Vargas’ super powers are still a mystery and have never been fully explained. Vargas is not a Glossary:M#mutant, mutant, but is not fully Humans, human either. According to Vargas, he is mankind’s response to mutant-kind. He claims to be a real super “human” (as opposed to having powers caused by Glossary:G#genetic, genetic Glossary:M#mutation, mutation) and also claims he is the pure and legitimate Homo sapiens superior. He possesses Glossary:S#superhuman, superhuman strength (even for a mutant) and speed and has genius-level intellect. He also possesses superhuman reflexes, agility, stamina, and durability. He is a master swordsman and martial artist. Rogue, Rogue’s absorption powers were ineffective against Vargas as well.