Ivy's namesake is not merely limited to the literal components and abilities of her character. It's made quite apparent early on that Poison Ivy is in possession of a dark and calculating mind unseen in previous Batman movie villain characters. She displays a keen ability to think on her feet and a talent for manipulation- even without the usage of her trusty love dust.

With a mixture of both suggestion and seduction Ivy proves to be a master player on all fronts, all for her own ends and devices: Good or bad, manipulating foe...or friend.