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|body = Cyborg Humanoid
 
|body = Cyborg Humanoid
 
|Alternate Counterparts = [[Lightning Volt]]
 
|Alternate Counterparts = [[Lightning Volt]]
|power = Enhanced Strength<br>Enhanced Durability<br>Enhanced Reflexes<br>Enhanced Dexterity<br>Enhanced Jumping<br>Technokinesis<br>Electromagnetism<br>Levitation <small>(via electricity)</small><br>Electrokinesis<br>Electrical Absorption<br>Electrical Redirection<br>Electricity-Enhanced Combat<br>Lightning Generation<br>Space Survivability<br>Immense Life Span<br>Heat Resistance
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|power = Enhanced Strength<br>Enhanced Durability<br>Enhanced Speed<br>Enhanced Dexterity<br>Enhanced Reflexes<br>Enhanced Jumping<br>Technokinesis<br>Electromagnetism<br>Electrokinetic Levitation<br>Electrokinesis<br>Electrical Redirection<br>Space Survivability<br>Immense Life Span<br>Heat Resistance<br>[[Corrodium]] Immunity
 
|voice = [[Michael Dorn]] <small>([[Ben 10|Original Series]])</small><br>[[David Kaye]] <small>([[Ben 10: Omniverse|Omniverse]])</small>
 
|voice = [[Michael Dorn]] <small>([[Ben 10|Original Series]])</small><br>[[David Kaye]] <small>([[Ben 10: Omniverse|Omniverse]])</small>
 
|1st-appearance = Be Afraid of the Dark
 
|1st-appearance = Be Afraid of the Dark
 
|dna source = }}
 
|dna source = }}
'''Frankenstrike''', formerly known as '''Benvicktor''', is the [[Omnitrix (Omniverse)|Omnitrix]]'s DNA sample of a [[Transylian]] from the planet [[Anur Transyl]] in the [[Anur System]].
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'''Frankenstrike''', formerly known as '''Benvicktor''', is the [[Omnitrix]]'s DNA sample of a [[Transylian]] from the planet [[Anur Transyl]] in the [[Anur System]].
   
 
==Appearance==
 
==Appearance==
 
===Ben as Frankenstrike===
 
===Ben as Frankenstrike===
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Frankenstrike has an appearance similar to the classic depiction of [[Wikipedia:Boris Karloff|Boris Karloff]]'s version of Victor Frankenstein's monster. The generators on his back aren't machines, but metallic-organic growths.{{Refn|[[:File:Frankenstrike's Generators.png]]|group = pop-up}}<ref name="BAotD" />
Frankenstrike has an appearance similar to the classic depiction of Boris Karloff's version of Victor Frankenstein's monster. He has a muscular body and a human nose. In the [[Ben 10|original series]], he had dark greyish yellow skin, a black mullet hairstyle with brown at the end, sideburns, and two tower-like conductor coils on his back. Frankenstrike wore black pants with lines on them, with a triangle dash in the middle, that glowed green. He had stitch-like lines on his arms (right arm: half of his shoulder and left arm: halfway from his glove). He had brown gloves with his fingers showing. He had three black and green bolts on his chest and one black bolt on each side of his neck, with all bolts having a green line on them. He had white lines on his waist that connect to the [[Omnitrix (Original)|original Omnitrix]], the symbol he wore on his waist, like a belt clasp.
 
   
 
In the [[Ben 10|original series]], Frankenstrike had a muscular body with a human nose, dark greyish yellow skin, a black mullet hairstyle with brown at the end, sideburns, and two tower-like conductor coils on his back. Frankenstrike wore black pants with lines on them, with a triangle dash in the middle, that glowed green. He had stitch-like lines on his arms (right arm: half of his shoulder and left arm: halfway from his glove). He had brown gloves with his fingers showing, and had three black and green bolts on his chest and one black bolt on each side of his neck, with all bolts having a green line on them. He had white lines on his waist that connect to the [[Omnitrix (Original)|original Omnitrix]] symbol like a belt clasp.
In '''[[Ben 10: Ultimate Alien|Ultimate Alien]]''', Frankenstrike's skin was completely grey. His gloves, tower-like wire coils and the bottom of his shoes were grey. His belt was grey and a grey hexagon was where the Omnitrix symbol used to be. The bolts were grey and had no green line on them. The [[Ultimatrix (Original)|Ultimatrix]] symbol replaced the top bolt in the triangular shape made by the placed bolts on his chest.
 
   
 
In '''[[Ben 10: Ultimate Alien|Ultimate Alien]]''', Frankenstrike's skin was completely grey, as were his gloves, tower-like wire coils and the bottom of his shoes. His belt was also grey and a grey hexagon was where the Omnitrix symbol used to be. The bolts were grey and had no green line on them. The [[Ultimatrix (Original)|Ultimatrix]] symbol replaced the top bolt in the triangular shape made by the placed bolts on his chest.
In '''[[Ben 10: Omniverse|Omniverse]]''', Frankenstrike's hair is now shorter, lacking bangs and a mullet, but still has evident sideburns. His skin has several uneven seams, combining grayish yellow skin with darker grey skin. He also has large pink scars across his chest and right arm. He retains the bolts on his neck, but no longer has them on his chest; instead he has one on each shoulder, elbow, and three in his back. The bolts are now bronze, and resemble a fathead screw with a green light in the crease. His belt is now green with white stripes, which have white bolts in them, and another bolt as a buckle. His turrets are now green with screws on them; and the coils are now white and feature green bulbs at the tips. His gauntlets are now green with bolts on their knuckles, his pants are now a greenish-black color, and his "boots" are now copper with three green slits in them. Frankenstrike's teeth are now yellowed and uneven, and bear out when he speaks. Frankenstrike's [[Omnitrix (Omniverse)|Omnitrix]] symbol is embedded in the flesh of his right pectoral, with several deep scars protruding from where it resides.
 
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In '''[[Ben 10: Omniverse|Omniverse]]''', Frankenstrike's hair is now shorter, lacking bangs and a mullet, but still has evident sideburns. His skin has several uneven seams, combining grayish-yellow skin with darker grey skin. He also has large pink scars across his chest and right arm. He retains the bolts on his neck, but no longer has them on his chest; instead, he has one on each shoulder, elbow, and three in his back. The bolts are now bronze, and resemble a fathead screw with a green light in the crease. His belt is now green with white stripes, which have white bolts in them, and another bolt as a buckle. His turrets are now green with screws on them, and the coils are now white and feature green bulbs at the tips. His gauntlets are now green with bolts on their knuckles, his pants are now a greenish-black color, and his "boots" are now copper with three green slits in them. Frankenstrike's teeth are now yellowed and uneven, and bear out when he speaks. His [[Omnitrix (Omniverse)|Omnitrix]] symbol is embedded in the flesh of his right pectoral, with several deep scars protruding from where it resides.
   
 
===Benzarro as Frankenstrike===
 
===Benzarro as Frankenstrike===
[[Benzarro]]'s Frankenstrike looks identical to Ben's except he has different colors. His eyes, bulbs, and electricity are colored lavender. His body color is slightly different, resembling Benzarro's colorization and everything that is green on regular Frankenstrike, is purple on him.
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[[Benzarro]]'s Frankenstrike looks identical to [[Ben Tennyson (Classic)|Ben Prime]]'s Frankenstike in '''Omniverse''', except his skin is recolored to resemble Benzarro's and his eyes, back generators, bolts, belt, and Omnitrix symbol are recolored purple.
 
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" bordercolor="transparent" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
 
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" bordercolor="transparent" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
 
Benzarro frankenstrike.png|Benzarro as Frankenstrike
 
Benzarro frankenstrike.png|Benzarro as Frankenstrike
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==Powers and Abilities==
 
==Powers and Abilities==
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<gallery type="slideshow">
[[File:Frankenstrike electric.png|thumb|212px|Frankenstrike's electrokinesis]]
 
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SZTWC (529).png|Electrokinesis
Frankenstrike has an electromagnetic body with two conductor coils on his back that allow him to generate and manipulate green lightning and electromagnetism. He can emit powerful lightning bolts and emit magnetism from his hands or his feet, allowing him to attach to metal structures. Frankenstrike can also emit his lightning in the form of waves that can travel along flat surfaces.
 
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CIU (229).png|Electric Beams
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TCoM (248).png|Enhanced Strength
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MaxMonster102.1.png|Enhanced Durability
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MaxMonster113.2.png|Enhanced Jumping
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MaxMonster118.5.png|Enhanced Reflexes
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IaMBW2 (294).png|Enhanced Speed
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BAOTD 20.png|Electromagnetism
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BAOTD 44.png|Space Survivability
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</gallery>
 
Frankenstrike has an electromagnetic body with two conductor coils on his back that allow him to generate and manipulate green lightning and electromagnetism.
   
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Frankenstrike can emit powerful lightning bolts and emit magnetism from his hands or his feet, allowing him to attach to metal structures.<ref name="BAotD">''[[Be Afraid of the Dark]]''</ref>
Frankenstrike possesses superhuman strength and durability. He can also enhance his physical attacks by giving them an electrical charge.
 
   
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Frankenstrike can emit his lightning in the form of waves that can travel along flat surfaces.<ref name="ATTWN">''[[And Then There Were None]]''</ref>
Frankenstrike possesses enhanced jumping and dexterity.
 
   
Frankenstrike can survive in the vacuum of space.<ref name="BAoTD">''[[Be Afraid of the Dark]]''</ref>
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Frankenstrike can alternatively shoot concentrated beams of electricity.<ref name="CIU">''[[Cough It Up]]''</ref>
   
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Frankenstrike possesses enhanced strength, as he was able to punch through a [[Techadon Robots|Techadon robot]] and knock its arm off.<ref>''[[The Color of Monkey]]''</ref> He is also strong enough to carry an [[Appoplexian (Classic)|Appoplexian]] over his shoulders.<ref name="IaMMMBW2">''[[It's a Mad, Mad, Mad Ben World: Part 2]]''</ref>
Frankenstrike can resist extreme heat.
 
   
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Frankenstrike has enhanced jumping, as shown when he was able to jump and hold onto a high ladder when waiting to ambush [[Phil Billings (Classic)|Phil]].<ref name="MM">''[[Max's Monster]]''</ref>
Frankenstrike has a form of technokinesis by connecting himself to machines with his conductor coils to control them, he can do so with his electricity as well.
 
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Frankenstrike is durable enough to withstand being blasted by one of [[Phil Billings (Classic)|Phil]]'s electric blasts, as well as having enhanced reflexes, as he was able to dodge the same blasts easily.<ref name="MM" />
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Frankenstrike can enhance his physical attacks by giving them an electrical charge.<ref name="MM" />
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Like all Anur System aliens, Frankenstrike is immune to the effects of [[Corrodium]]<ref name="BAotD" /> and can see in the dark.{{Refn|[[:File:All Anur System Aliens Can See in the Dark.png]]|group = DJW}}
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Frankenstrike can survive in the vacuum of space.<ref name="BAotD" />
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Despite his claims, Frankenstrike is actually quite fast, as demonstrated when [[Lightning Volt]] was able to keep up with [[Rath (Classic)|Rath]].<ref name="IaMMMBW2" />
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Frankenstrike has a form of technokinesis by connecting himself to machines with his conductor coils to control them. He can do so with his electricity as well.
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Frankenstrike is resistant against extreme heat and immune to an [[Anodite]]'s [[Mana|mana]] attacks, as demonstrated by [[Viktor]].<ref>''[[Viktor: The Spoils]]''</ref>
   
 
==Weaknesses==
 
==Weaknesses==
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<gallery type="slideshow">
The two generators on Frankenstrike's shoulders are the source of his electricity, which means opponents like [[Phil Billings (Classic)|Phil]] can also absorb his electricity through them.<ref>''[[Max's Monster]]''</ref>
 
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MaxMonster115.png|Vulnerability to Electricity Absorption
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SZTWC (532).png|Vulnerable Generators
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CIU (253).png|Constrained in Tight Spaces
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MaxMonster102.png|Durability Limit
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TWB (476).png|Vulnerable Head
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TWB (493).png|Banished by Time Rays
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</gallery>
 
Frankenstrike can be harmed by the impact of another [[Transylian]]'s electrical attacks, as shown when he blasted Dr. Viktor with a charge strong enough to send him flying into a [[Null Void (Classic)|Null Void]] portal.<ref name="BAotD" />
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The two generators on Frankenstrike's shoulders are the source of his electricity, which means opponents like [[Phil Billings (Classic)|Phil]] can absorb his electricity through them.<ref name="MM" /> He can also be held by his generators.<ref>''[[Something Zombozo This Way Comes]]''</ref>
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Frakenstrike is unable to fit through small or tight spaces.<ref name="CIU" /><ref name="ATTWN" />
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Despite his immense stature, Frankenstrike's head is small, making it vulnerable to being bitten and covered by species whose mouths are larger or as big as a [[Gourmand]]'s.<ref name="ATTWB">''[[And Then There Was Ben]]''</ref>
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Frankenstrike has a durability limit, as his arm hurt after he was thrown onto the ground by Phil.<ref name="MM" />
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Like any other organic being, Frankenstrike can be banished to another timeline by a [[Chronosapien]].<ref name="ATTWB" />
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Frankenstrike can be controlled and hypnotized by [[Vladat]]s via their [[Corruptura]]s, as demonstrated by Viktor and many other Transylian residents of [[Anur Transyl]].<ref>''[[The Vampire Strikes Back]]''</ref>
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Despite all of his electrokinetic abilities, Frankenstrike cannot absorb electricity.{{Refn|[[:File:Transylians Cannot Absorb Electricity.png]]|group = DJW}}
   
Frankenstrike can be harmed by the impact of another Transylian's electrical attacks, as shown when Frankenstrike himself blasted [[Dr. Viktor]] with a charge strong enough to send him flying into a [[Null Void (Classic)|Null Void]] portal.<ref name="BAoTD"/>
 
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Ben 10===
<tabber>
 
 
*Frankenstrike first appeared in ''[[Be Afraid of the Dark]]'', where he was unlocked when [[Viktor]] touched the [[Omnitrix (Original)|Omnitrix]] and battled the latter, as well as [[Zs'Skayr]] and the [[Mummy]], on the exterior of the space station until [[Max Tennyson (Classic)|Max]] destroyed the projector. When Viktor opened a portal to the [[Null Void (Classic)|Null Void]] that sucked in the Mummy, Frankenstrike sent Viktor into his own portal before it closed.
|-|Ben 10 =
 
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;Ben
 
 
===Ultimate Alien===
*Frankenstrike first appeared in ''[[Be Afraid of the Dark]]''. Without Ben noticing, the Omnitrix sampled [[Viktor]]'s DNA when he touched it. Frankenstrike battled [[Zs'Skayr]] in the space station until the [[Mummy]] joined in and [[Max Tennyson (Classic)|Max]] destroyed the projector. Dr. Viktor accidentally teleported himself and the Mummy into the [[Null Void (Classic)|Null Void]] while Frankenstrike escaped.
 
|-|Ultimate Alien=
 
 
*In ''[[Ben 10,000 Returns]]'', Frankenstrike was unlocked by [[Ben 10,000 (Ultimate Alien)|Ben 10,000]].
 
*In ''[[Ben 10,000 Returns]]'', Frankenstrike was unlocked by [[Ben 10,000 (Ultimate Alien)|Ben 10,000]].
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|-|Omniverse =
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===Omniverse===
;Ben
 
*In ''[[Max's Monster]]'', Frankenstrike was used to fight and trap [[Phil Billings (Classic)|Phil]] in the streets of [[Bellwood]].
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*In ''[[Max's Monster]]'', Frankenstrike fought and trapped [[Phil Billings (Classic)|Phil]] in the streets of [[Bellwood]].
*In ''[[Something Zombozo This Way Comes]]'', Frankenstrike was used to fight the [[Zombie Clowns]] and defeat the [[Circus Freak Trio (Classic)|Circus Freak Trio]].
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*In ''[[Something Zombozo This Way Comes]]'', Frankenstrike fought some [[Zombie Clowns]] and defeated the [[Circus Freak Trio (Classic)|Circus Freaks]].
* In ''[[Cough It Up]]'', Frankenstrike defeated [[Kraab (Classic)|Kraab]].
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*In ''[[And Then There Were None]]'', [[Benzarro]] as Frankenstrike failed to capture [[No Watch Ben]].
* In ''[[The Color of Monkey]]'', Frankenstrike chased [[Rojo]] and fought a [[Techadon Robots|Techadon]].
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*In ''[[And Then There Was Ben]]'', Benzarro as Frankenstrike battled [[Vomit Man]] and [[Gwen Tennyson (Gweniverse)|Gwen 10]] as [[Wildvine (Classic)|Wildvine]] until he was sent back to his own timeline by No Watch Ben as [[Clockwork]].
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*In ''[[Cough It Up]]'', Frankenstrike defeated [[Kraab (Classic)|Kraab]].
;Benzarro
 
*In ''[[And Then There Were None]]'', Frankenstrike failed to capture [[No Watch Ben]].
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*In ''[[The Color of Monkey]]'', Frankenstrike chased [[Rojo]] and fought a [[Techadon Robots|Techadon robot]].
*In ''[[And Then There Was Ben]]'', Frankenstrike battled [[Gwen Tennyson (Gwen 10 Timeline)|Gwen 10]] as [[Wildvine (Classic)|Wildvine]] and [[Vomit Man]] and was sent back to his own timeline by [[Clockwork]].
 
</tabber>
 
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
<tabber>
 
<tabber>
|-|Ben 10 =
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|-|Ben 10=
 
;Ben
 
;Ben
 
;Season 3
 
;Season 3
 
*''[[Be Afraid of the Dark]]'' <small>(first appearance)</small>
 
*''[[Be Afraid of the Dark]]'' <small>(first appearance)</small>
|-|Ben 10: Omniverse =
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|-|Omniverse=
 
;Ben
 
;Ben
 
;Season 4
 
;Season 4
 
*''[[Max's Monster]]'' <small>(first reappearance; intended alien was [[Feedback]])</small>
 
*''[[Max's Monster]]'' <small>(first reappearance; intended alien was [[Feedback]])</small>
 
;Season 5
 
;Season 5
*''[[Something Zombozo This Way Comes]]''
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*''[[Something Zombozo This Way Comes]]'' <small>(intended alien was [[Ditto]] and/or [[Echo Echo]])</small>
 
;Season 6
 
;Season 6
 
*''[[Cough It Up]]''
 
*''[[Cough It Up]]''
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==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
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His placeholder name, Benviktor, is a combination of "Ben" and "Vicktor".
The name Frankenstrike is a combo of the name of Frankenstein and the word "strike", as in a lightning strike.
 
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The name Frankenstrike is a combo of the name of Frankenstein, referencing his appearance, and the word "strike", as in a lightning strike, which alludes to his electrokinetic abilities.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*Frankenstrike's appearance is based off of [[Wikipedia:Mary Shelley|Mary Shelley]]'s [[Wikipedia:Frankenstein's monster|Frankenstein's monster]].
*Ben probably renamed the transformation from Benvicktor to Frankenstrike when he was 11 years old.{{Refn|''link unavailable''|group = DJW}}
 
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*Fraknenstrike was never officially named by [[Ben Tennyson (Classic)|Ben]]; the name "Benvicktor" was assigned to him by the credits and toys during the [[Ben 10|original series]].
*Though Dr. Viktor is a scientific genius, hyper-intelligence is not a common trait among Transylians, and Ben does not become any smarter as Frankenstrike.{{Refn|http://archive.is/plgy3|group = DJW}}
 
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**Therefore, Frankenstrike is one of the four aliens whose working name had Ben's name in it; the other three being [[Blitzwolfer]], [[Snare-oh]] and [[Nanomech]].
*Frankenstrike's DNA was already in the Omnitrix; Ben misunderstood what the Omnitrix was doing when it "sampled" Viktor's DNA.{{Refn|http://archive.is/pPzlE|group = DM}}
 
 
**In '''Omniverse''', the placeholder name "Benvicktor" was replaced with Frankenstrike. In fact, Ben came up with Frankenstrike's name when he was 11 years old.{{Refn|''link unavailable''|group = DJW}}
*Frankenstrike replaces [[Gravattack]] in the opening intro of '''Omniverse''''s Arc 4 from ''[[Evil's Encore]]'' onwards. He also replaces [[Shocksquatch]] in the opening intro of Arc 5.
 
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*Frankenstrike was originally considered to be Ben's second smartest alien, as he was one of the aliens [[Ben 10,000 (Original)|Ben 10,000]] used to build [[Ken Tennyson|Ken]]'s [[Omnitrix (Replica)|Omnitrix]].{{Refn|''link unavailable''|group = pop-up}}<ref>''[[Ken 10]]''</ref> This was retconned in '''Omniverse''', as hyper-intelligence is not a common trait among Transylians. Therefore, Ben does not become any smarter as Frankenstrike.{{Refn|http://archive.is/plgy3|group = DJW}}
*Frankenstrike's appearance is based on Mary Shelley's [[Wikipedia:Frankenstein's Monster|Frankenstein's Monster]].
 
 
*There is a common misconception that Viktor was the DNA source for Frankenstrike, but this is not true, as Transylian DNA was already present in the [[Omnitrix (Original)|Omnitrix]] and Ben just misunderstood what the device was doing when it "sampled" Viktor's DNA.{{Refn|[[:File:Halloween Trio Sampled.PNG]]|group = DM}}
*When Frankenstrike finishes his transformation, he often slams his forearms together, in a manner reminiscent to Hanna-Barbera's Frankenstein Jr.
 
 
*From Arc 4 of '''Omniverse''' onward, Frankenstrike replaces [[Gravattack]] in the opening intro of the show. He also replaces [[Shocksquatch]] in the opening intro of Arc 5.
*The generators on Frankenstrike's back aren't machines, but metallic-organic growths.{{Refn|[[:File:BAoTD Trivia.png]]|group = pop-up}}<ref name="BAoTD"/>
 
 
*When Frankenstrike finishes his transformation, he often slams his forearms together in a manner reminiscent to Hanna-Barbera's Frankenstein Jr.
 
*Similar to [[Arctiguana]], [[Snare-oh]], [[Upchuck|Murk Upchuck]] and [[Buzzshock]], Frankenstrike appeared in '''Omniverse''', but he did not appear in ''[[A New Dawn]]''.
 
*Similar to [[Arctiguana]], [[Snare-oh]], [[Upchuck|Murk Upchuck]] and [[Buzzshock]], Frankenstrike appeared in '''Omniverse''', but he did not appear in ''[[A New Dawn]]''.
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*Frankenstrike is one of five aliens featured in '''Omniverse''' who generate green electricity; the others being [[Upgrade (Classic)|Upgrade]], Buzzshock, [[Brainstorm]], and Nanomech. Unlike the others, however, Frankenstrike's bio-electricity discharge is naturally colored green for other Transylians.<ref name="BAotD" />{{refn|[[:File:Transylians' Bio-Electricity Discharge.png]]|group = pop-up}}
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**[[Benzarro]]'s Frankenstrike's electricity is colored purple,<ref name="ATTWN" /><ref name="ATTWB" /> much like Viktor.
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**[[Lightning Volt]]'s electricity is colored blue.<ref name="IaMMMBW2" />
   
 
==References==
 
==References==

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Frankenstrike, formerly known as Benvicktor, is the Omnitrix's DNA sample of a Transylian from the planet Anur Transyl in the Anur System.

Appearance

Ben as Frankenstrike

Frankenstrike has an appearance similar to the classic depiction of Boris Karloff's version of Victor Frankenstein's monster. The generators on his back aren't machines, but metallic-organic growths.[pop-up 1][1]

In the original series, Frankenstrike had a muscular body with a human nose, dark greyish yellow skin, a black mullet hairstyle with brown at the end, sideburns, and two tower-like conductor coils on his back. Frankenstrike wore black pants with lines on them, with a triangle dash in the middle, that glowed green. He had stitch-like lines on his arms (right arm: half of his shoulder and left arm: halfway from his glove). He had brown gloves with his fingers showing, and had three black and green bolts on his chest and one black bolt on each side of his neck, with all bolts having a green line on them. He had white lines on his waist that connect to the original Omnitrix symbol like a belt clasp.

In Ultimate Alien, Frankenstrike's skin was completely grey, as were his gloves, tower-like wire coils and the bottom of his shoes. His belt was also grey and a grey hexagon was where the Omnitrix symbol used to be. The bolts were grey and had no green line on them. The Ultimatrix symbol replaced the top bolt in the triangular shape made by the placed bolts on his chest.

In Omniverse, Frankenstrike's hair is now shorter, lacking bangs and a mullet, but still has evident sideburns. His skin has several uneven seams, combining grayish-yellow skin with darker grey skin. He also has large pink scars across his chest and right arm. He retains the bolts on his neck, but no longer has them on his chest; instead, he has one on each shoulder, elbow, and three in his back. The bolts are now bronze, and resemble a fathead screw with a green light in the crease. His belt is now green with white stripes, which have white bolts in them, and another bolt as a buckle. His turrets are now green with screws on them, and the coils are now white and feature green bulbs at the tips. His gauntlets are now green with bolts on their knuckles, his pants are now a greenish-black color, and his "boots" are now copper with three green slits in them. Frankenstrike's teeth are now yellowed and uneven, and bear out when he speaks. His Omnitrix symbol is embedded in the flesh of his right pectoral, with several deep scars protruding from where it resides.

Benzarro as Frankenstrike

Benzarro's Frankenstrike looks identical to Ben Prime's Frankenstike in Omniverse, except his skin is recolored to resemble Benzarro's and his eyes, back generators, bolts, belt, and Omnitrix symbol are recolored purple.

Powers and Abilities

Frankenstrike has an electromagnetic body with two conductor coils on his back that allow him to generate and manipulate green lightning and electromagnetism.

Frankenstrike can emit powerful lightning bolts and emit magnetism from his hands or his feet, allowing him to attach to metal structures.[1]

Frankenstrike can emit his lightning in the form of waves that can travel along flat surfaces.[2]

Frankenstrike can alternatively shoot concentrated beams of electricity.[3]

Frankenstrike possesses enhanced strength, as he was able to punch through a Techadon robot and knock its arm off.[4] He is also strong enough to carry an Appoplexian over his shoulders.[5]

Frankenstrike has enhanced jumping, as shown when he was able to jump and hold onto a high ladder when waiting to ambush Phil.[6]

Frankenstrike is durable enough to withstand being blasted by one of Phil's electric blasts, as well as having enhanced reflexes, as he was able to dodge the same blasts easily.[6]

Frankenstrike can enhance his physical attacks by giving them an electrical charge.[6]

Like all Anur System aliens, Frankenstrike is immune to the effects of Corrodium[1] and can see in the dark.[DJW 1]

Frankenstrike can survive in the vacuum of space.[1]

Despite his claims, Frankenstrike is actually quite fast, as demonstrated when Lightning Volt was able to keep up with Rath.[5]

Frankenstrike has a form of technokinesis by connecting himself to machines with his conductor coils to control them. He can do so with his electricity as well.

Frankenstrike is resistant against extreme heat and immune to an Anodite's mana attacks, as demonstrated by Viktor.[7]

Weaknesses

Frankenstrike can be harmed by the impact of another Transylian's electrical attacks, as shown when he blasted Dr. Viktor with a charge strong enough to send him flying into a Null Void portal.[1]

The two generators on Frankenstrike's shoulders are the source of his electricity, which means opponents like Phil can absorb his electricity through them.[6] He can also be held by his generators.[8]

Frakenstrike is unable to fit through small or tight spaces.[3][2]

Despite his immense stature, Frankenstrike's head is small, making it vulnerable to being bitten and covered by species whose mouths are larger or as big as a Gourmand's.[9]

Frankenstrike has a durability limit, as his arm hurt after he was thrown onto the ground by Phil.[6]

Like any other organic being, Frankenstrike can be banished to another timeline by a Chronosapien.[9]

Frankenstrike can be controlled and hypnotized by Vladats via their Corrupturas, as demonstrated by Viktor and many other Transylian residents of Anur Transyl.[10]

Despite all of his electrokinetic abilities, Frankenstrike cannot absorb electricity.[DJW 2]

History

Ben 10

  • Frankenstrike first appeared in Be Afraid of the Dark, where he was unlocked when Viktor touched the Omnitrix and battled the latter, as well as Zs'Skayr and the Mummy, on the exterior of the space station until Max destroyed the projector. When Viktor opened a portal to the Null Void that sucked in the Mummy, Frankenstrike sent Viktor into his own portal before it closed.

Ultimate Alien

Omniverse

Appearances

Ben
Season 3

Ben
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Season 7
Benzarro
Season 5

Naming and Translations

Language Name Origin
Albanian Frankenshtajni From Frankenshtajni, Frankenstein's Monster
Bulgarian Бенвиктор
Франкенстрайк
From the original English name
Chinese 电磁猛男 From 电磁 (Diàn Cí), electromagnetic and 猛男 (Měng Nán), strong man
French Benviktor
Frankenstruk
From the original name
German Frankenblitz From Frankenstein and Blitz, lightning
Greek Φράνκενπαει From Φράκεν, Franken and πάει, gone
Hebrew ויקטור From the name Viktor
Hungarian Frankenstrike From the original English name
Polish BenViktor
Frankenszał
From the original name
From Frankenstein and szał, frenzy
Portuguese (Br) Benvicktor
Frankenstrike
From the original name
Romanian Benvicktor,

frankentare || From the original name

Russian Бенвиктор
Франкенстрайк
From the original English name
From the original English name
Spanish (HA) Benvicktor/Frankenstrike
Frankentrueno
From the original name
From Frankenstein and trueno, thunder

Etymology

His placeholder name, Benviktor, is a combination of "Ben" and "Vicktor".

The name Frankenstrike is a combo of the name of Frankenstein, referencing his appearance, and the word "strike", as in a lightning strike, which alludes to his electrokinetic abilities.

Trivia

  • Frankenstrike's appearance is based off of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein's monster.
  • Fraknenstrike was never officially named by Ben; the name "Benvicktor" was assigned to him by the credits and toys during the original series.
    • Therefore, Frankenstrike is one of the four aliens whose working name had Ben's name in it; the other three being Blitzwolfer, Snare-oh and Nanomech.
    • In Omniverse, the placeholder name "Benvicktor" was replaced with Frankenstrike. In fact, Ben came up with Frankenstrike's name when he was 11 years old.[DJW 3]
  • Frankenstrike was originally considered to be Ben's second smartest alien, as he was one of the aliens Ben 10,000 used to build Ken's Omnitrix.[pop-up 2][11] This was retconned in Omniverse, as hyper-intelligence is not a common trait among Transylians. Therefore, Ben does not become any smarter as Frankenstrike.[DJW 4]
  • There is a common misconception that Viktor was the DNA source for Frankenstrike, but this is not true, as Transylian DNA was already present in the Omnitrix and Ben just misunderstood what the device was doing when it "sampled" Viktor's DNA.[DM 1]
  • From Arc 4 of Omniverse onward, Frankenstrike replaces Gravattack in the opening intro of the show. He also replaces Shocksquatch in the opening intro of Arc 5.
  • When Frankenstrike finishes his transformation, he often slams his forearms together in a manner reminiscent to Hanna-Barbera's Frankenstein Jr.
  • Similar to Arctiguana, Snare-oh, Murk Upchuck and Buzzshock, Frankenstrike appeared in Omniverse, but he did not appear in A New Dawn.
  • Frankenstrike is one of five aliens featured in Omniverse who generate green electricity; the others being Upgrade, Buzzshock, Brainstorm, and Nanomech. Unlike the others, however, Frankenstrike's bio-electricity discharge is naturally colored green for other Transylians.[1][pop-up 3]

References

Crew Statements

Derrick J. Wyatt

Dwayne McDuffie

Pop-ups

Transformations
Introduced in Ben 10 ArctiguanaBlitzwolferBuzzshockCannonboltDiamondheadDittoEvil Way Big (Destroy All Aliens)Eye GuyFour ArmsFrankenstrikeGhostfreakGrey MatterHeatblastRipjawsSnare-ohSpitterStinkflyUpchuckUpgradeWay BigWildmuttWildvineXLR8
Introduced in Alien Force Alien XBig ChillBrainstormChromastoneEcho EchoGoopHumungousaurJetrayLodestarNanomechRathSpidermonkeySwampfire
Introduced in Ultimate Alien AmpfibianArmodrilloChamalienClockworkEatleFasttrackJuryriggNRGShocksquatchTerraspinWater Hazard
Introduced in Omniverse AstrodactylAtomixBall WeevilBloxxBullfragCrashhopperFeedbackGravattackGutrotKickin HawkMole-StachePesky DustThe WorstToepickWalkatroutWhampire
Future Aliens SandboxShellheadSnakepit
Ultimate Aliens AlbedoArctiguanaBenBig ChillCannonboltEcho EchoGravattackHumungousaurRathSpidermonkeySwampfireWay BigWildmutt
Fusion Aliens Atomic-XBig ChuckCrashockerDiamond MatterFourmungousaurHeat JawsHumungoopsaurStink ArmsUprigg
Concept Fusion Aliens GravadactylXLRG
Non-Canon
Competition Winners Alien Maker Contest WinnerMoyoInvinciblePortalerShadowmanStretcheleo
MAD ChromastoneFour ArmsHumungousaurJetrayNRGSwampfire
Total Access AntigraviteslaBob the BlobPlantapocalypse
Ben 10: Science Hero CaetSektoid TransformationShafarnianSteeler
Tim 10 BloxxFour ArmsHeatblastSkateasaurusUpchuckXLR8
Other Bird AlienCartoon Network AlienEon (retconned)Evil Way Big (Cosmic Destruction)Fuel Run AlienGrendene's AlienRobot AlienRocksSquidstrictor