The power to absorb magic and utilize it in some way. Sub-power of Magic Manipulation. Variation of Absorption and Life-Force Absorption. Not to be confused with Absorption Magic.

Also Called

• Magic Absorption/Dissipation/Drain
• Magical Power Absorption/Drain/Siphoning
• Mana/Mystokinetic Absorption/Drain/Siphoning
• Mystic Dissipation
• MP/E Drain/Drainage
• Thaumavory
• Magic Siphon (Charlie the Unicorn)
• Siphoner Magic (The Vampire Diaries)

Capabilities

The user can absorb magical energy into their body and use it to fuel either their own magic or some other enhancement. This can render the user functionally immune to magic if they're capable of absorbing incoming magical effects, otherwise they may only be capable of preventing other magic users and objects from producing magical effects by robbing them of their power source. Not to be confused with Absorption Magic, which is the ability to use magic to create absorption effects.

Applications

• Adaptive Magic
• Capacitor
• Cultivation
• Energized Body
• Magic Attacks
• Magic Immunity
• Magic Negation or Magic Destruction
• Magic Empowerment
• Mana Draining Field Projection
• Mystic Empowerment
• Magic Metabolization
• Superpower Absorption
• Regenerative Healing Factor
• Spell Absorption

Associations

• Absorption
• Energy Absorption
• Esoteric Energy Manipulation
• Magic
• Magic Immunity
• Magical Energy Manipulation
• Magical Energy Storage

Limitations

• Absorption Immunity/Absorption Negation can counteract this power.
  • Offensive Immunity
• As this power is limited to magic, it won't be compatible with powers that have no relation with arcane forces.
• Can't absorb self-generated energy.
• The user's ability might not be compatible with either subjects or objects.
• May have limited range, including touch only.
• May be limited to how much one can absorb.
  • Exceeding limit may cause various problems from discomfort to self-harm, or even death.

Trivia

• While not a limitation on its own, magic may return to the user's previous victim's/opponents once they are defeated/killed, or if their own magic-absorbing object is demolished.

Known Users

Known Objects

Gallery

After finding the Absorption Curse, Acheron, the Dark Wizard (Arcane Adventures) obtained the Absorption Magic, which allowed him to absorb the magic of anyone weaker than him and use it at his will.

Disenchanter (AD&D)

The Thirdac (Aladdin: The Animated Series) feeds on both magic and magical beings to survive.

Charmcaster (Ben 10)

Gwen Tennyson (Ben 10)

Chromastone (Ben 10) can absorb mana and redirect it in any way he wants.

Michael Morningstar (Ben 10)

Willow Rosenberg (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) can drain others of their magical energy, killing them in the process.

Severin (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Nine) can drain mystical energy and powers from supernatural creatures, such as vampires and Slayers, through his touch.

Hollow possessed Sisters (Charmed) can absorb all powers.

The Stillman Sisters (Charmed) steal the Charmed Ones' powers.

Lori Zechlin/Black Alice (DC Comics)

The Staff of Magnus (Elder Scrolls) is a powerful Magic Staff that can absorb Magica.

Daolon Wong (Jackie Chan Adventures) can absorb magical energy through the mouths on his palms.

Using Magia Erebea, Negi Springfield (Mahou Sensei Negima) can absorb offensive magic designed to harm him into his own body, to the point where it fuses with his very soul.

Following the Battle of Beacon, the left arm of Cinder Fall (RWBY) was replaced with a Grimm Arm, which allows her to absorb the magical powers of Maidens.

Barbara Parker (Little Witch Academia 2013 film) hurls a fireball against baby Ancient Dragon, which it absorbs with its mouth.

Lord Tirek (My Little Pony series), can absorb magic from creatures to make himself bigger and more powerful, though it doesn't work on magical objects.

The Staff of Sacanas (My Little Pony series) is an incredibly powerful staff that can absorb magical energy to empower it even further.

Bewitching Bell (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) can drain the magic of any living creature, store it, and then be used to make the owner more powerful.

Cozy Glow (My little Pony: Friendship is Magic) uses the magical cultural artifacts as part of a plan to steal all of Equestria's magic.

Twilight Sparkle (My Little Pony Equestria Girls) via her necklace

Orb (Marchen Awakens Romance) is able to absorb the magical power from those he makes contact with.

Hamelin (Marchen Awakens Romance) uses his Darkness ÄRM, Soul Flute to absorb the magical power from whoever hears its melody.

Sise-Neg (Marvel Comics) was a Nexus Being who could forcibly absorb the magical energy out of other entities and from universes entirely outside of the one he resided in.

After bonding with half of Star's wand, Toffee (Star vs. the Forces of Evil) gains full access to its magic and can even absorb the power of other magic users.

Rachel Roth / Raven (Titans) was able to absorb and drain the dark energies of the Lazurus Pit into herself via her soul-self.

Nora (The Vampire Diaries) siphons magic.

Kai (The Vampire Diaries) siphoning Traveler spell.

The Jade Hairpin (White Snake) is designed to drain other's magic and transfer it to its owner.

Despite being a retired, Jamsine Lee (The Life and Times of Juniper Lee) can still tap into the magical energy source of the Elders to empower herself, becoming stronger and boosting her stamina to her younger youth.

Reppumaru (World Witches Series/Strike Witches) can absorb the user's magic power to be used to slash a Neuroi.

Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel (Marvel Comics) can absorb magical energy but not without issues.

While in the Heart of Enchantment, the dimension that houses their source of power, Juniper Lee (The Life & Times of Juniper Lee) can tap into the magical energy source of the Magical Elders to briefly enhance her abilities.

The Grim Stone (Unicorn Academy) absorbs grim magic

The demerit wand (Supernatural Academy) absorbs the magic of supernatural creatures.

Scrapers (Fate: The Winx Saga) are natives from the Realm of Darkness that feed on magic.

Basilisk like Vee (The Owl House) absorb magic

Kuroi Yōroi (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) drained the mystical life-force of Baron Draxum to resurrect the Shredder.

Dark wizards like Viren (The Dragon Prince) not being connected to any primary source obtain their power by absorbing magic from external sources and the most skilled are able to absorb even the life force of living beings.

Hades (Descendants 3) can use his ember to absorb magic from his daughter Mal or his wife's scepter.

Karl Mordo (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Doomguy/The Doom Slayer (Doom) can absorb Argent Energy inside demons he kills to regenerate himself and his Praetor Suit...

...He can also empower himself and his suit by absorbing Argent Energy inside Argent Cells.

Videos

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