Hippopotamus vs Rhinoceros
Who would win?
Hippopotamus toss-up
ATK 86 
DEF 82 
AGI 56 
STA 73 
INT 49 
SPL 53 | Hippopotamus | Rhinoceros | |
|---|---|---|
| 74.5 | Power index | 72.5 |
| S | Tier | S |
| #8 | Rank | #11 |
| 1.8 t | Weight | 2.3 t |
| 4 m | Length | 3.8 m |
| 1.55 m | Height | 1.8 m |
| — | Top speed | 40 km/h |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 36 years | Lifespan | 40 years |
Hippopotamus wins this matchup 53% 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 special (69 vs 53). Its power index is 74.5 against 72.5 for the Rhinoceros.
Size matters here: a typical adult Rhinoceros weighs about 2.3 t (2.5 US tons), roughly 1.3× the Hippopotamus's 1.8 t. Despite that, the Hippopotamus's weapons and fighting stats carry the day.
The Rhinoceros's best chance is its agility (56 vs 48), plus abilities like Two-Tonne Horn Charge and Scent-Midden Intelligence. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Hippopotamus or Rhinoceros?
Hippopotamus. Hippopotamus wins this matchup 53% 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 special (69 vs 53). Its power index is 74.5 against 72.5 for the Rhinoceros.
Which is bigger, the Hippopotamus or the Rhinoceros?
The Rhinoceros (2.3 t) is heavier than the Hippopotamus (1.8 t).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Rhinoceros is more agile (56 vs 48).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works
