of a large portion of water.Iceman can freeze any moisture whether it be in the human body or a body of water.If Elixir removes Wolverine's healing factor...he's dead.Colossus could not hold off Iceman.Iceman could easily dodge him all day.Colossus could do very little to stop Iceman from doing what he wanted to Wolverine."

Blue Lantern 2814 says:

"Wolverine could last long enough without his healing power to take down Elixir. I said that Colossus could hold off Iceman until Wolverine got there, I never said anything about him taking him down.
Post Edited:2008-02-19 16:24:15"

Every human is made up of a large portion of water.Iceman can freeze any moisture whether it be in the human body or a body of water.If Elixir removes Wolverine's healing factor...he's dead.Colossus could not hold off Iceman.Iceman could easily dodge him all day.Colossus could do very little to stop Iceman from doing what he wanted to Wolverine.

I'm not a big fan of Emma Frost. In the past, she has shown some very evil tendencies, including trying fry Storm's noodle.

And Warpath wouldn't stand a chance against Nightcrawler.

Iceman is interesting because he is so very powerful and could definitely keep up with many other superheroes.

Professor X is more of a mentor than an active participant.

I just wonder if the right combination of X-men could take on a comparable sized force of the best of the Legion of Superheroes or the Avengers, two affiliations teaming with power, intelligence, and stocked with demi-gods.

I wonder if the team I offered in my original post could stand up to (Superman, Wonder Woman, The Martian Manhunter, Batman, Green Lantern, the Flash, and Zatanna, for example) or (Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Hawkeye, the Scarlet Witch, Vision, and the Black Widow, for instance). Obviously, some of those characters are powerhouses. But I believe the right combination of X-men can stand toe-to-toe just about anybody... even if Superman happens to be on the other side. Or no?

I'd pick:

Alpha

Cyclops for the obvious reasons and long range fire power

Storm as a solid beta team leader and incredible powers, including flight.

Rachel brings immense psi-powers to the table and has flight

Polaris is a force to be reckoned with.

Iceman for his high level mutant powers.

Warpath for his flight, strength and so on as well as covert.

Wolverine for obvious reasons.

possible replacements

Thou Sage is also viable option as strategist/leader She lacks the firepower Cyclops has.

Frost expertise in telepathy shouldn't be overlooked

Psylocke current TK is incredible and she can't be warped etc. etc.

Cain Marko for brute force

Post Edited:2008-02-20 14:52:46

Team:

-Madrox (leader)

-Vulcan

-Darwin

-Rachel Gray/ Hellion

-Elixir

-Iceman

-Wolverine/ X-23

possible replacements:

• Monet

• Rogue

• Cable

• Cyclops
  Post Edited:2008-02-21 11:48:37

It seems like the most popular addition look to be:

Wolverine - No surprise here. Although I and many others think he is overused, he is too powerful AND offers many useful traits (strategy, teamwork, streetsmarts, and his military background, to name a few). Say what you will, Wolverine is rarely a liability.

Storm - Another powerhouse that is well-liked by the fans. She offers too many useful skills, apart from her mutant abilities, to leave out, including: theivery, streetsmarts, leadership. It's hard to not include Ororo in most situations (um, bellycrawling through subterranean caverns... because that happens a lot!)

Cyclops - It almost surprises me that Scott Summers is a respected character, but then why not? He has proven himself an outstanding team leader even under heavy fire and can assert himself on teams consisting of headstrong characters like the aforementioned Wolverine and Storm. Cyclops is just too reliable to leave out, even if his power is not on par with some X-Men.

Iceman - I didn't list Bobby on my roster, but I think he is included by many because he is just so powerful. And yet, he still has so much potential. He is a likable character for me because of his optimism and sense of humor. Maybe some of you could help me list other intangibles (no I do not mean Kitty! Although I'm surprised she hasn't got any support...). Non-mutant related stuff like medicine or streetsmarts. Still, I understand why he is often mentioned.

Jean Grey - Telepathy and telekinesis that knockout an otherwise unstopple force - "Hello, Rhino. Been nice knowing you!" Some heroes/villains just cannot deal with this sort of assault so it is almost necessary to have a mentalist on an X-roster, especially considering the wide selection to choose from. And Jean is about the best there is. I just question the drama she brings, especially if Scott and Logan are on the same team.

Anyway, these 5 seem to be some of the more popular additions so far, and they could give a like-sized team made up of Justice Leaguers a run for their money, if ever they were at odds. There seems to be no real consensus on The Strong Guy (Warpath, Colossus, Rogue?) or the evasive character (Nightcrawler, Gambit, Longshot?). Maybe they are not even necessary? ...

Damn, that's a tough question. I'd have to go with: 1) Cyclops, come on now. Cyke is the man, no matter how much he seems like a brooding whimp. Only Captain America is a better leader in my opinion. 2) Storm, awesome power thats useful in almost every battle. Plus, she has access to all of Black Panther's high tech toys(only Reed Richards, Dr. Doom, and Iron Man have better toys) 3) Iceman, you name it, he can do it. Besides, he's my favorite character. 4) Magneto, offensive and defensive capabilities few characters have. Besides, if you're on the opposing team, he's the guy your gonna go after first. Grade A docoy that most people can't even touch. 5) Rouge, she's a powerhouse, plus psionics don't really work that well on her. 6) Phoenix, she's Phoenix. Nuff said. 7) Psylocke, I know you guys are gonna be like "no Wolverine, that team sucks", but with a team like this you can drop any atomic bomb on them and there's a good chance that it won't do nothing. You can even take out Psylocke and put in Vulcan, another no-brainer.

Cyclops - Can't get any better for field leader and that optic blast of his is pretty potent when he cuts loose.

Vulcan - Can't get anybetter than an Omega Level mutant with his talents!

Emma Frost - She's a hard a@# and takes no sh#$ and is a powerfull telepath!

Wolverine - Stealth and Foot soldier!

Juggernaut - can't get anymore muscle than that! (I believe he did a short stint with xavier's team at some point?)

Shadow Kat - Great stealth and heart of the team

Nightcraler - Teleporter, Anywhere, anytime!

Isn't the whole idea of this forum to create the most powerful 7-man x-team? It seems more like people are just making teams that are more fan based selections than real power. I mean Nightcrawler? Warpath? and since Elixir can't fire a beam, he's not even on Cannonball's level. Omega-level mutant or not. Monet would be a better pick than half the Wolverine. I can't say much about Darwin, except he's get to have a weakness that most of us are overlooking, but I don't see it unless he's going up against Scarlet Witch or Phoenix.

Cobalt,

It's easy to underestimate Nightcrawler, maybe because he can't wreck shop like some of the other X-Men. His power isn't some huge, explosive effect. But one on one, he is very potent.

For instance, someone like Wolverine or Colossus would have a very hard time connecting with someone like Storm or Green Lantern, heroes that can just remain out-of-reach and blast away. Nightcrawler isn't so limited in that capacity and can easily get up close and personal. If he acted fast enough, he could even be lethal. Teleport behind, slash with a sword (or just take Wolvie!), teleport away.

He's also fantastic at getting himself and, maybe more importantly, others out of harm's way. Nightcrawler's mode of transportation is arguably the best there is in battlefield situations, better than flight in most brawls because of its near-instantaneous results. He's saved many lives throughout the years when others were too far away to perform a rescue, and someone usually needs rescuing...

Nightcrawler is one of the elite X-Men because he is deceptively powerful, the most noteworthy teleporter in all of comics!

Understood, I just don't put him on my squad. I'd rather have shadowcat. She's just as stealthy, and twice as good a fighter. I do have a thing for projectiles, granted, but when you're a powerhouse, you don't need to sneak around. You save jobs like that for the Gambits of the world. I'll be the guy hanging with Legion. At least until he kills me.

1. Wolverine

2. Phoenix

3. Iceman

4. Rogue

5. Storm

6. Vulcan

7. Juggernaunt

1) Cyclops - One of the greatest leaders in the Marvel Universe but the least respected and honored. He is also very experienced, takes charge effortlessly and smoothly and has a fantastic long-range power.

2) Jean Grey - She doesn't get any better than this. She would be considered the perfect psychic with a devastating combination of telekinesis and telepathy. And she has the experience and finesse to boot.

3) Storm - Ororo is truly a queen. Even though I don't have Iceman she makes up for it. She has complete control over the elements. Even if she was powerless she is just too good to leave out of the equation.

4) Wolverine - It's been said before but Logan is THE BEST at what he does and what he does isn't very nice. At all.

5) Rogue - The opt choice for a wild card. Anything you can do, she can do better. Plus, has seen and lived on the good side and the bad side, widening her perspective a lot more than your average hero.

6) Colossus - He can dish it out tremendous amounts of damage and take as much, if not more. He can hold his own against the strongest of the strong.

7) Nightcrawler - Not only is he a super medic and pilot but he is the #1 choice for stealth and sabotage missions. He is also an elite fighter and with his teleportation power he is deadly.

Though, Kitty Pryde, Gambit, Psylocke, Iceman and Beast are more than qualified, these are the best of the best. I must admit, Rogue is a tad bit iffy but your power is her power and she can take more than one. She is just literally untouchable. These seven can easily face the Justice League, the Legion of Superheroes, Fantastic Four, Avengers, etc. Also, these seven cover all the areas of extra stuff like agility, quick thinking, experience, common sense, attitude, etc.It's the little stuff that counts. I hope I did this team justice.

My Best Bet for the Strongest Team:

Professor X = he started it all and trained most of them.

Jean Grey = strong telepath and telekinetic

Rachel Grey = strong telepath and telekinetic, time wielder

Storm = everything in between, she can fill in

Sage = Analyzer and additional muscle

Iceman = unlimited power wielding abilities, the muscleman

Nate Grey = strong telepath and telekinetic, near godly powers.

I believe this team can even rival Galactus, as two of the team members are associated with the Phoenix Force, both mother and daughter.

My wild card is Sage because she is some what the least powerful but her ability to analyze and accelerate power can give the team the needed boost.

Elemental: I like your picks (no surprise, we only differ on one member). I was also considering Kitty but felt she was a little out of her league or maybe redundant. However, I do believe she would come in handy against robotic-based adversaries like Cyborg or Jocosta (Ironman too?) as her power tends to mess with electrical circuitry.

Speaking of robots; that is one weakness for your average telepath. A team that is too heavy on the telepaths would be at a disadvantage against Ultron. So while I do think your team is extremely powerful, IcePrince X, it seems like there is a lot of redundancy which could spell trouble. I do like that addition of Sage as a power-boost type character (a la Sync).

For me, Magneto is one of those characters that would be a source of tension on the team; who many times has he tried to kill/maim/enslave the X-Men. No matter how they portrayed it in the books, this history would obviously hurt team dynamics. But maybe his power more than makes up for the lack of chemistry? One thing I found somewhat annoying over the years with the X-Men is how they invite so many sketchy characters into their fold. And then they are surprised when they are stabbed in the back! I prefer for some baddies to stay bad, but that may just be me.

Anyway, It would be interesting to put together a team of X-Men comprised of former villains, something like:

Magneto - Extreme power and leadership. A force to be recond with. Marvel's ultimate baddie (along with Doctor Doom).

Mystique - Elite combatant and sabateur. Like Wolverine, she doesn't hesitate to apply the killing blow. Her government connections could potentially get this group out of a few jams.

The White Queen - Intelligent telepath that gives added dimension to a team.

Juggernaut - The brawler that keeps on going. Brawn is almost alwasy necessary for a well rounded team and Cain is top shelf.

Rogue - Another former enemy of the X-Men and the Avengers. I almost hate to include her on this team because she is so far removed from all that... Muscle and flight and power-absorbsion, oh my!

Quicksilver - Like Rogue, he is so far removed from his evil ways it's almost weird to include him here. He provides superior evasion and can utterly confuse the opposition. His experience with the Avengers also makes him one of them more travelled heroes in the Marvel Universe.

Gambit - Another lethal assassin. There isn't anywhere Gambit and Mysique couldn't go. Sneaky and powerful.

Those are my picks for a 7-man villian-turned-X-Man team. The White Queen, Juggs, and Magneto put this group over the top and were always able to give a group of X-heroes trouble by themselves. As a unit, this group would own most others. I have a feeling ego/greed would somehow be their downfall...

Thanks for the comment on my roster of powerful x-men team. I do have the tendency to choose over strong minded characters for obvious reason he he he.

As for an X-Men team made up of villains, granting that they are really reformed, I will choose the following:

1) Sienna Blaze = actually more powerful than Magneto but lacks a bit of direction and experience. But can be compensated by a well trained leader.

2) Selene/the Black Queen = a mutant with magnitude of powers and magic; can be good leader for the group.

3) Proteus = reality bending mutant, what ever he conceives he can create.

4) Exodus = a mutant with magnitude of psionic abilities and an external (mutant that are immortal)

5) Spiral = spellbinding transmutant (human made into a mutant) and time bender; good in hand to hand combat as well an intellect

6) Xorn = strong magnetic powers that i believe can work well with Sienna Blaze's powers , they can literally wipe off an entire planet, as well as a strong psionic.

7) Cassandra Nova = the complete opposite of Professor X but more lethal and unforgiving. Hers is the ability to attack from within the enemies group without the enemies realizing it.

I tempted to add Apocalypse but I find him too arrogant and self-centered.

I did not choose Magneto because I find him a bit over-used and exposed. This characters are still unexplored to their fullest potential.

Frameshift says:

"Elemental: I like your picks (no surprise, we only differ on one member). I was also considering Kitty but felt she was a little out of her league or maybe redundant. However, I do believe she would come in handy against robotic-based adversaries like Cyborg or Jocosta (Ironman too?) as her power tends to mess with electrical circuitry. Speaking of robots; that is one weakness for your average telepath. A team that is too heavy on the telepaths would be at a disadvantage against Ultron. So while I do think your team is extremely powerful, IcePrince X, it seems like there is a lot of redundancy which could spell trouble. I do like that addition of Sage as a power-boost type character (a la Sync). For me, Magneto is one of those characters that would be a source of tension on the team; who many times has he tried to kill/maim/enslave the X-Men. No matter how they portrayed it in the books, this history would obviously hurt team dynamics. But maybe his power more than makes up for the lack of chemistry? One thing I found somewhat annoying over the years with the X-Men is how they invite so many sketchy characters into their fold. And then they are surprised when they are stabbed in the back! I prefer for some baddies to stay bad, but that may just be me. Anyway, It would be interesting to put together a team of X-Men comprised of former villains, something like: Magneto - Extreme power and leadership. A force to be recond with. Marvel's ultimate baddie (along with Doctor Doom). Mystique - Elite combatant and sabateur. Like Wolverine, she doesn't hesitate to apply the killing blow. Her government connections could potentially get this group out of a few jams. The White Queen - Intelligent telepath that gives added dimension to a team. Juggernaut - The brawler that keeps on going. Brawn is almost alwasy necessary for a well rounded team and Cain is top shelf. Rogue - Another former enemy of the X-Men and the Avengers. I almost hate to include her on this team because she is so far removed from all that... Muscle and flight and power-absorbsion, oh my! Quicksilver - Like Rogue, he is so far removed from his evil ways it's almost weird to include him here. He provides superior evasion and can utterly confuse the opposition. His experience with the Avengers also makes him one of them more travelled heroes in the Marvel Universe. Gambit - Another lethal assassin. There isn't anywhere Gambit and Mysique couldn't go. Sneaky and powerful. Those are my picks for a 7-man villian-turned-X-Man team. The White Queen, Juggs, and Magneto put this group over the top and were always able to give a group of X-heroes trouble by themselves. As a unit, this group would own most others. I have a feeling ego/greed would somehow be their downfall..."

Yeah, I liked yours too. I would of chosen Kitty too because she might be a better fighter than Nightcrawler seeing as she was trained as a ninja, is incredibly smart, and has a cool power. I was torn between Kitty and Rogue though. Beast, Iceman, Gambit, Psylocke, and Bishop were second-string choices for me though.

As for X-villains I would have Magneto, Mystique, Sabertooth, Emma Frost, Apocalypse, Mr. Sinister, and Juggernaut, though.

IcePrinceX I have never heard of Sienna Blaze in my life. Who is she or he?

Elemental says:

"Frameshift says:

"Elemental: I like your picks (no surprise, we only differ on one member). I was also considering Kitty but felt she was a little out of her league or maybe redundant. However, I do believe she would come in handy against robotic-based adversaries like Cyborg or Jocosta (Ironman too?) as her power tends to mess with electrical circuitry. Speaking of robots; that is one weakness for your average telepath. A team that is too heavy on the telepaths would be at a disadvantage against Ultron. So while I do think your team is extremely powerful, IcePrince X, it seems like there is a lot of redundancy which could spell trouble. I do like that addition of Sage as a power-boost type character (a la Sync). For me, Magneto is one of those characters that would be a source of tension on the team; who many times has he tried to kill/maim/enslave the X-Men. No matter how they portrayed it in the books, this history would obviously hurt team dynamics. But maybe his power more than makes up for the lack of chemistry? One thing I found somewhat annoying over the years with the X-Men is how they invite so many sketchy characters into their fold. And then they are surprised when they are stabbed in the back! I prefer for some baddies to stay bad, but that may just be me. Anyway, It would be interesting to put together a team of X-Men comprised of former villains, something like: Magneto - Extreme power and leadership. A force to be recond with. Marvel's ultimate baddie (along with Doctor Doom). Mystique - Elite combatant and sabateur. Like Wolverine, she doesn't hesitate to apply the killing blow. Her government connections could potentially get this group out of a few jams. The White Queen - Intelligent telepath that gives added dimension to a team. Juggernaut - The brawler that keeps on going. Brawn is almost alwasy necessary for a well rounded team and Cain is top shelf. Rogue - Another former enemy of the X-Men and the Avengers. I almost hate to include her on this team because she is so far removed from all that... Muscle and flight and power-absorbsion, oh my! Quicksilver - Like Rogue, he is so far removed from his evil ways it's almost weird to include him here. He provides superior evasion and can utterly confuse the opposition. His experience with the Avengers also makes him one of them more travelled heroes in the Marvel Universe. Gambit - Another lethal assassin. There isn't anywhere Gambit and Mysique couldn't go. Sneaky and powerful. Those are my picks for a 7-man villian-turned-X-Man team. The White Queen, Juggs, and Magneto put this group over the top and were always able to give a group of X-heroes trouble by themselves. As a unit, this group would own most others. I have a feeling ego/greed would somehow be their downfall..."

Yeah, I liked yours too. I would of chosen Kitty too because she might be a better fighter than Nightcrawler seeing as she was trained as a ninja, is incredibly smart, and has a cool power. I was torn between Kitty and Rogue though. Beast, Iceman, Gambit, Psylocke, and Bishop were second-string choices for me though.

As for X-villains I would have Magneto, Mystique, Sabertooth, Emma Frost, Apocalypse, Mr. Sinister, and Juggernaut, though.

IcePrinceX I have never heard of Sienna Blaze in my life. Who is she or he?"

Frameshift,

Sienna Blaze is a mutant introduced in the late 90s during the Upstarts creation, its a group created by GameMaster by the recommendation of the Black Queen, Selene. The story arc is that of Young Hunt where all of Emma Frost's students, the Hellions, were killed by Fritzoy and the abduction of the members of X-Force (the New Mutants members),the New Warriors (the Hellion members)and other characters floating during that time like Magma, Karma, Mirage and also the introduction of Paige Guthrie aka Husk. In the case of Sienna Blaze, she attempted to kill at once Professor X, Storm and Cyclops in one of the X-Men Annual. She failed actually but gave everyone a hell of the time. She is said to be more powerful than Magneto because of the way she manipulates the Electromagnetic Field, she can stop teleporters from moving like what she did with Nightcrawler when she attacked Muir Island.

She became a hero in the Malibu Universe of the Exile together with Juggernaut but upon her return to her own timeline she was placed in the Neverland Camp were she died. Which was actually freaky because upon her character introduction, Fritzoy, showed her in a prison camp vehicle, telling her that she wanted him to tell her that she wanted to be part of something big.
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i wuould go with:

1. cyclops

2. jean grey

3. wolverine

4. storm

5. nightcrawler

6. iceman

7. collosus

My roster is kind of biased but hey

Wolverine- he is my favorite ever

Storm- pretty much an omega level just not yet

Iceman- omega level and just cool pardon the pun

Jean Grey- omega level and just sexy

Rogue- can take and use anyones powers super awsome

Jubille- biased oppinion but i think she has omega level potential

Professor X- omega level and best leader ever

1. Cyclops. Great leader. The member every X-Man trusts.

2. Storm. Arguably, one of the three most powerful members of all time.

3. Jean Grey as Phoenix. Awesome power rivaling that of Magneto.

4. Colossus. Every team needs a strongman. Colossus is strongest and most durable.

5. Iceman. Like Storm, his full power and potential has never been unleashed.

6. Wolverine. One of the most resourceful characters in Marvel. Possibly the deadliest.

7. Rouge. The nature of her powers make her the ultimate weapon, capable of turning the tide of a battle with only a touch.

My main consideration is the harmony of the team. Other mutants may be more powerful, but a team is strongest when they trust each other and know each others strengths, weaknesses, & style of fighting. All of my members have worked together extensively and have powers that would make the team tough to beat.

my team would be storm, wolverine, rogue, emma frost, colossus, iceman and pixie

Cyclops as leader, Vulcan, Magneto, Rouge, Professor X, Iceman, and Storm

Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Professor X, Iceman, Jean Gray, and Beast.

cyclops cant have a good roster with out him, wolverine nuff said, cable hes cool, colossus strong as f#>k, jean gray very powerful, husk hot and powerful, angel cool.