I'm a huge Cable fan and this one is amazing.

I was initially a fan, but I've grown to dislike it more over time. That starting click is absolutely awesome! I'm a little upset in finally understanding that after phasing, he doesn't deal penetrating damage (ranged action vs. ranged attack), but it's still very playable. If he takes 1 damage, it's still serviceable. Click 3 loses PC, and by 4, he loses a tremendous amount of value. Even with flurry, I don't want to tolerate a 9 ATK from a 120 pt. figure, even if it does also penetrate. [EDIT: Not anymore]
Still, as a common figure, it is quite strong, and I can really see this being a great early piece for new players. It's just not strong enough for me.

With the 2017 rule changes can he use Psychic Blast after his half move Phasing?

This is a great piece! Excellent for both beginner and advanced players. Not over powered but definitely no slouch. That X-Men TA makes him so easy to heal.

Win/Loss: 4-0 I'm not a big Cable fan but I can't deny how effective he can be. Exceedingly mobile on his top click, his ignoring hindering for movement makes his RS clicks very valuable. When facing him it pays to be aggressive. His 17 defense to keep his Phase special can work against him but if you are patient Cable can deliver a lot of pain and keep moving. I like his design as he cannot ever use his Phase power with Psychic Blast and his SP gives only a ranged ATTACK (not an action). This common mistake makes a lot of players play him incorrectly. Remember, Phase for an 11 attack, 4 damage reducible OR stand still and deal 4 penetrating. Same goes for not getting to phase and RCE nor EE either. His PC took a hit not allowing him to reroll his Regen, however now that Regen guarantees at least healing 1 damage it could be okay.

Cable is a beast!

10 speed with phasing/teleporting and 7 range pretty much makes sure he can position himself favorably for an attack without being in range for retaliation or so that he can support with probability control and get a few shots in. Indomitable let's him keep on coming! Invulnerability, Stealth, P/T Running Shot, Ignores Hindering Terrain, Energy Explosion, Range Combat Expert, Exploit Weakness, a last click with Regeneration. Cable is definitely a unrated figure

Now if only he was a few point cheaper, I'd run him on tons of teams

@tyroclix... not sure exactly when the new rules came out, but i have the new 2017 rules book and the powers and abilities, and it states that PENETRATING/PSYCHIC BLAST range: make a RANGE ATTACK. damage dealt by this attack is penetrating. cables BODYSLIDE: cable can use phasing/teleport. when he does and moves 5 squares or less, after actions resolve he may make a close or RANGED ATTACK. its isnt a power action according to 2017. im sure you posted that before the rule changes and im sure you already know that, just helping my fellow clixers out. errr....trying to atleast. still learning all this myself

@odinson

Cable's Bodyslide cannot activate Pen/Psy. Bodyslide gives a close or ranged attack, not a RANGE action, which Penetrating/Psychic Blast is. A Ranged Attack is not the same as a Ranged Action.

This question gets asked so much, I almost feel I should include him on demo teams.

@xluc. so, in the 2017 powers and abilities list, when it says RANGE, its referring to an action instead of an attack? i think i get it now. i always thought it meant range attack/ close attack. but looking at some of the other combo of powers i do see the difference. once again, still trying to learn all this crap myself. thanks

If you're looking for the definitive MVC2 Cable, look no further.

Hyper Viper Beam!

Explain why this figure cannot use Body slide in conjunction with PENETRATING/PSYCHIC BLAST RANGE. This used to be an action but it is now an attack, there are no longer actions.

Ummm, there is so much wrong with this. If there are no longer actions, how do I know how many of my figures can go each turn?

The reason Body Slide doesn't combo with Pen/Psy is because Pen/Psy requires RANGE (which is an action, by the way). Body Slide gives an attack, not an action.

From the rulebook, page 7: