No, being psychic or magic or having glowy mystical powers are more common among Mary Sue type characters. It makes them seem more mystical than say having super strength, speed or flight.
Why? Because its more otherworldly. People actually CAN be strong, people CAN be fast. These are just enhanced real world abilities. But being able to shoot fire or rainbows or sparkle power! That's something different. Its unique and "special"
Why? Because its more otherworldly. People actually CAN be strong, people CAN be fast. These are just enhanced real world abilities. But being able to shoot fire or rainbows or sparkle power! That's something different. Its unique and "special"