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| caption = [[Sylar]] shifts back from Danko's appearance.
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| held by = [[James Martin]] ([[Sylar's victims|deceased]])
| held by = [[James Martin]] ([[Sylar's victims|deceased]]),<br /> [[Josh Davis]],<br>A [[shape shifting evo]],<br>[[Phil]],<br>[[Henry]] (deceased),<br>[[Phil Haas]]
| absorbed by = [[Sylar]]<br/>[[Peter Petrelli]]
| absorbed by = [[Sylar]],<br />[[Peter Petrelli]] ([[Ability loss|lost]])
| ability to = Shift one's physical characteristics
| ability to = Shift one's physical characteristics
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'''Shape shifting''' is the [[List of abilities|ability]] to alter one's own appearance.
'''Shape shifting''' is the [[List of abilities|ability]] to alter and transform one's own body, voice, appearance, all physical traits anyway the user wishes.


==Characters==
==Characters==
<u>'''Confirmed'''</u>
<u>'''Confirmed'''</u>
*[[James Martin]] is the first character to possess this ability.
* [[James Martin]] was the first character to possess this ability. (''[[Into Asylum]]'')
*[[Sylar]] has [[Ability theft|acquired]] this ability from Martin.
* [[Josh Davis]] also has this ability. ([[Slow Burn]])
*[[Peter Petrelli]] has [[Ability Replication|replicated]] this ability from Sylar.
* A [[shape shifting evo]] has this ability. {{epp|501}}
* [[Phil]] used his ability to impersonate and frame [[Mohinder Suresh]]. (''[[June 13th, Part Two]]'')
* [[Henry]] had this ability. (''[[Sundae, Bloody Sundae]]'')
* [[Sylar]] has empathically [[Ability theft|acquired]] this ability from Martin. (''[[Into Asylum]]'')
* [[Peter Petrelli]] [[Ability replication|replicated]] this ability from Sylar (''[[An Invisible Thread]]''), but later discarded it in favor of [[enhanced strength]]. (''[[Orientation]]'')
* [[Phil Haas]] also has this ability.


<u>'''Unconfirmed'''</u>
<u>'''Unconfirmed'''</u>
*According to the [[assignment tracker map]], a Peruvian terrorist in [[Lima, Peru]] has this ability. ([[Heroes Evolutions]])
* According to the [[assignment tracker map]], a Peruvian terrorist in [[Lima, Peru]], has this ability. ([[Heroes Evolutions]])


==Limits==
==Limits==
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A shape shifter needs a tissue sample from the person he wants to impersonate. This is usually accomplished by touch, although other methods are possible. Shape shifting changes the user's voice to match the person he or she impersonates. A shape shifter can alter his clothing to suit his new form (''[[I Am Sylar]]''); this is presumably a type of [[ability extension]].
A shape shifter needs a tissue sample from the person he wants to impersonate. This is usually accomplished by touch, although other methods are possible. Shape shifting changes the user's voice to match the person he or she impersonates. A shape shifter can alter his clothing to suit his new form (''[[I Am Sylar]]''); this is presumably a type of [[ability extension]].


A shape shifter is unable to acquire a tissue sample from another person who someone is shape-shifted into although they seem to be able to acuire the shifter's tissue sample but causes some kind of feedback as when Sylar tried to shape-shift into the President, he couldn't and shifted through a few different forms including Peter's, but ultimatly turned back into himself. (''[[An Invisible Thread]]'').
A shape shifter is unable to acquire a tissue sample from another person who is shape-shifted (''[[An Invisible Thread]]'').


===[[James Martin]]===
===[[James Martin]]===
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Sylar acquired this ability from Martin, first using it to impersonate a female agent collecting evidence at the scene of Martin's death (''[[Episode:Into Asylum|Into Asylum]]''). Sylar is able to transform more quickly than Martin, completing the change from the female agent's form to his natural form in just a few seconds (although the transformation is still noticeably painful). Within days of acquiring this power (''[[Episode:Turn and Face the Strange|Turn and Face the Strange]]''), Sylar demonstrates the ability to rapidly change form in only a second, with no visible discomfort. Over the course of the episode he assumes the forms of [[Emile Danko]], [[Sandra Bennet]], and a [[Agent Taub|Black Ops agent]]. Sylar was able to both [[regeneration|regenerate]] and use [[telekinesis]] while in another form. Sylar can impersonate someone from "remote" contact; he impersonated [[Nathan Petrelli]] after touching trace DNA found on Nathan's toothbrush (''[[I Am Sylar]]''). Sylar also shows that he can change his clothes as he shape-shifts.
Sylar acquired this ability from Martin, first using it to impersonate a female agent collecting evidence at the scene of Martin's death (''[[Episode:Into Asylum|Into Asylum]]''). Sylar is able to transform more quickly than Martin, completing the change from the female agent's form to his natural form in just a few seconds (although the transformation is still noticeably painful). Within days of acquiring this power (''[[Episode:Turn and Face the Strange|Turn and Face the Strange]]''), Sylar demonstrates the ability to rapidly change form in only a second, with no visible discomfort. Over the course of the episode he assumes the forms of [[Emile Danko]], [[Sandra Bennet]], and a [[Agent Taub|Black Ops agent]]. Sylar was able to both [[regeneration|regenerate]] and use [[telekinesis]] while in another form. Sylar can impersonate someone from "remote" contact; he impersonated [[Nathan Petrelli]] after touching trace DNA found on Nathan's toothbrush (''[[I Am Sylar]]''). Sylar also shows that he can change his clothes as he shape-shifts.


If attempting to mimic another person who is shape-shifted, Sylar experiences feedback of an unknown nature on contact and is unable to acquire a DNA sample of the person shifted into and can only get the shifter's DNA as he was shown to shift into Peter a couple of times before returning to himself (''[[Episode:An Invisible Thread|An Invisible Thread]]'').
If attempting to mimic another person who is shape-shifted, Sylar experiences feedback of an unknown nature on contact and is unable to acquire a DNA sample (''[[Episode:An Invisible Thread|An Invisible Thread]]'').


Sylar can use this ability to alter his internal anatomy; he used it to move the "sweet spot" in his [[brain]], reducing his chances of dying from [[Brain penetration|brain penetration]]. (''[[Episode:An Invisible Thread|An Invisible Thread]]''). He also accidentally gave himself an extra tooth.
Sylar can use this ability to alter his internal anatomy; he used it to move the "sweet spot" in his [[brain]], reducing his chances of dying from [[Brain penetration|brain penetration]]. (''[[Episode:An Invisible Thread|An Invisible Thread]]''). He also accidentally gave himself an extra tooth.
At one point, Sylar had two consciousnesses in his brain. He would shape shift into the form of the person who was "in control" at the time.  When Sylar regained control of his body, he returned to his own form, but when Nathan's mind started fighting him as he tried to kill Angela, he ended up shape shifting back into Nathan. (''[[Thanksgiving]]'')
Sylar later uses this to pose as [[Nurse Hammer]] to throw Peter off guard.  He isn't blocked by Peter's [[mental manipulation|new ability]], but Peter may not have been blocking him in order to catch him by surprise later, which he successfully does. (''[[The Fifth Stage]]'')


===[[Peter Petrelli]]===
===[[Peter Petrelli]]===
After Peter [[Ability Replication|acquired]] this ability, he used it to change into the [[The President|President]] in order to capture [[Sylar]]. When Sylar grabbed his hand, he wasn't able to get a DNA sample. This caused Sylar to constantly change appearances until Peter injected him with a tranquilizer. Like Sylar, Peter has also shown that he can transform in a few seconds and his clothes change as well. (''[[An Invisible Thread]]'')
After Peter [[ability replication|acquired]] this ability, he used it to change into the [[The President|President]] in order to capture [[Sylar]]. When Sylar grabbed his hand, he wasn't able to get a DNA sample. This caused Sylar to constantly change appearances until Peter injected him with a tranquilizer. Like Sylar, Peter has also shown that he can transform in a few seconds and his clothes change as well.  However, unlike Sylar's first transformations, it seemed to be painless for Peter. (''[[An Invisible Thread]]'')
 
===[[Josh Davis]]===
Josh pretends to be his [[Evan Davis|brother's]] twin. He also shifts into a unknown person to pick up girls, changing only some parts of his body. It is unknown if his clothes change with him.
 
===[[Shape shifting evo]]===
A [[shape shifting evo]] has this ability and uses it while dancing across the grounds at the [[Odessa Summit]] on [[June 13, 2014]]. They change forms via a "flash" effect instead of the traditional morphing effect associated with shape shifting.
 
===[[Phil]]===
Phil used his ability to impersonate and frame [[Mohinder Suresh]] for the bombing of the [[Odessa Unity Summit]]. He was able to replicate his voice as well as his physical appearance.
 
===[[Henry]]===
Henry used this ability to impersonate [[Erica Kravid]] and shame [[Taylor Kravid|her daughter]] in an abandoned warehouse. After learning that Taylor would rather die than betray the evos, Henry shifted back into his original form. He was able to [[ability extension|extend]] his ability to items of clothing, and mimicked Erica's voice with ease. Henry later impersonated [[Matt]], shape shifting into his form in less than a few seconds.


==Selected [[Examples of shape shifting|Examples]]==
==Selected [[Examples of shape shifting|Examples]]==
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Image:Shapeshifting COG.jpg|James takes on the appearance of [[Agent Jenkins]].<br>{{epp|gn131}}
Image:Shapeshifting COG.jpg|James takes on the appearance of [[Agent Jenkins]].<br>{{epp|gn131}}
Image:Fake Sylar.JPG|James pretends to be [[Sylar]].<br>{{epp|321}}
Image:Fake Sylar.JPG|James pretends to be [[Sylar]].<br>{{epp|321}}
Image:image-Sylar Shapeshift blone woman.jpg|Sylar morphs back from a female coroner...
Image:image-Sylar Shapeshift blone woman.jpg|Sylar morphs back from a female coroner.<br>{{epp|321}}
Image:Powers sylar eye color.JPG|...and corrects his own eye color.<br>{{epp|321}}
Image:Sandrylar.jpg|After impersonating [[Sandra Bennet]], Sylar morphs back to his normal face.<br>(''[[Turn and Face the Strange]]'')
Image:Sandrylar.jpg|After impersonating [[Sandra Bennet]], Sylar morphs back to his normal face.<br>(''[[Turn and Face the Strange]]'')
Image:Fake Nathan.JPG|Sylar impersonates [[Senator Petrelli]] and gives a press conference as him.<br>{{epp|323}}
Image:Fake Nathan.JPG|Sylar impersonates [[Senator Petrelli]] and gives a press conference as him.<br>{{epp|323}}
Image:Sycah.jpg|To help [[Micah]] evade capture, Sylar impersonates him while the real Micah escapes.<br>{{epp|324}}
Image:Sycah.jpg|To help [[Micah]] evade capture, Sylar impersonates him while the real Micah escapes.<br>{{epp|324}}
Image:Peter impersonates the president.JPG|[[Peter]] impersonates [[the President]].<br>{{epp|325}}.
Image:Peter impersonates the president.JPG|[[Peter]] impersonates [[the President]].<br>{{epp|325}}.
Image:Josh Bowman.jpg|[[Josh Davis]] shape shifts to look like [[Chris Bowman]].<br />([[Slow Burn]])
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Latest revision as of 14:40, 7 September 2018

Shape shifting

Sylar shifts back from Danko's appearance.
Originally held by: James Martin (deceased),
Josh Davis,
A shape shifting evo,
Phil,
Henry (deceased),
Phil Haas
Absorbed by: Sylar,
Peter Petrelli (lost)
Ability to: Shift one's physical characteristics
Examples of shape shifting

Shape shifting is the ability to alter and transform one's own body, voice, appearance, all physical traits anyway the user wishes.

Characters

Confirmed

Unconfirmed

Limits

This ability allows the shape shifter to alter his or her body to match that of another person, even changing gender if desired. Drastic size changes are possible using this ability; it is not yet clear whether this involves a mass change or just density. The act of shape shifting is painful and requires at least a few seconds to complete. A form taken using this ability is not an illusion, and the user does not revert to his or her original shape if killed or knocked unconscious. This power also does not seem to alter the user's base DNA; blood and brain matter taken from James Martin continued to show Martin's DNA patterns when tested, despite Martin having taken on Sylar's form.

A shape shifter needs a tissue sample from the person he wants to impersonate. This is usually accomplished by touch, although other methods are possible. Shape shifting changes the user's voice to match the person he or she impersonates. A shape shifter can alter his clothing to suit his new form (I Am Sylar); this is presumably a type of ability extension.

A shape shifter is unable to acquire a tissue sample from another person who is shape-shifted (An Invisible Thread).

James Martin

Martin was the first character to demonstrate this ability (Into Asylum). He used it to impersonate one of Danko's agents after he ambushed the team sent to capture him. While impersonating the agent, he was able to infiltrate the Homeland Security headquarters to get more information about the people hunting him. When his cover was blown, he changed his form to that of a man he encountered in the parking garage while fleeing; completing this transformation took nearly a minute. The change apparently altered his height and weight as well as his facial appearance, including removing much of his hair and adding a beard. Martin later impersonated Danko and then Sylar at a nightclub. While impersonating Sylar, he was killed; his body continued to look like Sylar.

Sylar

Sylar acquired this ability from Martin, first using it to impersonate a female agent collecting evidence at the scene of Martin's death (Into Asylum). Sylar is able to transform more quickly than Martin, completing the change from the female agent's form to his natural form in just a few seconds (although the transformation is still noticeably painful). Within days of acquiring this power (Turn and Face the Strange), Sylar demonstrates the ability to rapidly change form in only a second, with no visible discomfort. Over the course of the episode he assumes the forms of Emile Danko, Sandra Bennet, and a Black Ops agent. Sylar was able to both regenerate and use telekinesis while in another form. Sylar can impersonate someone from "remote" contact; he impersonated Nathan Petrelli after touching trace DNA found on Nathan's toothbrush (I Am Sylar). Sylar also shows that he can change his clothes as he shape-shifts.

If attempting to mimic another person who is shape-shifted, Sylar experiences feedback of an unknown nature on contact and is unable to acquire a DNA sample (An Invisible Thread).

Sylar can use this ability to alter his internal anatomy; he used it to move the "sweet spot" in his brain, reducing his chances of dying from brain penetration. (An Invisible Thread). He also accidentally gave himself an extra tooth.

At one point, Sylar had two consciousnesses in his brain. He would shape shift into the form of the person who was "in control" at the time. When Sylar regained control of his body, he returned to his own form, but when Nathan's mind started fighting him as he tried to kill Angela, he ended up shape shifting back into Nathan. (Thanksgiving)

Sylar later uses this to pose as Nurse Hammer to throw Peter off guard. He isn't blocked by Peter's new ability, but Peter may not have been blocking him in order to catch him by surprise later, which he successfully does. (The Fifth Stage)

Peter Petrelli

After Peter acquired this ability, he used it to change into the President in order to capture Sylar. When Sylar grabbed his hand, he wasn't able to get a DNA sample. This caused Sylar to constantly change appearances until Peter injected him with a tranquilizer. Like Sylar, Peter has also shown that he can transform in a few seconds and his clothes change as well. However, unlike Sylar's first transformations, it seemed to be painless for Peter. (An Invisible Thread)

Josh Davis

Josh pretends to be his brother's twin. He also shifts into a unknown person to pick up girls, changing only some parts of his body. It is unknown if his clothes change with him.

Shape shifting evo

A shape shifting evo has this ability and uses it while dancing across the grounds at the Odessa Summit on June 13, 2014. They change forms via a "flash" effect instead of the traditional morphing effect associated with shape shifting.

Phil

Phil used his ability to impersonate and frame Mohinder Suresh for the bombing of the Odessa Unity Summit. He was able to replicate his voice as well as his physical appearance.

Henry

Henry used this ability to impersonate Erica Kravid and shame her daughter in an abandoned warehouse. After learning that Taylor would rather die than betray the evos, Henry shifted back into his original form. He was able to extend his ability to items of clothing, and mimicked Erica's voice with ease. Henry later impersonated Matt, shape shifting into his form in less than a few seconds.

Selected Examples

See Also

Fan Theories

Please refer to Theory:Shape shifting for fan-created theories and other speculation.

Evolved Human Abilities edit
Abilities

Ability absorptionAbility replicationActivation and deactivationAdoptive muscle memoryAlchemyAlejandro's abilityAquatic breathingClairsentienceClairvoyanceCloakingCloningCyberpathyDisintegrationDream manipulationElectric manipulationElemental controlEmpathic mimicryEmpathyEnhanced hearingEnhanced memoryEnhanced strengthEnhanced strength and sensesEnhanced synesthesiaFire breathingFlightFreezingGravitational manipulationHachiro's abilityHealingHealing touchHeat generationIllusionImage projectionImpenetrable skinInduced radioactivityIntuitive aptitudeInvisibilityLie detectionLuke's abilityMagnetismMeltingMemory manipulationMemory storageMental manipulationMetal mimicryMicrowave emissionMiko's abilityMist mimicryPersuasionPhasingPlant growthPoison emissionPossessionPrecognitionPrecognitive dreamingPuppet masterPyrokinesisRapid cell regenerationSedationSeismic burstShape shiftingShatteringSound manipulationSpace-time manipulationSpontaneous combustionSuper speedSuperchargingTechnopathyTelekinesisTelepathyTerrakinesisUmbrakinesisWeather control

Evolutions Abilities

Accelerated probabilityAcidic bloodAge transferalAnimal controlBelief inductionCarbon isolation and formationConstrictionDanger sensingDavid's abilityDimension hoppingDimensional storageEmpathic manipulationEnhanced breathEnhanced teleportingExtraskeletal manipulationFireworks creationHealth optimizingInflammationLight absorptionLight manipulationNerve manipulationNon-biological duplicationPhoenix mimicryPlasmakinesisPrimal rageProbability computationRock formationShiftingTeleportationTemporal rewindWater generationWater mimicry

Graphic Novel Abilities

Ability augmentationAcid secretionAge shiftingAppearance alterationAura absorptionBliss and horrorBone spike protrusionChlorine gas exudationCrumplingDehydrationDisintegration touchElasticityElectrical absorptionEnergy absorption, transference, and redirectionFire castingForcefieldsFuture terrorist's abilityGold mimicryGranulationGreen energy blastImprintingLaser emissionLevitationLuminescenceLung adaptationMass manipulationMediumshipNerve gas emissionNeurocognitive deficitOil secretionOmnilingualismPlant manipulationSound absorptionSpider mimicryTelescopic visionWall crawling

See Also: Ability developmentAbility extensionAbility heredityAbility immunityAbility lossAbility theftBrain examinationBrain penetrationUnnamed abilitiesExamples of simultaneous ability useEye alterationList of abilitiesList of abilities with multiple usersParadoxProphecyRiftPowerExamples of shape shifting