The Matoran species is capable of manipulating the elements that make up the world around them. The limits these abilities can go are still being pushed. Currently, the Order of Mata Nui believes elemental abilities lie on a spectrum based on their similarity to one another, as beings capable of controlling one elemental aspect seem to occasionally share some abilities with their neighboring element.
Prefix: TA
This ability allows the user to create, control and absorb fire and Fire Elemental Energy. Users also possess the ability to detect sources of heat and withstand hot temperatures.
Known Users: Cajdan, Tahu Nuva, Jaller, Vakama (Formerly), Norik, Lhikan, Dume (Formerly)
Prefix: SU
This ability allows the user to create, control and absorb plasma and Plasma Elemental Energy. Users also possess the ability to form objects out of plasma and melt objects into plasma through superheating.
Known Users: Raxus
Prefix: DE
This ability allows the user to create, control and absorb sound and Sonic Elemental Energy. Users also possess the ability to form objects out of sound waves and generate sonic booms.
Known Users: Krakua
Prefix: LE
This ability allows the user to create, control and absorb air and Air Elemental Energy. Users also possess the ability to create vacuums, and sense wind currents.
Known Users: Ayhax, Gringat, Konpaku (Formerly), Solunus (Unusable), Lewa Nuva, Kongu, Matau (Formerly), Iruini, Lesovikk, Nidhiki (Formerly)
Prefix: BO
This ability allows the user to create, control and absorb plantlife and Plantlife Elemental Energy. Users also possess the ability to manipulate the form of plants, including manipulating/restoring dead plants.
Known Users: Daitei
Prefix: TAI
This exceedingly rare ability allows the user to create and control barriers and Barrier Energy. Users of this element can manipulate anything that can be technically classified as a barrier, including Energy Barriers, Physical and Metaphysical Barriers, Spiritual, Magical, and Imaginary Barriers, and Quantum Barriers.
Prefix: CE
This ability allows the user to create and control psychic waves and Psionic Elemental Energy. Users also possess telekinesis, telepathy, limited mind control, and can create and detect mental illusions.
Known Users: Artakha (Limited), Orde, Varian
Prefix: ONU
This ability allows the user to create, control and absorb earth and Earth Elemental Energy. Users also possess the ability to create objects out of earth, create earthquakes, and sense vibrations in the ground.
Known Users: Onua Nuva, Nuparu, Whenua (Formerly), Bomonga
Prefix: BA
This ability allows the user to create and control gravitational forces and Gravity Elemental Energy. Users also possess the ability to redirect gravity, reduce or remove gravity, and - with enough skill - even create black holes.
Known Users: Regron
Similarly to the Elemental Spectrum, light-based Elemental Powers also exist on a spectrum. However, the power level of these abilities are far from equal.
Prefix: KRA
This ability allows the user to create, control and absorb shadow and Shadow Elemental Energy. Users also possess the ability to create solid or intangible objects out of shadow, and use darkness to negate light and heat.
Known Users: Knoxus, Teridax, Dragonax, Miserix, Name: Unknown
Prefix: AV
This ability allows the user to create, control and absorb light and Light Elemental Energy. Users also possess the ability to create solid or intangible objects out of light, and alter the wavelength of light.
Known Users: Takanuva
Prefix: KAE
This ability allows the user to create, control and absorb moonshadow and Moonshadow Elemental Energy. Users also possess the ability to create solid or intangible objects out of moonshadow, create moonshadow illusions, and influence the minds of others to insanity.
*Elemental Power discovered in 'Knight of Nights' Multiverse