Dream matchup · Earth-616 comics
Doctor Doom vs. Gambit
Remy LeBeau, the Cajun thief who charges anything he touches with explosive energy. Here are the odds against every version of Doom, the tale of the tape and the powers behind the numbers.
Doctor Doom, most of the time. In this site's fan ratings, classic Doctor Doom wins 84% of their one-on-one fights, and his best chance is as God Emperor Doom, who wins more than 99%.
Gambit 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
Armor that survived a point-blank blast from the Infinity Gauntlet (Infinity Gauntlet #4, 1991), and force fields that keep charged objects from reaching it.
Gambit's edge
Kinetic charging that turns any object, from a playing card to a car, into a bomb, a bo staff, a thief's agility and a hypnotic charm.
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 46%. The last column says what moves each version away from classic Doom's 84%.
| Doom | Doom wins | Bar | Outcome | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doom Classic Doom | 84% | 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 | 82% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Sorcerer Supreme Doom Sorcerer Supreme (2025) | 98% | Favored | Overall +55 for this version | |
| Doom 2099 Doom 2099 | 82% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Van Damme Van Damme (Ultimate) | 70% | Favored | Overall −20 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2005) Julian McMahon (2005) | 46% | 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) | 70% | Favored | Overall −20 for this version |
Tale of the tape
Eight stats on a 1-to-10 scale, classic Doom against Gambit. How the stat scales work.
Gambit's power set
- Kinetic charge7/10
Turns objects into explosives.
- Agility8/10
An acrobat and thief.
- Bo staff5/10
His close-range weapon.
- Hypnotic charm4/10
Can nudge minds with his voice.
Who is Gambit?
- Real name
- Remy LeBeau
- First appearance
- Uncanny X-Men Annual #14 (July 1990)
- Created by
- Chris Claremont and Jim Lee
- On screen
- Channing Tatum (2024), who returns in Avengers: Doomsday
Remy LeBeau grew up in the New Orleans Thieves Guild and joined the X-Men in 1990 (Uncanny X-Men #266). He can charge objects with kinetic energy so they explode. He married Rogue (X-Men: Gold #30, 2018). He has never fought Doom in the comics.
Signature feats
- Joined the X-Men.Uncanny X-Men #266 (1990)
- Married Rogue.X-Men: Gold #30 (2018)
Weaknesses and limits
- Has to touch something to charge it.
Gear
Playing cards and a bo staff.
Affiliations
- The X-Men
- Member since 1990.
- The Thieves Guild
- Raised in it in New Orleans.
In a team fight
The demolitionist: everything he throws explodes. Build a team against Doom.
Questions and answers
Who would win, Doctor Doom or Gambit?
In this site's fan ratings, classic Doctor Doom wins 84% of their one-on-one fights, so Doom is the favorite. Doom's edge: Armor that survived a point-blank blast from the Infinity Gauntlet (Infinity Gauntlet #4, 1991), and force fields that keep charged objects from reaching it. Gambit's edge: Kinetic charging that turns any object, from a playing card to a car, into a bomb, a bo staff, a thief's agility and a hypnotic charm.
Have Doctor Doom and Gambit 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 Gambit in Avengers: Doomsday?
Yes. Channing Tatum is on Marvel's announced cast for Avengers: Doomsday, which opens December 18, 2026.
Which version of Doom has the best chance against Gambit?
God Emperor Doom, who wins >99% of the time in these ratings. The weakest is Fox Doom (2005), at 46%.
What is Gambit's biggest weakness against Doom?
Has to touch something to charge it.
How strong is Gambit?
Gambit's top-rated powers on this site are Agility (8/10: An acrobat and thief) and Kinetic charge (7/10). On the site's 1-to-10 stat scale: strength 3, durability 4, intelligence 5, ranged attack 7.
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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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