Dream matchup · Earth-616 comics
Doctor Doom vs. Bucky Barnes
James Buchanan Barnes, Captain America's wartime partner, the Winter Soldier and, for a time, Captain America himself. Here are the odds against every version of Doom, the tale of the tape and the powers behind the numbers.
Doctor Doom, almost every time. In this site's fan ratings, classic Doctor Doom wins 86% of their one-on-one fights, and his best chance is as God Emperor Doom, who wins more than 99%.
Bucky Barnes and Doctor Doom have never fought in the comics. These odds come from their powers alone, under the site's fight rules. Why we include dream matchups.
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The verdict: Doom wins most nights
Fight rules: both fighters at their peak, no preparation, no allies, only their own powers and personal gear. A win is a knockout, a restraint they can't escape, or a forced surrender. The percentages are fan estimates, not official information.
Doom's edge
Doom's armor turns away bullets and a bionic fist with ease. Up close or at range, Bucky needs a weak point, and Doom doesn't leave many.
Bucky Barnes's edge
A super-strong bionic arm, a lifetime as a soldier and assassin, a sniper's patience and aim, and a stint carrying Captain America's shield.
Odds against every version of Doom
Doom's chance of winning, version by version. The strongest Doom here, God Emperor Doom, wins >99% of the time; the weakest, Fox Doom (2005), wins 50%. The last column says what moves each version away from classic Doom's 86%.
| Doom | Doom wins | Bar | Outcome | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doom Classic Doom | 86% | Favored | The baseline Doom | |
| Power Cosmic Doom Power Cosmic (1967) | 99% | Favored | Overall +70 for this version | |
| Beyonder-powered Doom Beyonder power (1985) | >99% | Favored | Overall +130 for this version | |
| Unthinkable Doom Unthinkable (2003) | 99% | Favored | Overall +65 for this version | |
| Life Force Doom Life Force (2012) | >99% | Favored | Overall +110 for this version | |
| God Emperor Doom God Emperor (2015) | >99% | Favored | Overall +150 for this version | |
| Infamous Iron Man Infamous Iron Man | 84% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Sorcerer Supreme Doom Sorcerer Supreme (2025) | 98% | Favored | Overall +55 for this version | |
| Doom 2099 Doom 2099 | 86% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version; +3: Cyberpathy: he can talk to machines directly, and the Fantastic Four's suits and gadgets are machines. | |
| Van Damme Van Damme (Ultimate) | 73% | Favored | Overall −20 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2005) Julian McMahon (2005) | 50% | Toss-up | Overall −45 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2007) Surfer's board (2007) | 96% | Favored | Overall +35 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2015) Toby Kebbell (2015) | 73% | Favored | Overall −20 for this version |
Tale of the tape
Eight stats on a 1-to-10 scale, classic Doom against Bucky Barnes. How the stat scales work.
Bucky Barnes's power set
- Bionic arm6/10
Super-strong and tough.
- Marksmanship9/10
A sniper of the highest order.
- Combat training9/10
Soldier, spy and assassin.
Who is Bucky Barnes?
- Real name
- James Buchanan Barnes
- First appearance
- Captain America Comics #1 (Mar. 1941)
- Created by
- Joe Simon and Jack Kirby
- On screen
- Sebastian Stan (2011 to 2025), who returns in Avengers: Doomsday
Bucky was Captain America's partner in World War II (Captain America Comics #1, 1941), believed killed in 1945, then revealed to have been turned into the Soviet assassin known as the Winter Soldier (Captain America vol. 5, 2005). After Steve Rogers was thought dead, Bucky took up the shield (Captain America #34, 2008), and in 2024 he led his own Thunderbolts. He has never fought Doom one-on-one in the comics.
Signature feats
- Took up Captain America's shield.Captain America #34 (2008)
- Led the Thunderbolts.Thunderbolts vol. 5 (2024)
Weaknesses and limits
- Human, apart from the arm.
Gear
Bionic arm, rifles and knives.
Affiliations
- The Thunderbolts
- Led the team from 2024.
- Captain America
- Steve Rogers's partner since 1941.
In a team fight
The marksman: precise, patient and deadly. Build a team against Doom.
Questions and answers
Who would win, Doctor Doom or Bucky Barnes?
In this site's fan ratings, classic Doctor Doom wins 86% of their one-on-one fights, so Doom is the favorite. Doom's edge: Doom's armor turns away bullets and a bionic fist with ease. Up close or at range, Bucky needs a weak point, and Doom doesn't leave many. Bucky Barnes's edge: A super-strong bionic arm, a lifetime as a soldier and assassin, a sniper's patience and aim, and a stint carrying Captain America's shield.
Have Doctor Doom and Bucky Barnes ever fought?
No. They have never fought in the comics, so this is a dream matchup: the odds come from their powers alone, under the site's fight rules.
Is Bucky Barnes in Avengers: Doomsday?
Yes. Sebastian Stan is on Marvel's announced cast for Avengers: Doomsday, which opens December 18, 2026.
Which version of Doom has the best chance against Bucky Barnes?
God Emperor Doom, who wins >99% of the time in these ratings. The weakest is Fox Doom (2005), at 50%.
What is Bucky Barnes's biggest weakness against Doom?
Human, apart from the arm.
How strong is Bucky Barnes?
Bucky Barnes's top-rated powers on this site are Marksmanship (9/10: A sniper of the highest order) and Combat training (9/10). On the site's 1-to-10 stat scale: strength 5, durability 5, intelligence 6, ranged attack 6.
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Further reading
- Who is Doctor Doom? A primer before Avengers: DoomsdayAvengers: Doomsday
- What to watch and read before Avengers: DoomsdayWatch guide
- How strong is Doctor Doom, really?Explainer
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