Pufferfish vs Mantis Shrimp
Who would win?
Pufferfish toss-up
| Pufferfish | Mantis Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| 51.1 | Power index | 50.4 |
| C | Tier | C |
| #111 | Rank | #117 |
| 1.5 kg | Weight | 80 g |
| 45 cm | Length | 15 cm |
| — | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 15 years | Lifespan | 6 years |
Pufferfish wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 1 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (56 vs 24). Its power index is 51.1 against 50.4 for the Mantis Shrimp.
Size matters here: a typical adult Pufferfish weighs about 1.5 kg (3 lb), roughly 19× the Mantis Shrimp's 80 g.
The Mantis Shrimp's best chance is its intelligence (68 vs 47), plus abilities like Cavitation Hammer and Polarization Targeting Array. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Pufferfish or Mantis Shrimp?
Pufferfish. Pufferfish wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 1 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (56 vs 24). Its power index is 51.1 against 50.4 for the Mantis Shrimp.
Which is bigger, the Pufferfish or the Mantis Shrimp?
The Pufferfish (1.5 kg) is heavier than the Mantis Shrimp (80 g).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Mantis Shrimp is more agile (84 vs 72).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works