Jean Grey has officially joined Marvel Rivals as Phoenix. Here’s a full look at all her abilities, team-up powers, and how she plays in Season 3.
Marvel Rivals is gearing up for its biggest update yet with Season 3, officially titled The Abyss Awakens, going live on July 11, 2025. The new season is packed with content, new cosmetics, a dark symbiote-themed map, and a new battle pass loaded with rewards.
But the real excitement? Two brand-new playable heroes: Phoenix (Jean Grey) and Blade. Alongside their debut, the update also brings major balance changes across the board, with buffs and nerfs to characters like Spider-Man, Scarlet Witch, Venom, and more.
In this article, we’re taking a closer look at Phoenix (Jean Grey), her full set of abilities, her unique team-up synergy with Wolverine, and what she brings to the table in Marvel Rivals.
Who is Phoenix in Marvel Rivals?
Jean Grey is one of the most iconic characters in the X-Men universe, and in Marvel Rivals, she taps into the full power of the Phoenix Force. That means she’s not just throwing psychic attacks, she’s literally bringing the heat with explosive, high-impact abilities that can change the flow of battle.
On top of her offensive power, Jean also brings mobility, crowd control, and a new type of synergy that buffs her allies in unexpected ways. She’s designed as a powerful disruptor with utility and flair.
Marvel Rivals: Phoenix’s Abilities and Stats
Check out the full list of Phoenix’s abilities in Marvel Rivals below.
- Endsong Inferno [Q]: Soar into the sky with the Phoenix and crash down onto a selected area, dealing devastating damage to enemies while creating a shockwave that destroys enemy Summons, Shields, and any Bonus Health. Enemies hit are applied with 1 Spark.
- Telepathic Illusion [LShift]: Leave behind an illusion and instantly teleport in the desired direction, followed by detonating the illusion. Enemies hit are applied with 1 Spark.
- Dark Ascent [E]: Merge with the Phoenix, entering a state of free flight. Gain a Movement Boost while continuously replenishing ammunition.
- Telekinesis Burst [RMB]: Mark a targeted area with psionic energy, followed by a series of fiery explosions. The first blast Stuns enemies, while the subsequent two explosions inflict Slow. Applies 1 Spark to enemies hit.
- Cosmic Flames [LMB]: Launch a fiery projectile forward, applying 1 Spark to enemies hit. Critical hits apply 2 Sparks. At 3 Sparks, Phoenix triggers a fiery explosion that applies 1 Spark to enemies around and Healing Over Time to self. Sparks from explosions will not stack for a brief period.
Team-Up Ability: Mind’s Grace
Jean’s team-up ability is a passive called Mind’s Grace, and it’s tied to Wolverine. When they’re paired up, Wolverine’s Feral Leap ability becomes Phoenix Warrior.
- Mind’s Grace: Jean Grey imbues Wolverine with the awe-inspiring Phoenix Force. With this power, Wolverine’s Feral Leap transforms into Phoenix Warrior. While active, he is enveloped in Phoenix flames that continuously scorch him and nearby enemies, dealing Percentage Damage. In this state, Wolverine’s abilities gain Lifesteal when inflicting damage.
Phoenix Release Date in Marvel Rivals
Jean Grey will officially become playable as Phoenix when Season 3 launches on July 11, 2025. She’ll be available as part of the new update.
That’s everything you need to know about Phoenix and her powers in Marvel Rivals. What do you think of her playstyle so far? Will she shake up your usual team comp, or replace someone entirely? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
