King Cobra vs Mongoose
Who would win?
King Cobra clear edge
| King Cobra | Mongoose | |
|---|---|---|
| 55.7 | Power index | 43.1 |
| B | Tier | C |
| #72 | Rank | #161 |
| 8 kg | Weight | 800 g |
| 3.6 m | Length | 36 cm |
| — | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 20 years | Lifespan | 8 years |
King Cobra wins this matchup 70% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (clear edge). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (59 vs 20). Its power index is 55.7 against 43.1 for the Mongoose.
Size matters here: a typical adult King Cobra weighs about 8 kg (18 lb), roughly 10× the Mongoose's 800 g.
The Mongoose's best chance is its agility (86 vs 76), plus abilities like Serpent Counterstep and Neurotoxin-Resistant Receptors. It is a real edge, but not enough to overcome the gap everywhere else.
Who would win, King Cobra or Mongoose?
King Cobra. King Cobra wins this matchup 70% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (clear edge). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (59 vs 20). Its power index is 55.7 against 43.1 for the Mongoose.
Which is bigger, the King Cobra or the Mongoose?
The King Cobra (8 kg) is heavier than the Mongoose (800 g).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Mongoose is more agile (86 vs 76).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works