Greatest Cartoon Villains of All Time - Skeletor (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe) or Gargamel (The Smurfs)

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SKELETOR (HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE)

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GARGAMEL (THE SMURFS)
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Why This Battle Matters

Who embodies the epitome of villainy? Is it Skeletor, with his bone-chilling visage and sheer magical brutality, or Gargamel, the cunning hermit obsessed with capturing Smurfs? Here, we're not just choosing a victor in a battle, but defining the aura of villainy itself. Skeletor brings a grandiose sense of evil, ruling with an iron (or should we say, bony?) fist, whereas Gargamel operates with a sly, underhanded meticulousness. Choosing between them isn’t merely a preference for style, it's a declaration of what kind of malevolence resonates more profoundly. What villainy do you stand for: the bombastic or the scheming?

🔥 Fan Takes

Honestly, comparing Skeletor to Gargamel is like apples and very evil oranges. Skeletor is iconic, pure mastermind villain vibes.
Gargamel forever. He's been chasing those smurfs with such passion, man. How can you not root for that?
Skeletor with his bonehead moves > Gargamel. Dude really got style and evil laugh on point, lol.

How Fans Are Voting

In this battle:

Fans currently prefer Skeletor (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe) over Gargamel (The Smurfs) when it comes to the greatest Cartoon Villains of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Skeletor (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe) 71.2% of the time over Gargamel (The Smurfs).

Across all battles:

Skeletor (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe) win rate: 56.4%

Gargamel (The Smurfs) win rate: 36.2%

Fan FAQs

Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in this league?

Joker from Batman: The Animated Series leads the pack. Check out how he's holding up against other legendary villains on the GOAT List.

What makes Skeletor so beloved by fans?

It's all about charisma and memorable one-liners with Skeletor. Despite his evil ways, fans love his dramatic flair and the sheer entertainment he brings every time he's on screen. Plus, that bonehead look? Totally unforgettable.

Why is Skeletor beating Gargamel by such a wide margin in the Greatest Cartoon Villains of All Time league?

Skeletor is crushing it because he's got that iconic cackle and a super memorable look with his skull face. Fans just can't get enough of his over-the-top schemes to conquer Eternia, which tend to stick in memories way more than Gargamel's constant Smurf-chasing antics.