Top 10 Sailor Moon Characters with Elemental Strength, Ranked

The Magical Girl Anime: Sailor Moon and Its Celestial Power System

Sailor Moon is a beloved magical girl anime that follows the journey of Usagi Tsukino, who transforms into the powerful Sailor Guardian, Sailor Moon. She fights for love and justice alongside her fellow Sailor Guardians, each representing different planets and elements. The power system in this series is deeply connected to nature and the celestial heavens, with each Sailor Guardian channeling the energy of their respective planet to fuel their attacks and abilities.

Many of the Inner Sailor Guardians and two of the Outer Sailor Guardians possess elemental powers derived from their planets. These abilities often reflect the characteristics of their celestial origins. While the heroes have formidable powers, some villains also wield elemental abilities, though they are typically less potent than those of the heroes. In many cases, these villainous characters serve as dark counterparts to the Inner Sailor Guardians, mirroring their powers in a twisted way.

Fish Eye: From Fish to a Fan-Favorite Villain

Fish Eye, a member of the Amazon Trio, is a fan-favorite side villain from the Dream Arc. In the original '90s version of the anime, Zirconia uses her orb to transform Fish Eye from his original fish form into a magical humanoid form. However, in the manga, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, VesVes gives human forms to three of her circus animals, including Fish Eye. His background differs slightly between the anime and manga versions.

Fish Eye possesses a range of unique abilities inspired by his past life as an aquatic creature. He has the grace of a ballet dancer and is skilled in knife-throwing. His circus-inspired talents allow him to create various disguises. Additionally, he can use water-based attacks such as a water beam and a hula-hoop of water that enables teleportation.

Berthier: The Third Spectre Sister

Berthier is one of the Spectre Sisters, part of the Black Moon Clan. As the third sister, she is designed to challenge Sailor Mercury in every way, from her intelligence to her water-based attacks. She is known for her ice powers, which make her a dangerous opponent. Berthier is able to freeze the Sailor Guardians and trap them during battles with Sailor Mercury.

Her signature attacks include Dark Water and Dark Water Full Power. Despite her strength, she is ultimately defeated when Tuxedo Mask intervenes. Her ability to play chess at a high level makes her a strategic threat to Ami Mizuno, but her tactics often fall short against her opponents' resilience.

Koan: The Evil Mirror of Sailor Mars

Koan, the youngest of the Spectre Sisters, is the dark double of Sailor Mars. She represents the evil counterpart to the Inner Sailor Guardians. Koan's fire-based powers are similar to Sailor Mars', but her flames are a brilliant blue and green instead of the orange, yellow, and red seen in Sailor Mars’ attacks.

Her fire abilities are so strong that they can match Sailor Mars’ Fire Soul, forcing her to evolve into a more powerful attack called Burning Mandala. Despite her strength, Koan is eventually overpowered by this evolution, showcasing the dynamic nature of the battle between good and evil.

Tuxedo Mask: Connected to Planet Earth

Tuxedo Mask is not a Sailor Guardian, but he is deeply connected to the planet Earth. In his past life, he was Prince Endymion of Earth. Though he does not have a female form like the other Guardians, he possesses a magical transformation and a celestial alter ego.

His signature weapon is the Rose Dart, a projectile that serves multiple purposes, from distraction to explosive force. The red rose symbolizes his eternal love for Sailor Moon and is a plant from Earth. His powers are closely tied to his emotions and his deep connection to Princess Serenity.

Sailor Mercury: Freshwater and Ice-Themed Powers

Sailor Mercury’s main strength lies in her intelligence and strategic mind. While she may not be the most powerful among the Guardians, her knowledge and composure make her a vital asset. Her abilities are centered around freshwater and ice, reflecting her planetary connection.

One of her earliest attacks is Mercury Bubble Blast, also known as Shabon Spray, which sprays bubbles and freezing fog. Other water-based attacks include Shine Aqua Illusion, Mercury Aqua Mirage, and Mercury Aqua Rhapsody, which utilizes her Mercury Harp.

Sailor Jupiter: Plant Powers Inspired by Thunder

Sailor Jupiter’s powers are rooted in thunder, trees, and flowers. Her most iconic attack is Supreme Thunder, which evolves into stronger forms. She also wields sacred items such as the Leaves of Oak, which are used in her powerful attack, Jupiter Oak Evolution.

In addition to her thunder-based abilities, she has floral-themed attacks like Flower Hurricane, which appears in Sailor Moon Crystal and Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon. Her powers are linked to the god of thunder, Jupiter, and reflect the natural elements associated with her planet.

Sailor Mars: Guardian of Fire

Sailor Mars is the Guardian of Fire, drawing her powers from the god of war. Her abilities include summoning flames, fiery arrows, and purifying Ofuda. Before becoming a Sailor Guardian, Rei Hino already had a strong connection to fire, as she worked as a priestess at Hikawa Shrine and could see psychic visions in the temple fire.

Her first attack as a Sailor Guardian is Fire Soul, while her strongest individual attack is Mars Flame Sniper. Her fiery powers are both symbolic and practical, representing the destructive and purifying aspects of fire.

Sailor Neptune: Ocean-Themed Abilities

Sailor Neptune, an Outer Sailor Guardian, is connected to the ocean and its imagery. Her character is often linked with sea nymphs and mermaids, and she wields the Deep Aqua Mirror Talisman, which activates her water-based powers. She also plays the Marine Cathédrale, a violin that helps her perform the Submarine Violon Tide attack.

Other abilities include Submarine Reflection and Deep Submerge, all of which reflect her connection to the ocean and the Greek god of the sea.

Sailor Uranus: Guardian of Sky, Flight, and Wind

Sailor Uranus, another Outer Sailor Guardian, is the Guardian of Wind and Flight. Her home planet is named after Ouranos, the Greek god of the sky. Her civilian job as a race car driver reflects her love for speed and movement, which aligns with her elemental domain.

She wields the Space Sword, which powers her solar wind-themed attack, Space Sword Blaster. Her other abilities include Space Turbulence and World Shaking, both of which are associated with the sky and wind.

Sailor Chaos: The Source of Discord and Evil

Chaos is the embodiment of destruction and the source of all evil in the Sailor Moon universe. He resides within nearly every major villain and represents the void, a concept rooted in both Greek mythology and Japanese Buddhist thought. Chaos is the primordial god of the void, emerging from nothingness before the creation of the world.

In the series, Wiseman seeks to bring death and "stillness" to the universe, and when Galaxia merges with Chaos, her powers are infused with his void-inspired abilities. This fusion represents the ultimate threat to the balance of the universe.