GAMBITREMY LEBEAU • THE RAGIN' CAJUN • KING OF THIEVES
The name's Gambit, mon ami. Remember it. Remy LeBeau is the Ragin' Cajun—a charming thief turned X-Man with the power to charge objects with explosive kinetic energy. His signature playing cards are deadly weapons. His romance with Rogue is one of comics' greatest love stories. Channing Tatum's decade-long campaign to play Gambit may finally pay off in the MCU.
CARD
#119
DEBUT
1990
FIRST
UXM #266
DEMAND
ELITE+
AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY WATCH
HIGH PRIORITYGambit is a TOP PRIORITY for MCU X-Men. As one of the most popular X-Men characters ever, Gambit's MCU debut is highly anticipated. Channing Tatum spent years trying to make a Gambit movie at Fox—the MCU may finally give him his chance. Gambit's unique powers, charming personality, and romance with Rogue make him essential for any X-Men franchise.
CHANNING TATUM CAMPAIGN
Channing Tatum was attached to a Gambit solo film at Fox for years before the Disney acquisition cancelled it. He's publicly expressed his love for the character and desire to play him. The MCU could finally make this happen—Tatum's star power and genuine passion make him the fan-favorite choice for Remy LeBeau.
INVESTMENT IMPLICATION
Uncanny X-Men #266 (first full appearance, 1990) is a Modern Age key worth hundreds to thousands. Gambit's massive fan following ensures permanent demand. His romance with Rogue is one of comics' greatest love stories. Platinum tier status reflects his A-list X-Men importance.
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2025 TOPPS MARVEL MINT
This premium trading card is part of the 2025 Topps Marvel Mint collection. Each card showcases Marvel's greatest heroes and villains with exceptional artwork and collectible value.
The Ragin' Cajun
Gambit first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #266 (August 1990), created by Chris Claremont and Jim Lee. Remy LeBeau was raised by the Thieves Guild of New Orleans, trained from childhood as a master thief. His mutant power allows him to charge objects with kinetic energy, causing them to explode on impact. His weapon of choice: playing cards, which he throws with deadly accuracy.
Gambit joined the X-Men after helping a de-aged Storm survive on the streets. His charming personality, mysterious past, and romantic tension with Rogue made him an instant fan favorite. The 1990s X-Men animated series cemented his popularity, with his Cajun accent and "mon ami" catchphrase becoming iconic. He's consistently ranked among the most popular X-Men characters.
Gambit's relationship with Rogue is one of comics' greatest romances—complicated by her power-absorbing touch that prevents physical contact. Their love story spans decades of comics, animated series, and films. They eventually married in the comics, proving that true love conquers all—even mutant powers.
Powers and Abilities
KINETIC CHARGING
- Charges objects with explosive energy
- Signature playing card weapons
- Can charge any object
ADDITIONAL ABILITIES
- Master thief and acrobat
- Bo staff combat expert
- Hypnotic charm (subtle)
Media Appearances
Gambit was a breakout star of the 1990s X-Men animated series, voiced by Chris Potter with a thick Cajun accent. His "mon ami" and "mon chérie" catchphrases, romantic tension with Rogue, and explosive card-throwing made him a generation's favorite X-Man. Taylor Kitsch played Gambit in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), though the film's poor reception limited the character's impact.
Channing Tatum was attached to a Gambit solo film at Fox for nearly a decade. The project went through multiple directors and scripts but was ultimately cancelled after the Disney acquisition. Tatum has repeatedly expressed his love for the character and desire to play him. The MCU could finally make this dream a reality.
INVESTMENT ALERT: Gambit cards are ELITE Platinum tier investments. Uncanny X-Men #266 (first full appearance) is a Modern Age key. His massive fan following and MCU potential ensure strong demand. Romance with Rogue adds cross-character appeal. Essential for any X-Men collection.
Team Affiliations
X-MEN
Core member
THIEVES GUILD
Prince/King
EXCALIBUR
Member
HORSEMEN
Death (former)
2025 Marvel Mint Collector Analysis
Card #119 Gambit is an ELITE Platinum tier card representing one of the most popular X-Men ever. Uncanny X-Men #266 (first full appearance) is a Modern Age key. His massive fan following and MCU potential ensure strong demand. Romance with Rogue adds cross-character appeal. Essential for any collection.
PARALLEL CHASE
Pink and Purple parallels match his kinetic energy aesthetic
INVESTMENT RATING
ELITE+ - Top fan favorite, MCU X-Men priority