Ben 10 vs. The Flash: Can Ben Outmaneuver Flash Without Alien X?

In a hypothetical battle between Ben 10 (without Alien X) and The Flash, the outcome would largely depend on the specific versions of the characters being considered. Both heroes possess a diverse array of abilities, each highlighting their strengths and weaknesses in such a matchup.

Ben 10's Abilities

Ben 10 benefits from the Omnitrix, a handheld device that allows him to transform into various alien beings, each with unique and powerful abilities. Some notable transformations include:

Heatblast: Control over fire and heat. XLR8: Super speed, but not at the level of The Flash. Four Arms: Enhanced strength and durability. Diamondhead: Hardness, the ability to create crystal constructs, and extreme durability.

However, in the absence of Alien X, Ben lacks his most powerful form, which has the capability to manipulate time and reality.

The Flash's Abilities

The Speed Force allows The Flash to move at incredible speeds, outpacing the speed of light, enabling time travel, and performing feats like creating speed mirages and vibrating through objects. He also has enhanced reflexes, significantly faster than a normal human, allowing him to dodge attacks and respond in fractions of a second.

Conclusion: Without Alien X

Ben 10, despite his impressive array of abilities, faces a significant challenge against The Flash. The Flash's mastery of the Speed Force provides him with a clear advantage in terms of speed and reaction time. While Ben could potentially leverage some of his other transformations strategically, The Flash's sheer speed and agility could outmaneuver and defeat him in a direct confrontation.

Most Likely: Omniverse Ben

In the Omniverse version of Ben 10, the outcome is more favorable. The Omnivox, a failsafe feature of the Omnitrix, would rapidly cycle through Ben's alien forms in the event of a crisis. In the final episode of Omniverse, when Ben faced Chromastone and the Big Bang at point-blank range, the Omnitrix activated this failsafe to transform Ben into Feedback, allowing him to absorb and redirect the energy.

The Omnitrix can transform Ben into various other powerful aliens. For instance, it could turn him into:

An alien capable of regeneration, such as Goop or Swampfire. An intangible being, like Ghostfreak. Durable beings like Diamondhead or Chromastone, if they are sufficiently resilient.

Even if The Flash managed to outmaneuver and kill Ben in a direct confrontation, the failsafe would ensure that Ben would be revived.

Alien Forms that Can Outmaneuver Flash

Several of Ben 10's alien forms can pose significant threats to The Flash:

Way Big: Could stalemate and overpower an Incursion Ray, which has enough power to obliterate Pluto. Atomix: Confirmed as Ben's second strongest alien, it effortlessly one-shots the Ultimate Humungoursaur, who is planetary in size. Whampire: Can shoot Corruptua mind-hax that latch onto a target's forehead, ensuring compliance. Clockwork (a Chronosapien): With time powers, he can control time, stop it, fast forward it, or speed up time, neutralizing The Flash's speed advantage.

For instance, Clockwork can slow down time around him, making it nearly impossible for The Flash to dodge even the smallest projectiles.

In summary, while The Flash possesses formidable abilities, the strategic use of the Omnitrix and Ben's various alien forms can tip the balance in their favor, particularly in the case of Omniverse Ben 10.