"Playing to Win" is the sixteenth episode of X-Men '97, focusing on the team's defense against Bastion's Prime Sentinels and Magneto’s pivotal decision regarding a "magnetic wipe" of Earth. The episode highlights intense combat, Rogue's confrontation with Gyrich, and the resurgence of the Phoenix Force, balancing high-stakes action with character drama. You can read a full recap of the episode on fan-operated wikis or official streaming summaries.
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