Matchup · Earth-616 comics
Doctor Doom vs. Magneto
Max Eisenhardt, the master of magnetism, the X-Men's oldest enemy and sometime leader. Here are the odds against every version of Doom, the tale of the tape and their history in the comics.
Magneto, but only just. In this site's fan ratings, classic Doctor Doom wins 42% of their one-on-one fights, and his best chance is as God Emperor Doom, who wins more than 99%.
In the film: Ian McKellen, who played Magneto in the X-Men films, is on Marvel's announced cast for Avengers: Doomsday, which opens December 18, 2026. Everything we know about Avengers: Doomsday.
The verdict: A coin flip, with Magneto by a hair
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 sorcery doesn't care about magnetism, and his will is every bit as strong as Magneto's. They sat on the same council of villains (Acts of Vengeance, 1989 to 1990), and Doom didn't trust that council enough to come in person.
Magneto's edge
Command of magnetism on a planetary scale: he flies, raises force fields, tears metal apart, and once ripped the adamantium out of Wolverine's skeleton (X-Men #25, 1993). Doom's armor is made of metal.
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 11%. The last column says what moves each version away from classic Doom's 42%.
| Doom | Doom wins | Bar | Outcome | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doom Classic Doom | 42% | Toss-up | The baseline Doom | |
| Power Cosmic Doom Power Cosmic (1967) | 92% | Favored | Overall +70 for this version | |
| Beyonder-powered Doom Beyonder power (1985) | 99% | Favored | Overall +130 for this version | |
| Unthinkable Doom Unthinkable (2003) | 91% | Favored | Overall +65 for this version | |
| Life Force Doom Life Force (2012) | 98% | 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 | 38% | Underdog | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Sorcerer Supreme Doom Sorcerer Supreme (2025) | 87% | Favored | Overall +55 for this version | |
| Doom 2099 Doom 2099 | 38% | Underdog | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Van Damme Van Damme (Ultimate) | 25% | Underdog | Overall −20 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2005) Julian McMahon (2005) | 11% | Long shot | Overall −45 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2007) Surfer's board (2007) | 75% | Favored | Overall +35 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2015) Toby Kebbell (2015) | 25% | Underdog | Overall −20 for this version |
Tale of the tape
Eight stats on a 1-to-10 scale, classic Doom against Magneto. How the stat scales work.
Magneto's power set
- Magnetism10/10
Planet-scale command of magnetic fields.
- Force fields8/10
Shields that stop nearly anything.
- Flight7/10
Flies on magnetic fields.
- Genius8/10
A brilliant scientist and strategist.
Who is Magneto?
- Real name
- Max Eisenhardt
- Also known as
- Erik Lehnsherr
- First appearance
- X-Men #1 (Sept. 1963)
- Created by
- Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
- On screen
- Ian McKellen (2000 to 2014), who returns in Avengers: Doomsday
A survivor of Auschwitz, Magneto was the X-Men's first enemy (X-Men #1, 1963) and over the decades became their ally and leader. He tore the adamantium out of Wolverine's body (X-Men #25, 1993). He and Doom both sat on Loki's council of master villains in Acts of Vengeance (1989 to 1990), where Magneto turned on the Red Skull and Doom turned out to have sent a Doombot.
Signature feats
- Tore the adamantium out of Wolverine's skeleton.X-Men #25 (1993)
- Fought the X-Men in their first adventure.X-Men #1 (1963)
Weaknesses and limits
- Sorcery and non-metal attacks get past his power.
Gear
His helmet, which blocks telepaths.
Affiliations
- The X-Men
- Their first enemy, and later their leader.
- Acts of Vengeance
- One of Loki's master villains, with Doom.
Magneto vs. Doctor Doom in the comics
They have crossed paths but never fought in the encounters listed here.
| Year | Issue | What happened | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Acts of Vengeance | Both sat on Loki's council of master villains. Magneto attacked the Red Skull; Doom turned out to have sent a Doombot. | No fight |
In a team fight
The magnet: if the armor is metal enough, he tears it apart. Build a team against Doom.
Status, October 2026
Doom challenges Magneto one-on-one in Challenges of Doom: Magneto #1, by Al Ewing and Annalisa Borgo, due January 6, 2027.
Questions and answers
Who would win, Doctor Doom or Magneto?
In this site's fan ratings, classic Doctor Doom wins 42% of their one-on-one fights, so it is close, with Magneto slightly ahead. Doom's edge: Doom's sorcery doesn't care about magnetism, and his will is every bit as strong as Magneto's. They sat on the same council of villains (Acts of Vengeance, 1989 to 1990), and Doom didn't trust that council enough to come in person. Magneto's edge: Command of magnetism on a planetary scale: he flies, raises force fields, tears metal apart, and once ripped the adamantium out of Wolverine's skeleton (X-Men #25, 1993). Doom's armor is made of metal.
Is Magneto in Avengers: Doomsday?
Yes. Ian McKellen, who played Magneto in the X-Men films, is on Marvel's announced cast for Avengers: Doomsday, which opens December 18, 2026.
Have Doctor Doom and Magneto ever fought?
Not in a straight fight listed here, but their stories have crossed: Both sat on Loki's council of master villains. Magneto attacked the Red Skull; Doom turned out to have sent a Doombot (Acts of Vengeance, 1989).
Which version of Doom has the best chance against Magneto?
God Emperor Doom, who wins >99% of the time in these ratings. The weakest is Fox Doom (2005), at 11%.
What is Magneto's biggest weakness against Doom?
Sorcery and non-metal attacks get past his power.
How strong is Magneto?
Magneto's top-rated powers on this site are Magnetism (10/10: Planet-scale command of magnetic fields) and Force fields (8/10). On the site's 1-to-10 stat scale: strength 3, durability 7, intelligence 8, ranged attack 10.
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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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