Huntsman Spider vs Tarantula Hawk
Who would win?
Huntsman Spider toss-up
ATK 32.6 
DEF 12.1 
AGI 37.5 
STA 23.3 
INT 15.7 
SPL 89.5 | Huntsman Spider | Tarantula Hawk | |
|---|---|---|
| 31.7 | Power index | 31.5 |
| F | Tier | F |
| #205 | Rank | #206 |
| 170 g | Weight | 15 g |
| 3.8 cm | Length | 1 m |
| — | Height | 50 cm |
| — | Top speed | 36 km/h |
| — | Bite force | 100 PSI |
| — | Lifespan | 15 years |
Huntsman Spider wins this matchup 50% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from agility (86 vs 37.5). Its power index is 31.7 against 31.5 for the Tarantula Hawk.
Size matters here: a typical adult Huntsman Spider weighs about 170 g (6 oz), roughly 11× the Tarantula Hawk's 15 g.
The Tarantula Hawk's best chance is its special (89.5 vs 61), plus abilities like Survival Instinct and Quick Reflexes. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Huntsman Spider or Tarantula Hawk?
Huntsman Spider. Huntsman Spider wins this matchup 50% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from agility (86 vs 37.5). Its power index is 31.7 against 31.5 for the Tarantula Hawk.
Which is bigger, the Huntsman Spider or the Tarantula Hawk?
The Huntsman Spider (170 g) is heavier than the Tarantula Hawk (15 g).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Huntsman Spider is more agile (86 vs 37.5).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works
