53+ Popular My Hero Academia Quirks (Ranked)

Updated April 1, 2023 by Ernie

 The world of anime is infinite. With countless characters and their stories, they make our life blazing. However, only several anime have carved their name on the book of eternity. They will be remembered for generations to come. And today, we are going to talk about one such historical anime, My Hero Academia. Just in case you’re looking for similar anime to MHA, check out our recommendations.

Precisely, we are going to wade through My Hero Academia Quirks. Overall, with the roomy imagination of the creator, we got to see all sorts of superpowers and techniques. Still, My Hero Academia Quirks reached the top, and was distinctive and mystical.

Albeit my love for every character and their Quirks in the said anime, I will only cover the 55 most popular My Hero Academia Quirks. So, if you want to yell at me, please go ahead. LOL! I will also mention the Quirks’ debuts both in manga and anime for y’all.

Enough! Without further ado, and let’s get down to it!

MY HERO ACADEMIA POPULAR AND STRONGEST QUIRKS

How Does Quirks Work?

Quirks here , quirks there. Ok, so basically,they’re a central part of the show and play a huge role in shaping the characters’ abilities and personalities.

Just so you know, quirks are unique abilities that a person is born with, and they can range from super strength to telekinesis to creating explosions. The quirks are passed down genetically, and they manifest when the person is around four years old.

The quirks have limitations, and the characters have to learn how to control them and use them to their advantage. For example, Midoriya’s “One for All” quirk gives him immense power, but if he uses too much of it, it could cause him serious injury.

Some quirks are physical, like Bakugo’s “Explosion” quirk, while others are mental, like Tokoyami’s “Dark Shadow” quirk. The characters have to train and practice to master their quirks and learn how to use them effectively in combat.

Quirk Malfunction, is it Possible?

Have you ever wondered what would happen if a quirk in My Hero Academia malfunctions? It’s an interesting question because the quirks in the show are so integral to the characters and their abilities.

One example of a quirk that could malfunction is Bakugo’s “Explosion” quirk. As you know, his quirk allows him to create powerful explosions from his sweat glands. But what if one day his quirk went haywire and he couldn’t control the intensity of his explosions? It would be a disaster!

Another example is Todoroki’s “Half-Cold Half-Hot” quirk. What if his quirk malfunctioned and he lost control of the temperature balance? He could accidentally freeze or burn things without intending to.

These hypothetical scenarios highlight the importance of control and training when it comes to using quirks. It also adds an element of unpredictability to the show, which keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

Overall, quirks are a crucial aspect of My Hero Academia, and the potential for them to malfunction adds an extra layer of excitement and tension to the story. So far in the story, there is still no incident of quirks malfunctioning. But who knows? Maybe in the future it will be introduced and will have a massive impact on the story. Well for now, we can only just speculate.

55. Smokescreen

Users: En, Deku

Manga Appearance: Chap. 307

Anime Appearance: Nill

The ability to hide and simultaneously leave your opponent sightless is granted by Smokescreen. It can be used for surprise attacks. However, the original user of Smokescreen, En, didn’t consider it a handy one. In regards to this statement, it is true.

If a user releases too much smokescreen then the user himself will be visually impaired for the moment. However, Deku found a counter for this weakness by combining it with one of his Quirks. But do you know the reason why Midoriya is called Deku?

54. Float

 Users: Nana Shimura, Deku

Manga Appearance: Chap. 257

Anime Appearance: Ep. 113

Float is one of the popular Quirks used by Deku and his predecessors, Nana. Float is a non-combat flying type Quirk. It does not provide its user with any strong attack power. However, levitating and flying are some extraordinary abilities the Quirk bestows upon its user.

Plus, thanks to One for All, the accumulated power enhances the flying speed of the user. Deku had dominance in many battles thanks to the float.

53. Danger Sense

Users: Hikage Shinomori, Deku

Manga Appearance: Chap. 286

Anime Appearance: Nill

This Quirk is literally the manifestation of its name. It enables users to perceive danger and avoid it in time, like spider-sense. It is a convenient utility ability.

Response speed is the key to it. It won’t be effective if the opponent is faster than the user. However, it is convenient as long as it can ring a bell when All for One enters Deku’s danger zone.

52. Elasticity

Users: Danjuro Tobita / Gentle Criminal

Manga Appearance: Chap. 176

Anime Appearance: Ep. 81

Elasticity is a Quirk that requires exceptionally high skill management. It enables its user the ability to turn objects and space into jumpstars. Danjuro can even turn the air and ground around him into elastic matter is praiseworthy.

Danjuro could avoid incoming attacks by using air as an elastic shield to repel anything. Even being a handy Quirk once activated, the user cannot stop it at will.

 51. Permeation

User: Mirio Togata

Manga Appearance: Chap. 122

Anime Appearance: Ep. 62

In terms of power, Permeation might not be the strongest Quirk yet it is popular because of the ability it grants the user. Mirio was able to phase through anything using Permeation, like no one and no attack can scratch you. (kind of like Obito’s ability)

Then again, when it comes to attack power, Permeation is not much help.

50. Confession

User: Shin Nemoto

Manga Appearance: Chap. 149

Anime Appearance: Ep. 74

The power to make people confess is genuinely superb. Confession is a non-combat Quirk. It grants the user the ability to make people submit. It is a handy ability in terms of data gathering.

However, apart from that, it is not much help. Nemoto used this ability to surround himself with loyal people. One can evade Confession if they are more intelligent. Plus, it is not effective in hand-to-hand or other battle styles.

49. Anthropomorph

Users: Tomoyasu Chikazoku

Manga Appearance: Chap. 228

Anime Appearance: 109

It is yet another quirky Quirk. Anthropomorph is a Quirk that empowers the user with the ability to make duplicates of humans. Tomoyasu could turn anything into a human look-alike as long as their sizes were comparable.

It is not suitable for attacking or fighting. Instead, it is used for data gathering and intimidating opponents with a large group. The lookalike follows Tomoyasu’s orders, and he coordinates with them using an earpiece.

48. Vines

Users: Ibara Shiozaki

Manga Appearance: Chap. 35

Anime Appearance: Ep. 21

Vines is an all-rounded and ample Quirk. It may not be powerful enough to hold the ground against Muscle Augmentation yet it can attack and defend at the same time. It allows its user to keep the battle at a wide range turning their hair into spiked vines.

With her effective control, Ibara captured and held her opponents while pinning them down with her vines.

47. Foresight

Users: Mirai Sasaki / Sir Nighteye

Manga Appearance: Chap. 127

Anime Appearance: Ep. 66

Foresight is the ability to predict the future. The person possessing Foresight is blessed by mainly three abilities. First, to predict the future, it may be near or distant. Second, it predicts the opponent’s moves for the next hour, and lastly, it collects data.

Mirai used this intellectual ability to determine the exact moves of his opponents. It gave him an upper hand in his battles. The only drawback to Foresight is that it can only be used for one hour.

46. Meatball

Users: Seiji Shishikura

Manga Appearance: Chap. 106

Anime Appearance: Ep. 55

Meatball is an unpleasant yet death-dealing Quirk. It grants its user the ability to capture and fight their long-range targets by manipulating their own flesh. Meatball is used to capture the targets and turn them into meatballs.

Seiji was capable enough to use his own flesh to dominate the fight and leave his targets immobile as miniatures trapped in meatballs.

45. Zero Gravity

User: Ochaco Uraraka

Manga Appearance: Chap. 3

Anime Appearance: Ep. 3

Zero Gravity is an intriguing Quirk. It crowns the user with the ability to limit their opponent’s fighting capabilities. This Quirk is convenient and enables the user to keep the fight under their control with just a tap on their targets.

Ochaco is skilled enough to make her opponents lose their footing and float mid-air. This gives her an upper hand in the battle. However, the more targets, the more focus Ochaco needs to keep them floating. Ochaco is one of the cutest waifus in MHA! So give those ladies a visit!

44. Dark Shadow

Users: Fumikage Tokoyami

Manga Appearance: Chap. 4

Anime Appearance: Ep. 4

Dark Shadow is an emitting type of Quirk working both as an offense and defense type. It keeps close to its user at all times like a shadow. The destructive ability and combat power may not be that much.

However, against Quirks like Fiber Master, Dark Shadow can hold its ground. The biggest flaw is that it is a shadow. No matter how strong or loyal, it becomes weak when exposed to too much light..

43. Warp Gate

 Users: Kurogiri

Manga Appearance: Chap. 13

Anime Appearance: Ep. 9

Warp Gate is a transportation Quirk that acts as a utility type. It allows its user to open portals to transfer themselves or their targets. However, there is a catch. If the user, aka Kurogiri, doesn’t know the exact location, the ability won’t work.

Even though warp gate is a non-combat Quirk, it is famous for its utility and versatility. Simultaneously, as Kurogiri needs to be present for this Quirk to activate, he becomes prone to an incoming attack.

42. Softening

Users: Juzo Honenuki

Manga Appearance: Chap. 28

Anime Appearance: Ep. 17

As the name implies, Softening turns any object, building, or ground into a semi-liquid softened material. This Quirk covers an extensive range allowing its user to control a large area. Juzo can liquify ice and renders many other Quirks useless.

Softening allows its user to make their opponent immobile thus keeping them restrained. Juzo is capable enough of swimming in the semi-liquid substances under the effect of his Quirk.

41. Compress

Users: Atsuhiro Sako

Manga Appearance: Chap. 55

Anime Appearance: Ep. 44

Compress is a decent and effortlessly effective Quirk. It grants its user the ability to compress anything and anyone into small and weightless marbles with a slight touch. Atsuhiro used this ability to terminate fights with a single move and abduct the targets at will.

However, it isn’t an attack-type, leaving the user with openings against other Quirks. Plus, disabling the arms of the user will result in the complete loss of the Quirk.

40. Frog

User: Tsuyu Asui

Manga Appearance: Chap. 6

Anime Appearance: Ep. 5

As the name tells, this Quirk gives its user frog-like abilities from all species. Frog enables the user to leap, hold and slip through strong enemy holds without much effort. It is a versatile Quirk with a lot of valuable abilities at hand. Besides, she’s also pretty cute, right?

Although Tsuyu is still in the learning phase, she can use Frog on a very professional level. She activated all her muscles to access all the abilities that Frog bestows upon its user. Yet, the colder it gets, the slower Tsuyu is, as frogs are weak against cold.

39. Fat Absorption

 Users: Toshiro Toyomitsu

Manga Appearance: Chap. 132

Anime Appearance: Ep. 68

Fat Absorption is a unique offensive type and restraining Quirk. It enables its user to absorb any incoming attack and subdue it. Plus, the fatty body build is the key to this Quirk. This Quirk allows offense and defense at the same time.

Toshiro was able to restrain his opponents and absorb their attacks in his gigantic build. This makes him a robust human shield. However, to maintain a high level of power for this Quirk, the user has to accumulate body fat by eating a lot.

38. Erasure

User: Shota Aizawa / Eraserhead

Manga Appearance: Chap. 6

Anime Appearance: Ep. 5

Erasure allows Shota to nullify his opponent’s Quirk by looking at any of their body parts. i.e., arm, leg, hair, etc. Then again, this Quirk stands on a thin line between offense and defense.

Once faced with a stronger and smarter opponent, it won’t be handy, especially against brute strength. Also, if the said user is up against multiple and fast opponents, it becomes difficult to nullify all at once.

37. Double

User: Nomu Mocha / Twice

Manga Appearance: Chap. 77

Anime Appearance: Ep. 43

To put it in simple words, make a shadow clone and transform it into your respective target. This is the perfect definition for the Quirk Double. Double requires precision and accuracy. The user has to know the exact measurements of their target to double.

If used with precision and a little intellect, said user can make an army of their own. Also, Twice is one of he best villain in MHA!

36. Engine

Users: Tenya, Tensi

Manga Appearance: Chap. 6

Anime Appearance: Ep. 4

Engine is a Quirk that gives you a feeling of being an Autobot from Transformers. Albeit its non-combat trait, it is a very useful Quirk. Engine enhances the speed of its user by allotting them engine-like projections. These projections can either be on the arms or legs.

This Quirk can top a high-speed chase. However, if the arms and legs are rendered useless somehow, it’s game over.

35.

User: Chizome Akaguro / Stain

Manga Appearance: Chap. 47

Anime Appearance: Ep. 28

It is one of the grimy and gross Quirks on my list, yet a strong and popular one. Bloodcurdle allows Chizome to immobilize his opponents by guzzling their blood. If you can’t move, then it’s game over.

However, this paralyzing ability of the Bloodcurdle is short-lived. If the victim survives the period, then it can be countered.

34. Creation

 Users: Momo Yaoyorozu

Manga Appearance: Chap. 14

Anime Appearance: Ep. 10

Creation is a tricky Quirk. Creation bestows its user the ability to create things at will like its name. Momo used this ability to create multiple things, including weapons, gear, and shields, as long as it’s not something big. But one time, she even created a canon.

Creation works only if the user knows the intended object’s atomic structure. It may seem intense, yet the user requires time to create it. Plus, the destructive power is less compared to other Quirks.

33. Dragon

Users: Ryuko Tatsuma

Manga Appearance: Chap. 138

Anime Appearance: Ep. 70

Dragon is a particular Quirk that allows the user to transfigure into a dragon. Increase in size, durability, and strength is a given after transformation. However, Ryuko does not have any attack ability in the dragon form.

Under the influence of the Quirk, she becomes strong enough to block any attack without visible effort. Her speed and flight are also remarkable in dragon form. It’s very surprising that even mythical beast did not escape MHA! But, MHA is not the only anime with dragons!

32. Heal 

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Users: Chiyo Shuzenji

Manga Appearance: Chap. 4

Anime Appearance: Ep. 4

The ability to heal at high speed is always praiseworthy and popular. Heal is also a famous Quirk in terms of its usefulness. It enables the user to heal others efficiently. No matter the injury, Heal can make the target’s body better in no time.

The biggest drawback is that Chiyo, the user, requires tremendous stamina to heal many targets. Healing leaves the user exhausted in less than no time.

31. Hardening

User: Eijiro Kirishima, Akira Iwako

Manga Appearance: Chap. 13

Anime Appearance: Ep. 8

Hardening holds the reputation of having an indestructible defense. It enables the user to withstand lethal attacks by hardening their body. Bullets, explosions, and many other strong physical attacks are useless against hardening.

Hardening is famous for its versatility. Eijiro was capable of hardening his hands and body, and using them to pierce through his opponents strong defenses. However, there is a limit to its durability, and it dissipates with time. Eijiro’s unyielding dedication will inspire you! We’ve compiled a list of his quotes, so make sure to check it out!

30. Crystallize

Users: Yu Hojo

Manga Appearance: Chap. 140

Anime Appearance: Ep. 71

Forming crystals from anywhere on the body is the ability that Crystallize grants its users. It is an emitting type of defensive Quirk. However, it can be used for attacking purposes depending on the user.

Like forming a sharp crystal over Yu’s arm, he could use it as a sword. Like every other Quirk, the limitation of the abilities depends on the user.

29. Black Whip

Users: Daigoro, Deku

Manga Appearance: Chap. 210

Anime Appearance: 98

Black Whip is an emitting type Quirk that gets stronger when it’s fueled by emotions. It is a rare and, at the same time, famous Quirk. The reasons for its popularity are many, including that it was utilized by Deku in unique ways.

Black Whip allows users to freely wield black energy strings emitting from their bodies. They are multipurpose. i.e., to restrain, increase mobility and suffocate someone to death. However, it is a Quirk that is extremely scary.

Since it is fueled by emotions, if not controlled, they envelop the user himself, leaving them at a disadvantage. Yet Black Whip is one of the most popular Quirks of Deku.

28. Arbor

Users: Shinji Nishiya aka Kamui

Manga Appearance: Chap. 1

Anime Appearance: Ep. 1

Arbor, aka wood manipulation, is an attack-type emitting Quirk. It allows its user to generate and control wood from their own body. Kamui can do multiple jobs at once using the Arbor.

Restraining opponents is one of its handy abilities. Arbor is weak against fire, its natural enemy, despite the long-range and dominating strength.

27. Electrification

Users: Denki Kaminari

Manga Appearance: Chap. 16

Anime Appearance: Ep. 8

Electrification is originally a defensive Quirk. Simultaneously, it upholds the reputation of being a close-range offensive Quirk as well. Denki could paralyze his opponents by electrocuting them with a slight touch.

It can also be used as an attack-type by generating a beam of electricity. However, Denki’s ability to communicate effortlessly on a wide range is its popularity.

26. Manifest

Users: Tamaki Amajiki

Manga Appearance: Chap. 132

Anime Appearance: Ep. 68

Like Dragon, Manifest is also a transformation type Quirk. The visible difference is the greater attack power of manifest. Aside from that, it is famous for being one of the most substantial Quirks. The main reason is its versatility.

Tamaki can attack and defend with Manifest while making him a formidable opponent. This Quirk allows its user to develop physical characteristics of their food, for instance an octopus’ tentacles.

25. Somnambulist

User: Nemuri Kayama/ Midnight

Manga Appearance: Chap. 43

Anime Appearance: Ep. 23

Somnambulist is one of the most effective Quirks in MHA. Although not fit for fighting, still this Quirk allows its user to subdue strong opponents in no time. The ability to make the targets sleep within seconds is genuinely remarkable.

It is a fitting ability for a referee. Midnight could keep the matches under control with her Quirk. Somnambulist is said to be more effective on males than females. Regardless, it is very convenient one way or another. But did she actually die in MHA?

24. Fierce Wings

Users: Keigo Takami / Hawks

Manga Appearance: Chap. 185

Anime Appearance: Ep. 87

It is scarce for a Quirk to be a long-range attack type and manipulative in nature. Hawks is lucky to have awakened a Quirk that gives him enhanced speed and attack power by giving him two gigantic wings.

The feathers on the wings are connected to Hawks with telepathy. He can move them as controlled arrows. The best part is that these feathers act as his sensors, increasing his senses and range of attack. To learn more about him, check out the MHA Hawks Wiki!

23. Brainwashing

User: Hitoshi Shinso

Manga Appearance: Chap. 33

Anime Appearance: Ep. 20

Brainwashing is a prominent Quirk and easily secured its place among the top 20. This Quirk allows Hitoshi to control many opponents at once. However, he can only make one to activate their Quirk.

The drawback to brainwashing is the victim’s response. You won’t be affected as long as you don’t respond to it or acknowldge his question.

22. Earth Flow

Users: Ryuko Tsuchikawa

Manga Appearance: Chap. 70

Anime Appearance: Ep. 40

Earth Flow is naturally a non-combat Quirk but you can make it one based on your techniques. It is a long-range earth manipulation Quirk that allows its user the power to create gigantic avalanches and sand tsunamis. In short, to some extent, it is a nature manipulation Quirk.

However, its user Ryuko can also create golems by using its ability. These golems can fight on her behalf.

21. Whirlwind

Users: Inasa Yoarashi

Manga Appearance: Chap. 104

Anime Appearance: Ep. 54

Whirlwind is one of the rare offense and defense type Quirks. Because of the driving power of the wind, this Quirk takes dominance over fire-type Quirks. Its user is blessed with the ability to attack and defend against enemies by creating a whirlwind.

Inasa can manipulate the air surrounding him and uses it to levitate. Plus, he has smooth control over his Quirk and carries people with controlled air.

20. Acid

Users: Mina Ashido

Manga Appearance: Chap. 11

Anime Appearance: 8

Like its name, this Quirk is very acidic. Melting the target or any kind of object is one of the essential abilities this Quirk allows its user to have. Mina was experienced making a large quantity of Acid in less than a minute.

It is a very fatal Quirk as it can erase a person without a trace by melting them to nothing. Still, overusing Acid will cause the user’s body to corrode. Hence, it is a time-limited Quirk yet popular and strong.

19. Copy

Users: Neito Monoma

Manga Appearance: Chap. 29

Anime Appearance: Ep. 18

Copy is a dominating Quirk that bestows upon its user a splendid power. Its user can copy any Quirk with a slight contact with the target. The best part is that the user can copy multiple Quirks at once.

Neito was able to learn the ways to use the copied Quirks effectively. Nevertheless, this grandiose power requires the user to have tremendous stamina for better performance.

18. Transform

User: Himiko Toga

Manga Appearance: Chap. 67

Anime Appearance: Ep. 31

Transform is a deadly and a handy Quirk simultaneously. It is a non-combat Quirk used typically for infiltration and espionage. However, thanks to its user, Himiko Toga, Transform has gained the reputation of being a serious threat to everyone.

Himiko’s psychologically twisted and cold-blooded personality adds to the thrills of this Quirk. This Quirk allows its user to transfigure into a lookalike of the target and copy their voice. It is only possible when Himiko drinks their blood. Usually, one cup will give her 18 hours of transformation.

17. Explosion

User: Katsugi Bakugo

Manga Appearance: Chap. 1

Anime Appearance: Ep. 1

Explosion is a Quirk with fire at its center. Although it all depends on a particular sweat-like fluid, the destructive power of Explosion is unmatched. It is a vital defensive and offensive Quirk.

Explosion allows its user to use both close and long-range attacks. Bakugo can use explosives in midair to give him support and even make him fly. Not only is he a man with a rude attitude, but you might also learn a few things from his mind-blowing quotes!

16. Vibrate

Users: Yo Shindo

Manga Appearance: Chap. 104

Anime Appearance: Ep. 54

Vibrate is a very handy Quirk. If the user can grasp how these vibrations can bring destruction, they would destroy entire cities in less than no time. Vibration enables its user to generate waves on any medium.

The frequency and strength of these waves are obviously controlled by the user, Yo Shindo. He can easily make the opponents lose their ground, literally. He can generate an earthquake with a high magnitude if he desires to.

15. Half-Cold Half-Hot

User: Shoto Todoroki

Manga Appearance: Chap. 11

Anime Appearance: Ep. 8

Half-Cold Half-Hot enables the user to have fire on the left and ice on the right side. It is a highly combative Quirk. Hats off to Shoto, who used the power of this Quirk in such a remarkable way!

It allows its user to either burn their opponent down to a crisp or freezes them to death. There is no middle ground. However, it also leaves its effects on the said user if overused. Not only is Todoroki’s quirk powerful, but his words are equally impactful!

14. Wave Motion

 Users: Nejire Hado

Manga Appearance: Chap. 131

Anime Appearance: Ep. 68

Hammering your opponents with energy waves is the ability Wave Motion gives to its owner. This Quirk allows its user to manifest their life force and create blast waves. Nejire was capable enough to take down several of her opponents using Wave Motion.

However, the problem with such a powerful attack and emitting type Quirk is that it depends on the reserves of life force and that is bound to run out sooner or later.

13. Muscle Augmentation

Users: All for One, Wolfram, Hood

Manga Appearance: Chap. 74

Anime Appearance: Ep. 42

Muscle Augmentation is an attack-type Quirk. It became popular only after it gave Deku his most brutal fight to date. This Quirk allows its users to attack their opponents with pure brute strength and enhances speed as well.

It can eventually break rocks with simple punches. So, the only way is to either avoid it or wait until the user exhausts himself and destroys the tissues in his muscles.

12. Fa Jin

Users: Unnamed 3rd user, Deku

Manga Appearance: Chap. 313

Anime Appearance: Nill

Talking about the most popular Quirks, Fa Jin is sure to be at the top of the list. It is a close-combat attack type Quirk. Fa Jin allows its user to store kinetic energy in their muscles, enabling them to have the upper hand in the fight.

Fa Jin is quite a convenient Quirk, but its effectiveness increases when Deku uses it in combination with his other Quirks, including One for All.

11. Hellflame

 Users: Enji Todoroki / Endeavour

Manga Appearance: Chap. 28

Anime Appearance: Ep. 17

Hellflame is an elemental attack type Quirk. It is referred to as a stronger fire-type defensive and offensive Quirk. Hellflame grants its user the ability to cover them in a cloak of fire. Enji was skilled enough to control the temperature of the fire he manipulated.

The power level depends on the skills of the user. However, the problem with this Quirk is that the high temperature will result in severe damage to the user if not controlled properly.

10. Overhaul

User: Kai Chisaki / Overhaul

Manga Appearance: Chap. 115

Anime Appearance: Ep. 62

This Quirk literally hauled me to get a position on the most popular and strongest MHA Quirks list. Overhaul bestows the power to disintegrate or reshape matter at a slight touch.

Overhaul’s power enabled Kai to reshape the ground, turn anything to dust, or bring it back to its original shape in less than no time. Kai could bring the affected target to its original shape at will if he didn’t intend to kill it.

09. Fierce Gains 

Users: Gigantomachia

Manga Appearance: Chap. 221

Anime Appearance: Ep. 108

Fierce Gains is another Quirk on the list of most popular MHA Quirks. It enables the user to stiffen their muscles to an extreme level. Piercing through the muscles becomes impossible with this Quirk.

Gigantomachia cannot feel pain naturally and it helps him in battles. His talents, combined with Fierce Gains, made him a formidable foe.

08. Air Cannon

Users: Unknown, All for one

Manga Appearance: Chap. 90

Anime Appearance: 48

Air Cannon is an emitting and attack type Quirk. All for One used it a lot of times, and it gained popularity from its strength and effectiveness. Air Cannon grants its user the ability to shoot compressed air blasts from his arms.

All for One can manipulate the type of blast at will. It is a highly effective and lethal Quirk. The fact that it can be used for defense and offense simultaneously increases its popularity. Apparently, it does not have any substantial side-effects on the user.

07. Foldabody

Users: Edgeshot

Manga Appearance: Chap. 88

Anime Appearance: 47

Foldabody has its name carved in the list of popular Quirks. It falls under the category of data gathering and spying Quirks. Edgeshot used this ability to pass through narrow spaces undetected by the others.

It also gave Edgeshot the upper hand by turning his body into a weapon, like blades to slice through opponents with enhanced mobility.

06. Decay

User: Tomura Shigaraki

Manga Appearance: Chap. 16

Anime Appearance: Ep. 11

Decay is a deadly Quirk with instant-kill-touch. It has a wide range making it one of the most popular and strongest attack type Quirks. Decay grants its user the ability to disintegrate anything to dust.

Tomura is skilled enough to disintegrate an entire city with a single touch. The scary thing is that the decaying process keeps going unless Tomura stops it or you disassemble the affected part. Just a quick question! Do you think Deku will kill Shigaraki?

05. Blue Flame

Users: Dabi

Manga Appearance: Chap. 74

Anime Appearance: 41

Undoubtedly, It is the strongest fire-type Quirk that has taken its place in my list of most popular MHA Quirks. Dabi is one of the most popular characters in the series. To top it off, his Quirk also takes the lead. Blue Flame crowns their user with the ability to generate and manipulate blue flame, fire with the highest temperature.

They are extremely strong as they burn hotter, leaving no chance of survival. At the same time, if their use is prolonged, they affect the user badly. Blue Flame leaves the user with severe skin burns and many other things. His power is not the only thing to watch out for, but also his sinister quotes.

04. Rewind

Users: Eri

Manga Appearance: Chap. 156

Anime Appearance: Ep. 76

Among the most popular and the deadliest of the Quirks, Rewind also has a place reserved just for it. The ability to turn any living thing/ being to its initial state. i.e., erasing them from existence is the power the user is crowned with.

It is truly a grandiose power. Unfortunately, its user, Eri, does not have complete control over it. Her age is also a factor included. It can wreak havoc, but if controlled, then it can be used as a practical healing ability.

Even so, it is weak against elemental attacks that are simply thrown at the user, such as fireballs since it doesn’t offer a lot of defense.

03. Fiber Master

Users: Tsunagu Hakamada / Best Jeanist

Manga Appearance: Chap. 87

Anime Appearance: Ep. 27

Fiber Master is popular for being the strongest restraining type Quirk. The reason for the applause is that it could restrain All for One, though momentarily.

Apart from that, this Quirk allows its user to manipulate any fiber at will. It requires Tsunagu to have precise control and much practice. Since it is a telekinetic ability, losing concentration will result in dire conditions.

02. All for One

User: All for One

Manga Appearance: Chap. 59

Anime Appearance: Ep. 33

Now, it is about time for the one that stands at the pinnacle of power itself. Although defeated once by All Might, All for One is still the strongest.

Not to mention that All for One is immortal thanks to this Quirk. It allows its user to absorb all Quirks. Aside from that, it enables the user to give a Quirk and activate other’s Quirks at will. Well, that is truly splendid. As its ultimate move, All for One enables its user to harness the power of all stolen Quirks.

However, it has a weakness. No one can possess it as it requires a stronger soul and mind. And we all know that All for One, the devil himself, is the only one best suited for this Quirk.

01. One for All

User: Izuku Midoriya aka Deku

Manga Appearance: Chap. 1

Anime Appearance: Ep. 1

I bet you knew who would be taking the first spot with the strongest and most popular Quirk. In terms of power, usefulness, and coolness, One for All is the best. Among the listed entries, this is my favorite one. The fact that it stores power for generations and the successor has it all is sensational.

Just so you know, Izuku, aka Deku, is the only one apart from All for One who can use more than one Quirk at a time. It is thanks to the power of One for All. It allows Izuku to use all the Quirks of his predecessors.

One for All rivals with All for One in terms of weakness. Well, it’s evident that a power that accumulates over generations will have a ruling effect on your body. So, the only one who can wield it must have a will stronger than anyone else, and we know it is none other than Deku. Have you ever wondered about Deku’s final quirk? Let’s explore it together!

Conclusion

Now then, finally done with the hard work! LOL! If you are a fan of MHA, you will definitely find many more Quirks worthy of being in the top 50, depending on their popularity. However, I didn’t just base everything according to how famous it has gone, I also considered their usefulness and power. 

Thus, I am sure you guys will hate me for not including your favorite. Still, I hope I am forgiven, and you can savor your time while reading it. I promise to bring something more fun for our next meeting. Till then, Adios Amigos! Want to explore more superhero anime? We’ve got just what you need!