Claw Retraction

The power to possess or generate sharp claws/talons. Sub-power of Nail Manipulation. Variation of Natural Weaponry and Nail Generation.
==Also Called==
*Claws/Talons Sheathing
*Fingernail Claws/Talons
*Razor Sharp Claws/Talons
*Retractable Claws/Nails
*Sharp Claws/Talons
*Sharpened Claws
==Capabilities==
The user can project/retract razor-sharp claws/talons of energy, bone, metal, keratin, etc., from their fingertips/hands/wrists/fists/feet for various (mostly offensive) purposes.
==Applications==
*Access and Occlusion - use claws to pick locks.
*Cutting
**Nail Cutting
*Enhanced Clawmanship
*Enhanced Mauling
*Hyper Climbing/Wallcrawling - by digging one's claws into surfaces.
*Impale
==Techniques==
*Bullet Projection - launch one's claws like arrows.
*Heart Rip - tear out the hearts of others.
*Infectious Claws - claws with infectious agents.
*Venomous Claws - claws with natural venom.
==Variations==
*Bone Spike Protrusion - claws composed of bone spikes.
*Digital Claws - claws composed of digital data. 
*Elemental Claws - claws composed of elemental forces.
*Ergokinetic Claws - claws composed of energy.
*Haemokinetic Claws - claws composed of blood.
*Knuckle Spike Protrusion - claws composed of knuckle spikes.
*Pincer Claws - claws in the shape of pincers.
==Associations==
*Alien Physiology 
*Animal Imitation
**Vampire Physiology
**Werewolf Physiology 
*Appendage Generation 
*Bone Manipulation
*Claw Extension
*Construct Creation
**Anatomy Constructs
**Organic Constructs
*Nail Generation
*Nail Manipulation
*Natural Weaponry
*Razor Foot
*Razor Hand
*Superior Human Physiology
==Limitations==
*Claws may limit the user's manual dexterity.
*Claws may not be completely retractable, if at all.
*Claws may not be durable.
*Extending/retracting claws may be painful.
*May have trouble projecting claws.
*Claws can be broken or cut off.
==Known Users==
==Known Objects==
*Bronze Tiger's Knuckle Dusters (Arrowverse)
*Terry McGinnis' Batsuit (Batman Beyond)
*Shriek’s Suit (Batman Beyond)
*Fenton Ghost Gloves/Ghost Gauntlets (Danny Phantom)
*Mankira (Gachiakuta)
*Freddy Krueger's Glove (A Nightmare on Elm Street)
==Gallery==
===Anime/Manga/Manhwa/Aeni===
Nami Kusunoki's Ice Claws.png|Nami Kusunoki (Alive: the Final Evolution) forming ice claws by freezing atmospheric moisture.
Porco Galliard - Jaw Titan (Attack on Titan).png|The Jaw Titan (Attack On Titan) has sharp and durable claws.
Cang Du Shejintsao.gif|Cang Du (Bleach) creating claws out of spirit particles and can even extend them into a snake-jaw blast.
Washio vs. Kazuki and Tokiko.png|Washio (Buso Renkin) forming gigantic hawk claws when he transforms partially.
DB_Legends_Kakunsa_(DBL16-08S)_Flash_Claw_(Special_Move_Arts_-_Character_Illustration).webp|As a beast warrior, Kakunsa (Dragon Ball Super) possesses razor-sharp claws.
Lust's Claws.png|Lust (Fullmetal Alchemist) has extendable steel sharp fingernails.
Laura with her claws.jpg|Laura (Goblin Hill/Why did you come to Goblin Hill?)
Heewon's Nails.gif|Heewon (The Haunted House/Shinbi Apartment) can retract her nails to threaten anyone.
Killua's Nails.gif|Killua Zoldyck (Hunter X Hunter) morphing his fingernails into claws.
Koga's Goraishi.jpg|When not in use, the Goraishi (InuYasha) retracts into Koga's hand.
Nezuko's Claws (Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba).gif|Nezuko Kamado (Kimetsu no Yaiba) retracting her claws.
Garnet Claw.GIF|Peta's (Marchen Awakens Romance) hands are cursed by the Ghost ÄRM, Garnet Claw, allowing him to form long claws at will.
Puss attacks Phantom.GIF|Babbo (Marchen Awakens Romance) turns into a powerful cat with Version 6: Puss in Boots, and naturally gains retractable claws.
320px-Claw Creation Technique.png|Yugito Nii (Naruto) Claw Creation Technique
Shijima's Demon Claw.png|Shijima (Ninja Scroll) fights via firing his retractable chained Demon Claw from inside his shadow.
Setsuna (Redo of Healer).png|Setsuna (Redo of Healer)
Kurumu.jpg|Kurumu Kurono (Rosario + Vampire) with claws extended.
Mataza's Dragon's Claw.JPG|Jushi Mataza Tsumuji (Tenjho Tenge) using his Dragon Claws.
Koruru's transformation.gif|Albeit she hates fighting, Koruru (Konjiki no Gash Bell!) has a separate, bloodthirsty personality with sharp claws that emerges with her Zeruku spell.
Horridian Mangler Claw Screenshot 2022-09-24 6.09.54 PM.png|Horridian (Bakugan Original series) has retractable claws that come out of his wrists when he uses his ability Mangler Claw
Akwimos Energy Claws 2022-10-02 5.55.08 PM.png|Akwimos (Bakugan Original series) has retractable energy claws that come out from both his Wrists.
===Cartoons===
American Dragon Jake Long Dragon Claws.gif|Jake Long (American Dragon: Jake Long)
Shriek Batman.jpg|Walter Shreeve/Shriek's (Batman Beyond) sound-suit is equipped with sharp claws for close quarters combat.
Batman Beyond.png|Terry McGinnis (Batman Beyond)
Cuvier Claws.gif|Abel Cuvier (Batman Beyond) extends his claws to attack Batman.
Kevin 11.png|Kevin 11 (Ben 10) possesses Wildmutt's sharp claws.
Kickin Hawk ov.jpeg|Kickin Hawk (Ben 10: Omniverse)
DP S02M02 Gauntlets and an evil grin.png|Dark Danny (Danny Phantom) using the Ghost Gauntlet's claws to rip Plasmius from Masters and merging with Plasmius...
S02M02 Dan tongue.gif|…gaining claws of his own.
Wulf's claws.gif|Wulf's (Danny Phantom) claws are able to tear open gateways between Earth and the Ghost Zone...
Danny Phantom Wulf Exorcism.gif|…and exorcise ghosts from humans.
Nails.jpg|Nails (Static Shock)
Megabyte invading principal office.jpg|Megabyte (ReBoot) has not one, but two sets of retractable claws: one in his knuckles...
Webww044.jpg|...and one in his fingertips.
Bone Spider's Retractable Claws and Spikes-video-to-gif.gif|Bone Spider (Ultimate Spider-Man 2012) body has retractable spikes and claws.
Sonic claws.gif|Sonic (Sonic Prime) with his gear in the Boscage maze.
KISS-Meets-Scooby-Doo-kiss-38645935-245-134.gif|Catman KISS (Scooby-Doo and KISS Rock and Roll Mystery)
Shade activating her claws.gif|Shade (PAW Patrol) has retractable claws which activates it when wearing her Cat Pack gear.
===Comics===
Knuckles without his glove.jpg|Knuckles the Echidna (Sonic the Hedgehog)
Lara-Su.jpg|Lara-Su (Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog)
Barby Koala.jpg|Barby Koala (Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog)
Bone Claws by James Logan Howlett.jpg|After decades of mental manipulation, Logan (Marvel Comics) rediscovers his claws after his daily torture session...
Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 448 Textless.jpg|...and now possesses adamantium-laced bone claws that can slice through virtually anything.
Wolverine - Daken.jpg|Daken (Marvel Comics) extending his third set of claws.
Ladydeathstrike vs x23.jpg|X-23 (Marvel Comics) vs. Lady Deathstrike.
916161-455687 venom swordsman mike deodato01 super super.jpg|Venom (Marvel Comics)
250px-Venom Sinner Takes All Vol 1 3 page 04 Anne Weying (Earth-616).jpg|She-Venom (Marvel Comics)
Carnage.jpg|Carnage (Marvel Comics)
Hybrid Marvel.jpg|Hybrid (Marvel Comics)
406px-Toxin main.jpg|Toxin (Marvel Comics)
Donna Diego (Earth-616).jpg|Scream (Marvel Comics)
Carl Mach (Earth-616).jpg|Phage (Marvel Comics)
Black Cat Marvel.jpg|Black Cat (Marvel Comics) wears gloves equipped with polarized mesh claws.
Spidercide Claw.png|Spidercide (Marvel Comics) uses his shapeshifting ability to form claws.
Kaine Parker Scarlet Spider.jpg|Kaine Parker (Marvel Comics) can produced spider-like talons from his wrists.
Shathra.JPG|Shathra (Marvel Comics)
Reptil.jpg|Reptil (Marvel Comics)
Sauron.jpg|Sauron (Marvel Comics)
Slash TMNT.jpg|Slash (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Catwoman mirror.jpg|Catwoman (DC Comics) wears gloves equipped with razor-sharp retractable claws.
Vixen (She-Spirit of the Animal Kingdom).jpg|Vixen (DC Comics)
Desdemona Angel.jpg|Desdemona (Angel: After the Fall)
Lorophage Demon.jpg|A Lorophage demon's (Angel & Faith) claws are sharp enough to easily penetrate human flesh and bone.
Claw Retraction by Spike 1.jpg|Spike (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) can form his nails into claws, easily shredding Andrew's shirt with a swipe...
Claw Retraction by Spike 2.jpg|...and ripping a demon to shreds.
Sakhmet The Wicked + The Divine.jpg|Sakhmet (The Wicked + The Divine)
Hollow Penance.jpg|Hollow (Marvel Comics)
Claw Retraction by Silk.jpeg|Cindy Moon/Silk (Marvel Comics) possesses claws sharp enough to rend steel.
Spidey 2099 Talons.jpg|Spider-Man 2099 (Marvel Comics) folding down his finger talons.
Theodore Altman (Earth-616) Hulkling Young Avengers Presents Vol 1 2 Textless.jpg|Theodore Altman/Hulkling (Marvel Comics) with his shapeshifting powers can generate claws.
Drew McIntosh Claws.JPG|Drew McIntosh (Dread and Alive) has the power of Felinethropy allowing him to change into feline/lion man hybrid with all the added benefits of enhanced senses, strength and healing.
Sabretooth.jpg|Victor Creed/Sabretooth (Marvel Comics)
===Live Television/Films===
Drusilla kills Kendra.gif|Drusilla (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) slashing Kendra's throat with her claws.
Wolverine-bone-claws.jpg|Wolverine's (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) bone claws are natural weapons...
WolverineClaws.jpg|...and after being a test subject in Weapon X, his skeleton and claws were infused with adamantium.
Lady Deathstrike.jpg|Lady Deathstrike (X-Men Movies) is a mutant with healing factor and extended retractable claws, making her somewhat similar to Wolverine.
Nine-lives-chloe-claws.jpg|Chloe King (Nine Lives of Chloe King) in a dangerous position.
Quint's Claw.gif|As a Lycan/Werewolf, Quint Lane (Underworld: Awakening) can morph his nails into claws.
X-24.png|X-24 (X-Men Movies)
Sabretooth-Predator Villain of the X-Men.jpg|Victor Creed/Sabretooth (X-Men Movies)
===Video Games===
Werehog.png|Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic the Hedgehog) in Werehog transformation.
Alex Mercer.jpg|Alex Mercer (Prototype) with claws extended.
Clockwerk.png|Clockwerk's (Sly Cooper) talons are said to be capable of slicing through plates of steel.
Team Rocket Meowth Fury Swipes.png|Meowth (Pokémon)
Zoey's Glameow Using Shadow Claw.png|Glameow (Pokémon) extending its Shadow Claw.
Alan Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw.png|Mega Charizard X (Pokémon) extending its Dragon Claw.
250px-Re Heller.png|James Heller (Prototype 2)
Theri nagoya.gif|Therizinosaurus (Dinosaur King)
Raziel.jpg|Raziel (Legacy of Kain)
Dimitrescu's claws.jpg|Alcina Dimitrescu (Resident Evil Village)
InkDemon BATDR.png|The Ink Demon (Bendy and the Ink Machine/Dark Revival)
Abomination (MPN).jpg|Abominations (Madness: Project Nexus)
Abomination Lamenter.jpg|Lamenters (Madness: Project Nexus)
Halloween Bloodsucker.jpg|Bloodsuckers (Madness: Project Nexus)
Experiment (MPN).png|The Player (Madness: Project Nexus) as the Experiment.
Gang3a VampPunk.jpg|Vampire Punks (Madness: Project Nexus)
Gang3b VampPunk Big.jpg|Vampire Bruisers (Madness: Project Nexus)
Boo WildLander.jpg|Wild Landers (Madness: Project Nexus)
RC Sugar Sigma.png|Sugar (Girls' Frontline/Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery)
Shadow Beast special attack.gif|The Emperor of the Dynasty (Shadow Fight) as a Shadow Beast.
Lord Snappy.webp|Lord Snappy (Hungry Shark Evolution) had of ability his claws when walks on the land and to "bypass" the victims of humans.
Scarlet, the Red Hood.png|Scarlet, the Red Hood (Ravenswatch)
Carmilla - Ravenswatch.png|Carmilla (Ravenswatch)
===Other===
Varony's Attacks Tamuran.jpg|Varony Domravilla (Tamuran)
Webstor.jpg|Webstor (Masters of the Universe)
File:RaidClawAttack.GIF|Crusade Ryle's (Spirits Excel!) Extrait, Raid Claw, allows him to retract claws, copy other people's extraits by marking them...
File:HavocRend.png|...and project explosive slashes.
==Videos==
-PROTOTYPE- - Opening Cinematic Trailer
Official PROTOTYPE 2 - The Red Zone
Wolverine Kills His Father Scene - X-Men Origins Wolverine (2009) Movie CLIP 4K-2
X-Men - Origins Intro - Wolverine
SCP-280 Eyes In The Dark
Beast VS Goliath (Marvel VS Gargoyles) - DEATH BATTLE!-2
Cole MacGrath vs Alex Mercer (Infamous VS Prototype) - DEATH BATTLE!-2
===Music===
【네이버 웹툰 ‘울부짖는 역린’ 2화 BGM】 MZ - Immortal-2
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