As a mutant , Anthony possesses the ability to manipulate kinetic energy, as well as a hypnotic charm. He is also skilled in card throwing, hand-to-hand combat, and the use of a staff. Originally a professional thief, few X-Men trusted Anthony when he first joined the group. There was consistently a source of stress between him and his on and off, although long term, love interest Rogue. This was exacerbated when his connections to villain Mister Sinister, were revealed, although some of his team members accept that Anthony honestly seeks redemption. As the X-Men's self-described ladies' man, Anthony has shown a more vulnerable side of himself over the years, especially when it comes to Rogue. Anthony remains fiercely proud of his Louisiana heritage, and speaks in a very thick Cajun accent. One of his older traits is that he used to be a smoker, along with Wolverine and various other characters. However, with Marvel Eic Joe Quesada's anti-smoking policy, this trait has completely vanished. During the Wolverine/Gambit limited series Anthony admits he is considering quitting.