Phoenix Man

Phoenix Man (フェニックス男, Fenikkusu Otoko) is a Mysterious Being who first appears during the attack in S-City accompanying Elder Centipede as an ally. He's a member of the Monster Association.

Appearance
Phoenix Man is a tall bird which resembles a phoenix. He possess big white eyes and his most notable feature are human hands which he hides behind his feathers.

Personality
Not much is known about his personality, except that he's the first friendly monster to appear, not attacking Garou despite his rude attitude against him. When Rhino Wrestler asked what he thought of his disaster level, he remarked that he didn't care. He also seems to be confident in his abilities. He also seems to have a good sense of judgment and keen intellect. As he was seen taking charge of the situation of their mission and instructing Rhino Wrestler, Sludge Jellyfish, and Elder Centipede. He was also able to figure out Metal Knight's robot was remote controlled and fighting it would only exhaust both him and his teammates.

Monster Raid Arc
Phoenix Man is first seen in S-City accompanied by an unknown monster. He's seen watching the battle between Garou and Metal Bat, commenting Garou could be an useful asset.

He later tries to invite Garou to join the Monster Association, but it's turned down. He says he'll overlook Garou's rude behavior this time and promises that they will meet again if Garou continues to hero hunt.

After successfully capturing the child, Phoenix Man told Rhino Wrestler to retreat after explaining how fighting Metal Knight would only be in vain for both of them. Phoenix Man instructed a retreat to Elder Centipede, and him along with Rhino Wrestler were taken by the large Monster and burrowed underground.

Abilities & Powers
As a Demon level monster, it's safe to assume that Phoenix Man is a powerful being. He also seemed to be unimpressed of Metal Bat's and Garou's strength. However, even with the assistance of his teammates, he stated that fighting Metal Knight's robot would wear him down.

Physical Abilities
Flight: As a bird, Phoenix Man has the ability to fly through the use of his wings.

Fighting Style
Hand-to-Hand Combatant: Phoenix Man appears to mainly rely on his bird-like attributes and close-quarters combat.
 * Beak Attack (クチバツ攻撃, Kuchibatsu Kōgeki): Phoenix Man attacks his opponent with his beak in the form of a piercing attack.