Summary
- Jake the Dog from Adventure Time has stretchy powers to manipulate his body during adventures.
- Dexter from Dexter's Laboratory showcases genius-level intellect and creates various inventions in his lab.
- Generator Rex from Generator Rex has a plethora of abilities as an EVO, creating machines from his body.
Cartoon Network is a significant player in the animated television industry, offering a diverse range of shows featuring various characters. Launched in 1992, the network initially aired reruns of classic cartoons like Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry, and those from Hanna-Barbera. It began producing original programming in 1993 with The Moxy Show.
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Targeted at children aged 6 to 12, Cartoon Network showcased a variety of powerful characters, particularly in action-oriented series such as The Powerpuff Girls and Ben 10. This topic highlights the strongest characters from Cartoon Network's original programming, excluding any Warner Bros. Productions that also aired on the network. Also, to diversify, this list only includes one character from each franchise.
8 Jake The Dog
Series: Adventure Time
- Powers & Abilities: "Stretchy Powers"
Jake the Dog is the deuteragonist of Adventure Time and the friend and adoptive brother of Finn the Human. In the show, Jake possesses a unique ability known as "stretchy powers." This allows him to manipulate the size and shape of his body, which has been helpful during the pair's many adventures in the Land of Ooo.
With his stretchy powers, Jake can extend his limbs, alter his mass, and morph his body into various shapes. One notable manifestation of this ability is the Jake Suit, where he transforms into a muscular suit of armor that wraps around Finn, enhancing Finn's abilities as well. Although this power is quite impressive, it does have certain limitations, which is why it is ranked lower in terms of overall strength.
7 Dexter
Series: Dexter's Laboratory
- Powers & Abilities: Genius-level intellect
Despite being just a child, Dexter is a genius who operates a secret laboratory hidden behind the bookshelf in his bedroom. In this lab, he has created a multitude of contraptions and inventions.
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Some examples of his creations include: a computer (which serves as the AI system in his laboratory), the Robo-Dexo 2000 (a giant robotic suit), and Monkey (a superhero monkey with super-strength, telekinesis, flight, and super-speed abilities). Dexter has the remarkable ability to create pretty much anything he imagines, and his true genius knows no bounds.
6 Generator Rex
Series: Generator Rex
- Powers & Abilities: Technopathy, EVO curing, machine manifestation, enhanced durability, healing factor and hyper-adaptability, infinite nanite supply, breach intuition/6th sense.
In the world of Generator Rex, certain individuals are known as EVOs, which stands for Exponentially Variegated Organisms, meaning they possess superpowers. The most well-known and perhaps the most powerful of these EVOs is Rex Salazar, the main character of the show.
Rex's abilities enable him to create machines from various parts of his body. For example, he can form giant axes or weapons from his hands, and even rocket-propelled boots from his feet. Additionally, Rex can heal any wounds on his body, as the machine parts essentially repair themselves. The limits of Rex's powers seem almost endless.
5 Grim
Series: The Grim Adventures Of Billy & Mandy
- Powers & Abilities: High Intellect, Telekinetic abilities, Levitation, Pyrokinesis, Laser Eyes, Death Sense, Death-Force Manipulation, Immunity to Horror's Hand. Scythe Grants: Enhanced Slashing & Slicing, Portal/Vortex Creation to different realms of the Underworld, Incredible speed while riding on it, Creation of fissures and earthquakes, Transfiguration, Shapeshifting, Invisibility, Intangibility, Mind Control, Connection to the Underworld itself, Teleporation over vast distances, Force-Field/Magical Energy Shield Generation
Grim is the Grim Reaper, an undead skeletal representation of Death. After losing a limbo competition, Grim was forced to become the best friend of Billy and Mandy, or risk losing his powers. As a spawn of the Underworld, he possesses various demonic abilities, including levitation, laser eyes, and the power to generate fire.
While he has demonstrated some powers independently, most of his abilities derive from his scythe. The scythe's main function is to create portals to escort souls awaiting passage to the "other side." Additionally, it can create earthquakes, possess the living, and allows Grim to alter his size and shape at will. Since much of his power is tied to an artifact, he cannot be ranked much higher.
4 Steven Universe
Series: Steven Universe
- Powers & Abilities: Shapeshifting, Fluctuating Age, Monster State, Superhuman Strength, Superhuman Durability, Gem Weaponry Resistance, Superhuman Speed, Aura Projection, Healing, Resurrection, Corruption Reversal, Shatter Reversal, Self Healing, Phytoanimation, Bubble Shield, Empathic Telepathy, Mind Transfer, Mind Link, Psychometry/Retrocognition, Astral Projection, Electrical Interference, Speed of Descent Regulation, Pink State: Enhanced Speed, Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Agility, Sonic Scream, Barrier Creation, Bodily Size Manipulation, Hexagonal Force-Fields, Power Augmentation, Flight/Levitation
Steven Universe is a human/gem hybrid, which gives him the ability to use gem magic and a variety of powers throughout the show. Some of these powers include shapeshifting, shield projection, and enhanced strength and speed. But there is a whole host of different abilities, some of which he has more control over than others.
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His powers are strongest when he enters his Pink State, a transformation triggered by stress as a defense mechanism. In this form, his power levels are significantly boosted, allowing him to fly and reach near-light speeds. However, he struggles to control this type of power at all, and it only activates in times of trouble.
3 Aku
Series: Samurai Jack
- Powers & Abilities: Near-Immortality, Shapeshifting, Voice Mimicry, Supernatural Physical Abilities, Regeneration, Dark Magic (Eye Beams, Remote Viewing, Teleportation, Elemental Control, Telekinesis, Necromancy, Precognitive Dreams, Possession & Infection, Interstellar Travel, Time Travel, Life Creation, Object Materialization, Corruption & Mutation)
Aku, the arch-nemesis of Samurai Jack, was born from the Black Mass of Darkness as an evil, shapeshifting demon. He ruled the world for countless eons until Jack finally defeated him in the series finale. Throughout the series, Aku displayed a powerset that rivaled many others, showcasing his immortality as he reigned over the world for centuries.
His primary ability was shapeshifting, allowing him to take on various forms, including animals and weapons. He used this skill to deceive Jack and his allies. However, his sadistic nature often led him to boast about his achievements rather than finishing the job, ultimately allowing Jack to gain the upper hand and defeat him in the end. Some may argue that Samurai Jack is the more powerful, but on powers alone, Aku takes it.
2 The Powerpuff Girls
Series: The Powerpuff Girls
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Powers & Abilities:
- All Powerpuff Girls: Superhuman Speed, Superhuman Durability, Superhuman Stamina, Energy Trail, Flight, Heat Vision (colored red), Ability to breathe and survive in space, Energy projection, Super senses (smelling, sight and hearing), Night Vision, Tornado Generation, Fire generation, X-ray vision, Invulnerability, Immunity to extreme cold and heat, Supersonic screams, waves and bursts, Sonic booms and shockwaves
- Blossom: Ice Breath, Microscopic Vision, Lightning Bolts, Pink Laser Beams, Advanced intellect, Intuitive Aptitude, Exceptional Leadership skills, Enhanced Intuition, Danger sense, Photographic memory
- Bubbles: Vaporization, Energy Orbs/Sphere, Electric Blasts, Zoopathy, Animal Whispering, Multilingualism, Laser-eye beams, Thunder Claps, Sound Manipulation/Control, Hypersound Manipulation/Control, Hypersonic sound blasts and waves, Ultrasonic screams and bursts, Supersonic shields, Hypersound combustion
- Buttercup: Ball Blast, Black Hurricane, Superior fighting skills, Greater strength, Higher speed, Bright green-colored laser beams, Energy Orbs, Fireball, Tongue Curling
Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup are the Powerpuff Girls, a trio of child superheroes created by Professor Utonium using a combination of sugar, spice, everything nice, and Chemical X, which grants them superpowers. Each member of the team possesses great strength, speed, and the ability to fly, along with their unique abilities and personalities that complement their strengths and weaknesses.
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Blossom is the leader, known for being the smartest of the trio and having a powerful ice breath. Bubbles is the kindest and most childlike, with strong control over her sound-based powers and a proficiency with animals. Buttercup is the strongest and fastest member, serving as the team's brawn.
The Powerpuff Girls battle various opponents, including Mojo Jojo, the Gangreen Gang, and the Rowdyruff Boys. They are the most famous superheroes on Cartoon Network and are often considered some of the strongest.
1 Ben 10
Series: Ben 10
- Powers & Abilities: Owner of the Omnitrix, a device which allows him to transform into various aliens with their own different powers.
During a summer vacation with his grandpa Max and cousin Gwen, Ben Tennyson discovered the Omnitrix, an alien device that granted him the ability to transform into ten different aliens, each with unique powers and abilities. His first transformation was Heatblast, who could generate fire and heat. The original roster of ten aliens included those capable of flying, controlling machinery, possessing immense strength, and more.
As the series progressed and additional sequels were released, more aliens were unlocked in the Omnitrix, providing Ben with even greater powers and abilities. What truly makes him the strongest character on Cartoon Network is Alien X, who has the extraordinary power to change reality, although he rarely uses this ability.
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