Top 10 Most Powerful Cartoon Villains Ever

“The Legend of Korra” (2012-14) As dangerous as Fire Lord Ozai is, he isn’t anywhere close to being the Avatar’s true natural enemy. That honor belongs to none other than the spirit of darkness, Vaatu. The antithesis to Raava, the spirit of light and peace dwelling within the Avatar, Vaatu's goal is to spread chaos and destruction. Along with the ability to fire powerful spirit beams, Vaatu's dark presence can corrupt other spirits, turning them into vicious dark spirits. Vaatu’s power is also known to grow exponentially in times of chaos. After becoming the Dark Avatar spirit, Vaatu’s powers reach their peak and he gains the ability to control plant life. Vaatu is also immortal, so even if he gets purified, he will always return so long as Raava exists.

#9: The Core

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“Amphibia” (2019-22) If knowledge is power, then the Core might as well be a god. A coalescence of Amphibia’s greatest minds, the Core secretly serves as the true ruler of the island. With the help of the Calamity Box, the Core gradually advanced its civilization by conquering other worlds. Even without the Box, the Core’s intelligence and advanced technology made it the most dangerous being in Amphibia. After acquiring a host, the Core not only gains more mobility, but it becomes virtually unbeatable within its domain where it can access energy weapons, as well as control an endless supply of robot soldiers and mechanical arms to overwhelm its foes. As a last resort, the Core can even weaponize Amphibia’s moon to completely wipe out resistance.

“Transformers” franchise (1984-) Though his origins have undergone a few changes over the years, Unicron is and always has been pure evil. Also known as the “Chaos Bringer,” Unicron’s power is so great that even Megatron—who is infamously proud—has no choice but to submit to Unicron’s will. In almost every appearance, Unicron is depicted as a planet-sized robot capable of destroying planets, stars and potentially even the entire universe and beyond. In the series “Transformers: Prime,” Unicron’s blood produces Dark Energon which can revive fallen Cybertronians as vicious undead. Furthermore, the series also reveals that over time, Unicron became the Earth itself, allowing him to control the planet’s surface by producing earthquakes, as well as creating an endless army of stone avatars.

“Teen Titans” (2003-06) Also known as “Trigon the Terrible,” this interdimensional demon’s nickname doesn't even begin to cover how dangerous he is. As Raven’s biological father, Trigon is the literal embodiment of all that is evil and unholy in the universe. Along with his gigantic appearance and super strength, Trigon also has the power to manipulate energy and perform godlike feats of magic such as warping reality, pyrokinesis, summoning a demon army, flight, as well as raising the dead and empowering them with magic. When he unleashes his true power, Trigon is more than capable of destroying entire dimensions. Needless to say, Trigon has definitely left his mark as the Titans’ most powerful enemy.

“Ben 10: Ultimate Alien” (2010-12) This conqueror of a hundred dimensions is literally power incarnate. As one of the most powerful beings in the “Ben 10” franchise, Dagon possesses an arsenal of special abilities including, but not limited to, advanced magical knowledge, reviving the dead, laser eyes, shapeshifting, immortality, weather manipulation, as well as the power to control minds on a global scale. Even when imprisoned, it only takes fragments of Dagon’s power to leak through his seal to cause mass chaos on Earth. Even though one of his few weaknesses is that he can be sealed away, anyone that seals Dagon within themselves becomes imbued with his limitless power.

#5: The Collector

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“The Owl House” (2020-) Despite his childlike appearance, the Collector is one of the strongest beings in the Demon Realm. Often referred to as a “child from the stars” and the “Grand Huntsman,” not much is known about the Collector and his past. What is known is that he possesses so much magic power and knowledge that even the most ruthless despot can’t help but fear him. While he has yet to reveal his true power, the Collector’s proven that he can do virtually anything, including moving the moon simply by swiping his finger. The fact that he acts childish and is obsessed with playing games arguably makes him all the more dangerous and unpredictable, especially to those who make the mistake of crossing him.

#4: Bill Cipher

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“Gravity Falls” (2012-16) Who knew a one-eyed triangle with a top hat and bowtie could be so terrifying? In his initial appearance, Bill first comes off as just your run-of-the-mill dream demon with a love of chaos and a twisted sense of humor. However, the truth is far more terrifying. It turns out Bill was responsible for wiping out the entirety of his home in the second dimension, before setting his sights on the neighboring third dimension. When he finally transcends into the real world and obtains a physical form, Bill also acquires god-like powers and becomes virtually invincible. Whether he’s turning reality upside down or bringing people’s worst nightmares to life, you definitely don’t want to get on Bill’s bad side.

#3: Child

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“Young Justice” (2010-13; 2019-22) Compared to the Witch Boy Klarion, the being known as Child is an entirely different breed of evil. As a Lord of Chaos, Child already possesses enormous mystical might on her own, but with the support of her fellow Chaos Lords, she becomes virtually unstoppable. As a result of this magical power boost and with the help of her nigh-indestructible familiar Flaw, Child’s threat level rises exponentially to the point where her desire to watch the world burn forces Earth’s heroes and villains to join forces. Even the combined teamwork of mystic powerhouses like Klarion and Doctor Fate prove to be little more than nuisances to her. Despite suffering from bad luck in the end, Child practically redefines the true meaning of chaos.

#2: Anti-Pops

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“Regular Show” (2010-17) His name is literally what it means. Contrary to the good-natured and polite Pops, his brother Anti-Pops is thoroughly unpleasant and seeks to destroy everything and everyone, especially his brother. As a cosmic being, Anti-Pops possesses telekinesis, energy manipulation, and can grow into a titanic being with enough strength to shatter entire planets with ease. However, Anti-Pops’s most dangerous power is his signature ability to create glitches that can erase anyone and everything they touch. Anti-Pops’s rivalry with Pops actually goes back lifetimes as he and his brother are so powerful, that everytime they collide in a final clash, they actually reset the entire universe.

“What If...?” (2021-) This version of Ultron is so deadly, he makes the Snap look trivial by comparison. Hailing from an alternate universe where the Avengers fail to stop him, Ultron not only destroys the Earth, he also manages to acquire the Infinity Stones, becoming Infinity Ultron. With infinite cosmic power at his fingertips, Ultron easily manages to wipe out all sentient life in his universe. Not long after completing his mission, Ultron’s powers evolve yet again, allowing him to access the multiverse, as well as detect and then defeat the almighty Watcher. The fact that Infinity Ultron at one point has enough power to threaten every universe and force even the neutral Watcher to take action speaks volumes to just how dangerous he is.