The Sentinel of the Spaceways that Marvel Comics calls theSilver Surferhas long been one of the publishers most beloved and most powerful characters . Imbued with the Power Cosmic by Galactus himself , the Devourer ’s former herald has since used his considerable might to aby for the myriad worlds he helped his master consume .

turn over the ineffable energies at his disposal , it ’s no admiration thatSilver Surfer has an unbelievable rooms of abilities , every bit as vibrant as the stars through which he sail .

10Superhuman Physicality

It may seem like a no - brainer consider the source of the Surfer ’s powers , Norrin Radd ’s enhanced physiology and overall superhuman attributes are nothing short of godlike . Though he ’s traditionally portrayed with more focus on his vitality - free-base top executive or similar prospicient - range attack and abilities , the Silver Surfer ’s strength , f number , and durability operate at grade that rival Thor himself .

The former Herald of Galactus is undoubtedly one of Marvel ’s most physically adequate to beingness , and he ’s set out more than a few feats to test it . The Surfer has gone toe - to - toe with beingness like Thor , the Abomination , and even the Hulk on more than one juncture , each time hold his own if not straight-out succeeding , and he can move with enough amphetamine and violence to shatter Vibranium paries . He ’s even fast enough to traverse half of the galaxy in a handful of seconds .

9Teleportation

Even with the Silver Surfer ’s considerable speed , travel across the infinite void of blank space would be an undertaking for any being , which is why his teleportation abilities are an integral power at his disposal . While he ’s already fast than the creative thinker can comprehend , it ’s these teleportation ability that have allowed the Surfer to relieve not just his own biography but the lives of billions more clock time and again .

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By create a monumental portal site through blank space , he once managed to transport three billion ships to guard inSilver Surfer # 11by Dan Slott , Michael Allred , and Laura Allred . The framework between dimensions is as as malleable for the Surfer , having teleport himself into Mephisto ’s Realm , and he ’s even been say to be capable to transport himself to any aeroplane of existence he ’s antecedently impose .

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8Time Vision

The Silver Surfer ’s senses work on a degree unknowable to mere mortals , and that ’s partially due to his complex kinship with the energy of the world . One of the principal advantages of said kinship isthe Surfer ’s power to literally see through any spot in time .

Teaming up with the Thing inSilver Surfer # 138by J.M. DeMatteis , Roger Cruz , and Matt Ryan , the nominal titan explains this power to Grimm , telling him , “ Although our head visit a chronological order upon time , the fact is that all second that were , are , and will be existsimultaneously– . ” Surfer is at last cut off by the Thing while explain that his abilities tolerate him to peer through the stratum of meter , but this overall reveal heightens the Surfer ’s weed to level heretofore unseen .

7Telepathy/Telekinesis

clear , the Silver Surfer ’s big businessman are a mental as they are forcible , and as such , he ’s also an unbelievably herculean psychical on top of his innumerous other abilities . Not only is his telepathy powerful enough to thin throughthe rage of the Incredible Hulk ’s disconnected psyche – as find out inTales to Astonish # 93by Stan Lee , Marie Severin , and Frank Giacoia – but he ’s withstand the telepathic intrusions from highly powerful mentalists like the Puppet Master and even Moondragon herself .

In improver to his telepathic prowess , the Surfer is also an accomplished telekinetic in his own right hand . Whilenot on the exact level of X - Men ikon , Jean Grey , the Sentinel of the Spaceways is no picnic and has even been able to apply his psychokinesis to engagement and whelm the Proemial Gods .

6Weather Manipulation

The Power Cosmic also give the Silver Surfer the power to manipulate the weather condition much like tempest of the X - valet . Though fans have n’t interpret the Surfer handle these meteorological metahuman powers directly , it ’s long been a part of his repertoire as far back asFantastic Four # 58by Stan Lee , Jack Kirby , and Joe Sinnot when he was harnessed as a live on battery for the Power Cosmic by none other Doctor Doom himself .

As all the energies at the disposal of the Surfer yielded to Doom ’s every desire , Victor choose to taunt the Fantastic Four , using the Power Cosmic to create a massive storm over Manhattan – all the way for Latveria . If a bare fraction of his index was capable to pull off such a exploit from half a world away , then the Surfer ’s true weather handling power could potentially beon the degree of Storm or Thor .

5Evolution Inducement

While Galactus is often see as the ultimate herald of death on a cosmic scale , many ofthe Silver Surfer ’s ability signify him as an supreme authority of lifesuch as the potent abilities of transmissible and environmental manipulation that once allowed him to develop an entire Earth . Silver Surfer # 104by Mike Lackey , Tom Grindberg , and Bill Anderson finds the Sentinel revisiting a world ravaged by his former master , the Devourer of Worlds .

Hoping to feel redemption among the site of his gravid shame , the Surfer unleashes his Power Cosmic on the desolate world , replenishing and acquire all life and nature across the major planet . Unfortunately , Silver Surfer ’s power is too greatand eventually submerge the planet until it evolves to its ultimate death , but such consuming energy are a exploit in and of themselves .

4Matter Transmutation

yoke to Surfer ’s impressive evolution - inducing capabilities is his potent might of topic manipulation and transmutation . Able to rearrange the molecules of objects and even his own physical cast , Radd described it to the Hulk and member of the Fantastic Four during one adventure with the deterrent example , “ The Power Cosmic allows me totransmutestates of matter , such as these rock from asolidinto a harmless gas . ”

Such abilities are nothing short of godlike , but they do n’t end there . The Silver Surfer even has the ability to animate pulseless matterusing the Power Cosmic and can penetrate that same golem with a parcel of his own exponent and consciousness to act of its own accord . And he can even transform himself into anything from a simple human being to fall snow .

3Cosmic Awareness

Though not as flashy as many of the other power on this leaning , the Silver Surfer ’s Cosmic Awareness is one of his most worthful and most powerful attributes . Due to the unequaled connection to the Power Cosmic gifted to him by his old master and universal Sojourner Truth , Galactus , the Surfer can sense even the most minute changes from a universe away , and is ultimately in touch with the rules of his reality ina way that even some of Marvel ’s most herculean hero can not .

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This awareness chiefly stem from an ability to sense concentrations of get-up-and-go , be they chemical - base or molecular in nature , but he can also sense more metaphysical concepts like saturated consciousnesses and even cultures . Even at his weakest , his cosmic grass are still strong enough to traverse galaxies .

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2Immortality

The Silver Surfer is fabulously powerful for several reasons , but one of his most divine traits is his nearly unparalleled immortality and seeming indestructibility . The Surfer ’s powers make him totally self - keep up as his body at once absorbs cosmic energy , and his metal pelt is impenetrable in most practical senses . He has survive the frigid force per unit area of black holes as well as the intense extreme heat of several stars and supernovas , and he ’s immune to all forms of cosmic radiation .

Should his physical strain ever bring off to be damaged , his considerablehealing ability surpass even those of Wolverine . Using the Power Cosmic , the Surfer has restored lose limbs and even repay himself to lifejust to experience the conception of decease . But if he ever truly decides to leave behind his physical body , he ’s more than adequate to of live without it .

1Energy Manipulation

At the crux of his abilities isthe Silver Surfer ’s chief power of energy manipulation . Inherently linked to the Power Cosmic , the Surfer ’s mastery of vigor is second to none and elevates him to the status of one of the most powerful beings in all Eternity . With these energy powers , he can wangle fire , urine , star , black holes , graveness , and even souls .

The unique nature of his energies also negates lineal power concentration from most outside source , making him immune to beings like Rogue of the X - gentleman , despite still falling prey to the energy absorption abilities of the Red Hulk . They may have been give to him by Galactus , but Norrin Radd ’s powers are all his own , which is why the Power Cosmic make theSilver Surferone ofMarvel Comics ’ strongest champion .

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