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Jean Grey [Uncanny X-Men Fast Forces 002]
WHY IT’S ONE OF THE BEST: There have been a few characters able to use TK twice in a turn. But those have required both uses to come at the same time. Jeannie’s free action version give her the singular ability to sling an ally out, let him or her act, then power action TK the pal back to safety. It’s the venerable TK yo-yo tactic that used to require two TKers to make work but now she does it alone. Willpower is icing on this redheaded mobility cake. And her immunity to enemy Probability Control is tasty sprinkles on that icing.
BUT WHAT ABOUT FURY? As a back field character, she’s not likely to be targeted by the man on the wall. But neither is her TK a full answer to the Fury Effect.
WHY IT’S HERE ON THE LIST: Despite her low cost, Jean is a one-trick gal to the extreme. And while 50 points isn’t a great deal to pay, the single trick holds her to No. 6 among Heroclixin’s Top Ten figs of 2016.
Sceritz had Jean as his No. 8 and, frankly, listed a bunch of reasons why she could be higher on his list. But here’s his No. 6 selection:
6. Devil Dinosaur [Superior Foes of Spider-Man 054]
The main reason we see Devil Dino up here, is utility vs. cost effectiveness. He can create pogs to fit most any situation, provides that very necessary TK, and plays the role of a tank that you aren’t taking down in less than 2 or 3 turns without serious effort and ignoring potentially equal or more dangerous threats for only 100 points. Furthermore, once you do enrage him enough, he comes out the gate with a stop click and a charge, 11 B/C/F and an 18 defense. He’s not dropping below 17 defense, and even further down he’s sporting a Flurry, Blades and Regen to recover. There are a lot of superb 100 point pieces in Heroclix, but I believe he may be the best of the year.
Excellent points! I’m starting to like this guy.
The top five await.