Punisher (Lionsgate)

==Summary==
Frank Castle was an FBI agent who retired after a raid on an arms deal which killed the son of crime lord Howard Saint. In retaliation, Howard ordered the assassination of Frank's entire family, which he narrowly survived before dedicating himself to vigilantism as the Punisher.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: , with explosives
Name: Francis "Frank" Castle, the Punisher
Origin: The Punisher
Gender: Male
Age: 34-35
Classification: Human, Vigilante, Marine (formerly), Delta Force Major (formerly), FBI Agent (formerly)
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Weapon Mastery (Given his past as a marine and delta force member, Frank is incredibly proficient with firearms and knives. He can easily disarmThe Punisher (2004) and counterThe Punisher (2004) close-quarters opponents as well as accurately shoot specific body partsPunisher: Countdown or environmental hazardsThe Punisher (2004). Has displayed proficiency in the use of compound bowsThe Punisher (2004)), Martial Arts (Received martial arts training as a marine and delta force member), Vehicular Mastery (Has proficiently driven both cars and motorcyclesThe Punisher (2004)), Stealth Mastery (Infiltrated a bank, making it to one of the highest floors unnoticedThe Punisher (2004). Snuck a claymore between stacks of laundered money on a speedboatThe Punisher (2004). Quickly and quietly snuck up on a gang member who was already walking meters away from his positionThe Punisher (2004). Stealthily killed a guard, timing his attack with a corkpopThe Punisher (2004)), Social Influencing (Manipulated Howard into killing his own subordinatesThe Punisher (2004). Made Jimmy Weeks take his own lifeThe Punisher (2004)), Preparation (Modified his car with defensive armourThe Punisher (2004). Installed several hidden weapon compartments into his apartment roomThe Punisher (2004). After learning of Livia's routine, Frank placed a fire hydrant next to her car to get her ticketed, which would be used as "evidence" against herThe Punisher (2004)), Explosion Manipulation (Has access to explosive weaponry), Enhanced Senses (Sensed a gunman silently sneaking up on him and his fatherThe Punisher (2004) Novelization. While in close proximity to flames from an explosion and with his back turned, he was implied to have heard a whisper from John Saint over 50 feet awayThe Punisher (2004) Novelization. Carries night-vision gogglesThe Punisher (2004) Novelization), Sound Manipulation (Can access to a device that alters his voice over phone callsThe Punisher (2004)), Limited Fire Manipulation (Via blowtorch)
Attack Potency: Wall level (Was able to harm the Russian, who badly injured Frank during their fightThe Punisher (2004)), Small Building level with explosive weapons
Speed: Athletic Human (Can outdraw and blitz criminals before they can attack himThe Punisher (2004)Punisher: Countdown)
Lifting Strength: Peak Human
Striking Strength: Wall level
Durability: Wall level (Took an explosion that blew up a dock, survived the Russian smashing him through walls and doors.The Punisher (2004) Took two direct shotgun blasts to his ballistic vest.The Punisher (2004) Took attacks from John Saint while he was shot and bleeding outThe Punisher (2004))
Stamina: Peak Human (Barely reacted when shot in the shoulderPunisher: Countdown. Managed to swim himself to safety after being beaten, shot, and blown into the water by an explosionThe Punisher (2004). Customized a car for a week straight without any fatigueThe Punisher (2004). Kept fighting through a brutal encounter with the RussianThe Punisher (2004))
Range: Standard Melee Range; Extended Melee Range with knives; Tens of Meters with his ballistic knife (Ballistic knives fire up to 16 meters in range); Hundreds of Meters with compound bow and firearms.
Standard Equipment: 
*Colt M1911As: Specifically customized by his father
*Glock 17
*Smith & Wesson Model 66
*Taurus Model 689
*Heckler & Koch MK23 Mod 0
*Mossberg 590 Compact Cruiser
*Remington Model 870
*Ted Williams Model 21 Deluxe
*Savage/Stevens 311A, M4A1
*RM Equipment M203PI
*Compound bow
*Emerson Combat Karambit
*Cold Steel Warhead knife
*Ballistic knife
*M67 hand grenade
*M181A1 Claymore
*Mines
**Magnetic Mines
**Claymore Mines
**Tripwire Mines
*Bulletproof Skull Vest
*Night-vision goggles
*Voice changer: Used by Frank to alter his voice over calls by placing the device in question onto a phone
*Ropes
Optional Equipment:
*Butterfly knife
*Camera
*Fire hydrant
*Modified Pontiac: A customized 1969 Pontiac GTO. Frank has built in bulletproof sheets of metal that can cover the windows and windshield, capable of blocking shotgun blasts
*Suction cups: Used by Frank to cut out large portions of glassThe Punisher (2004)
*Blowtorch
Intelligence: Gifted (Frank Castle has an incredibly impressive history as a combatant, with his skills remaining as sharp as ever. He formerly served as a Marine and a Major in the Delta Force, noted as having fought in the Desert Shield during the Gulf WarThe Punisher (2004) Novelization. As a result of his training, Frank is well-versed in covert operations and knows several ways to kill a personPunisher: Countdown. Speaks six languagesThe Punisher (2004). Due to how applicable his skills were, Jimmy convinced Frank to work with the FBI. As an FBI agent, Castle spent 11 years working in undercover cases and was eventually given a job as London's FBI liaisonThe Punisher (2004) Novelization. Has often come out on top against groups brandishing firearms by himself, both in close-quarters and ranged combat. Castle is also a very cunning strategist. In order to exact revenge on Howard Saint, he gathered intel on his insecurities and the lives of those close to him. As his plan unfolded, Howard would end up killing his best friend and wife, completely convinced they had an affair behind his back entirely off of cleverly placed evidence from the PunisherThe Punisher (2004). Has excellent foresight regarding his placement of traps and how his targets will act. Formed his skull logo out of the flames with strategically placed magnetic mines in a parking lotThe Punisher (2004). Worked on a 1969 Pontiac GTO, getting it into good condition and integrating bulletproof sheets to pull over the windowsThe Punisher (2004))
Weaknesses: None notable.
==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
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