African Elephant vs Hippopotamus
Who would win?
African Elephant slight edge
ATK 90 
DEF 84 
AGI 48 
STA 70 
INT 56 
SPL 69 | African Elephant | Hippopotamus | |
|---|---|---|
| 80.9 | Power index | 74.5 |
| S | Tier | S |
| #3 | Rank | #8 |
| 5.5 t | Weight | 1.8 t |
| 6.6 m | Length | 4 m |
| 3.6 m | Height | 1.55 m |
| 24 km/h | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 65 years | Lifespan | 36 years |
African Elephant wins this matchup 61% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (slight edge). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (94 vs 84). Its power index is 80.9 against 74.5 for the Hippopotamus.
Size matters here: a typical adult African Elephant weighs about 5.5 t (6.1 US tons), roughly 3.1× the Hippopotamus's 1.8 t.
The Hippopotamus's best chance is its agility (48 vs 45), plus abilities like Tusks-First Gape and Riverbed Bound. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, African Elephant or Hippopotamus?
African Elephant. African Elephant wins this matchup 61% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (slight edge). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (94 vs 84). Its power index is 80.9 against 74.5 for the Hippopotamus.
Which is bigger, the African Elephant or the Hippopotamus?
The African Elephant (5.5 t) is heavier than the Hippopotamus (1.8 t).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Hippopotamus is more agile (48 vs 45).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works
