Why Is Deadpool a Mutant?

In the literal sense, Deadpool is not a mutant as he was not born with his powers – they were experimentally created. Still, he is considered to be one by a lot of people and even we could describe him as a sort of “transmutant”, a mutant who was created, rather than being born like that.

How did Deadpool get his mutation?

He is an expert marksman, swordsman, and martial artist. He acquired his powers from a serum that activated dormant mutant genes and then was subjected to extreme stress through torture and near death experiences.

Is Deadpool mutated?

Deadpool is a mutate with superhuman abilities. He was subjected to experiments on the program "Weapon X". Scientists have tried to heal his cancer, by instilling in his cells the ability to regenerate.