Editing X-Men: Evolution (section)

===Season 4===
Season four focuses on the aftermath of the X-Men's failed attempt to prevent Apocalypse's revival. The Brotherhood try their hand at heroism, only for their selfish tendencies to prevail; Wolverine and X-23 work together to bring down Hydra; Xavier confronts his estranged son [[Legion (Marvel Comics)|David]]; Spyke and the Morlocks begin fighting back against human prejudice; Shadowcat befriends [[Danielle Moonstar]]; and Rogue pushes Mystique's petrified statue off a cliff, creating a rift between her and Nightcrawler, which causes her to seek redemption by helping Gambit to rescue his father.

Apocalypse captures and transforms Xavier, Storm, Magneto, and Mystique into his [[Horsemen of Apocalypse|Four Horsemen]] as he attempts to turn the human population into mutants. During the final battle, the X-Men and their allies defeat the Horsemen, who are returned to normal, while Rogue absorbs the powers of [[Leech (character)|Dorian Leach]] to neutralize Apocalypse. In the aftermath, Rogue and Nightcrawler rebuff Mystique's attempt to make amends; Magneto reconciles with Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch; Shadowcat and Avalanche rekindle their relationship; Spyke reconnects with his aunt Storm; and Xavier sees his students reunited as the X-Men.

The series ends with a speech by Xavier, having caught a glimpse of the near future in Apocalypse's mind that shows:
* Continued anti-mutant sentiment at Capitol Hill.
* A reformed Magneto as a new instructor at Xavier's institute.
* Jean being consumed by the all-powerful [[Phoenix Force]]. Had the series continued, the fifth season would have focused on the ''[[The Dark Phoenix Saga|Dark Phoenix]]'' saga with her becoming an enemy of the X-Men.
* The future X-Men team consisting of Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, Storm, Beast, Iceman, Colossus, X-23, and Rogue, who is now capable of flight and no longer wearing gloves.
* The Brotherhood, including Pyro reforming and joining [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] as the [[Freedom Force (comics)|Freedom Force]].
* A fleet of Sentinels led by [[Nimrod (comics)|Nimrod]].
* A final photographic portrait of the full X-Men roster, including new members [[Havok (character)|Havok]], Angel, Gambit, Colossus, and X-23.