====== Pixie (Megan Gwynn) ======
===== Part 1: The Dossier: An At-a-Glance Summary =====
  *   **Core Identity: A cheerful and resilient Welsh mutant with innate fae-like abilities, Pixie's life was forever changed by a traumatic encounter with dark magic, transforming her into a key teleporter and magic-wielder for the [[x-men]].**
  *   **Key Takeaways:**
  * **Role in the Universe:** Pixie serves as a bridge between the mutant world and the mystical realms, primarily [[limbo]]. Initially a naive student at the [[xavier_institute]], she was forced to mature rapidly after being partially corrupted by demonic magic, becoming a vital member of the X-Men with unique teleportation and magical combat skills.
  * **Primary Impact:** Her most significant contribution is the creation of her **Souldagger**, a mystical artifact forged from a piece of her own soul. This weapon, a lesser counterpart to [[magik]]'s Soulsword, not only provides her with a powerful offensive tool against magical beings but also represents the permanent sacrifice and trauma that define her character arc.
  * **Key Incarnations:** The primary version of Pixie exists solely within the **Earth-616** comic book continuity. She has **not yet appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)**, making her a character known exclusively to comic book readers and fans of related media like video games.
===== Part 2: Origin and Evolution =====
==== Publication History and Creation ====
Pixie first appeared in **//New X-Men: Academy X// #5** in November 2004. She was created by the writing duo of **Nunzio DeFilippis** and **Christina Weir**, with art by **Michael Ryan**.
Her creation came during a significant transitional period for the X-Men line of comics. Following Grant Morrison's revolutionary and high-concept run on //New X-Men//, Marvel sought to re-focus on the school aspect of the Xavier Institute. DeFilippis and Weir were tasked with building out a new generation of young mutant students, giving the school a more classic "teen drama" feel, reminiscent of the original New Mutants. Pixie was introduced as part of this large new student body, initially as a background character. She was assigned to the Paragons training squad, led by Rahne Sinclair (Wolfsbane).
Her design, with pink hair and rainbow-colored wings, immediately made her visually distinct. However, she remained a minor character until the "House of M" and "Decimation" events. With the mutant population decimated, the surviving students became much more important. It was during the subsequent //New X-Men// series, particularly the "Quest for Magik" storyline by writers Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost, that Pixie was thrust into the spotlight and underwent the foundational development that has defined her ever since. This storyline gave her a dark, magical backstory, a signature weapon, and a deep connection to the demon-infested realm of Limbo, elevating her from a C-list student to a core young X-Man.
==== In-Universe Origin Story ====
=== Earth-616 (Prime Comic Universe) ===
Megan Gwynn was born and raised in the fictional Welsh mining town of Abergylid. For most of her young life, she lived a relatively normal, happy life with her mother, though she was aware of her mutant nature: a pair of beautiful, multi-colored insectoid wings that allowed for flight. When her powers fully manifested, she was enrolled at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning in Westchester, New York.
Initially, Megan was a bubbly, kind-hearted, and somewhat naive student, easily one of the most cheerful members of the student body. Her primary mutant ability was her wings, though she could also produce a "pixie dust" that caused vivid hallucinations in others. She was placed on the Paragons squad under the codename **Pixie**. Her early days were focused on training and navigating the social dynamics of the school.
Her life took a dramatic and horrifying turn following the events of "Decimation," where the Scarlet Witch erased the powers of over 99% of the world's mutants. Pixie was one of the few students at the institute to retain her powers. This made the remaining students targets. In a tragic attack by the anti-mutant religious zealot Reverend William Stryker and his [[purifiers]], a bus full of depowered students was destroyed, killing many of Pixie's friends.
The true crucible of her origin came shortly after. The demon lord **Belasco**, ruler of the dimension of Limbo, sensed the powerful magical potential within Illyana Rasputin ([[magik]]) returning. Mistaking another student, Blindfold, for Illyana, he attacked the institute and pulled a group of students, including Pixie, into Limbo. Trapped in the hellish dimension, the young X-Men were hunted by demons. It was here that Illyana Rasputin, now the corrupted Darkchilde, took an interest in Megan. Seeing her innocence and latent magical potential, Illyana began to forcibly teach her magic. To create a new Soulsword, Illyana required a portion of an innocent soul. She ripped a piece of Megan's soul from her body, attempting to forge it into a Bloodstone.
The process was interrupted by Pixie's teammates, but the damage was done. Only a small sliver of her soul was taken, but it was enough to permanently change her. The stolen essence coalesced not into a Bloodstone, but into a unique mystical weapon: the **Souldagger**. The ritual also granted her knowledge of a powerful teleportation spell. The trauma of the event, the loss of her innocence, and the partial corruption of her soul transformed Pixie from a carefree girl into a hardened, but still determined, young hero. She played a critical role in defeating Belasco and helping her friends escape Limbo, but she was forever scarred by the experience, her pink hair now streaked with black as a physical manifestation of her ordeal.
Later, it was revealed that her parentage was more complex than she knew. Initially believed to be the daughter of the X-Men villain [[mastermind|Jason Wyngarde]], it was later retconned that this was a magical illusion. Her true father is a powerful Fae entity, which explains her natural fae-like appearance and innate magical aptitude.
=== Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) ===
**Pixie (Megan Gwynn) has not yet appeared or been referenced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).** As of the current phase of the MCU, the introduction of the X-Men and the wider mutant population is still in its nascent stages, leaving the door open for countless characters to be adapted in the future.
Should Pixie be introduced into the MCU, her adaptation would likely need to navigate the intersection of mutants and magic, two concepts the MCU has been developing on parallel tracks. There are several potential avenues for her introduction:
  *   **An X-Men School Setting:** The most straightforward adaptation would be to introduce her as a student in a future version of the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. Her powers—flight and hallucinatory dust—are visually interesting and could provide a lighter, more whimsical counterpoint to the more serious abilities of other students. Her MCU origin could streamline her Limbo experience, perhaps tying it to a known magical threat like [[dormammu]] or a future antagonist like Chthon.
  *   **Ties to Magical Lore:** With the MCU's expansion into mystical realms like Ta Lo and characters like Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch, Pixie could be introduced through a magical lens first. Her fae heritage could be explored, connecting her to dimensions like Otherworld, which has ties to Captain Britain (a character rumored for introduction). In this scenario, her mutant nature might be a secondary aspect of her identity, or perhaps the MCU could posit that her "mutant" gene is an expression of her magical, otherworldly lineage.
  *   **A "Quest for Magik" Adaptation:** A future project, perhaps a Doctor Strange sequel or a dedicated //New Mutants//-style film, could directly adapt the "Quest for Magik" storyline. This would place Pixie in a central role from the outset, allowing audiences to witness her traumatic transformation and the forging of her Souldagger in real-time. This would be a powerful way to establish her as a formidable character, though it would be a dark and intense introduction for a character who is often portrayed as cheerful.
Ultimately, any MCU adaptation would need to decide whether to focus on the "bubbly mutant" or the "magic-scarred warrior" aspect of her character first. A successful adaptation would likely blend the two, showing her journey from one to the other.
===== Part 3: Abilities, Equipment & Personality =====
=== Earth-616 (Prime Comic Universe) ===
Pixie's powers are a unique blend of her innate mutant physiology and potent magical abilities acquired through traumatic circumstances.
==== Mutant Physiology ====
  *   **Insectoid Wings:** Pixie's most prominent feature is her pair of large, iridescent, rainbow-colored wings. They are not feathered but membranous, similar to those of a dragonfly or butterfly.
    *   **Flight:** These wings allow her to fly at considerable speeds and with great maneuverability. The exact top speed is unknown, but she can easily keep pace with other flying X-Men. The wings are remarkably durable, capable of withstanding the rigors of combat.
  *   **"Pixie Dust" Secretion:** Pixie's body naturally produces a psychoactive dust.
    *   **Hallucinations:** When this dust makes contact with another individual (usually through inhalation), it causes powerful, often whimsical and pleasant, hallucinations. The target is typically incapacitated by the vivid and distracting visions. She has used this defensively to disorient opponents, and in some cases, the hallucinations can be terrifying depending on the target's psyche.
==== Magical Abilities ====
Pixie's magical prowess stems from the partial removal of her soul in Limbo. This act unlocked her latent magical potential and imbued her with specific knowledge and artifacts.
  *   **S'myithian Teleportation Spell:** Pixie is one of the X-Men's primary teleporters. She knows a single, powerful teleportation spell taught to her by the Darkchilde (Magik).
    *   **Mechanics:** To cast the spell, she must recite the incantation, "S'myithian teleportation spell!" The spell creates a portal that allows her and others to travel vast distances, including across continents and even to other dimensions (primarily Limbo).
    *   **Limitations & Risks:** Her control over the spell was initially shaky, sometimes resulting in her and her passengers arriving scattered or disoriented. Over time, her proficiency has grown immensely. However, prolonged or extremely long-distance jumps can cause her significant physical and mental strain. Using the spell often leaves her exhausted. Furthermore, there is always a risk that a teleportation jump can be intercepted or diverted, particularly by powerful magical entities.
  *   **Demonic Magic Resistance:** Due to the portion of her soul being corrupted by dark magic, Pixie possesses a higher-than-average resistance to demonic influence and mind control from entities originating in Limbo.
==== Equipment ====
  *   **The Souldagger:** This is Pixie's signature weapon and her most important asset.
    *   **Origin:** It was forged from the "black" or "purest" part of her own soul that was stolen by Magik in Limbo. It is a manifestation of her lost innocence.
    *   **Appearance:** The dagger has a mystical, glowing silver blade and a hilt that seems to be part of its single, solid construction.
    *   **Properties:** The Souldagger is devastatingly effective against magical beings, constructs, and spells. It can disrupt magical energies, harm ethereal beings that are normally intangible, and inflict grievous wounds on demons and other mystical creatures. Against non-magical opponents, it functions as an exceptionally sharp knife. It is the conceptual opposite of Magik's Soulsword; whereas the Soulsword represents the entirety of Magik's power and soul, the Souldagger represents only the small, innocent piece of Pixie that was lost.
==== Personality ====
Megan's personality is a study in contrasts. On the surface, she maintains the cheerful, optimistic, and bubbly demeanor she had when she first arrived at the Xavier Institute. She is fiercely loyal to her friends and genuinely cares about being a hero. She often tries to be the emotional anchor for her teammates, offering a kind word or a friendly smile.
However, beneath this bright exterior lies a core of trauma and darkness. Her experiences in Limbo, the loss of a piece of her soul, and the deaths of her friends have left her with deep emotional scars. This gives her a cynical and pragmatic edge that her fellow students initially lacked. She understands the true cost of being an X-Man and is quicker to resort to lethal force, especially against magical threats, than many of her peers. This internal conflict—the desire to be the sweet, innocent girl she once was versus the reality of the hardened warrior she has become—is the central theme of her character.
=== Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) ===
As Pixie does not exist in the MCU, her powers and personality can only be speculated upon for a potential adaptation.
  *   **Potential Powers:**
    *   **Visuals:** An MCU version of Pixie would likely have visually spectacular wings, perhaps with a bio-luminescent or shimmering quality, leaning into the "fae" aesthetic. Her "pixie dust" would be a prime opportunity for stunning visual effects, with hallucinations rendered in a dreamlike or surrealist style, similar to the visuals in the //Doctor Strange// films.
    *   **Magic:** To distinguish her from other magic-users, her Souldagger would likely be depicted as a focused, anti-magic tool. Its glow might intensify in the presence of hostile magic, and its strikes could be shown to "unravel" or "dispel" enemy enchantments. Her teleportation would likely be visually distinct from that of Doctor Strange's sling rings or Nightcrawler's "bamf," perhaps appearing as a shimmering, rainbow-hued tear in reality.
  *   **Potential Personality:**
    *   An MCU adaptation would likely play up the contrast between her appearance and her capabilities. She could be introduced as a seemingly harmless, quirky character who, when pushed, reveals a surprising and deadly proficiency in combat. Her character arc could be a central part of a //New Mutants// or //Young Avengers//-style project, focusing on her loss of innocence as a powerful coming-of-age story within the high stakes of the MCU. The script would need to carefully balance her lightheartedness with the gravity of her trauma to make her a compelling and multi-dimensional character.
===== Part 4: Key Relationships & Network =====
==== Core Allies ====
  *   **Illyana Rasputin (Magik):** This is Pixie's most complex and defining relationship. Magik is simultaneously her mentor, tormentor, and reluctant ally. Illyana forcibly taught Megan magic in Limbo and stole a piece of her soul, acts which Pixie has never fully forgiven. Yet, this shared trauma and connection to Limbo binds them together. Magik sees a reflection of her own lost innocence in Pixie and feels a degree of responsibility for her, while Pixie looks to Magik for guidance in magical matters, even while deeply distrusting her. Their dynamic is one of perpetual tension and begrudging respect.
  *   **Laura Kinney (Wolverine / X-23):** As fellow members of the New X-Men and later the main X-Men team, Pixie and Laura developed a strong friendship. Pixie's bright personality often served as a foil to Laura's stoic and brutal demeanor. They bonded over their shared traumas and the experience of being forged into weapons against their will. Pixie provides emotional support for Laura, while Laura is fiercely protective of Pixie, creating a classic "sunshine and storm cloud" friendship.
  *   **Anole (Victor Borkowski):** Anole was one of Pixie's closest friends among the Academy X student body. They endured the horrors of "Decimation," the Purifier attack, and the events in Limbo together. This shared crucible of trauma created an unbreakable bond between them. They understand each other's pain and darkness in a way few others can, and they provide a constant source of support for one another.
==== Arch-Enemies ====
  *   **Belasco:** The former demonic ruler of Limbo is arguably Pixie's primary antagonist. He was the one who abducted her and her friends, seeking to use them to secure his power. His lust for power and his cruel, sadistic nature represent the ultimate corruption that Pixie fights against. Although she helped depose him, his actions were the direct cause of her transformation and the loss of a part of her soul, making their conflict deeply personal.
  *   **Reverend William Stryker and The Purifiers:** While not a personal nemesis in the same way as Belasco, Stryker and his anti-mutant organization represent the human evil that Pixie and her generation of mutants were forced to confront. The Purifiers' bus bombing was a defining moment of terror for the students of the Xavier Institute. This event stripped away any remaining sense of safety and innocence the school might have provided, thrusting Pixie and her friends directly into a war for their very survival.
==== Affiliations ====
  *   **[[x-men]]:** Pixie is a full-fledged and long-standing member of the X-Men. She graduated from being a student to a key member of the team during the San Francisco and Utopia eras, where her teleportation ability was an invaluable strategic asset. She has served on numerous X-Men squads and remains a loyal defender of the mutant cause.
  *   **New X-Men (Academy X):** This was her formative team. As a member of the Paragons squad and later as part of the unified surviving student body, she trained alongside the next generation of mutant heroes. This group, including characters like Surge, Hellion, Dust, Rockslide, and Elixir, are her found family, and her closest bonds were forged during their shared time at the school.
  *   **Krakoa:** During the Krakoan era, Pixie became a citizen of the mutant island nation. While not always in the spotlight, she has participated in the defense of the island and contributed to its society, often using her teleportation for logistical and tactical support for various Krakoan teams.
===== Part 5: Iconic Events & Storylines =====
==== Decimation / M-Day ====
While not a central player in the //House of M// event itself, Pixie was profoundly affected by its aftermath, known as "Decimation." As one of only 27 students at the Xavier Institute to retain their mutant powers, she instantly became part of a tiny, endangered minority. This event set the stage for the Purifiers' attack, which crystallized the mortal danger she and her friends were in. It was the end of her life as a normal student and the beginning of her life as a soldier in a war for survival.
==== Quest for Magik (New X-Men vol. 2 #37-41) ====
This is the single most important storyline for understanding Pixie's character. When the demon lord Belasco drags the students into Limbo, the seemingly minor character of Pixie is thrust into the center of the narrative. Confronted with the horrors of the dimension, she is targeted by the newly returned Illyana Rasputin. In a desperate bid to create a new Soulsword, Illyana performs a ritual that rips out a piece of Megan's soul. Though the ritual is interrupted, it results in the creation of the Souldagger. This event provides Pixie with her signature weapon and her teleportation ability, but at the cost of a piece of her soul and her innocence. She emerges from this storyline a completely transformed character, no longer just a happy-go-lucky student, but a traumatized and formidable magic-wielder.
==== X-Infernus ====
This miniseries serves as a direct sequel to the "Quest for Magik." When the witch Amanda Sefton is usurped as the ruler of Limbo by Belasco's daughter, Witchfire, the dimension threatens to consume Earth. Magik, now allied with the X-Men, recruits Pixie to help her reclaim her kingdom. Pixie is forced to confront her trauma by returning to Limbo and fighting alongside the woman who mutilated her soul. The story explores their complex relationship further and solidifies Pixie's role as a key magical player in the X-Men's world. By the end, she gains more control over her Souldagger and proves she can stand alongside the most powerful X-Men against mystical threats.
==== Second Coming ====
During this major X-Men crossover, a massive force of Nimrod Sentinels from the future attacks the X-Men's island home of Utopia. Pixie's role was crucial, acting as the primary teleporter for the X-Men's Alpha Team. She was responsible for teleporting squads of X-Men, including heavy-hitters like Wolverine and Colossus, directly into the heart of the Sentinel invasion. The battle was brutal and took a heavy psychological toll on her, forcing her to teleport friends directly into mortal danger. Her participation, especially in the battle that led to the heroic sacrifice of [[nightcrawler]], cemented her status as a battle-hardened veteran of the X-Men.
===== Part 6: Variants and Alternative Versions =====
  *   **Age of X (Earth-11326):** In this alternate reality created by Legion's fractured psyche, Pixie was one of the many "persona" absorbed by Legion to create a safe haven for mutants called Fortress X. Within this psychic construct, a version of Pixie existed as one of the defenders of the fortress. She was portrayed as a grimmer, more militaristic version of herself, reflecting the harsh reality of that world.
  *   **Ultimate Universe (Earth-1610):** A version of Pixie appeared in the Ultimate Universe as a member of the a government-sponsored mutant team in the Southeast Asian Republic. This version was part of a group that clashed with the X-Men. She was more of a rogue and less of a hero than her Earth-616 counterpart and was ultimately killed by a M.O.D.O.K. unit. Her powers were similar, but her character and history were vastly different.
  *   **X-Men: The End (Earth-41001):** In this non-canon storyline depicting a potential final adventure for the X-Men, an adult version of Pixie is shown as a veteran member of the X-Men. She is more mature and experienced, having fully grown into her role as a hero, and fights alongside her long-time friends against the ultimate threat to the team.
===== See Also =====
  * [[x-men]]
  * [[magik]]
  * [[limbo]]
  * [[new_x-men]]
  * [[decimation]]
  * [[belasco]]
  * [[xavier_institute]]
===== Notes and Trivia =====
((Pixie's real name is Megan Gwynn.))
((Her initial character profile in the comics stated that her father was the villain Mastermind (Jason Wyngarde). This was later retconned in the //X-Infernus// series to be a magical illusion, with her true father being a powerful member of the Fae, the mythological fairy folk.))
((The incantation for her teleportation spell, "S'myithian," is a nod to S'ym, a demon from Limbo who often served as Belasco's and later Magik's second-in-command.))
((Despite the Souldagger being forged from a piece of her soul, Pixie cannot manifest it out of thin air like Magik can with her Soulsword. She must physically carry and draw the dagger.))
((Key Reading List: //New X-Men: Academy X// #5 (First Appearance), //New X-Men// vol. 2 #37-41 ("Quest for Magik"), //X-Infernus// #1-4, //X-Men: Second Coming// #1-2.))
((In the video game //X-Men: Destiny//, Pixie appears as a non-playable character who helps guide the player character, highlighting her role as a supportive and helpful member of the X-Men.))