Colossal Squid vs Basking Shark
Who would win?
Colossal Squid toss-up
| Colossal Squid | Basking Shark | |
|---|---|---|
| 57.5 | Power index | 57.5 |
| B | Tier | B |
| #88 | Rank | #90 |
| 470 kg | Weight | 4 t |
| 4.2 m | Length | 7.9 m |
| — | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | 18 km/h |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 5.2 years | Lifespan | 50 years |
Colossal Squid wins this matchup 50% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (67 vs 44). Its power index is 57.5 against 57.5 for the Basking Shark.
Size matters here: a typical adult Basking Shark weighs about 4 t (4.4 US tons), roughly 8.5× the Colossal Squid's 470 kg. Despite that, the Colossal Squid's weapons and fighting stats carry the day.
The Basking Shark's best chance is its stamina (86 vs 48), plus abilities like Latent Breach Power and Transequatorial Deep Run. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Reality check: these two would never meet. The Basking Shark lives in water, so this verdict is a neutral "stat fight". In deep water the Basking Shark would hold every advantage; on dry land it could not fight at all.
Who would win, Colossal Squid or Basking Shark?
Colossal Squid. Colossal Squid wins this matchup 50% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (67 vs 44). Its power index is 57.5 against 57.5 for the Basking Shark.
Which is bigger, the Colossal Squid or the Basking Shark?
The Basking Shark (4 t) is heavier than the Colossal Squid (470 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Colossal Squid is more agile (55 vs 40).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works
Pick who wins, then watch the fight. Right calls build a streak.