Muscle Expansion
CharacterMuscle Expansion belongs to the villain Hard Head, and it is one of the rare Quirks documented entirely outside the main story. Neither the manga nor the anime ever puts it on the page; everything known about it comes from the mobile game My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero.
Overview
Muscle Expansion is a Transformation Quirk that operates at close range, credited to Hard Head. Its documentation traces back to My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero rather than to any chapter or episode.
Mechanics
The holder can swell their musculature and reinforce it at the same time, which translates into a sizeable jump in raw physical power. In practice the Quirk does the same job as Muscle Augmentation, to the point that the two are functionally interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the muscle expansion quirk?
Muscle Expansion is a Transformation Quirk belonging to the villain Hard Head that lets him swell and reinforce his musculature for a major boost in raw physical power. It is documented only through the mobile game My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero rather than the manga or anime.
Who uses the Muscle Expansion Quirk?
Hard Head is the only known user of Muscle Expansion in My Hero Academia. Because the Quirk never appears in the manga or anime, no on page feats exist to measure his abilities by.
Is Muscle Expansion similar to any other Quirk?
Muscle Expansion is functionally interchangeable with Muscle Augmentation, another Transformation Quirk that lets its user bulk up and reinforce their muscles for enhanced strength.
Where does the Muscle Expansion Quirk come from in My Hero Academia?
Muscle Expansion is one of the rare Quirks documented entirely outside the main story. It never appears in the manga or anime and is known only from the mobile game My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero.
What type of Quirk is Muscle Expansion?
Muscle Expansion is classified as a Transformation Quirk that operates at close range, credited to the villain Hard Head.
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