Marlin vs Manta Ray
Who would win?
Marlin toss-up
ATK 42 
DEF 57 
AGI 72 
STA 89 
INT 76 
SPL 70 | Marlin | Manta Ray | |
|---|---|---|
| 62.9 | Power index | 62.3 |
| A | Tier | A |
| #30 | Rank | #34 |
| 250 kg | Weight | 1.4 t |
| 3 m | Length | 5 m |
| — | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 20 years | Lifespan | 45 years |
Marlin wins this matchup 51% 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 attack (58 vs 42). Its power index is 62.9 against 62.3 for the Manta Ray.
Size matters here: a typical adult Manta Ray weighs about 1.4 t (1.5 US tons), roughly 5.6× the Marlin's 250 kg. Despite that, the Marlin's weapons and fighting stats carry the day.
The Manta Ray's best chance is its defense (57 vs 41), plus abilities like Pelagic Wing Drive and Cephalic Funnel Feed. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Marlin or Manta Ray?
Marlin. Marlin wins this matchup 51% 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 attack (58 vs 42). Its power index is 62.9 against 62.3 for the Manta Ray.
Which is bigger, the Marlin or the Manta Ray?
The Manta Ray (1.4 t) is heavier than the Marlin (250 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Marlin is more agile (78 vs 72).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works
