Overflow

This article belongs to the Reboot Continuity

Overflow is the Omnitrix's DNA sample of a Cascan from the planet Cascareau in the Andromeda Galaxy.

Appearance

Overflow is a red metallic alien. He has two containers filled with water on his head and has black mask-like markings around his green eyes. He has two tubes of water reaching from a respirator where his mouth should be to his back, and his forearms are filled with water. He has black three-fingered hands and two black toes on each foot. His armor is made of Serpent Glass.^[1]

Overflow wears the Omnitrix symbol on his chest.

Powers and Abilities

• Hydrokinesis
• Hydrokinetic Flight
• Enhanced Speed
• Enhanced Strength
• Underwater Breathing/Speed Swimming
• Underwater Water Generation
• Underwater Vortex Generation

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Overflow has enhanced durability thanks to an armored exoskeleton that protects his body from damage. He can also withstand strong water pressure.^[2]

Overflow has a degree of enhanced strength, being able to lift Frightwig and twirl her around.^[3]

Overflow can launch pressurized water blasts from the tanks on his forearms. He can use these to propel himself by spraying water downwards.

Overflow can create weapons out of his water, such as blades^[2] and whips, the latter of which has been demonstrated by Undertow.^[4]

Overflow is able to breathe underwater and swim at high speeds. He also has amazing agility and great endurance.

Overflow can manipulate water into different states of matter.^{[DR 1]}

Overflow has a small degree of cryokinesis, as he can create structures made of ice.^{[DR 1]}

Weaknesses

• Electrocution
• Vulnerability to Magic
• Flooding

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If Overflow shoots water at an electric device, he can be shocked while shooting, since water conducts electricity.^[5]

Overflow can be harmed by magic, as shown when he was incapacitated by one of Hex's spells.^[6]

Overflow can accidentally flood a train car if he releases too much water.^[7]

History

Ben 10

• Overflow first appeared in Waterfilter, where he battled the Hydromanders twice.
• In The Ring Leader, Overflow defeated Iron Kyle.
• In Clown College, Overflow spoiled a prank.
• In Ben 24hrs, Overflow was sleepwalking and nearly destroyed an amusement park.
• In Brief Career of Lucky Girl, Overflow battled Hex.
• In Need for Speed, Overflow saved LaGrange.
• In All Wet, Overflow defeated Frightwig.
• In Omni-Tricked: Part 2, Overflow battled Tetrax, SixSix and Kraab.
• In Omni-Tricked: Part 3, Overflow was sleeping offscreen, tried to put out a fire and battled Vilgax.
• In Omni-Tricked: Part 4, Overflow battled Vilgax.
• In The 11th Alien: Part 2, Overflow appeared briefly before going enhanced.
• In Safari Sa'Bad, Overflow escaped the boat and battled robot panthers.
• In Bomzobo Lives, Overflow pranked a man.
• In The Sound and the Furry, Overflow briefly appeared before going enhanced.
• In Fear The Fogg, Overflow defeated the Fogg.
• In The Feels, Overflow briefly appeared before going enhanced.
• In All Koiled Up, Overflow briefly appeared before going enhanced.
• In Innervasion Part 5: High Override, Overflow was locked from the active list and replaced with Rath due to the Omnitrix's reboot.
• In King of the Castle, Overflow appeared in a daydream.
• In Forever Road, Overflow appeared in LaGrange's nightmare.

Appearances

Ben 10

Season 1

• Waterfilter (x2; first appearance)
• The Ring Leader
• Clown College
• Ben 24hrs
• Brief Career of Lucky Girl
• Need for Speed
• All Wet (flashback)
• Omni-Tricked: Part 2
• Omni-Tricked: Part 3 (x3; first time was offscreen)
• Omni-Tricked: Part 4 (x3)

Season 2

• Animorphosis (offscreen; goes enhanced)
• The 11th Alien: Part 2 (cameo; intended alien was Stinkfly; goes enhanced)
• Safari Sa'Bad
• Bomzobo Lives
• The Sound and the Furry (cameo; goes enhanced)
• Fear The Fogg 
• The Feels (cameo; goes enhanced)
• All Koiled Up (cameo; goes enhanced)

Season 3

• King of the Castle (daydream)
• Forever Road (cameo; nightmare)

Video Games

Ben 10

Overflow is a playable alien character in the game. Overflow is initially unavailable, but is unlocked towards the middle of the The Hive level. Overflow is able to launch himself from specially designated platforms via water propulsion to cross long distances.

Overflow's Ultimate Ability consists of him punching the ground to unleash three water geysers at enemies. Overflow is vital for progression on the The Hive and the The Canyon levels of the game.

Naming and Translations

Trivia

• Overflow resembles Water Hazard but with water visible in his design. His hydrokinetic power set is also very similar.
• Overflow's voice has a slightly muffled echo, and the sound of water-bubbles popping is heard whenever he appears on-screen.
• Despite being replaced with Rath beginning in Season 3, Overflow might possibly return in a future season.^{[DR 2]}
  • If Overflow were to appear in Season 4, his Omni-Kix form would possibly have armor matching the suit used by other Cascans on Cascareau.^{[DR 3]}

References

Crew Statements

Duncan Rouleau