The Teen Titans 2003 series, as you might have guessed from the title,
puts this team of adolescent superheroes front and center. But there are also plenty of other
superheroes that make their own contributions and display their varying superpowers. Some
heroes are evidently stronger than others and today, we’re going to be determining.
I’m Andrew from WickedBinge, and we’re ranking Teen Titans Heroes: Weak to Powerful.
Here are the ground rules.
There will be a lot of heroes covered here, so we can’t cover every single hero. But if
they were ever a member of any of the groups of Teen Titans, are an
honorary Titan or part of any superhero group, then they will be ranked here.
Weapons or technology will not be a major factor in our ranking, unless
that character needs them in order to function. Any particular superpowers, or lack thereof,
will be significant in determining a character’s strength based on how useful the power is.
We are also strictly solely to what is seen in the 2003 cartoon. So anything that's
exclusive in either the Teen Titans GO comics or the 2013 cartoon will not be counted here.
We will first cover the weakest heroes. They are characters that do have some abilities,
but mostly are very lacking in terms of power.
Starting with the weakest character, we have Kole. Kole is athletic and can survive the cold with no
difficulty, but she can’t attack anyone. She has no offensive abilities to speak of and her
defensive capabilities are rather limited. Her power is that she turns into a crystalline form
and can be used as a weapon. Kole is practically invincible while in this form, but she has to
have someone wield her in combat since she can’t move on her own. She doesn’t provide much value
when by herself, since she would only be able to either dodge attacks or freeze herself to
avoid taking any damage. Kole essentially needs Gnarrk by her side to be effective
in a battle situation. She does have some useful abilities, but she is still the weakest hero here.
Next up, we’ll be covering the superhero siblings Melvin, Timmy and Teether. At first glance,
these kids don’t inspire much confidence in terms of strength. Since all three of them are so young,
they can appear to be defenseless. However, each of them do possess powers that have
proven to be useful, especially in conjunction with each other. Teether
can chew anything and spit it out, Timmy’s screams are devastatingly powerful when
he is upset and Melvin has the power to turn her imagination into something real,
which is how Bobby came to life. Bobby too has proven to be very helpful as he aided her
and her brothers in defeating Monsieur Mallah and saving Raven. These superpowered children
aren’t that strong yet, but their unique abilities do give them an edge over Kole.
Next is Tramm. We all love Tramm, but his value to the team has more to do with his
engineering prowess than his fighting abilities. He did successfully repair
the T-Sub and has loyally stood by his fellow Titans whenever they need him,
but we seldom see him in combat. Tramm can inflate his body to a more physically dominant body,
but it isn’t clear on how much stronger it actually makes him. Tramm can also swim at
a similar rate to Aqualad, and has proven himself as a useful sidekick and Titan. But
we simply haven't seen enough instances of him fighting to rank him any higher.
Next is Jericho. Jericho initially appears to be a harmless and pacifistic hero who doesn’t have
the ability to speak. His fellow Titans didn’t even have much faith in him when he came with
Herald to rescue them. Yet he has been shown to be very capable of defending himself even
if it was in a small sample size. Jericho’s main power is the ability to possess anyone who makes
eye contact with him. Yet this power is easily exploitable, since the green eyes of his victims
make it obvious that he is possessing them. And if anything were to obstruct his eyes, he
is essentially powerless. Still, Jericho’s combat abilities manage to keep him from going any lower.
Next is The Herald. Herald doesn’t have any superpowers, but he is actually a
very good fighter. He has used his athletic skills to fight multiple villains at once,
especially with his powerful kicks. His main ability is using a magic trumpet-like horn that
can summon a rift to a different dimension, where it can suck in a dangerous foe. This horn has
proven to be vital to the team whenever the Herald is involved, particularly when he used it to send
the Brain’s bomb outside of Earth’s atmosphere. However, if the horn is blocked by any material,
it becomes useless. But Herald’s evident fighting capabilities give him a slight edge over Jericho.
Next is Negative Man. Despite being a member of the Doom Patrol, Negative Man’s power and
abilities feel lackluster by comparison. He relies on projecting a duplicate of himself to support
his teammates. To his credit, this duplicate has been a valuable asset to his team, as he was able
to fend off an army of tanks and he disabled a minefield by himself. But this power can only
be done within a minute, and the consequences of missing that time limit almost led to his death.
And his energy power has been done better by other heroes, so we can’t rank Negative Man any higher.
Next is Gnarrk. As he is a Neanderthal, Gnarrk is naturally stronger than most humans by fault.
However, he stands out from his extinct brethren as he is able to adapt to the modern world,
even if he doesn’t like technology. Not only does Gnarrk have great survival skills, but he does so
in a brutally cold climate that doesn’t even affect him. He doesn’t have any superpowers,
but he has effectively wielded Kole as a powerful weapon when she is in her crystal
form. Gnarrk’s teamwork with Kole and his physical strength make him a capable Titan,
but he doesn’t quite match up with the abilities of most of the other heroes.
Next up, we have both Más y Menos. These little Spanish-speaking twins specialize in super speed.
They said they can go up to 7 times the speed of sound. However, they can only go so fast if
they physically hold on to each other. They need each other to reach their full capabilities so
when they’re separated, they become much more vulnerable to danger. They are not defenseless
without each other though, as Más was able to defeat the Puppet King by himself. Más y Menos
might not be that powerful individually, but together they make a formidable brotherly duo.
Nearing the end of this tier, we have Elasti-Girl. No, not THAT Elasti-Girl!
Being the wife of Mento and the second-in-command of the Doom Patrol, Elasti-Girl possesses the
power to grow to a massive size. She uses this to tower over her opponents
and aid her team using her elevated strength. However, this power comes with limitations,
since she was only barely able to hold up a rocky bridge to allow Mento and Beast Boy
to escape. And she only managed to survive because of aid from the Titans. But still,
Elasti-Girl’s growing ability is very useful and thus we can’t rank her any lower.
Finally, we have the brotherly duo of Thunder and Lightning. Like their names suggest,
Lightning has the power of electrokinesis and can emit lightning from his hands,
while Thunder can produce thunderous energy blasts. While they are flying,
they can both teleport out of harm’s way. And they can create a heavy dose of rain when they
combine their powers, which was needed to defeat the fire monster that they inadvertently helped
to create. Their physical strength hasn’t been displayed that much to place them any higher,
but Thunder and Lightning are still powerful heroes in their own right.
In this next tier, we will cover the heroes with more average power. They’re a lot more
powerful than the average person, but are not among the strongest heroes.
Starting off this tier, we have Jinx. As a former villain turned hero, Jinx relies more on her
athleticism than her physical strength. She can dodge any attack that comes her way and she has
shown herself to be a good fighter. But her main power is a destructive wave of bad luck energy, so
she can literally jinx her opponents. This attack has the power to damage a building, so Jinx could
have caused even more damage during her time with a villain. Thankfully, she has redeemed herself
and while the extent of her abilities isn’t that powerful, Jinx is a worthy Honorary Titan.
Next is Argent. We may not have seen much of Argent’s physical abilities,
but she still has impressive powers that provide value to Titans North. Not only
can she fly but she has been able to withstand any change in the air’s atmosphere. Argent’s
main method of attack is the power to summon red energy from her hands and morph it into
whatever form she wants it to be, which is not all that different from the famous
Green Lantern. This ability can presumably be used for attacking, defending or as a form of
essential support. And since this power has zero downside, we can’t possibly rank Argent any lower.
Next is Speedy. Much like his mentor Green Arrow, Speedy is phenomenally skilled at
archery. But his arrows can fulfill a whole variety of respective purposes. Whether it’s an
arrow that can explode or an arrow with a punching glove, Speedy’s probably got a set of arrows for
any circumstance. His agility makes him even more formidable. But Speedy isn’t solely reliant on his
arrows either because he also is a skilled martial artist. When he clashed with Robin,
he was almost on-par with the Boy Wonder. Speedy’s physical strength isn’t anything noteworthy,
but his archery craft and athleticism solidify him as a relatively powerful Titan.
Next is Bushido. Bushido is an honorable swordsman and his discipline is only rivaled
by his exceptional skill. He doesn’t have any powers, but his swordsmanship more than makes
up for it. Bushido uses his katana to great effect, as he was able to cut off Atlas’ leg
and he bested several ninjas by himself. He is also an incredible martial artist,
meaning that he is reliable to the Titans with or without his katana. However, Bushido’s physical
strength has a limit, since he was unable to defeat Katarou by himself. Nevertheless,
his skills with the katana and his martial arts make Bushido a powerful warrior.
Next is Hot Spot. As his name suggests, Hot Spot’s power revolves around his enhanced pyrokinesis.
His body literally turns into fire and he is able to wield it however he pleases. He can utilize
fire into any form of attack and can also use it to fly. Hot Spot is athletic and is very durable
as well, but his physical strength is what holds him back. He put up a good fight against Robin,
but ultimately lost. And he was able to withstand Madame Rouge’s brutal onslaught,
despite being clearly outmatched. He may not be one of the strongest Titans,
but his potent fire abilities and his agility keep him going any lower.
Next is Mento. We can assume that the leader of the Doom Patrol is fairly strong based on
his physical appearance, but that isn’t his main strength. Mento has his own helmet that amplifies
his telepathic powers. He can read anyone’s mind and can even make his opponents fall asleep,
which he did against Madame Rouge. But Mento’s greatest ability is using his helmet to create
a powerful wave of telekinetic energy that can inflict thorough damage. His uptight
and prideful nature is what holds him back, but Mento is still a courageous and capable leader.
Next is Killowat. Though we didn’t see much of him in the series, we can easily infer
what power Killowat has. His abilities stem from his electric prowess and he can absorb from any
source of electricity, which he can then use for both offense and teleportation. Killowat
can emit potent electric energy from his hands, but he also has apparent fighting skills. When
pitted against Control Freak’s monsters, he wiped the floor with him. As an electric superhero,
Killowat’s weakness is obviously water. His physical strength may not have been
displayed much in the cartoon, but his devastating electric abilities keep him from going any lower.
Next is Bumblebee. There is more to the leader of Titans East than meets the eye. Like the animal
she’s named after, Bumblebee can fly with her organic wings. She is a very agile flier and,
in terms of strength, she was able to contend with Cyborg. Bumblebee can also shrink to the
size of an actual bee and still retain both her strength and her agility. She
has electric weapons called ‘stingers’ that she uses to shoot electric bolts, at any wavelength,
at her opponent. Bumblebee is fairly durable for her size but has a hard time dealing with multiple
enemies at once. Yet her physical strength and her flexibility solidify her high ranking.
Next is Wildebeest. This animalistic hero doesn’t have any supernatural abilities,
but he is full of brute strength. Throughout his fight with Beast Boy,
Wildebeest was roughly on equal terms of strength with the shape-shifter’s
strongest forms. But he only won the fight because of his opponent’s carelessness. He
was also bested by the combined power of both Robin and Speedy, and he proved to be no match
for Madame Rouge on their first encounter. His horns are resistant to damage, but that’s
the only part of him that is immune. Regardless, Wildebeest is still a very strong Honorary Titan.
The last character in this tier is Aqualad. Much like fellow aquatic superhero Aquaman,
Aqualad specializes in both hydrokinesis and telepathy with sea animals. He can manipulate the
water around him for a variety of purposes and can communicate with just about any marine organism.
But this telepathic power can be disrupted, as he was no match for Brother Blood’s telekinetic
powers. As a native Atlantean, Aqualad can also breathe underwater and can withstand immense sea
pressure that would flatline any normal human. He is strong, but not enough to fight multiple
opponents by himself. And that is why Aqualad only barely misses the cut for the last tier.
Finally, we’ve reached the most powerful heroes. These are the
characters who stand head and shoulders above everyone else.
Starting off this tier, we have the leader of Teen Titans himself: Robin. Robin may not
have any powers, but he honestly doesn’t really need them. From his youth, he was trained by his
parents to become part of the acrobatic family act. After the tragic death of his parents,
Robin was then raised and trained by Batman. So he became an exceptional martial artist
who shares many of his mentor’s physical abilities, and has actually surpassed him in
some aspects. Robin frequently punches way above his weight, and his incredible durability means
that he can survive brutal damage that would be lethal for the average man. On top of that,
Robin’s genius intellect and relentless work ethic ensure that he will never slow down
as long as his body allows him. Though his attitude sometimes leads to his detriment,
Robin’s athleticism and physical power make him more than worthy of standing alongside his peers.
Next is Beast Boy. Beast Boy’s superpower is pretty self-explanatory. He can turn into an
animal he wants for any certain purpose, and he fully utilizes their abilities while in battle.
He can become a dinosaur, a bird, a dog, a sea animal, etc. His shapeshifting abilities
are extremely valuable to the team and he can provide plenty of brawn when in his larger forms,
particularly his unstable Werebeast form. But Beast Boy is also a capable fighter in his
humanoid form and he already had prior experience in a superhero team with the Doom Patrol. Beast
Boy’s physical strength varies heavily on the forms that he uses and he isn’t that intelligent,
but his shapeshifting abilities still make him a powerful and reliable Titan.
Next is Kid Flash. Much like his namesake, Kid Flash has the power of superhuman speed. Actually,
that would be a massive understatement. Kid Flash is so fast that he, in his own words,
can vibrate his molecules through solid objects, as he demonstrated when escaping from the H.I.V.E.
headquarters. He is so fast that he can destroy objects just going through them,
and he is an exceptionally quick thinker. Kid Flash is also capable of healing his own injuries
very quickly and he can go fast for an infinite amount of time. His only weakness is that he
needs plenty of calories to keep up his stamina. His physical strength isn’t truly determined,
but his speed abilities are so powerful that he can’t possibly be ranked any lower.
Next is Robot Man. Robot Man is a big, lumbering mechanical hero with a human
brain. He doesn’t have any particular powers other than his potent strength
and his extremely durable physique. Energy attacks bounce right off Robot Man’s body,
and he can destroy machines by just punching through them. But he isn’t invincible,
as he needed the Titans to save his life twice. That, and his penchant for fighting
means that he battles with no strategy to speak of. Robot Man is still a very powerful superhero,
but his lack of other abilities and his own mindset keep him from going any higher.
Next is Pantha. Pantha is a physically dominant fighter who loves the thrill of
a victory. Her speciality is lucha libre wrestling, which means that she can beat
her opponents by simply overwhelming them. And Pantha is definitely powerful, as she was on
equal terms with Cyborg and was able to beat down Adonis and Atlas at the same time. Additionally,
she has excellent hearing and can burn her enemies with the ‘Pantha’s claw’.
Her aggressive nature does mean that she often doesn’t use rationale when fighting,
but Pantha solidifies her ranking with her brute strength and additional abilities.
Next is Cyborg. Cyborg may be part-robot, but that doesn’t define him as a man. That being said,
Cyborg’s robotic half immensely enhanced his physical power and presumably his
already elite intelligence. His body is equipped with all sorts of utilities,
but the most important ones are his weapons. Cyborg has a sonic cannon on each of his arms
and missiles in both his shoulders and chest. He can even detach his own arms and use them
for both attacking and for espionage. As a last resort, Cyborg can fuse with the Titans Tower
and charge up a single destructive blast that was able to temporarily wipe out Trigon’s whole army,
but it drained both him and the Tower. Cyborg is also susceptible to the various weaknesses faced
by a normal person, which shows that he is still part-human after all. Yet Cyborg has continuously
shown us that cybernetics may advance your strength, but it doesn’t define your character.
Next is Red Star. Poor Red Star was given his powers by Professor Chang’s immoral experiment.
His body grew as a result and he gained immense power. But he also couldn’t stop producing
radioactive energy and it subsequently led to the annihilation of an entire city. This power makes
him eerily similar to Dr. Manhattan, except Red Star actually does feel guilt over his actions.
But after Starfire convinces him to accept his abilities, Red Star is able to control his
powers more effectively. He can fly, withstand radiation, fire powerful blasts like Starfire,
and he can survive being in space. The sample size of his powers is too small
to place him any higher, yet Red Star is not only a really strong hero but is also a very good man.
Next is Terra. Terra, as her name suggests, had the power of terrakinesis. She possessed
the ability to carve out earthly matter and mold it into whatever she wanted. Much like Red Star,
Terra’s main problem was that she couldn’t truly control this power, until Slade came into the
picture. After betraying her fellow Titans, she adorned a new suit that both enhanced
her powers even more and gave her greater control over her geokinetic abilities. It made Terra more
creative and ruthless with her powers, and she was even able to make living earth monsters. She
did betray the Titans, but she honestly could’ve done more apocalyptic damage because her power was
THAT potent. Terra’s true weakness was her lack of confidence and her willingness to trust Slade.
Terra barely classifies as a hero, but she still has a good heart and was a very powerful Titan.
The penultimate strongest hero is Starfire. Starfire is a pure sweetheart that keeps her team
together with her positive spirit, but she packs one mighty punch. As a native Tamaranean, she has
the ability to fly and can do so through absorbing solar radiation. She is a very agile flier,
which aids her ferocious fighting skills. Starfire can emit powerful green blasts from her hands,
and also gained the ability to shoot green lasers from her eyes. We actually don’t even know the
true limit of Starfire’s physical strength. But she has been seen to be easily lifting a heavier
load with one just hand, while Cyborg strained with a lighter load with two hands. So it’s
needless to say that Starfire is leagues stronger than the vast majority of her fellow Titans. She
can survive in space, but she can’t last too long in the snow terrain because of the lack of solar
energy. But her main weakness is that her powers won’t work if she’s depressed or conflicted.
Starfire is an extremely powerful and noble hero and her strength is only surpassed by one Titan.
Finally, the strongest hero in Teen Titans is Raven. Raven’s abilities just eclipse the
rest of the heroes, and it’s not hard to see why. Her most famous ability is being able to
project her own soul into a form of dark energy. And unlike Negative Man, she can use this power
to a significantly greater effect and can do it for five times longer. Raven can use the soul-self
to move any object with telekinesis, can morph her energy into anything she wants, can float in
the air with ease, and can teleport wherever she pleases. She also unintentionally froze
time itself when overwhelmed with anxiety. But Raven also utilizes magic with incantations,
including her signature one: Azarath Metrion Zinthos. And when she became White Raven,
she unleashed her true power and was able to destroy the all-powerful Trigon. Magic
is what ultimately activates Raven’s power, but it is also her greatest weakness. Like Starfire,
Raven’s abilities heavily depend on her emotions and if she is unable to focus,
her powers won’t be nearly as effective. If she is unable to say her famous incantation,
her powers just won’t work at all. But Raven’s abilities still make her much more powerful
than the rest of the Titans, and that’s why she’s the most powerful hero in Teen Titans.
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