Greatest Cartoon Villains of All Time
Skeletor (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe) or 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
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: 56.8%
Gargamel (The Smurfs) win rate: 36.6%
Fan FAQs
How can fans compare Skeletor and Gargamel in the Greatest Cartoon Villains league?
This matchup sparks big debates because you're comparing Skeletor's theatrical villainy against Gargamel's more comical approach. It's a classic clash of intensity versus humor, making fans weigh not just who's more evil, but who's more entertaining. For more rankings, check out the GOAT List.
What makes Gargamel so popular despite trailing in the votes?
Gargamel wins hearts with his endless, albeit often failed, schemes to capture the Smurfs. Fans appreciate his persistence and comedic mishaps, which provide a different flavor of villainy that's as frustrating as it is entertaining.
Why is Skeletor winning by such a large margin in the Greatest Cartoon Villains of All Time league?
Skeletor's overwhelming lead isn't just about nostalgia; it's about his iconic status and influence in the world of animation. Fans adore his flamboyant evilness and memorable one-liners, which makes him not just a villain but a beloved character in his own right.