Shapeshifting is the universal superpower that gives you nearly everything:
Change your appearance/sex on the fly (mega appeal to trans folks). The obvious benefit.
Need extra reach? Just elastigirl your arms and legs. It’s better than telekinesis in some ways!
Want to get somewhere fast? Make yourself light and grow wings. You can fly! Maybe not as fast as “superhero flight” but still way faster and more efficient than running. Also don’t need “sticky hands/feet” to climb: Just give yourself some serious claws.
Want to swim fast? Give yourself fins! You might even manage gills and be able to breathe underwater.
Need to stay warm in a super cold environment? Give yourself lots of insulating fat and thick fur! Polar bear mode!
Need to be strong/move something heavy? Also polar bear mode!
Depending on your skill, you can hide really well. Not as good as invisibility but still great.
You can make stuff with your body! If you have super fine control, you could make diamonds.
You can store stuff inside yourself the easy way. Literal pocket. As dry as you want (though probably still quite warm).
What it lacks:
Mind control. Though, with enough psychological prowess, you could get people addicted to having sex with you (maybe?) 🤷
Nah mine is flying. I just want to get the fuck outta here
What about shape shifting to a flying animal as well?
Haha, exactly!
Shapeshifting is the universal superpower that gives you nearly everything:
What it lacks:
Yeah, Ben Ten gets to be every kind of superhero
At this point you might as well become the Ultimate Thing from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures.