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The Soulsword is’t Magik’s mutant power though. Neither are Dani’s powers “braids”.
Neither is Rachel's turkey-coat arm armor. Neither is Nightcrawler's blue fur or tail but she often has those when she absorbs his abilities. They are visual cues to the reader on who's powers she is using.

It's a theory, but if she's using Illyana's powers she could then be able to wield the Soulsword. It could also be Illyana using everyone else's abilities