Description
Each gem is a small, smooth oblong, and known by their respective powers. The gems are indestructible but not immutable. On two occasions one or more of the gems have appeared in the form of deep pink spheres that were several feet in diameter. On other occasions the gems have appeared in their normal shape but with different coloring (i.e. when the Soul Gem appeared to be red when worn by the Gardener).
The primary six Infinity Gems include:
| Name | Color | Powers and Capabilities | Current Owner | Prior Owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soul | Green | Allows the user to steal, control, manipulate and alter souls, living or dead, and is the gateway to an idyllic pocket universe. The Soul Gem is sentient and has a hunger for souls. | Doctor Strange | Adam Warlock; Gardener; In-Betweener; Thanos; Nebula; Count Abyss; Magus; Rune; Gemini; Loki; Galactus |
| Time | Orange | Allows the user total control over the past, present and future. Allows time travel, can age and de-age beings and also be used as a weapon by trapping enemies or entire universes in unending loops of time. Also at full potential grants Omniscience. | Steve Rogers | Gardener; Thanos; Nebula; Adam Warlock; Gamora; Maxam; Magus; Rune; Hardcase; Loki; Galactus; Namor; Thor |
| Space | Purple | Allows the user to exist in any or all locations, move any object anywhere throughout reality and warp or rearrange space. At full potential it grants Omnipresence. | Iron Man | Runner; Thanos; Nebula; Adam Warlock; Pip the Troll; Magus; Rune; Loki; Galactus; Iron Man; Hood; Namor |
| Mind | Blue | Allows the user to greatly strengthen and enhance mental and psionic power and access the thoughts and dreams of other beings. Backed by the Power Gem, the Mind Gem can access all minds in existence simultaneously. When searching for it, the Illuminati apparently discovered that the Mind Gem was the personification of the universal subconscious. | Professor Xavier | Grandmaster; Thanos; Nebula; Adam Warlock; Moondragon; Magus; Rune; Primevil; Loki; Galactus; Professor X; Hood; Ms. Marvel |
| Reality | Yellow | Allows the user to fulfill wishes, even if the wish is in direct contradiction with scientific laws. | Mister Fantastic | Stranger; Collector; Thanos; Nebula; Adam Warlock; Rune; Night Man; Loki; Galactus; Black Bolt; Hood |
| Power | Red | Accesses all power and energy that ever has or will exist, and can boost the other gems effects. Allows the user to duplicate almost any physical superhuman ability and become invincible. | Namor | Champion of the Universe; Thanos; Nebula; Adam Warlock; Drax the Destroyer; Thor; Magus; Rune; Lord Pumpkin; Loki; Galactus; Champion of the Universe; She-Hulk; Titania; Reed Richards; The Hood; Red Hulk |
Additional gems have appeared in cross-over media and alternate universes outside the Marvel Universe. Their official canon within Marvel continuity is unknown.
| Name | Color | Abilities | Prior Owners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ego | Gold | The Ego Gem contains the consciousness of the cosmic entity Nemesis, which when united with the other gems reforms the character. This gem is found in the Ultraverse when the Asgardian god Loki attempts to steal the other gems. It has never been seen outside its' initial appearance except for the Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet video game and The Super Hero Squad Show where it is known as the Infinity Sword. | Sersi; Nemesis |
| Rhythm | Pink | In the Marvel Super Hero Squad universe and related media, a seventh "Rhythm Gem" exists. The acquisition of the Infinity Gems is the main focus of The Super Hero Squad Show's second season as well as the Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet video game. The Rythmn Gem, however, was revealed to be a ploy made by Loki. | Loki; Enchantress; Thanos |
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