Dream matchup · Earth-616 comics
Doctor Doom vs. Sam Wilson
Samuel Wilson, the Falcon who became Captain America. 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%.
Sam Wilson 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.
In the film: Anthony Mackie, who plays Sam Wilson as Captain America, is on Marvel's announced cast for Avengers: Doomsday, which opens December 18, 2026. Everything we know about Avengers: Doomsday.
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 flies too, and his blasts reach farther than a thrown shield. Doom beats Steve Rogers 78% of the time on this site, and Sam has the same shield without the serum.
Sam Wilson's edge
Flight on a winged harness, Captain America's shield and training, a psychic link with his falcon Redwing, and decades as an Avenger.
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 Sam Wilson. How the stat scales work.
Sam Wilson's power set
- Flight7/10
A winged harness.
- Shield6/10
Captain America's vibranium shield.
- Combat training8/10
Decades beside Steve Rogers.
- Redwing4/10
A psychic link with his falcon.
Who is Sam Wilson?
- Real name
- Samuel Thomas Wilson
- First appearance
- Captain America #117 (Sept. 1969)
- Created by
- Stan Lee and Gene Colan
- On screen
- Anthony Mackie (2014 to 2025), who returns in Avengers: Doomsday
Sam Wilson met Steve Rogers as the Falcon (Captain America #117, 1969) and fought beside him for decades. He became Captain America when Steve stepped down (Captain America vol. 7 #25, 2014), and he has shared the title with Steve since. He has never fought Doom one-on-one in the comics.
Signature feats
- Became Captain America.Captain America vol. 7 #25 (2014)
Weaknesses and limits
- No powers of his own beyond his link with birds.
Gear
Wings and Captain America's shield.
Affiliations
- The Avengers
- Member for decades.
- Captain America
- Steve Rogers's partner, and Captain America himself from 2014.
In a team fight
The wingman: flight, shield and leadership. Build a team against Doom.
Questions and answers
Who would win, Doctor Doom or Sam Wilson?
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 flies too, and his blasts reach farther than a thrown shield. Doom beats Steve Rogers 78% of the time on this site, and Sam has the same shield without the serum. Sam Wilson's edge: Flight on a winged harness, Captain America's shield and training, a psychic link with his falcon Redwing, and decades as an Avenger.
Have Doctor Doom and Sam Wilson 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 Sam Wilson in Avengers: Doomsday?
Yes. Anthony Mackie, who plays Sam Wilson as Captain America, is on Marvel's announced cast for Avengers: Doomsday, which opens December 18, 2026.
Which version of Doom has the best chance against Sam Wilson?
God Emperor Doom, who wins >99% of the time in these ratings. The weakest is Fox Doom (2005), at 50%.
What is Sam Wilson's biggest weakness against Doom?
No powers of his own beyond his link with birds.
How strong is Sam Wilson?
Sam Wilson's top-rated powers on this site are Combat training (8/10: Decades beside Steve Rogers) and Flight (7/10). On the site's 1-to-10 stat scale: strength 4, durability 5, intelligence 5, ranged attack 4.
Related matchups
- Doctor Doom vs. Iron ManTony Stark · Earth-616 comicsClassic Doom 55%
- Doctor Doom vs. Captain AmericaSteve Rogers · Earth-616 comicsClassic Doom 78%
- Doctor Doom vs. Doctor StrangeStephen Strange · Earth-616 comicsClassic Doom 45%
- Doctor Doom vs. Mister FantasticReed Richards · Earth-616 comicsClassic Doom 54%
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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