Erik Magnus Lehnsherr, also known as Magneto, is a level-5 mutant who can generate and manipulate magnetic fields. He is the X-Men's most dangerous foe. Unlike Charles Xavier who dreams of peaceful co-existence between normal humans and mutants, Erik believes the only way he can protect his fellow mutants from persecution is by conquering the earth.
Magneto formed the Brotherhood of Mutants that he now leads in his quest for world domination for homo superior. The only ones that can stand in their way are the X-Men.
Biography[]
X-Men: Evolution[]
"The Cauldron"[]
While the Brotherhood fought the X-Men, Magneto built Asteroid M as a haven for mutants. He located the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak and used it to greatly enhance a mutant's abilities. He then pitted the Brotherhood against the X-Men to see who was stronger, then captured the winner. However, Mystique, who had lost, was resentful and betrayed him. The "losers" found Asteroid M and destroyed it.
"Day of Reckoning"[]
He arranged so that the existence of mutants would be made public in a large fight against a large Sentinel robot. However, Mystique released his daughter who nearly killed him by stopping his powers. Luckily, Quicksilver saved him at the last second making it appear as though he had died.
"Dark Horizon"[]
When Magneto found out about Mesmero's plan to release the ancient mutant Apocalypse, he made stopping them his new mission.
"Ascension"[]
However, Magneto was apparently killed then turned into a Horseman of Apocalypse along with Xavier, Mystique and Storm. He was eventually saved by the Brotherhood of Mutants, the Acolytes, the X-Men and then helped by his two children. When Xavier read Apocalypse's mind, he saw that Magneto was an ally of the X-Men.
Character traits[]
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Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Mutant Physiology: Magneto is an extremely powerful mutant who can manipulate metal and magnetic fields.
- Magnetogenesis: Magneto can generate, create and project magnetic fields from both of his hands or his entire body.
- Magnetokinesis: Magneto can manipulate magnetic fields, this allows him to perform several different types of powerful techniques.
- Ferrokinesis: Magneto can telekinetic control over all forms of metal, even non ferrous ones, seemingly by using his powers to make any metal magnetic.
- Flight: Magneto is able to fly by projecting magnetic fields around himself.
Weaknesses[]
- Limitations: Although Magneto is incredibly powerful, he does have his limits. He is unable to match Apocalypse in terms of power.
- Non-Metallic Objects: If Magneto is in an area with no metal, he is almost completely helpless.
Relationships[]
- Brotherhood of Mutants
- Raven Darkhölme/Mystique - Enemy.
- Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver - Son and ally.
- Lance Alvers/Avalanche - Ally.
- Todd Tolensky/Toad - Ally.
- Fred Dukes/Blob - Ally.
- Victor Creed/Sabretooth - Ally.
- Alex Masters/Havok - Ally turned enemy.
- X-Men
- Charles Xavier/Professor X - Enemy.
- Logan/Wolverine - Enemy.
- Ororo Munroe/Storm - Enemy and captive.
- Scott Summers/Cyclops - Enemy.
- Jean Grey - Enemy and captive.
- Kitty Pryde/Shadowcat - Enemy.
- Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler - Enemy.
- Rogue - Enemy and captive.
- Evan Daniels/Spyke - Enemy.
Appearances/Voice Actors[]
- Earth-11052 (4 TV movies)
- X-Men: Evolution - Christopher Judge
Behind the scenes[]
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Trivia[]
- This version of Erik Lehnsherr was kept in shadow for the first season of the series.
- Erik was a level-4 mutant at the beginning of the series of X-Men: Evolution; until his powers are upgraded by En Sabah Nur/Apocalypse in the series finale, becoming a level-5 mutant.
Gallery[]
X-Men: Evolution[]
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"The Cauldron"[]
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"Day of Reckoning"[]
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"Dark Horizon"[]
