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(2023) SpongeBob vs Gumball: Who Would Win A Fight?

A blue cat and a sink sponge.

Not an exciting battle, right?

Well, that’s where you’re wrong.

These cartoon legends are quite powerful.

Abilities that can send shockwaves throughout the universe.

And if these two goofballs clash in a fight to the death?

Well, it’s a battle you won’t forget.

Continue reading to discover:

  • Gumball Watterson’s craziest, world-shattering feats of reality warping.
  • Who would win in a fight between SpongeBob Squarepants and Gumball.
  • A top-secret strategy the talking cat can use to come out on top in a battle.
  • And so much more…

SpongeBob vs Gumball – who would win a fight?


SpongeBob would in a fight against Gumball. The yellow sea sponge is far stronger than Elmore’s talking cat. And in an all-out brawl, SpongeBob would come out as the victor. However, Gumball’s smarter and better at planning. So with enough preparation, the sly cat can also turn things around.

“Isn’t SpongeBob tiny? Gumball would absolutely crush him.”

I’ll agree with you.

The gullible yellow table sponge’s small.

In fact, according to the official wiki, he’s only 4 in. (10 cm) tall.

An object that anyone can crush with ease.

Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the ring, Gumball will look like a giant.

According to the fan estimates, his height’s around 3 ft 10 in. (117 cm).

So with that big of a difference…

It should only take one stomp to beat SpongeBob, right?

Well, the yellow sink sponge may be small.

But he’s far from weak.

In fact, he’s proven many times in the cartoon just how strong he can be.

For example, Bikini Bottom’s fry cook can keep up with Patrick.

His starfish best friend who can cut a sunken ship in half…

Only using a simple karate chop.

Not to mention, SpongeBob’s also a god.

All the way back in season 1, in the Neptune’s Spatula episode, he was zapped into becoming one.

As a result, the sink sponge may be tiny, but he’s one wild sea creature.

And Gumball’s going to need more than kitty claws to hurt him.

What’s more, we should also take note of Spongebob Squarepants: The Bully episode.

Where we find a scary fish ready to throw punches left and right at the sponge.

However, can you guess what happened next?

All of the attacks just bounced right off his body.

The sea sponge even laughed it off because it tickled.

“Wait, it sounds like SpongeBob’s overpowered. What’s Gumball going to do?”

Of course, as scary as the yellow sponge sounds to have as an enemy…

Elmore’s sly blue cat is no slouch either.

For instance, right when a microwave was about to burst and send out a beam of radioactive heat.

Gumball managed to dodge it.

And can you guess how fast it was going?

That thing was moving at lightspeed.

He even had food in his mouth the entire time.

When that happens, you know someone’s not serious.

And we can only guess how much faster he could be if Gumball put his mind to it.

So the talking cat must have god-like levels of awareness and reflexes.

As a result, no amount of karate’s going to work.

Especially if SpongeBob can’t even land a hit.

Plus, don’t let me get started with durability.

Gumball’s no ordinary cat.

For example, back in season 3, in The Countdown episode.

He and his brother Darwin (an orange goldfish with limbs) traveled all the way back to the Big Bang.

The very beginning of the universe.

And did it wipe them out of existence?

No, they survived the blast.

An explosion that put them at the risk of death. 

Yet, the brothers even brushed it off right after as if nothing had happened.

In fact, you can even see these crazy feats happen for yourself:

“Well, if both of them are so strong. How do we even scale their powers against each other?”

I’ll be honest with you.

The match-up’s a tough one.

You see, both cartoon characters use and abuse the Toon Force

A magical power that lets them break the physical laws of nature.

And even achieve impossible feats…

All just because it’s funny and would make for great entertainment.

As a result, we’ll need to examine SpongeBob and Gumball at their prime.

Plus, we’ll be giving them full access to all of their cool gadgets and mysterious artifacts.

So, in Bikini Bottom’s corner, SpongeBob can use his magical giant pencil.

A tool that lets him create anything by drawing them into existence.

Or even erase something for good.

And, in the town of Elmore’s corner, Gumball can use his supernatural helmet.

An accessory that makes the user impossibly lucky.

Or even put the odds in your favor where none existed.

So with all that prep talk out of the way…

Who do you think’s winning this battle to the death?


5 reasons why SpongeBob would win a fight against Gumball


#1: SpongeBob can break the multiverse

SpongeBob Would Win A Fight Against Gumball Because He Can Break The Multiverse

The gullible yellow table sponge’s full of surprises.

And his crazy antics create the most outlandish stories.

But apart from SpongeBob being really inappropriate sometimes.

Underneath that silly face is a multiverse level of destructive power.

For example, can you remember The String episode?

Well, the sink sponge unraveled the universe.

And he made everything go blank just by pulling on a piece of a thread.

However, he didn’t just destroy 1 world.

SpongeBob broke an infinite number of universes.

You see, in the comic book series, he met the Dreamy Dreamer.

A god-like being responsible for creating all of the stories in the Nicktoon.

In fact, when SpongeBob discovered the guy, he saw everything.

And from where he stood, he could watch all of the different versions of Bikini Bottom at the same time.

So if the gullible table sponge destroyed the main world.

It also means he wiped out the Dreamy Dreamer too.

Along with all the other universes inside the SpongeBob multiverse.

A feat of destruction Gumball can’t possibly match. 

“But what about the Universal remote? Isn’t that enough to defeat the sea sponge?”

I’m not going to lie to you.

That thing’s pretty strong.

In fact, with the right use…

It could be powerful enough to make SpongeBob admit defeat.

You see, the Universal remote isn’t your ordinary TV device.

It can stop, slow down, accelerate, and even rewind time.

So if Gumball points it in the right direction.

SpongeBob will be frozen in place.

What’s more, the On/Off buttons can kill and resurrect anyone instantly.

An easy win for the talking cat.

However, the universal remote is pretty fragile.

And with one swipe, that power’s as good as gone.

Plus, SpongeBob’s not just insanely fast.

He can also teleport.

So no remote’s ever going to catch the sea sponge. 

#2: SpongeBob’s infinite timelines

“You haven’t mentioned Gumball’s console. That thing can warp the universe into a game.”

You got me there.

That console’s crazy strong.

It’s a handheld gaming device that can warp the world into a simulation.

What’s more, Gumball’s a lot stronger inside it too.

He can use summons that attack and defy reality.

Powerful enough to bring the universe out of the game world.

However, there are infinite timelines in the SpongeBob universe.

And even if the console can trap 1 of them…

What’s it going to do with the others?

For example, in the Crisis of Infinite Jerks comic book storyline.

SpongeBob visited all of the neighboring universes.

And he got every sea sponge and starfish from every timeline to help him.

As a result, he can easily step in and out of different worlds.

So no console’s ever going to hold SpongeBob down in one place.

#3: SpongeBob’s combat experience

“Oh, come on. Don’t tell me you forgot Gumball’s Super Saiyan abilities?”

No, I haven’t

And before you say that transformation’s going to save him.

You’ll be shocked at how well SpongeBob keeps up with Goku.

A man considered to be the strongest Saiyan alive.

The race with naturally-born superhuman abilities.

In fact, that’s not the nail in the coffin.

SpongeBob’s got a lot more combat experience than Gumball.

So even if the blue cat can 50x his base power levels…

What’s it going to do against someone with more battle knowledge?

For example, in the Nicktoons Unite! video game.

SpongeBob’s gone against many scary foes in the greater Nickelodeon multiverse.

He even helped Timmy Turner bring back magic to the fairy world.

The whimsical protagonist from the Fairly Odd Parents cartoon.

Meanwhile, Gumball’s just a teenager.

A 12-year-old that’s still busy going to school.

“How about mind control powers? That’s got to do something, right?”

I won’t lie.

That ability’s pretty cool.

In fact, Gumball’s power to hypnotize an entire mall’s frightening.

And against a regular cartoon character…

It’ll work wonders.

But we’re talking about SpongeBob here.

The sea sponge that can nullify mind control with Krabby Patties.

So no matter what Gumball tries.

SpongeBob just needs a quick bite of the famous burger to go back to his usual self.

#4: SpongeBob always goes all out

Sure, being highly motivated might not seem like a superpower.

But, you’ll be surprised at how advantageous it can be.

And when we’re putting SpongeBob against Gumball…

Motivation just happens to be the blue cat’s weakness.

You see, Elmore’s all-powerful cat is very lazy.

What’s worse, he’s also quite the coward.

So apart from not doing anything.

Gumball’s most likely going to run away half the time.

As a result, SpongeBob will seem like an unstoppable force.

And with every step he takes while saying:

“I’m ready, I’m ready, I’m ready…”

It’s going to break Gumball.

In fact, a study shows fear of uncertainty can cause a lot of mental stress.

And without proper treatment.

It can lead to severe disorders.

#5: SpongeBob can multiply

If you thought 1 sink sponge’s scary enough.

How do you think Gumball’s going to fair against 2?

Or, how about 100?

You see, in the Pressure episode, SpongeBob revealed that he can duplicate himself.

And if these copies are just as powerful as the main body.

Gumball’s not going to stand a chance.

Sure, he could still get lucky.

And when donning the helmet, the cat might survive an attack from an army of SpongeBobs.

But what’s he going to do after?

Soon enough, the overwhelming numbers will kick the hat off his head.

An easy victory for SpongeBob.

Bonus: A bit of planning for a burial at Bikini Bottom

Of course, not all hope’s lost for Gumball.

He’s quite the impressive planner.

And with enough time for preparation on his side…

It’s not impossible for him to outwit SpongeBob.

For example, he’s far more experienced with breaking the 4th wall.

So he can manipulate the story from the outside.

As he plays the waiting game until the situation turns in his favor.

What’s more, he can use SpongeBob’s friends against him.

And with the power of mind control and creating stuff from his imagination.

Holding them hostage or forcing them to fight is not impossible.

A deceptive yet decisive victory for Gumball.

“But how about a happy ending?”

I like this ending.

It feels a lot more wholesome.

You see, despite both cartoon characters’ shenanigans.

Gumball’s very sensitive.

And SpongeBob’s a kind-hearted sea creature.

So if they were to come to blows…

I think they’ll start crying and forgiving each other mid-fight.

Plus, research shows it’s also very healthy.

It can soothe negative feelings and stress.

And both of them deserve to let out all their emotions.

Most especially if they’re forced to a battle to the death…

Something their character personalities wouldn’t ever do.