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This is a list of aliens stored within the fictional Omnitrix device in the American
animated television series Ben 10. So far, there are 20 of them.
For most of the series, the Omnitrix remains on Ben, and hence the aliens are described in
relation to him. The What If-styled episode "Gwen 10" shows what some of the aliens
would appear as if they were female, and the episodes "Ben 10,000" and "Ken 10", set in
the near future (relative to the show) highlight what the aliens would appear as if they
were older. Though Ken, Ben's son, also has an Omnitrix in the latter episode, his aliens
are no different than those normally featured.
Contents
1 Original alien forms
o 1.1 Diamondhead
o 1.2 Fourarms
o 1.3 Ghostfreak
o 1.4 Grey Matter
o 1.5 Heatblast
o 1.6 Ripjaws
o 1.7 Stinkfly
o 1.8 Upgrade
o 1.9 Wildmutt
o 1.10 XLR8
2 Additional alien forms
o 2.1 Benmummy
o 2.2 Benvicktor
o 2.3 Benwolf
o 2.4 Cannonbolt
o 2.5 Ditto
o 2.6 Eon
o 2.7 Eye Guy
o 2.8 Upchuck
o 2.9 Way Big
o 2.10 Wildvine
3 Future alien forms
4 Alien Force forms
5 See also
6 References
7 External links
Original alien forms
In the first season, only ten selectable aliens were on the Omnitrix. Other forms seem to
be hidden, requiring specific circumstances to unlock them.
Diamondhead
Diamondhead (voiced by Jim Ward in the TV series and by Daran Norris in the liveaction movie) is a Petrosapien ("Petro-" referring to rocks, "sapien" referring to an
intelligent being; Petrosapien would mean "intelligent rock") from the planet Petropia (a
combination of the Greek "Petro-" and "topos", forming a word similar to "rock place").
Petropia was a crystal-covered world, and its inhabitants are silicon-based lifeforms.[1]
The planet was destroyed by Vilgax with assistance from Tetrax, who unknowingly
helped him create the weapon that destroyed his home.
Made from an extremely durable crystal, Diamondhead is nearly invulnerable.
Additionally, his sharp crystal body discourages physical contact, as crystal spikes can be
grown almost instantly from any point of contact and retracted just as quickly.[1]
Diamondhead can also alter his own physiology, allowing him to regrow lost limbs if
necessary.[2] Light-based weapons are also useless against Diamondhead, as his crystal
body acts as a prism, refracting light and beam-based weaponry and sending it back at its
source. He can also spread diamonds on to objects to protect them.
Offensively, Diamondhead can fashion crude weapons from his body, and can even fire
crystal shards as projectiles. He can grow crystal on other objects as well. Diamondhead
is also far stronger than a normal human, which when combined with his self-fashioned
weapons allows him to slice through objects with ease.
The one drawback to Diamondhead's crystal form is the crystal itself, which will shatter
if exposed to sufficiently strong sonic vibrations or if smashed against a tough object.
While Petrosapiens can regenerate limbs, there is a limit to how much damage they can
recover from.[1]
Ben first transforms into Diamondhead in "And Then There Were 10" when he needed to
destroy Vilgax's giant robot.
Fourarms
Ben's preferred offensive form is Fourarms (voiced by Richard McGonagle), a
Tetramand (tetra meaning "four" in Greek, mand being "arms" in Latin) from the planet
Khoros. Khoros is a harsh desert planet with a nomad population having risen in place of
a once thriving confederation of city states, resulting in the strength-oriented Tetramands.
[3]
Tetramands are giants compared to most species, standing ten feet on average. The harsh
wasteland of their home planet has turned the Tetramand race into physical powerhouses,
a trait carried over to Fourarms.[3] Possessing four arms, four eyes, armor-plated skin, and
extremely dense musculature, Fourarms is rarely matched in raw strength. His strength is
such that he can create shockwaves simply by smashing the ground or clapping all four
hands together, dubbed the "Big Smack". Fourarms' muscular legs also allow him to leap
several city blocks at a time.[3]
In spite of his strengths, Fourarms' dense muscles are also his weakness. Built for power
instead of speed, Fourarms is at a disadvantage against faster or smaller opponents. This
also forces a dependence on his armored body, as he is incapable of dodging quickly. His
size also makes it difficult for him to use things designed by smaller species. Buildings,
especially, are a problem for Fourarms, since he usually cannot fit through doors or in
rooms. Controlling his own strength is also a problem, and much of the damage he causes
is often unintentional.[3]
Fourarms is the most used alien in the series, since it is the form that most suits Ben's
fighting style: blindly rushing at the enemy with little forethought. Ben first transformed
into Fourarms in "Washington B.C." when he needed to fight the giant mammoth that Dr.
Animo had reanimated.
Ghostfreak
Ghostfreak (voiced by Steven Blum) is an Ectonurite (ecto playing on ectoplasm) from
the planet Anur Phaetos (phaetos playing on phantom). The series is vague about the
conditions of Anur Phaetos, aside from it being quite dark. Some urban legends claim it
to be the source of galactic chaos, while others identify it as a dimensional realm instead
of a planet. Ectonurites seem to be part of a hive mind; as the species possesses a vast
genetic memory, this mind is embedded into every strand of DNA and can be used to
replicate that mind in its entirety.[4]
As an Ectonurite, Ghostfreak resembles a wraith-like genie, while the original version
presented in the series is closer to a classic ghost. Ghostfreak has an exposed and upsidedown skull for a head, a single eye, dark blue-gray skin, exposed bones on certain parts
of his body, and blue claws. Beneath his skin is a mass of black and gray tentacles, which
can either be used as extra appendages or to scare an opponent, the latter keeping with his
name. In total darkness, these features become even more pronounced.[5] When first
introduced, Ghostfreak has a second skin that gives him a primarily grey and white
appearance while hiding his more frightening features, giving him his more ghost-like
appearance.
In battle, Ghostfreak possesses a wide array of powers, the foremost among them being
intangibility and invisibility. Being made of a variable-density protoplasm, Ghostfreak
can alter his own body chemistry to pass through solid matter or allow light to pass
through himself, becoming invisible. He can also make others intangible through physical
contact.[5] As suggested by his appearance and name, Ghostfreak can levitate freely and
his physiology allows him to survive without air.[5] Finally, Ectonurites also have psychic
abilities such as telepathy and telekinesis, but the extent of these abilities remains unclear.
[4]
The episode "Ghostfreaked Out" shows the only example of this; Ghostfreak, from
within the Omnitrix, causes several glass beakers to explode and causes other such minor
chaos. He was also able to communicate with Ben telepathically, both through dreams
and minor hallucinations.
Due to their perpetually nocturnal lifestyles, Ectonurites have developed into extremely
photosensitive creatures. Intense light, especially sunlight, renders Ectonurites powerless
and will cause them to combust with prolonged exposure.[4] The second skin on the
original version nullifies this weakness, but has since been removed.
Ben first transformed into Ghostfreak in "Permanent Retirement" when he wanted to get
away from his Aunt Vera. Starting at some point beyond that, Ben has had nightmares
involving Ghostfreak, making Ghostfreak one of the lesser-used forms. This version of
Ghostfreak retained Ghostfreak's original personality in the strand of DNA taken as a
sample. Ghostfreak eventually forces his way free in "Ghostfreaked Out", removing
Ben's ability to use the form in the process. Ben regains the form in "Be Afraid of the
Dark", but as a natural Ectonurite, not the sunlight-shielded version.
Grey Matter
Grey Matter (voiced by Richard Steven Horvitz in the TV series and by Carlos
Alazraqui in the live-action movie) is a Galvan (the former a play on actual grey matter
and Greys, the latter a play on galvanization) from the planet Galvan Prime. Galvan
Prime is a tiny world by most standards (the series does not give a definitive
measurement), and hence Galvans are on average about five inches tall.[6]
Galvans are a race of gray-skinned frog-like beings bred to be naturally intelligent and
knowledgeable, learning quickly about any given object from just a simple glance. Their
bodies are designed for the same purpose: soft, flexible bones and slimy skin allow
Galvans to squeeze into all but the smallest of spaces. It also makes grabbing them
somewhat difficult. Their slimy skin also allows them to stick to most surfaces.
Regardless, Grey Matter is easily stomped on because of his small size.[6] Not built for
combat, Grey Matter evades and outsmarts his enemies, rather than fighting them head
on. As Grey Matter, Ben benefits from the form's specialized breeding, giving him the
ability to instantly understand any technology. Showing a more light-hearted side of the
Omnitrix, Ben, despite being able to understand any device, does not consciously
comprehend what he is doing, leading him to remark as much.
Ben first transformed into Grey Matter in "Washington B.C." when he saw that a gold
Sumo Slammer card could be found in a box of cereal. Gwen found him looking for the
card in the cereal boxes at the supermarket. Since then, Grey Matter has been his form of
choice when needing to be stealthy or intelligent, but has also been a popular target for
accidental transformations, such as in "A Small Problem".
Heatblast
Heatblast (voiced by Steven Blum in the TV series and by David Franklin in the liveaction movie) is a Pyronite (pyro meaning fire) from the star Pyros. Pyros, despite being a
fully-functioning sun, has enough plots of semi-solid land for Pyronites to exist. Having
evolved on a star, Pyronites are magma-based creatures that can project and control fire at
will.[7]
The primary trait of Pyronites is their control over fire, which manifests in a variety of
ways. From projecting bolts of flame, radiating heat in all directions, or even firing at the
ground to propel themselves like a rocket, the fire-manipulation powers of Pyronites can
produce a nearly-unlimited range of effects. This tends to make Heatblast's scenes some
of the more spectacular ones in the series. Apart from this, Heatblast is also a highly
durable alien, able to endure being thrown through buildings without being slowed.
However, Heatblast's natural abilities also necessitate care when handling people or other
things that do not react well to intense heat. As Heatblast cannot reduce his ambient
temperature to human levels, he cannot directly rescue people or remain in contact with
objects for anything longer than a few seconds without lighting them on fire. Heatblast
gets around this by creating vortexes of flame to transport things without actually
touching them. In addition, Heatblast himself is vulnerable to things that extinguish
flame, namely water, sand, or foam. While small amounts of such materials simply
evaporate, large amounts over an extended period can kill a Pyronite. However Heatblast
has been shown to be able to swim and survive underwater and even to a certain extent
been able to use his powers for a minute or so.[7] When he gets a cold, it directly affects
his powers, giving him ice-abilities.
Heatblast is Ben's first transformation, which was activated in "And Then There Were 10"
when Ben was tampering with the Omnitrix.
Ripjaws
The aquatic alien Ripjaws (voiced by Fred Tatasciore) is a Piscciss volann of the water
planet Piscciss. Part alligator, part eel, part anglerfish, and part shark; Ripjaws is almost
unmatched when in his element.[8]
Being from a water-covered world, Ripjaws' foremost asset is his ability to breathe
underwater. As the form best equipped for underwater combat, Ripjaws is usually Ben's
way to deal with aquatic opponents. Possessing a powerful tail and slimy scales, Ripjaws
can swim at high speeds and with amazing agility. Ripjaws can also withstand a
remarkable amount of pressure, and his luminescent dangler allows him to see in the
darkest of depths (or otherwise dark areas). To attack his opponents, Ripjaws has clawtipped fins and a huge mouth filled with rows of razor-sharp teeth. His lower jaw can
unhinge to allow him to swallow objects in a single bite.
As a downside to being an aquatic alien, Ripjaws is rendered almost useless out of the
water, requiring almost constant exposure to water to keep from rapidly dehydrating,
causing him to suffocate on dry land.[8] Ripjaws has a pair of legs hidden within his tail,
allowing him to move on land, but is still subject to the necessity for water.
Ben first transformed into Ripjaws in "The Krakken" in order to take the Krakken's eggs
back from Jonah Melville. Due to the extremely specific conditions required to maintain
Ripjaws, he has become more of an auxiliary alien. As such, he is one of the least-used
forms on the Omnitrix.
Stinkfly
Another of Ben's more commonly used forms, Stinkfly (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) is
a Lepidopterran from the planet Lepidopterra (a play on lepidoptera, the scientific name
for butterflies and moths). Lepidopterra is a swamp planet home to a wide variety of giant
plants, and hence much larger insects evolved to match. Meant to be a combination of
various Earth insects (dragonflies, crickets, and praying mantis' specifically),[9]
Lepidopterrans are an intelligent insectoid race that reside in a complex of giant hives,
each ruled by its own queen.[10]
In any situation requiring flight, Stinkfly is Ben's alien of choice. Stinkfly's thin, rapidly
flapping wings allow him to move at high speeds in the air and dodge attacks just as
quickly. Stinkfly also possesses disproportionate strength, enough to carry people and
objects heavier than himself. Stinkfly's four eye stalks give him a wide range of vision
from the sky, including the ability to look directly behind himself.
For attack, Stinkfly can excrete high-pressure streams of liquids from the pollen ducts in
his eye stalks and mouth.[10] The type of liquid can range from a flammable toxin to an
immobilizing jelly. In "Don't Drink the Water", Ben's child form of Stinkfly (Stinkyfly)
could emit a powerful herbicide gas through flatulation. For melee combat, Stinkfly has a
razor-sharp tail and four pincers for legs.
Like most insects, Lepidopterrans are extremely vulnerable to any kind of chemical
poison or gas. Although their exoskeleton bodies are fairly strong, their wings are
extremely fragile and easy to damage.[10] Water especially is a problem for Stinkfly; it can
render him incapable of flying if too much gets on his wings. Furthermore, he is unable to
swim due to the small surface area of his limbs. A more minor inconvenience is Stinkfly's
intense body odor (hence the name).
Ben first transformed into Stinkfly in "Washington B.C." when he had to save Gwen after
she fell from the Washington Monument.
Upgrade
Upgrade (voiced by Tara Strong) is a Galvanic Mechomorph (mecho- meaning machine
and -morph meaning shape) of the planet Galvan B, a formerly uninhabited moon
orbiting Galvan Prime. Though originally uninhabited, Galvan B was accidentally
brought to life when Galvan scientists introduced self-replicating nanotechnology to the
moon, which bonded with the moon's minerals and created sentient life. Galvanic
Mechomorphs are built from the nanotechnology that covers their planet.[11]
Upgrade is a biomechanical being with liquid metallic skin and complex systems of selfforming organic circuits.[11] Made of liquid metal, Upgrade can reshape his body into
various forms, though he never takes any non-humanoid form. It also allows him to
stretch his body to an extent, allowing him to glide or float like a hang-glider or
parachute and fashion crude weapons with his hands, such as a mace. As Upgrade can
"melt" to avoid harm, most standard projectile weapons are ineffective against him, and
Upgrade will quickly regenerate from any damage taken. The same ability also allows
him to escape most forms of capture, such as being held down or tied up. He also doesn't
need to breathe.
Upgrade's reshaping ability allows for his primary power: made of nanotechnology,
Upgrade can merge with and upgrade any technology within reach by spreading over it
like liquid, enhancing it far beyond its original design. The size of the device is
inconsequential. While merged with a device, Upgrade controls it as he would his own
body. Through the same principle, Upgrade can also slide across metallic surfaces and
travel inside wires. Even without a machine at hand, Upgrade can reconfigure his form
around his eye in order to fire a plasma beam from it. Upgrade is also capable of forming
simple constructs from plasma, such as spikes.
Upgrade's weakness is his specialization: being technology-oriented, Upgrade cannot
possess biological creatures. Sentient robots are more difficult for him to control.
Upgrade's liquid-metal composition can work against him, namely where electrical
attacks are concerned. Furthermore, any sort of metal corrosive can upset Upgrade's
delicate internal workings and wreak havoc on his systems.[11]
Ben first transformed into Upgrade in "Permanent Retirement" to stop some criminals
who were robbing an ATM.
Wildmutt
Wildmutt (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) is a Vulpimancer from the planet Vulpin (a
play on vulpine, which means fox). Vulpin is a pitch black planet at the edge of the
galaxy, used as an intergalactic dumping ground. The ecosystem of the planet has been
poisoned beyond repair because of this, and as such the few creatures that survive here do
so under subzero temperatures. Vulpimancers are one of the few creatures to survive on
Vulpin, and are no less mutated than the planet itself.[12]
Ranging from human size to several times that, Vulpimancers share few common
characteristics. Their only common feature is the general shape of their bodies, being a
cross between a lion and a gorilla.[9] Ben 10,000's Wildmutt has much more pronounced
feline traits, including stripes and a tail. This unique body setup allows Wildmutt to run,
jump, and climb objects at high speeds, in addition to making him fairly strong. Being
from a pitch black world, Wildmutt has no eyes, instead having evolved to see through
smell and hearing, which is depicted as functioning somewhat like a thermograph sensor.
From sound to heat, few things escape Wildmutt's radar-like sight.
According to various profiles on Wildmutt, the porcupine-like quills on his back
supplement his senses, acting as finely tuned sense receptors. They are also said to serve
as weapons. They can either protect Wildmutt while he's rolling or be fired off as
projectiles.[12] The series has not yet addressed this particular ability; furthermore, Gwen
has no trouble riding on his back on several occasions.
Because they have no eyes, Vulpimancers do have some trouble with finer movement,
and under certain conditions are unable to detect their enemies.[12] Vulpimancers,
Wildmutt included, are also unable to speak in any understandable fashion, instead
relying on snarls and growls, which can be an inconvenience when trying to avoid
conflict. Because he relies on his sense of smell and hearing to see, Wildmutt is sensitive
to loud noises and strong smells. He is also rendered useless if his nose or ears are
clogged.
Ben first transformed into Wildmutt in "And Then There Were 10" after his second
experiment with the Omnitrix. This was Ben's first intentional transformation.
XLR8
XLR8 (voiced by Jim Ward) is a Kineceleran (a portmanteau of the words 'kinetic' and
'accelerate') from the planet Kinet (the first part of kinetic, which is movement energy).
Kinet is an electrically charged world, where electrical storms rapidly orbit the sun and
everything is accelerated. Like their homeworld, Kinecelerans are accelerated, and live
their lives just as quickly.[13]
While XLR8 resembles a semi-armored velociraptor, the base creature for the form's
design,[14] the actual species is described much differently in the Bandai profiles. The
profile states that Kinecelerans are vaguely elfin in appearance, with long hair, blue skin,
pointed ears, large tails, and oversized feet.[13] XLR8, on the other hand, has wheelshaped feet and wears a helmet with a windshield, leaving the features of his head
unknown. Ben 10,000's XLR8 also has a scanner built into the helmet, though whether or
not Ben has a similar ability is unclear.
Like all Kinecelerans, XLR8 can move at speeds reaching 500 mph, and can reach such
speeds almost instantly. This extreme speed comes from manipulating friction, which
allows XLR8 to run on almost any surface, including water or walls, with ease. The
Bandai profiles also create another contrast with this ability: actual Kinecelerans are said
to be incapable of running on slippery surfaces. Furthermore, because of their constant
motion, Kinecelerans build up large stores of static electricity, which reacts badly with
water.[13] XLR8 has showed no such ability.
Using his speed, XLR8 can perform a number of unique feats. He can create tornadoes
through centrifugal force, either through running in a small circle or spinning, and can
deliver speed-enhanced attacks in rapid succession. Amazing reflexes accompany this
speed, allowing XLR8 to quickly dodge attacks with relative ease. His scissor-like claws
can also cut through objects.
XLR8's weakness is his lack of physical strength, which is about on par with a normal
human. Magnets and charged pulses are said to be a problem, apparently disorienting
Kinecelerans to the point that they cannot balance properly,[13] but the series has never
addressed this weakness. Also XLR8 has difficulty trying to use speed on ice.
Ben first transformed into XLR8 in "And Then There Were 10" when he decided to play
around a bit with his newfound power. He used the form to get revenge on some bullies
that he fought with earlier in the episode. By the possible future seen in "Ben 10,000",
XLR8 becomes Ben's most-used form; having unlocked the Omnitrix's master code, Ben
reverts into XLR8 rather than his human form whenever he is not fighting. It is also much
faster than the younger Ben's version; It is capable of exceeding the Speed of sound with
little effort.
Additional alien forms
In the second season, Ben begins discovering new alien forms as a result of random
transformations. Accessing these aliens seems to be more difficult than the first ten forms,
but become simple to access after the first transformation. During the third season, Ben
gains access to new alien forms from the Omnitrix's ability to absorb and integrate alien
DNA upon contact.
Benmummy
Benmummy (voiced by Richard Green) is a Thep Khufan (playing with the word Khufu,
an Egyptian pharaoh) from the planet Anur Khufos (once again playing with Khufu). In
the dark belt of planets that gird the Null Void from regular space, Anur Khufos is a
world that exists below the surface of perception. It contains huge deposits of pure
Corrodium, a highly radioactive purplish metal that causes monstrous mutations in most
species. The Thep Khufan are mummy-like aliens composed almost entirely of a
bandage-like material, akin to the linen used on real mummies. They can stretch their
bandages to great lengths and control them even when separated from its main body. This
setup also allows them to reshape their bodies at will, splitting themselves apart to dodge
attacks and reforming to counter-attack. However, the material that makes up their body
is relatively weak, allowing it to be torn fairly easily by strong enough beings or other
equivalent forces. To compensate for its relatively weak form, these aliens can recover
from basically any injury, including being torn to shreds, almost instantly and with no
visible repercussions.[15] When Ben first uses the form, he has trouble figuring out how to
control it; Ben quickly discovers how to stretch his bandages, but has not displayed
knowledge of the advanced reshaping techniques.[16]
Benmummy's bandages make him extremely light, allowing him to be thrown by beings
with human strength[16] or blown away by strong enough winds.[5] Despite his build,
however, Benmummy is incredibly strong, and can throw beings as heavy as
Diamondhead with little effort.[15] In addition to strength, Benmummy also has a
surprising amount of speed and agility (enough to scale walls and dodge attacks with
relative ease). His composition also allows him to survive in a vacuum.[5]
Benmummy's appearance differs slightly from the other mummy alien seen. His eyes and
the gaps between his bandages glow green instead of purple. Benmummy also has black
bracers and greaves, as well as a smaller mask and the Omnitrix symbol on his left
shoulder. Benmummy can speak, even though the original seems to be mute.[16]
Ben gains this form in "Under Wraps" when another mummy alien inadvertently adds its
DNA to the Omnitrix, but accidentally transforms into Upgrade instead when trying to
use him. Ben first uses the form in "The Return" to fight off the Yenaldooshi. The credits
give the name "Benmummy," though Ben has not named it yet on-screen.[16]
Benvicktor
Benvicktor (voiced by Michael Dorn) is a Transylian ( a play on the country
Transylvania, the setting for many monster movies). from the planet Anur Transyl (again,
playing on Transylvania). Of all the worlds in the dark Anur belt, the gloomy planet of
Anur Transyl is the one that is closest to Earth both in proximity and appearance. Nothing
actually lives on Anur Transyl, so much as it exists; high deposits of Corrodium energy
have allowed its inhabitants to survive. In Ben 10: Protector of Earth, Max says that
Benvicktor's race, called Viktors, are from his home planet of Anur Phaetos. These aliens
appear to be based on Frankenstein's monster from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Rather
than sharing the same gruesome composition, though, Benvicktor's species appears to be
robotic. This allows them to survive in vacuums[5] and enhance themselves with
mechanical devices.[16] Like his species, Benvicktor has the ability to generate and project
a lightning-like stream of energy, which is capable of travelling through a vacuum
without a conductor. This also gives him the ability to magnetically charge his metal body
in order to stand firmly on metal surfaces.[5] The metal body makes Benvicktor strong and
durable.[16]
Benvicktor looks slightly different than Doctor Vicktor, the source alien. Benvicktor
sports longer hair, a smaller left eye (Vicktor's appears to be mechanical), and generates
green lightning rather than purple.[5]
Ben first gains this form while battling with Doctor Vicktor in "Be Afraid of the Dark",
during which time Vicktor accidentally grabs the Omnitrix. Ben uses the form later in the
same episode to fight Ghostfreak. The credits give the form's name as Benvicktor, even
though Ben himself has yet to name it.[5]
Benwolf
Benwolf (voiced by Tara Strong) is a Loboan (as in Lobo, Spanish for wolf) from the
planet Luna Lobo (literally translating from Spanish as "Wolf Moon," a reference to his
being a werewolf of sorts). In keeping with his werewolf appearance, Benwolf has both
enhanced strength, speed, and agility. He also has canine-like senses more acute than that
of humans;[17] like canines, however, Loboans are colorblind.[16] Benwolf's primary
weapons are his claws and fangs. Like other Loboans, Benwolf has a quadri-hinged
mandibled mouth akin to that of a Sangheili. By opening his mouth completely, Benwolf
can emit a long-range, ultrasonic howl, which is capable of doing concussive damage.[17]
This howl is capable of shattering rocks[16] and can propel Benwolf through the air using
recoil if need be.[17]
Ben obtains this form after an alien of the same species scratched the Omnitrix, causing
its DNA to be added into Ben's selection of aliens. Unlike his other transformations, Ben
gradually transforms into Benwolf rather than changing instantaneously. During this
transformation, Ben displays several animalistic tendencies, such as scratching with his
leg. Whether this carries over to Benwolf is unclear due to his limited appearances.
Cannonbolt
Cannonbolt (voiced by Fred Tatasciore) is an Arburian Pelarota (based on pelota,
Spanish for "ball" and rota, a play on "rotation"). This species is now mostly (if not
completely) extinct. The Great One destroyed their planet shortly before Ben discovers
the form.[18]
Cannonbolt is a hulking, broad-shouldered alien covered in natural armor plating on the
back, shoulders, and the backs of his arms. Cannonbolt can roll into a ball like an
armadillo or pillbug to encase himself in this plating. There is enough space within the
shell while rolled up to protect and transport people or objects.[19] When in ball form,
Cannonbolt can increase his rotational momentum and roll into enemies as an attack, as
well as ricochet off surfaces.[18] However, he is subject to the physical laws of reflection
and conservation of momentum, meaning that he has difficulty stopping or controlling his
direction if he picks up speed.[20]
Cannonbolt's armored shell is extremely resistant. The plates are safe from corrosives and
will reflect energy-based attacks.[18] The shell is durable enough to survive a free fall from
the upper limits of the Earth's atmosphere, including the heat of atmospheric reentry, and
still leave Cannonbolt and anything inside its shell completely uninjured.[5]
When not using his abilities, Cannonbolt is extremely clumsy and slow. His bulk, high
center of gravity, and stubby legs restrict his movement and make balancing difficult,
frequently causing him to fall on his back or face.[18] However, recent episodes show
Cannonbolt running, and even jumping, suggesting that Ben is now more adept at
balancing as Cannonbolt.[17]
The information from the Bandai Alien Collection toy for Cannonbolt is somewhat
contradictory to that given in the show. The profile that comes with the toy refers to his
species as a Vulpinic Tortugan (tortuga is Spanish for "turtle") from the planet Vulpin,
which Wildmutt also originates from. The profile also suggests that Cannonbolt is
capable of releasing a powerful chemical blast, though it does not explain where that
chemical is released from.[21]
Cannonbolt first appears in "The Big Tick" as an accidental transformation. Cannonbolt is
the first new alien to appear on the Omnitrix. Despite Ben's initial dislike of the form, it
has since become one of the most commonly used forms in the series and replaced
Ghostfreak in the opening theme as Ghostfreak had escaped from the Omnitrix at the
time.
Ditto
Ditto (voiced by Rob Paulsen) is a small, humanoid alien with the ability to clone himself
without limit. Every clone operates independently, regardless of whether or not Ben
wants them to, and each clone is indistinguishable from the others. Though the clones are
autonomous, pain felt by one clone is transmitted to the rest, and the death of one will
result in the death of the rest, as demonstrated by Dr. Animo's Ditto-enhanced Stinkfly
mutants. The cloned Dittos can also merge back into an individual entity if they desire.
When the Omnitrix times out, the Ditto clones are forcibly recombined into one before
the transformation reverts. If one or more clones are isolated from each other when the
Omnitrix times out, however, the timer will reset and Ben won't revert back into human
form until they are reunited. This only seems to apply when a clone is physically unable
to reunite with the others; in open air, the clones will float to each other over great
distances in order to facilitate the transformation. It is implied that the reset "glitch"
forces the Omnitrix into a state where the next transformation is timed out much faster
than usual, due to the strain of being active through multiple timeouts.
Though Ditto's cloning ability is limitless, each Ditto is no stronger or faster than their
size suggests, necessitating distractions and trickery as opposed to outright fighting.
Furthermore, the shared weakness of every single Ditto somewhat negates the usefulness
of making large numbers of clones.
Ditto first appears in "Divided We Stand".
Eon
In the film Ben 10: Race Against Time, the alien Eon (played by Christien Anholt) uses
the Omnitrix to turn Ben into a younger version of himself. He also deactivated the
failsafe so his DNA would completely overtake Ben's personality, essentially changing
Ben into a clone of himself. As Eon, Ben activates the Hands of Armageddon, but returns
to normal after Gwen manages to reach the Ben inside Eon.
Like the original Eon, the Omnitrix clone has vast time manipulation powers, though Ben
himself exhibits little of them. The Eon clone had the Omnitrix symbol on the right side
of his waist.This is the first time Ben makes the omnitrix time out by touching it as
demonstrated in Ben 10,000.
Eye Guy
Eye Guy (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) is part bat and part reptile.[22] His upper-body is
covered in eyes, hence the name. He has three-toed feet and four-fingered hands as well.
Ironically, he has no eyes on his head, which consists of a mouth and a very large pair of
ears.
Eye Guy is capable of firing energy beams from his eyes, the large eye in his chest firing
the most powerful version. In addition, he can merge all of his eyes into the one on his
chest to fire an even more powerful beam. Presumably, his multiple eyes allow for full
360 degree vision. In the episode "Ben 10 vs. the Negative 10 (Part 2)", Eye Guy is also
able to fire a freezing beam from three merged eyes on his shoulder.
Eye Guy first appears in the alternate version of Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix, replacing
Heatblast during the fight with Doctor Animo. How Eye Guy was obtained is never
addressed.
Upchuck
Upchuck (voiced by Dave Wittenberg) is a Gourmand (from the French word meaning
glutton) from the planet Peptos XI (Peptos being the Greek word for 'cooked' or 'digested'
[23] [24]
). Upchuck has four strong, adhesive tongues that can stretch to great lengths,
allowing him to latch onto large objects and reel them in with relative ease. Upchuck's
mouth and stomach also stretch, allowing him to swallow and digest objects larger than
himself.
As a Gourmand, Upchuck possesses several acid-filled stomachs that dissolve all forms
of matter, except, ironically, organic materials (such as ordinary human food). The items
ingested are converted into explosive balls of liquids that can be expelled at will with
great accuracy.[24] Upchuck also seems to be able to take a surprising amount of
punishment for a creature of his size, able to take the brunt force of a moving car impact
as well as survive being thrown through a wall.
Upchuck first appears in the episode "The Visitor", when an alien named Xylene enters a
code into the Omnitrix, activating the form.
Way Big
Way Big (voiced by Fred Tatasciore) is an enormous alien, nearly 100 feet tall, and by far
the biggest alien in Ben's arsenal.[25] His species and home planet are unknown, but his
appearance is somewhat reminiscent of tokusatsu super heroes, particularly those of the
Ultra Series. Way Big's size grants him extraordinary strength and invulnerability to most
attacks; however, in proportion to his size, Way Big does not seem to be any more
durable than normal, as Vilgax is able to cause him pain by digging in with his sharp
claws.
Way Big first appears in Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix, when Azmuth activates it on the
Omnitrix so Ben can fight Vilgax.
Wildvine
Wildvine (voiced by Jim Ward) is a Florauna (a combination of flora and fauna) from the
planet Flors Verdance (a combination of flora and verdens, Latin for green). They are
plant-based aliens with five vine-like legs, four-fingered claws, and venus flytrap-shaped
flaps covering their heads. When exposed to cold, kept from sunlight, or deprived of a
water source, however, they quickly wither up.[26] This does not seem to be a problem for
Wildvine, likely due to the limited periods in which the Omnitrix is used.
As a Florauna, Wildvine can grow any part of his body at will, allowing him to stretch his
limbs to great extent and even allowing him to grow thorns.[19] Being plant-based,
Wildvine has the ability to merge with earth plants. He can also dig with relative ease and
spread his tendrils underground to attack and travel [17]. Wildvine also has regrowable
seeds on his back which can be used as various types of RPG-like missiles, both lethal
and non-lethal. The flaps on his head are also sufficiently strong to trap and hold a single
person within.
Wildvine makes his first appearance in the episode "Camp Fear" as an accidental
transformation.
Future alien forms
In the episode "Ben 10,000", set twenty years into a possible future, a thirty-year old
version of Ben has access to 10,000 different aliens, of which he demonstrates three not
yet accessible by the present Ben. Among them are:
Spitter (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) is a large, blowfish-like alien with the
power to spit slime at high pressures.
Buzzshock (voiced by Tara Strong) is a green Megawhatt.
Articguana (voiced by Tom Kane) is a blue iguana-like alien that can breathe
freezing vapor. More recently Ben got Articguana in a new issue of the comic
series.
A number of alien forms were mentioned in the episode "Ken 10", although none have
made an onscreen appearance. Snakepit, Sandbox, and Shellhead were among Ken's
starter aliens. Of the three, only Shellhead is described, being a turtle-like alien whose
only power is to hide within its shell for defense. Another of Ken's initial aliens was
Toepick, until he was replaced by Grey Matter (Ken described him as too gross even for
him). Ken also mentions one called Atomix, expressing disappointment that it was not
among his choices.
Alien Force forms
In the sequel series, an older Ben gains ten new alien forms from a recalibrated Omnitrix.
Only nine new aliens from the show have been announced by Cartoon Network:[27]
Humongousaur: a dinosaur-like humanoid with great strength and the ability to
grow to up to 60ft in height [28]
Echo Echo: a small alien with the abilities to duplicate himself and to emit sonic
waves [29]
Swampfire: a plant-like alien with the abilities to shoot fireballs and to control
plants [30]
Spidermonkey
Big Chill
Chromastone
Brainstorm: A genius anthropod capable of sending forth electrical storms from
his cranium [31]
Goop
Jetray: a mantaray-like alien capable of flying, swimming, and using the stinger
on his head to pierce and poison [32]
animated television series Ben 10. So far, there are 20 of them.
For most of the series, the Omnitrix remains on Ben, and hence the aliens are described in
relation to him. The What If-styled episode "Gwen 10" shows what some of the aliens
would appear as if they were female, and the episodes "Ben 10,000" and "Ken 10", set in
the near future (relative to the show) highlight what the aliens would appear as if they
were older. Though Ken, Ben's son, also has an Omnitrix in the latter episode, his aliens
are no different than those normally featured.
Contents
1 Original alien forms
o 1.1 Diamondhead
o 1.2 Fourarms
o 1.3 Ghostfreak
o 1.4 Grey Matter
o 1.5 Heatblast
o 1.6 Ripjaws
o 1.7 Stinkfly
o 1.8 Upgrade
o 1.9 Wildmutt
o 1.10 XLR8
2 Additional alien forms
o 2.1 Benmummy
o 2.2 Benvicktor
o 2.3 Benwolf
o 2.4 Cannonbolt
o 2.5 Ditto
o 2.6 Eon
o 2.7 Eye Guy
o 2.8 Upchuck
o 2.9 Way Big
o 2.10 Wildvine
3 Future alien forms
4 Alien Force forms
5 See also
6 References
7 External links
Original alien forms
In the first season, only ten selectable aliens were on the Omnitrix. Other forms seem to
be hidden, requiring specific circumstances to unlock them.
Diamondhead
Diamondhead (voiced by Jim Ward in the TV series and by Daran Norris in the liveaction movie) is a Petrosapien ("Petro-" referring to rocks, "sapien" referring to an
intelligent being; Petrosapien would mean "intelligent rock") from the planet Petropia (a
combination of the Greek "Petro-" and "topos", forming a word similar to "rock place").
Petropia was a crystal-covered world, and its inhabitants are silicon-based lifeforms.[1]
The planet was destroyed by Vilgax with assistance from Tetrax, who unknowingly
helped him create the weapon that destroyed his home.
Made from an extremely durable crystal, Diamondhead is nearly invulnerable.
Additionally, his sharp crystal body discourages physical contact, as crystal spikes can be
grown almost instantly from any point of contact and retracted just as quickly.[1]
Diamondhead can also alter his own physiology, allowing him to regrow lost limbs if
necessary.[2] Light-based weapons are also useless against Diamondhead, as his crystal
body acts as a prism, refracting light and beam-based weaponry and sending it back at its
source. He can also spread diamonds on to objects to protect them.
Offensively, Diamondhead can fashion crude weapons from his body, and can even fire
crystal shards as projectiles. He can grow crystal on other objects as well. Diamondhead
is also far stronger than a normal human, which when combined with his self-fashioned
weapons allows him to slice through objects with ease.
The one drawback to Diamondhead's crystal form is the crystal itself, which will shatter
if exposed to sufficiently strong sonic vibrations or if smashed against a tough object.
While Petrosapiens can regenerate limbs, there is a limit to how much damage they can
recover from.[1]
Ben first transforms into Diamondhead in "And Then There Were 10" when he needed to
destroy Vilgax's giant robot.
Fourarms
Ben's preferred offensive form is Fourarms (voiced by Richard McGonagle), a
Tetramand (tetra meaning "four" in Greek, mand being "arms" in Latin) from the planet
Khoros. Khoros is a harsh desert planet with a nomad population having risen in place of
a once thriving confederation of city states, resulting in the strength-oriented Tetramands.
[3]
Tetramands are giants compared to most species, standing ten feet on average. The harsh
wasteland of their home planet has turned the Tetramand race into physical powerhouses,
a trait carried over to Fourarms.[3] Possessing four arms, four eyes, armor-plated skin, and
extremely dense musculature, Fourarms is rarely matched in raw strength. His strength is
such that he can create shockwaves simply by smashing the ground or clapping all four
hands together, dubbed the "Big Smack". Fourarms' muscular legs also allow him to leap
several city blocks at a time.[3]
In spite of his strengths, Fourarms' dense muscles are also his weakness. Built for power
instead of speed, Fourarms is at a disadvantage against faster or smaller opponents. This
also forces a dependence on his armored body, as he is incapable of dodging quickly. His
size also makes it difficult for him to use things designed by smaller species. Buildings,
especially, are a problem for Fourarms, since he usually cannot fit through doors or in
rooms. Controlling his own strength is also a problem, and much of the damage he causes
is often unintentional.[3]
Fourarms is the most used alien in the series, since it is the form that most suits Ben's
fighting style: blindly rushing at the enemy with little forethought. Ben first transformed
into Fourarms in "Washington B.C." when he needed to fight the giant mammoth that Dr.
Animo had reanimated.
Ghostfreak
Ghostfreak (voiced by Steven Blum) is an Ectonurite (ecto playing on ectoplasm) from
the planet Anur Phaetos (phaetos playing on phantom). The series is vague about the
conditions of Anur Phaetos, aside from it being quite dark. Some urban legends claim it
to be the source of galactic chaos, while others identify it as a dimensional realm instead
of a planet. Ectonurites seem to be part of a hive mind; as the species possesses a vast
genetic memory, this mind is embedded into every strand of DNA and can be used to
replicate that mind in its entirety.[4]
As an Ectonurite, Ghostfreak resembles a wraith-like genie, while the original version
presented in the series is closer to a classic ghost. Ghostfreak has an exposed and upsidedown skull for a head, a single eye, dark blue-gray skin, exposed bones on certain parts
of his body, and blue claws. Beneath his skin is a mass of black and gray tentacles, which
can either be used as extra appendages or to scare an opponent, the latter keeping with his
name. In total darkness, these features become even more pronounced.[5] When first
introduced, Ghostfreak has a second skin that gives him a primarily grey and white
appearance while hiding his more frightening features, giving him his more ghost-like
appearance.
In battle, Ghostfreak possesses a wide array of powers, the foremost among them being
intangibility and invisibility. Being made of a variable-density protoplasm, Ghostfreak
can alter his own body chemistry to pass through solid matter or allow light to pass
through himself, becoming invisible. He can also make others intangible through physical
contact.[5] As suggested by his appearance and name, Ghostfreak can levitate freely and
his physiology allows him to survive without air.[5] Finally, Ectonurites also have psychic
abilities such as telepathy and telekinesis, but the extent of these abilities remains unclear.
[4]
The episode "Ghostfreaked Out" shows the only example of this; Ghostfreak, from
within the Omnitrix, causes several glass beakers to explode and causes other such minor
chaos. He was also able to communicate with Ben telepathically, both through dreams
and minor hallucinations.
Due to their perpetually nocturnal lifestyles, Ectonurites have developed into extremely
photosensitive creatures. Intense light, especially sunlight, renders Ectonurites powerless
and will cause them to combust with prolonged exposure.[4] The second skin on the
original version nullifies this weakness, but has since been removed.
Ben first transformed into Ghostfreak in "Permanent Retirement" when he wanted to get
away from his Aunt Vera. Starting at some point beyond that, Ben has had nightmares
involving Ghostfreak, making Ghostfreak one of the lesser-used forms. This version of
Ghostfreak retained Ghostfreak's original personality in the strand of DNA taken as a
sample. Ghostfreak eventually forces his way free in "Ghostfreaked Out", removing
Ben's ability to use the form in the process. Ben regains the form in "Be Afraid of the
Dark", but as a natural Ectonurite, not the sunlight-shielded version.
Grey Matter
Grey Matter (voiced by Richard Steven Horvitz in the TV series and by Carlos
Alazraqui in the live-action movie) is a Galvan (the former a play on actual grey matter
and Greys, the latter a play on galvanization) from the planet Galvan Prime. Galvan
Prime is a tiny world by most standards (the series does not give a definitive
measurement), and hence Galvans are on average about five inches tall.[6]
Galvans are a race of gray-skinned frog-like beings bred to be naturally intelligent and
knowledgeable, learning quickly about any given object from just a simple glance. Their
bodies are designed for the same purpose: soft, flexible bones and slimy skin allow
Galvans to squeeze into all but the smallest of spaces. It also makes grabbing them
somewhat difficult. Their slimy skin also allows them to stick to most surfaces.
Regardless, Grey Matter is easily stomped on because of his small size.[6] Not built for
combat, Grey Matter evades and outsmarts his enemies, rather than fighting them head
on. As Grey Matter, Ben benefits from the form's specialized breeding, giving him the
ability to instantly understand any technology. Showing a more light-hearted side of the
Omnitrix, Ben, despite being able to understand any device, does not consciously
comprehend what he is doing, leading him to remark as much.
Ben first transformed into Grey Matter in "Washington B.C." when he saw that a gold
Sumo Slammer card could be found in a box of cereal. Gwen found him looking for the
card in the cereal boxes at the supermarket. Since then, Grey Matter has been his form of
choice when needing to be stealthy or intelligent, but has also been a popular target for
accidental transformations, such as in "A Small Problem".
Heatblast
Heatblast (voiced by Steven Blum in the TV series and by David Franklin in the liveaction movie) is a Pyronite (pyro meaning fire) from the star Pyros. Pyros, despite being a
fully-functioning sun, has enough plots of semi-solid land for Pyronites to exist. Having
evolved on a star, Pyronites are magma-based creatures that can project and control fire at
will.[7]
The primary trait of Pyronites is their control over fire, which manifests in a variety of
ways. From projecting bolts of flame, radiating heat in all directions, or even firing at the
ground to propel themselves like a rocket, the fire-manipulation powers of Pyronites can
produce a nearly-unlimited range of effects. This tends to make Heatblast's scenes some
of the more spectacular ones in the series. Apart from this, Heatblast is also a highly
durable alien, able to endure being thrown through buildings without being slowed.
However, Heatblast's natural abilities also necessitate care when handling people or other
things that do not react well to intense heat. As Heatblast cannot reduce his ambient
temperature to human levels, he cannot directly rescue people or remain in contact with
objects for anything longer than a few seconds without lighting them on fire. Heatblast
gets around this by creating vortexes of flame to transport things without actually
touching them. In addition, Heatblast himself is vulnerable to things that extinguish
flame, namely water, sand, or foam. While small amounts of such materials simply
evaporate, large amounts over an extended period can kill a Pyronite. However Heatblast
has been shown to be able to swim and survive underwater and even to a certain extent
been able to use his powers for a minute or so.[7] When he gets a cold, it directly affects
his powers, giving him ice-abilities.
Heatblast is Ben's first transformation, which was activated in "And Then There Were 10"
when Ben was tampering with the Omnitrix.
Ripjaws
The aquatic alien Ripjaws (voiced by Fred Tatasciore) is a Piscciss volann of the water
planet Piscciss. Part alligator, part eel, part anglerfish, and part shark; Ripjaws is almost
unmatched when in his element.[8]
Being from a water-covered world, Ripjaws' foremost asset is his ability to breathe
underwater. As the form best equipped for underwater combat, Ripjaws is usually Ben's
way to deal with aquatic opponents. Possessing a powerful tail and slimy scales, Ripjaws
can swim at high speeds and with amazing agility. Ripjaws can also withstand a
remarkable amount of pressure, and his luminescent dangler allows him to see in the
darkest of depths (or otherwise dark areas). To attack his opponents, Ripjaws has clawtipped fins and a huge mouth filled with rows of razor-sharp teeth. His lower jaw can
unhinge to allow him to swallow objects in a single bite.
As a downside to being an aquatic alien, Ripjaws is rendered almost useless out of the
water, requiring almost constant exposure to water to keep from rapidly dehydrating,
causing him to suffocate on dry land.[8] Ripjaws has a pair of legs hidden within his tail,
allowing him to move on land, but is still subject to the necessity for water.
Ben first transformed into Ripjaws in "The Krakken" in order to take the Krakken's eggs
back from Jonah Melville. Due to the extremely specific conditions required to maintain
Ripjaws, he has become more of an auxiliary alien. As such, he is one of the least-used
forms on the Omnitrix.
Stinkfly
Another of Ben's more commonly used forms, Stinkfly (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) is
a Lepidopterran from the planet Lepidopterra (a play on lepidoptera, the scientific name
for butterflies and moths). Lepidopterra is a swamp planet home to a wide variety of giant
plants, and hence much larger insects evolved to match. Meant to be a combination of
various Earth insects (dragonflies, crickets, and praying mantis' specifically),[9]
Lepidopterrans are an intelligent insectoid race that reside in a complex of giant hives,
each ruled by its own queen.[10]
In any situation requiring flight, Stinkfly is Ben's alien of choice. Stinkfly's thin, rapidly
flapping wings allow him to move at high speeds in the air and dodge attacks just as
quickly. Stinkfly also possesses disproportionate strength, enough to carry people and
objects heavier than himself. Stinkfly's four eye stalks give him a wide range of vision
from the sky, including the ability to look directly behind himself.
For attack, Stinkfly can excrete high-pressure streams of liquids from the pollen ducts in
his eye stalks and mouth.[10] The type of liquid can range from a flammable toxin to an
immobilizing jelly. In "Don't Drink the Water", Ben's child form of Stinkfly (Stinkyfly)
could emit a powerful herbicide gas through flatulation. For melee combat, Stinkfly has a
razor-sharp tail and four pincers for legs.
Like most insects, Lepidopterrans are extremely vulnerable to any kind of chemical
poison or gas. Although their exoskeleton bodies are fairly strong, their wings are
extremely fragile and easy to damage.[10] Water especially is a problem for Stinkfly; it can
render him incapable of flying if too much gets on his wings. Furthermore, he is unable to
swim due to the small surface area of his limbs. A more minor inconvenience is Stinkfly's
intense body odor (hence the name).
Ben first transformed into Stinkfly in "Washington B.C." when he had to save Gwen after
she fell from the Washington Monument.
Upgrade
Upgrade (voiced by Tara Strong) is a Galvanic Mechomorph (mecho- meaning machine
and -morph meaning shape) of the planet Galvan B, a formerly uninhabited moon
orbiting Galvan Prime. Though originally uninhabited, Galvan B was accidentally
brought to life when Galvan scientists introduced self-replicating nanotechnology to the
moon, which bonded with the moon's minerals and created sentient life. Galvanic
Mechomorphs are built from the nanotechnology that covers their planet.[11]
Upgrade is a biomechanical being with liquid metallic skin and complex systems of selfforming organic circuits.[11] Made of liquid metal, Upgrade can reshape his body into
various forms, though he never takes any non-humanoid form. It also allows him to
stretch his body to an extent, allowing him to glide or float like a hang-glider or
parachute and fashion crude weapons with his hands, such as a mace. As Upgrade can
"melt" to avoid harm, most standard projectile weapons are ineffective against him, and
Upgrade will quickly regenerate from any damage taken. The same ability also allows
him to escape most forms of capture, such as being held down or tied up. He also doesn't
need to breathe.
Upgrade's reshaping ability allows for his primary power: made of nanotechnology,
Upgrade can merge with and upgrade any technology within reach by spreading over it
like liquid, enhancing it far beyond its original design. The size of the device is
inconsequential. While merged with a device, Upgrade controls it as he would his own
body. Through the same principle, Upgrade can also slide across metallic surfaces and
travel inside wires. Even without a machine at hand, Upgrade can reconfigure his form
around his eye in order to fire a plasma beam from it. Upgrade is also capable of forming
simple constructs from plasma, such as spikes.
Upgrade's weakness is his specialization: being technology-oriented, Upgrade cannot
possess biological creatures. Sentient robots are more difficult for him to control.
Upgrade's liquid-metal composition can work against him, namely where electrical
attacks are concerned. Furthermore, any sort of metal corrosive can upset Upgrade's
delicate internal workings and wreak havoc on his systems.[11]
Ben first transformed into Upgrade in "Permanent Retirement" to stop some criminals
who were robbing an ATM.
Wildmutt
Wildmutt (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) is a Vulpimancer from the planet Vulpin (a
play on vulpine, which means fox). Vulpin is a pitch black planet at the edge of the
galaxy, used as an intergalactic dumping ground. The ecosystem of the planet has been
poisoned beyond repair because of this, and as such the few creatures that survive here do
so under subzero temperatures. Vulpimancers are one of the few creatures to survive on
Vulpin, and are no less mutated than the planet itself.[12]
Ranging from human size to several times that, Vulpimancers share few common
characteristics. Their only common feature is the general shape of their bodies, being a
cross between a lion and a gorilla.[9] Ben 10,000's Wildmutt has much more pronounced
feline traits, including stripes and a tail. This unique body setup allows Wildmutt to run,
jump, and climb objects at high speeds, in addition to making him fairly strong. Being
from a pitch black world, Wildmutt has no eyes, instead having evolved to see through
smell and hearing, which is depicted as functioning somewhat like a thermograph sensor.
From sound to heat, few things escape Wildmutt's radar-like sight.
According to various profiles on Wildmutt, the porcupine-like quills on his back
supplement his senses, acting as finely tuned sense receptors. They are also said to serve
as weapons. They can either protect Wildmutt while he's rolling or be fired off as
projectiles.[12] The series has not yet addressed this particular ability; furthermore, Gwen
has no trouble riding on his back on several occasions.
Because they have no eyes, Vulpimancers do have some trouble with finer movement,
and under certain conditions are unable to detect their enemies.[12] Vulpimancers,
Wildmutt included, are also unable to speak in any understandable fashion, instead
relying on snarls and growls, which can be an inconvenience when trying to avoid
conflict. Because he relies on his sense of smell and hearing to see, Wildmutt is sensitive
to loud noises and strong smells. He is also rendered useless if his nose or ears are
clogged.
Ben first transformed into Wildmutt in "And Then There Were 10" after his second
experiment with the Omnitrix. This was Ben's first intentional transformation.
XLR8
XLR8 (voiced by Jim Ward) is a Kineceleran (a portmanteau of the words 'kinetic' and
'accelerate') from the planet Kinet (the first part of kinetic, which is movement energy).
Kinet is an electrically charged world, where electrical storms rapidly orbit the sun and
everything is accelerated. Like their homeworld, Kinecelerans are accelerated, and live
their lives just as quickly.[13]
While XLR8 resembles a semi-armored velociraptor, the base creature for the form's
design,[14] the actual species is described much differently in the Bandai profiles. The
profile states that Kinecelerans are vaguely elfin in appearance, with long hair, blue skin,
pointed ears, large tails, and oversized feet.[13] XLR8, on the other hand, has wheelshaped feet and wears a helmet with a windshield, leaving the features of his head
unknown. Ben 10,000's XLR8 also has a scanner built into the helmet, though whether or
not Ben has a similar ability is unclear.
Like all Kinecelerans, XLR8 can move at speeds reaching 500 mph, and can reach such
speeds almost instantly. This extreme speed comes from manipulating friction, which
allows XLR8 to run on almost any surface, including water or walls, with ease. The
Bandai profiles also create another contrast with this ability: actual Kinecelerans are said
to be incapable of running on slippery surfaces. Furthermore, because of their constant
motion, Kinecelerans build up large stores of static electricity, which reacts badly with
water.[13] XLR8 has showed no such ability.
Using his speed, XLR8 can perform a number of unique feats. He can create tornadoes
through centrifugal force, either through running in a small circle or spinning, and can
deliver speed-enhanced attacks in rapid succession. Amazing reflexes accompany this
speed, allowing XLR8 to quickly dodge attacks with relative ease. His scissor-like claws
can also cut through objects.
XLR8's weakness is his lack of physical strength, which is about on par with a normal
human. Magnets and charged pulses are said to be a problem, apparently disorienting
Kinecelerans to the point that they cannot balance properly,[13] but the series has never
addressed this weakness. Also XLR8 has difficulty trying to use speed on ice.
Ben first transformed into XLR8 in "And Then There Were 10" when he decided to play
around a bit with his newfound power. He used the form to get revenge on some bullies
that he fought with earlier in the episode. By the possible future seen in "Ben 10,000",
XLR8 becomes Ben's most-used form; having unlocked the Omnitrix's master code, Ben
reverts into XLR8 rather than his human form whenever he is not fighting. It is also much
faster than the younger Ben's version; It is capable of exceeding the Speed of sound with
little effort.
Additional alien forms
In the second season, Ben begins discovering new alien forms as a result of random
transformations. Accessing these aliens seems to be more difficult than the first ten forms,
but become simple to access after the first transformation. During the third season, Ben
gains access to new alien forms from the Omnitrix's ability to absorb and integrate alien
DNA upon contact.
Benmummy
Benmummy (voiced by Richard Green) is a Thep Khufan (playing with the word Khufu,
an Egyptian pharaoh) from the planet Anur Khufos (once again playing with Khufu). In
the dark belt of planets that gird the Null Void from regular space, Anur Khufos is a
world that exists below the surface of perception. It contains huge deposits of pure
Corrodium, a highly radioactive purplish metal that causes monstrous mutations in most
species. The Thep Khufan are mummy-like aliens composed almost entirely of a
bandage-like material, akin to the linen used on real mummies. They can stretch their
bandages to great lengths and control them even when separated from its main body. This
setup also allows them to reshape their bodies at will, splitting themselves apart to dodge
attacks and reforming to counter-attack. However, the material that makes up their body
is relatively weak, allowing it to be torn fairly easily by strong enough beings or other
equivalent forces. To compensate for its relatively weak form, these aliens can recover
from basically any injury, including being torn to shreds, almost instantly and with no
visible repercussions.[15] When Ben first uses the form, he has trouble figuring out how to
control it; Ben quickly discovers how to stretch his bandages, but has not displayed
knowledge of the advanced reshaping techniques.[16]
Benmummy's bandages make him extremely light, allowing him to be thrown by beings
with human strength[16] or blown away by strong enough winds.[5] Despite his build,
however, Benmummy is incredibly strong, and can throw beings as heavy as
Diamondhead with little effort.[15] In addition to strength, Benmummy also has a
surprising amount of speed and agility (enough to scale walls and dodge attacks with
relative ease). His composition also allows him to survive in a vacuum.[5]
Benmummy's appearance differs slightly from the other mummy alien seen. His eyes and
the gaps between his bandages glow green instead of purple. Benmummy also has black
bracers and greaves, as well as a smaller mask and the Omnitrix symbol on his left
shoulder. Benmummy can speak, even though the original seems to be mute.[16]
Ben gains this form in "Under Wraps" when another mummy alien inadvertently adds its
DNA to the Omnitrix, but accidentally transforms into Upgrade instead when trying to
use him. Ben first uses the form in "The Return" to fight off the Yenaldooshi. The credits
give the name "Benmummy," though Ben has not named it yet on-screen.[16]
Benvicktor
Benvicktor (voiced by Michael Dorn) is a Transylian ( a play on the country
Transylvania, the setting for many monster movies). from the planet Anur Transyl (again,
playing on Transylvania). Of all the worlds in the dark Anur belt, the gloomy planet of
Anur Transyl is the one that is closest to Earth both in proximity and appearance. Nothing
actually lives on Anur Transyl, so much as it exists; high deposits of Corrodium energy
have allowed its inhabitants to survive. In Ben 10: Protector of Earth, Max says that
Benvicktor's race, called Viktors, are from his home planet of Anur Phaetos. These aliens
appear to be based on Frankenstein's monster from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Rather
than sharing the same gruesome composition, though, Benvicktor's species appears to be
robotic. This allows them to survive in vacuums[5] and enhance themselves with
mechanical devices.[16] Like his species, Benvicktor has the ability to generate and project
a lightning-like stream of energy, which is capable of travelling through a vacuum
without a conductor. This also gives him the ability to magnetically charge his metal body
in order to stand firmly on metal surfaces.[5] The metal body makes Benvicktor strong and
durable.[16]
Benvicktor looks slightly different than Doctor Vicktor, the source alien. Benvicktor
sports longer hair, a smaller left eye (Vicktor's appears to be mechanical), and generates
green lightning rather than purple.[5]
Ben first gains this form while battling with Doctor Vicktor in "Be Afraid of the Dark",
during which time Vicktor accidentally grabs the Omnitrix. Ben uses the form later in the
same episode to fight Ghostfreak. The credits give the form's name as Benvicktor, even
though Ben himself has yet to name it.[5]
Benwolf
Benwolf (voiced by Tara Strong) is a Loboan (as in Lobo, Spanish for wolf) from the
planet Luna Lobo (literally translating from Spanish as "Wolf Moon," a reference to his
being a werewolf of sorts). In keeping with his werewolf appearance, Benwolf has both
enhanced strength, speed, and agility. He also has canine-like senses more acute than that
of humans;[17] like canines, however, Loboans are colorblind.[16] Benwolf's primary
weapons are his claws and fangs. Like other Loboans, Benwolf has a quadri-hinged
mandibled mouth akin to that of a Sangheili. By opening his mouth completely, Benwolf
can emit a long-range, ultrasonic howl, which is capable of doing concussive damage.[17]
This howl is capable of shattering rocks[16] and can propel Benwolf through the air using
recoil if need be.[17]
Ben obtains this form after an alien of the same species scratched the Omnitrix, causing
its DNA to be added into Ben's selection of aliens. Unlike his other transformations, Ben
gradually transforms into Benwolf rather than changing instantaneously. During this
transformation, Ben displays several animalistic tendencies, such as scratching with his
leg. Whether this carries over to Benwolf is unclear due to his limited appearances.
Cannonbolt
Cannonbolt (voiced by Fred Tatasciore) is an Arburian Pelarota (based on pelota,
Spanish for "ball" and rota, a play on "rotation"). This species is now mostly (if not
completely) extinct. The Great One destroyed their planet shortly before Ben discovers
the form.[18]
Cannonbolt is a hulking, broad-shouldered alien covered in natural armor plating on the
back, shoulders, and the backs of his arms. Cannonbolt can roll into a ball like an
armadillo or pillbug to encase himself in this plating. There is enough space within the
shell while rolled up to protect and transport people or objects.[19] When in ball form,
Cannonbolt can increase his rotational momentum and roll into enemies as an attack, as
well as ricochet off surfaces.[18] However, he is subject to the physical laws of reflection
and conservation of momentum, meaning that he has difficulty stopping or controlling his
direction if he picks up speed.[20]
Cannonbolt's armored shell is extremely resistant. The plates are safe from corrosives and
will reflect energy-based attacks.[18] The shell is durable enough to survive a free fall from
the upper limits of the Earth's atmosphere, including the heat of atmospheric reentry, and
still leave Cannonbolt and anything inside its shell completely uninjured.[5]
When not using his abilities, Cannonbolt is extremely clumsy and slow. His bulk, high
center of gravity, and stubby legs restrict his movement and make balancing difficult,
frequently causing him to fall on his back or face.[18] However, recent episodes show
Cannonbolt running, and even jumping, suggesting that Ben is now more adept at
balancing as Cannonbolt.[17]
The information from the Bandai Alien Collection toy for Cannonbolt is somewhat
contradictory to that given in the show. The profile that comes with the toy refers to his
species as a Vulpinic Tortugan (tortuga is Spanish for "turtle") from the planet Vulpin,
which Wildmutt also originates from. The profile also suggests that Cannonbolt is
capable of releasing a powerful chemical blast, though it does not explain where that
chemical is released from.[21]
Cannonbolt first appears in "The Big Tick" as an accidental transformation. Cannonbolt is
the first new alien to appear on the Omnitrix. Despite Ben's initial dislike of the form, it
has since become one of the most commonly used forms in the series and replaced
Ghostfreak in the opening theme as Ghostfreak had escaped from the Omnitrix at the
time.
Ditto
Ditto (voiced by Rob Paulsen) is a small, humanoid alien with the ability to clone himself
without limit. Every clone operates independently, regardless of whether or not Ben
wants them to, and each clone is indistinguishable from the others. Though the clones are
autonomous, pain felt by one clone is transmitted to the rest, and the death of one will
result in the death of the rest, as demonstrated by Dr. Animo's Ditto-enhanced Stinkfly
mutants. The cloned Dittos can also merge back into an individual entity if they desire.
When the Omnitrix times out, the Ditto clones are forcibly recombined into one before
the transformation reverts. If one or more clones are isolated from each other when the
Omnitrix times out, however, the timer will reset and Ben won't revert back into human
form until they are reunited. This only seems to apply when a clone is physically unable
to reunite with the others; in open air, the clones will float to each other over great
distances in order to facilitate the transformation. It is implied that the reset "glitch"
forces the Omnitrix into a state where the next transformation is timed out much faster
than usual, due to the strain of being active through multiple timeouts.
Though Ditto's cloning ability is limitless, each Ditto is no stronger or faster than their
size suggests, necessitating distractions and trickery as opposed to outright fighting.
Furthermore, the shared weakness of every single Ditto somewhat negates the usefulness
of making large numbers of clones.
Ditto first appears in "Divided We Stand".
Eon
In the film Ben 10: Race Against Time, the alien Eon (played by Christien Anholt) uses
the Omnitrix to turn Ben into a younger version of himself. He also deactivated the
failsafe so his DNA would completely overtake Ben's personality, essentially changing
Ben into a clone of himself. As Eon, Ben activates the Hands of Armageddon, but returns
to normal after Gwen manages to reach the Ben inside Eon.
Like the original Eon, the Omnitrix clone has vast time manipulation powers, though Ben
himself exhibits little of them. The Eon clone had the Omnitrix symbol on the right side
of his waist.This is the first time Ben makes the omnitrix time out by touching it as
demonstrated in Ben 10,000.
Eye Guy
Eye Guy (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) is part bat and part reptile.[22] His upper-body is
covered in eyes, hence the name. He has three-toed feet and four-fingered hands as well.
Ironically, he has no eyes on his head, which consists of a mouth and a very large pair of
ears.
Eye Guy is capable of firing energy beams from his eyes, the large eye in his chest firing
the most powerful version. In addition, he can merge all of his eyes into the one on his
chest to fire an even more powerful beam. Presumably, his multiple eyes allow for full
360 degree vision. In the episode "Ben 10 vs. the Negative 10 (Part 2)", Eye Guy is also
able to fire a freezing beam from three merged eyes on his shoulder.
Eye Guy first appears in the alternate version of Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix, replacing
Heatblast during the fight with Doctor Animo. How Eye Guy was obtained is never
addressed.
Upchuck
Upchuck (voiced by Dave Wittenberg) is a Gourmand (from the French word meaning
glutton) from the planet Peptos XI (Peptos being the Greek word for 'cooked' or 'digested'
[23] [24]
). Upchuck has four strong, adhesive tongues that can stretch to great lengths,
allowing him to latch onto large objects and reel them in with relative ease. Upchuck's
mouth and stomach also stretch, allowing him to swallow and digest objects larger than
himself.
As a Gourmand, Upchuck possesses several acid-filled stomachs that dissolve all forms
of matter, except, ironically, organic materials (such as ordinary human food). The items
ingested are converted into explosive balls of liquids that can be expelled at will with
great accuracy.[24] Upchuck also seems to be able to take a surprising amount of
punishment for a creature of his size, able to take the brunt force of a moving car impact
as well as survive being thrown through a wall.
Upchuck first appears in the episode "The Visitor", when an alien named Xylene enters a
code into the Omnitrix, activating the form.
Way Big
Way Big (voiced by Fred Tatasciore) is an enormous alien, nearly 100 feet tall, and by far
the biggest alien in Ben's arsenal.[25] His species and home planet are unknown, but his
appearance is somewhat reminiscent of tokusatsu super heroes, particularly those of the
Ultra Series. Way Big's size grants him extraordinary strength and invulnerability to most
attacks; however, in proportion to his size, Way Big does not seem to be any more
durable than normal, as Vilgax is able to cause him pain by digging in with his sharp
claws.
Way Big first appears in Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix, when Azmuth activates it on the
Omnitrix so Ben can fight Vilgax.
Wildvine
Wildvine (voiced by Jim Ward) is a Florauna (a combination of flora and fauna) from the
planet Flors Verdance (a combination of flora and verdens, Latin for green). They are
plant-based aliens with five vine-like legs, four-fingered claws, and venus flytrap-shaped
flaps covering their heads. When exposed to cold, kept from sunlight, or deprived of a
water source, however, they quickly wither up.[26] This does not seem to be a problem for
Wildvine, likely due to the limited periods in which the Omnitrix is used.
As a Florauna, Wildvine can grow any part of his body at will, allowing him to stretch his
limbs to great extent and even allowing him to grow thorns.[19] Being plant-based,
Wildvine has the ability to merge with earth plants. He can also dig with relative ease and
spread his tendrils underground to attack and travel [17]. Wildvine also has regrowable
seeds on his back which can be used as various types of RPG-like missiles, both lethal
and non-lethal. The flaps on his head are also sufficiently strong to trap and hold a single
person within.
Wildvine makes his first appearance in the episode "Camp Fear" as an accidental
transformation.
Future alien forms
In the episode "Ben 10,000", set twenty years into a possible future, a thirty-year old
version of Ben has access to 10,000 different aliens, of which he demonstrates three not
yet accessible by the present Ben. Among them are:
Spitter (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) is a large, blowfish-like alien with the
power to spit slime at high pressures.
Buzzshock (voiced by Tara Strong) is a green Megawhatt.
Articguana (voiced by Tom Kane) is a blue iguana-like alien that can breathe
freezing vapor. More recently Ben got Articguana in a new issue of the comic
series.
A number of alien forms were mentioned in the episode "Ken 10", although none have
made an onscreen appearance. Snakepit, Sandbox, and Shellhead were among Ken's
starter aliens. Of the three, only Shellhead is described, being a turtle-like alien whose
only power is to hide within its shell for defense. Another of Ken's initial aliens was
Toepick, until he was replaced by Grey Matter (Ken described him as too gross even for
him). Ken also mentions one called Atomix, expressing disappointment that it was not
among his choices.
Alien Force forms
In the sequel series, an older Ben gains ten new alien forms from a recalibrated Omnitrix.
Only nine new aliens from the show have been announced by Cartoon Network:[27]
Humongousaur: a dinosaur-like humanoid with great strength and the ability to
grow to up to 60ft in height [28]
Echo Echo: a small alien with the abilities to duplicate himself and to emit sonic
waves [29]
Swampfire: a plant-like alien with the abilities to shoot fireballs and to control
plants [30]
Spidermonkey
Big Chill
Chromastone
Brainstorm: A genius anthropod capable of sending forth electrical storms from
his cranium [31]
Goop
Jetray: a mantaray-like alien capable of flying, swimming, and using the stinger
on his head to pierce and poison [32]
