WizKids follows up on the outstanding success of its
2004-exclusive Marvel HeroClix Galactus figure (still selling in the $200
range!) by introducing the Dark Phoenix, a large, fiery, powerful incarnation of
X-Man member Jean Grey.
This oversized figure will tower over your average Heroclix
figure, as it showcases the majestic might of the one and only Dark Phoenix!
Game Designer Note
Dark Phoenix is, um, powerful. She can be played at three different power
levels: 600, 800, or 1000 points. She's playable at every level, and should
prove to be an impressive opponent no matter which point value you face. She has
some great combat values that make her a threat to everyone, plus her
combination of powers give her some great options: Outwit to weaken key
defenders, Running Shot to stay mobile while attacking, Psychic Blast to weaken
even more defenders, Quake to threaten anyone that gets too close, Pulse Wave at
the end of the dial to (hopefully) take out some opponents in a last ditch
offensive, and enough defensive powers to really make her last a while. Near the
end of the dial she has a couple clicks in which she "reverts" back to
Jean Grey - this is when Wolverine is supposed to gut her. It's an important
couple of clicks for opponents because it gives her a pretty major Achilles
Heel; be careful of it if you're playing her and take advantage of it if you're
playing against her.