Everything You Need to Know About Cloak and Dagger in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals continues to expand its roster with some of the most unique and underrated duos in the Marvel Universe, and few are as fascinating as Cloak & Dagger. As street-level heroes tied to the world of light and darkness, Tyrone Johnson (Cloak) and Tandy Bowen (Dagger) have fought crime together for years, using their mystical powers and deep bond to protect the vulnerable.

With Cloak’s shadowy teleportation and Dagger’s radiant light-based attacks, the two create a deadly synergy that makes them unpredictable in battle. Their inclusion in Marvel Rivals introduces a dual-playstyle dynamic, making them an exciting pick for players who enjoy teamwork, stealth, and devastating power combos.

This article explores Cloak & Dagger’s origins, powers, and their role in Marvel Rivals, giving fans a deep dive into one of Marvel’s most mysterious and powerful partnerships.

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Who are Cloak and Dagger?

Cloak & Dagger first appeared in Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #64 (1982), created by Bill Mantlo and Ed Hannigan. Their story is one of tragedy, survival, and transformation, as both were runaways experimented on by a criminal organization that tried to create synthetic drugs for mind control. Instead, the experiment unlocked latent superhuman abilities, tying them together as opposites bound by fate.

Despite being considered street-level heroes, Cloak & Dagger have fought alongside Spider-Man, the X-Men, and even the Avengers, proving that their power reaches far beyond the crime-ridden alleys of New York.

Character Lore

Tragic Origins: The Experiment That Changed Everything

Tandy Bowen and Tyrone Johnson were runaways from different worlds—Tandy was a privileged girl escaping neglect, while Tyrone fled to New York after witnessing his best friend’s wrongful death. After meeting on the streets, they were kidnapped by criminal scientists who injected them with a deadly synthetic drug meant to control minds.

Instead of dying, Tandy’s body absorbed the drug and manifested as radiant light energy, while a dark void consumed Tyrone’s body. Their powers were linked, with Tandy producing “living light” and Tyrone becoming a walking portal to the Darkforce Dimension.

Becoming Marvel’s Most Mysterious Duo

Realizing that their newfound powers made them both a curse and a gift, Cloak & Dagger dedicated themselves to protecting runaways, fighting crime, and bringing down drug cartels and human traffickers. While their moral code aligns with most heroes, they often work outside the law, serving as vigilantes when necessary.

Their deep psychic and emotional connection makes them inseparable, with Cloak’s darkness always craving balance from Dagger’s light.

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Cloak and Dagger’s Powers and Abilities in Marvel Rivals

Cloak (Tyrone Johnson)

• Teleportation & Shadow Travel: Cloak can instantaneously teleport himself and allies by using the Darkforce Dimension as a gateway.
• Intangibility & Shadow Absorption: He can phase through attacks and even absorb enemies into his cloak, trapping them in pure darkness.
• Fear Induction: The Darkforce has a terrifying effect on those who experience it, weakening and psychologically disturbing his enemies.

Dagger (Tandy Bowen)

• Light Daggers: Tandy generates deadly blades of pure light, capable of searing through darkness, dispelling illusions, and paralyzing enemies.
• Healing & Energy Restoration: Her light can purge corruption, heal wounds, and even recharge Cloak’s energy, keeping him stable.
• Precision & Acrobatics: As an agile fighter, she can strike from a distance, throw daggers with pinpoint accuracy, and move like a dancer in battle.

The Synergy Between Light & Dark

What makes Cloak & Dagger truly powerful is how their abilities complement each other:

• Cloak can trap enemies, leaving them vulnerable to Dagger’s light-based attacks.
• Dagger can feed Cloak energy, preventing him from losing control to the Darkforce.
• Together, they create a balance of offense and defense, making them almost unstoppable when working as a team.

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Cloak and Dagger’s Story in Marvel Rivals

As New York falls under Dracula’s rule, Cloak and Dagger find themselves caught in a cosmic anomaly caused by the Timestream Entanglement. While teleporting through the Darkforce Dimension, they become molecularly entangled, existing as one being who can only manifest physically one at a time. Seeking help, they turn to Reed Richards, who theorizes a way to separate them permanently. However, his experimental device only offers a temporary fix—any attempt to teleport risks fusing them back together. Despite their strained dynamic and shifting roles—Dagger becoming more ruthless while Cloak grows merciful—the duo joins the resistance against the vampire army, struggling to maintain their sense of self in a city lost to eternal night.

During a mission to save civilians from a vampire ambush, Dagger’s recklessness forces Cloak into an impossible choice. Ignoring Reed’s warnings, he teleports to rescue her, knowing it will rebind them into a single existence. Though they successfully escape, Dagger’s physical form disappears, leaving her consciousness trapped within Cloak once more. Frustrated but grateful, she acknowledges their bond, and Cloak reassures her that they will always balance each other—her light guiding his darkness, and his shadows shielding her radiance. Accepting their fate, Cloak returns to the battlefield, alone in body but forever connected to his partner in spirit.

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Essential Cloak and Dagger Comics

For those wanting to dive into Cloak & Dagger’s best stories, here are some must-read comics:

Cloak & Dagger (1983) by Bill Mantlo & Rick Leonardi

• The first origin series explores how they gained their powers and why they became crime-fighting vigilantes.

Cloak & Dagger: Shadows & Light (1985-1987) by Terry Austin

• This further develops their dynamic, showing how Cloak struggles with darkness while Dagger keeps him grounded.

Maximum Carnage (1993) by Tom DeFalco, J.M. DeMatteis & Mark Bagley

• One of Cloak & Dagger’s most intense battles, where they help Spider-Man take on Carnage and his army of killers in a brutal street war. Dagger plays a pivotal role as her light-based powers become one of the few things capable of stopping Carnage.

Dark X-Men (2009) by Paul Cornell

• This story shows Cloak & Dagger briefly work with Norman Osborn’s Dark X-Men, exploring their moral dilemmas.

Cloak & Dagger (2018) by Dennis Hopeless

• This is a modern take on their story, redefining their powers, connection, and purpose in the Marvel Universe.

Cloak & Dagger are more than just a superhero duo—they symbolize balance, survival, and the unbreakable bond between light and darkness. Their inclusion in Marvel Rivals allows players to embrace teleportation, light-based energy attacks, and hybrid combat styles, making them one of the game’s most dynamic duos.

Whether you’re vanishing into shadows, launching radiant daggers, or working together to overwhelm your enemies, Cloak & Dagger proves that two heroes fighting as one are always stronger together.