The launch roster has 20 playable fighters; Howard the Duck and Cosmo are lobby items, while Phoenix Cyclops is separate Year 1 content.
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls launched with 20 playable characters. The official current roster is:
| # | Character | # | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iron Man | 11 | Danger |
| 2 | Captain America | 12 | Peni Parker |
| 3 | Storm | 13 | Hulk |
| 4 | Ghost Rider | 14 | Black Panther |
| 5 | Spider-Man | 15 | Magneto |
| 6 | Doctor Doom | 16 | Green Goblin |
| 7 | Ms. Marvel | 17 | Carnage |
| 8 | Star-Lord | 18 | Blade |
| 9 | Magik | 19 | Loki |
| 10 | Wolverine | 20 | Deadpool |
What does not count toward the launch roster
Howard the Duck is a lobby avatar and Cosmo is a lobby pet in the Digital Deluxe and Ultimate packages. They are not playable launch fighters. The five Ultimate costumes also do not add characters.
Phoenix Cyclops is the first announced Year 1 additional fighter. The Year 1 pass promises four additional playable characters and one stage, so its fighters should remain separate from the launch count even after they become playable.
No tier list without evidence
This page answers who is playable, not who is strongest. A current tier list requires reproducible match data, patch-specific frame information, and a stated methodology. Official character descriptions establish intended tools and archetypes but do not prove competitive rankings.
For the DLC boundary, use the Year 1 pass page. For game modes and how four-character teams enter a match, use the modes guide.
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How many characters are in the launch roster?
20 playable fighters.
Is Howard the Duck playable?
No. The edition listing identifies Howard as a lobby avatar.
Is Phoenix Cyclops part of the launch 20?
No. Phoenix Cyclops is the first announced Year 1 additional character.
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