Black Panther (Marvel vs. Capcom)

==Summary==
T'Challa, A.K.A Black Panther is a protagonist in the Marvel vs. Capcom series. In response to the murder of his father, T'Challa stepped forward to earn the mantle of the Black Panther, ruler of the technologically-advanced African nation of Wakanda. At some point during his time as the Black Panther, T'Challa would marry Storm, remaining by her side after the defeat of Galactus. 
As the worlds of Marvel and Capcom converged, Wakanda merged with Val Habar, a desert town known for its monster hunters. T'Challa was elected to rule over this newly-formed nation, now known as "Valkanda", and serve as its guild master. Seeking to protect Valkanda, he utilizes the Time Stone to create a barrier around the kingdom. Refusing to hand the stone over to the resistance, Ultron-Sigma's army invades the kingdom. Once the intruders are defeated, T'Challa finally decides to give up the Time Stone, handing it over to Captain America. With Monster Hunter by his side, he chooses to stay behind in order to continue protecting his kingdom. 
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: T'Challa, Black Panther 
Origin: Marvel vs. Capcom
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Classification: Human, King of Wakanda (formerly), Ruler of Valkanda
Powers and Abilities:
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Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Genius Intelligence, Martial Arts, Acrobatics (Frequently performs front flips and back flips. Stated to possess panther-like reflexes. All Marvel vs. Capcom characters can pull off a Super Jump, which involves leaping high into the air in a single bound), Weapon Mastery (His suit possesses adamantium claws which he can utilize in combat), Surface Scaling (Can cling onto walls and wall jump), Social Influencing (Was elected to be the ruler of Wakanda thanks to his intellect, combat prowess, and strong sense of justice), Automatic Translation (Can understand and communicate with a FelyneMarvel vs. Capcom Infinite: Infinite Horizons), Information Analysis (His tech can analyze and detect energy signatures, as well as lock onto their location. Was able to decipher that Ultron-Sigma's form resonates with the energies of both the Marvel and Capcom worlds at once), Energy Manipulation and Aura (Can coat himself in an energy aura when performing attacks like Air Interceptor and Sudden Death. Majority of his slash attacks are imbued with orange energy), Limited Flight (Can propel himself through the air when performing Air Interceptor), Afterimage Creation (Can create afterimages while performing attacks), Attack Reflection (Capable of reflecting energy projectiles and missilesMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite), Resistance to Mind Manipulation and Corruption (Capable of remaining unaffected when wielding the Soul Gem, which corrupts the mind of its user with its intoxicating allureMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite)
|-|Infinity Gems=
*Damage Boost (The Power Gem increases one's powerMarvel Super HeroesMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite)
*Speed Amplification, Intangibility, and Forcefield Creation (The Time Gem amplifies one's speed.Marvel Super HeroesMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Users are also capable of dashing past opponents and through projectiles in short dashes.Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite When used by T'Challa, the Time Gem created a barrier beyond time that protected Valkanda from outside threats)
*Energy Projection, Homing Attack, Explosion Manipulation, Air Manipulation, Fire Manipulation, Ice Manipulation, and Electricity Manipulation (The Reality Gem allows its user to fire energy spheres,Marvel Super Heroes explosive pumpkins,Marvel Super Heroes or slow energy bursts that home in on targets.Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Its Infinity Surge projects a wind blade, a floor of ice that freezes opponents, a beam of fire, and a bolt of lightning from above, all of which home on its opponentsMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite),
*Defence Boost, Sealing, and Energy Manipulation (The Space Stone grants Super Armour, a state in which most attacks will fail to stagger its user.Marvel Super Heroes It also traps targets within a cube of energy, restricting their movement and leaving them vulnerable to combosMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite)
*Status Effect Inducement (Performing a throw attack successfully when using the Mind Stone inflicts a stun effectMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite)
*Healing and Life Drain (The Soul Stone refills one's healthMarvel Super Heroes and grants them the ability to use a long ranged energy attack that drains an opponent of their own healthMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite), Purification and Mind Control Negation (Merely grasping the Soul Gem cured Thor of the Sigma Virus as well as breaking him out of Ultron-Sigma's controlMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite)
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Attack Potency: Dwarf Star level (Has often sparred with and defeated the Monster Hunter, who could block an attack from the HulkMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite)
Speed: FTL (Capable of evading attacks from Hulk)
Lifting Strength: Class Y (Comparable to Monster Hunter) 
Striking Strength: Dwarf Star level
Durability: At least Dwarf Star level, likely higher (T'Challa's suit is completely made of Vibranium, the likes of which can withstand blasts from Ultron-SigmaMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite)
Stamina: Superhuman
Range: Standard Melee Range, Extended Melee Range with claws, Low Multiversal with the Space Gem and Reality Gem (The Space Gem and Reality Gem had the ability to fuse the Marvel Universe, the Dark Dimension, the Capcom Universe, and the Makai Kingdom togetherMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite)
Standard Equipment:
*Panther Habit: A black vibranium suit with adamantium claws. As the Black Panther, T'Challa utilizes this suit in combat.
*Optional Equipment: The Infinity Gems
**Power Gem
**Time Gem
**Reality Gem
**Space Gem
**Mind Gem
**Soul Gem
Intelligence: Extraordinary Genius (Stated to have genius intellect, and is toted to be a fighter with unrivaled combat expertise.Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Official Site He has shown remarkable strategic prowess, using Valkanda's isolation from the rest of the world to his advantage in order to watch the resistance from afar and create his own plan to defeat Ultron-Sigma. Implied his Black Panther suit to be the result of Wakandan science. Widely respected for his intelligence, skill, and sense of justice to the point where he was elected to be ruler of Valkanda. Has plenty of experience in leadership as the ruler of Wakanda, which he stated to be one of the most technologically advanced nations in the world, and has expressed wisdom in regards to kingship. Through research and the use of Wakandan technology, he was able to understand the convergence between the universes of Marvel and Capcom, concluding that the two realities' timestreams merged into a single continuous loop. Was able to use the Time Stone efficiently enough to protect his kingdom for an extended period of time, with Thanos claiming the Infinity Gems to be artifacts that far exceeded the human comprehension of the likes of Tony Stark. Has expressed his own knowledge of the Infinity Stones, understanding them as ancient and extremely dangerous artifacts with unlimited cosmic power) 
Weaknesses: Black Panther can only wield one Infinity Gem at a time.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
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7j2un7.gif|Slash Claw
7j2urb.gif|Sliding Hook
7j2usn.gif|Wild Arch
*Slash Claw: Black Panther performs an overhead slash.
*Sliding Hook: Black Panther strikes the opponent with his knee before sending them flying with a flip kick.
*Wild Arch: Black Panther vaults forward, performing a low slash that trips the opponent.
|-|Throws=
7j2uip.gif|Front & Back Throw
7j2tzr.gif|Air Throw
*Front Throw: Black Panther strikes his opponent in the abdomen before sending them flying with a slash.
*Back Throw: Black Panther pulls his opponent to the other side of the battlefield before striking them in the abdomen and sending them flying with a slash.
*Air Throw: While airborne, Black Panther strikes his opponent in the abdomen before sending them flying with a slash.
|-|Special Attacks=
7j2xrb.gif|Brandishing Claw
7j2xtu.gif|Vertical Claw
7j2xx9.gif|Advance Claw
7j2y1e.gif|Dual Claw
7j2y4q.gif|Curved Claw
7j2y7c.gif|Divine Claw
7j2yby.gif|Predator Arts
7j2ynn.gif|Predator Arts (Aerial)
7j2ydi.gif|Predator Arts + Dual Claw
7j2yh3.gif|Predator Arts + Divine Claw
7j2yst.gif|Panther Bite
7j2ywq.gif|Wall Cling
7j2z0u.gif|Wall Cling (Aerial)
7j2z6m.gif|Wall Cling + Wall Jump
*Chain of Hunting: Black Panther performs a three stage slash with multiple variations.
**Brandishing Claw: The light version of the first stage of Chain of Hunting, where Black Panther starts off with a simple arching slash.
**Vertical Claw: The heavy version of the first stage of Chain of Hunting, where Black Panther starts off with a high arching slash.
***Advance Claw: The light version of the second stage of Chain of Hunting, where Black Panther follows up with another arching slash.
***Dual Claw: The light version of the third stage of Chain of Hunting, where Black Panther finishes off with a double-handed slash that knocks down the opponent.
***Curved Claw: The heavy version of the second stage of Chain of Hunting, where Black Panther will jump over the opponent, slashing them from above.
***Divine Claw: The heavy version of the third stage of Chain of Hunting, where Black Panther finishes off with a spinning aerial overhead slash that causes a ground bounce.
*Predator Arts: An aerial slash with two different follow-up attacks. Black Panther performs an uppercut slash before sending the opponent flying with an aerial spinning kick. This move can also be performed mid-air.
**Dual Claw: Black Panther follows up his initial attack with a double-handed slash that knocks down the opponent.
**Divine Claw: Black Panther follows up his initial attack with a spinning aerial overhead slash that causes a ground bounce.
*Panther Bite: Black Panther performs an uppercut slash before somersaulting backwards. Depending on attack strength, he can reach Super Jump levels of height when performing this technique.
*Wall Cling: Black Panther jumps to the nearest wall and clings to it for an extended amount of time. This move can also be performed mid-air.
**Wall Jump: While clinging to the wall, Black Panther can jump to the other side of the screen. Depending on attack strength, he will wall jump in several different angles and directions.
|-|Hyper Combos=
*Air Interceptor: Black Panther jumps to the nearest wall before charging towards the opponent, hitting them multiple times. This move can be performed while mid-air.
7j2vva.gif|Grounded
7j2vx2.gif|Aerial
*Hazard Zone: Black Panther performs a series of multi-hitting slashes before sending the opponent flying upwards with an uppercut slash.
*Sudden Death: Black Panther jumps into the sky before coming back down with a large multi-hitting slash.
*Law of the Jungle: Black Panther starts off by performing a simple arching slash. If the attack connects, he will send the opponent flying with a triple kick after slashing them several more times. To finish off the opponent, he jumps after them in pursuit before landing one final slash. 
|-|Infinity Gems=
*Power Gem: Black Panther can use the Power Gem to increase his attack damage for a short period of time. The Infinity Surge version grants him a powerful attack with increased pushback force.
*Time Gem: Black Panther can use the Time Gem to increase his movement speed for a brief time. The Infinity Surge version allows him to move a set distance forward or backwards in the form of an instant dash that goes through the opponent and their attacks.
*Reality Gem: Black Panther can use the Reality Gem to create three different elemental projectiles across the screen; electric spheres, icicles and fire orbs. The Infinity Surge version will make him launch a slow, homing energy burst with each use.
*Space Gem: Black Panther can use the Space Gem to increase his defense for a period of time, which reduces damage taken from his opponent's attacks. The Infinity Surge version allows him to push the opponent forward or backwards, and the Infinity Storm version seals them in a large, square force cage which restricts their movement for a while.
*Mind Gem: Black Panther can use the Mind Gem to constantly refill his Hyper Combo gauge for a short period of time. The Infinity Surge version provides him a special throw attack which instantly stuns an opponent if hit.
*Soul Gem: Black Panther can use the Soul Gem to increase/fill his health for a short period of time. The Infinity Surge version grants him a far-reaching energy attack which absorbs health off the opponent upon hit.
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