Grizzly Bear vs Black Bear
Who would win?
Grizzly Bear slight edge
| Grizzly Bear | Black Bear | |
|---|---|---|
| 64.7 | Power index | 59.2 |
| A | Tier | B |
| #25 | Rank | #57 |
| 220 kg | Weight | 120 kg |
| 2.1 m | Length | 1.75 m |
| 1.07 m | Height | 90 cm |
| 56 km/h | Top speed | 48 km/h |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 25 years | Lifespan | 20 years |
Grizzly Bear wins this matchup 59% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (slight edge). It leads in 5 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (66 vs 56). Its power index is 64.7 against 59.2 for the Black Bear.
Size matters here: a typical adult Grizzly Bear weighs about 220 kg (485 lb), roughly 1.8× the Black Bear's 120 kg.
The Black Bear's best chance is its agility (70 vs 59), plus abilities like Canopy Escape and Winter Metabolic Lockdown. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Grizzly Bear or Black Bear?
Grizzly Bear. Grizzly Bear wins this matchup 59% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (slight edge). It leads in 5 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (66 vs 56). Its power index is 64.7 against 59.2 for the Black Bear.
Which is bigger, the Grizzly Bear or the Black Bear?
The Grizzly Bear (220 kg) is heavier than the Black Bear (120 kg).
Which is faster?
The Grizzly Bear is faster, with a top speed of 56 km/h.
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works