The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Cartoon Duos of All Time
Cartoon duos aren’t supposed to work this well—and yet here we are arguing about them like it matters.
Some are built on chaos (Tom & Jerry). Some run on pure vibes (SpongeBob & Patrick). Others feel like they were designed to start arguments (Rick & Morty, Batman & Joker). The real tension? These duos don’t play the same game.
That’s what makes this league dangerous. You’re not just comparing characters—you’re choosing what kind of cartoon actually wins. Fast laughs or layered jokes. Nostalgia or modern chaos. Comfort picks or chaotic energy.
And the matchups get uncomfortable fast. SpongeBob & Patrick vs Scooby & Shaggy? That’s childhood vs childhood. Finn & Jake vs Mordecai & Rigby? That’s a personality test.
The hard truth: there’s no “correct” answer here—just the one you’re willing to defend.
Start voting, pick your winners, and see how your list stacks up.
1. BUGS BUNNY & DAFFY DUCK
Bugs Bunny & Daffy Duck is currently the #1 Greatest Cartoon Duos of All Time winning 74.7% head-to-head battles.
2. SCOOBY-DOO & SHAGGY
Scooby-Doo & Shaggy is currently the #2 Greatest Cartoon Duos of All Time winning 70.3% head-to-head battles.
3. TOM & JERRY
Tom & Jerry is currently the #3 Greatest Cartoon Duos of All Time winning 67.0% head-to-head battles.
4. SPONGEBOB & PATRICK
SpongeBob & Patrick is currently the #4 Greatest Cartoon Duos of All Time winning 60.5% head-to-head battles.
5. BATMAN & JOKER
Batman & Joker is currently the #5 Greatest Cartoon Duos of All Time winning 51.3% head-to-head battles.
6. BEAVIS & BUTT-HEAD (BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD)
Beavis & Butt-Head (Beavis and Butt-Head) is currently the #6 Greatest Cartoon Duos of All Time winning 51.1% head-to-head battles.
7. PHINEAS & FERB
Phineas & Ferb is currently the #7 Greatest Cartoon Duos of All Time winning 43.5% head-to-head battles.
8. FINN & JAKE
Finn & Jake is currently the #8 Greatest Cartoon Duos of All Time winning 32.0% head-to-head battles.
9. MORDECAI & RIGBY
Mordecai & Rigby is currently the #9 Greatest Cartoon Duos of All Time winning 30.7% head-to-head battles.
10. DIPPER & MABEL
Dipper & Mabel is currently the #10 Greatest Cartoon Duos of All Time winning 29.2% head-to-head battles.
11. RICK & MORTY
Rick & Morty is currently the #11 Greatest Cartoon Duos of All Time winning 28.5% head-to-head battles.
12. GUMBALL & DARWIN
Gumball & Darwin is currently the #12 Greatest Cartoon Duos of All Time winning 20.5% head-to-head battles.
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