Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Amazing Spider-Man #64Spider-Manjust used a Pokémon to defeat a god in a major magical showdown (seriously). Taking place during the new “8 Deaths of Spider-Man” storyline, Peter Parker is starting to get pretty good as a novice spell-caster, having been chosen by Doctor Doom, the current Sorcerer Supreme, to enter the annual Covenant of Cyttorak, which helps keep the world safe from numerous cosmic threats. That said, the Webslinger’s new Pokémon-themed attack is a testament to his own hilarious genius,beyond Spider-Man’s new magical armor suit that was provided by Doom.
As seen inAmazing Spider-Man #64by Justina Ireland and Marcio Menyz, Spider-Man faces the fourth and fifth Scions of Cyttorak, beginning with Callix who’s joined by two vicious hellhound-type monsters. Having died and been magically brought back three times already, Spider-Man is quite determined to win his fourth showdown without having to lose his life once more. To that end,Spider-Man casts a surprising spell, one that allows him to get the upper hand thanks to a very powerful and legendary Pokémon.
Spider-Man Just Used Arceus During His Newest Magical Showdown
Yes, THAT Arceus
As seen in the new issue from Marvel Comics, Spider-Man uses the “Binding of Arceus” to trap Callix’s vicious canines. While Callix is initially unimpressed by the spell, he’s shocked to see his dogs completely unravel and sent back to where they came from. Hilariously, Spider-Man confirms he used a different spell than the one he spoke out loud, while also adding that Arceus is indeed a Pokémon, and not an actual source of magical power to be drawn from in the Marvel Universe.
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Hilariously, the Pokémon name-drop by Spider-Man is quite good, especially considering that the ruse isn’t fully revealed until the next page. This means Pokémon fans reading this issue were likely initially confused by the fake spell name before realizing that the use of the legendary Pokémon’s name was intentional, and not some sort of weird coincidence. Likewise, it’s also some pretty major proof that Spider-Man is still just as much of a nerd and lover of pop culture as any of us in real life.It’s also rather fitting that Arceus is a god in the Pokémon universe, having created the entire world.
Spider-Man’s New Pokémon Reference Cements His Status As An Epic Marvel Magic User
The Ultimate Spell-Casting Strategy
Quick on his feet,Spider-Man’s new strategy to say a completely fake spell out loud to hide his intended spell before it’s too late is a pretty slick move. Furthermore, using a Pokémon’s name is just the hilarious cherry on top. It certainly proves that one of the strongest elements in the entire Marvel Universe will always beSpider-Man’s sense of humor in the face of great danger(and in this case his probable death).
“While the Pokémon strategy was pretty cool, it’s certainly the kind of thing that can only be pulled off once (maybe twice)…”
Following Callix’s defeat, the issue ends with Spider-Man preparing to face his sister Cyra.As such, it’s going to be very exciting to see just how far that sense of humor will be able to go in light of all the extreme pain and suffering Spider-Man’s been facing with every death and resurrection. While the Pokémon strategy was pretty cool, it’s certainly the kind of thing that can only be pulled off once (maybe twice).
