Summary
Godzillahas faced many powerful opponents over the past 70+ years. Whether he’s portrayed as the defender of the Earth or a deadly threat to the human race, there is usually another kaiju for Godzilla to fight. From vicious aliens attempting to rule over the human race to mutant creatures accidentally released by scientific mishaps, the battles are legendary.
While some monsters have been easily dispatched by the King of Monsters, others have proven themselves to be too much to handle. With Godzilla V Kong: New Empire adding two monsters to the Monsterverse, these are the most powerful enemies Godzilla has fought.
10King Kong
A Fight Against America’s Most Iconic Monster
King Kong and Godzilla first fought in the Toho Film, “Godzilla Vs King Kong”. One of the challenges in bringing both monsters together was their difference in height. Hence, King Kong was brought up to the same scale as Godzilla and given a unique power. King Kong’s power was a significant increase in strength and speed whenever he came into contact with electricity.
This allowed the less confrontational Kong to step up and go toe to toe with the atomic lizard, even going as far as to shove an entire tree into Godzilla’s mouth. In the original Japanese version of the film, Godzilla came out victorious, but in the American cut, King Kong was crowned the victor.
9Gigan
A Cyborg Chicken From Space Attacks
This monster was first introduced in Godzilla vs Gigan under the control of a race of Cockroach aliens from the planet M Space Hunter Nebula. Gigan along with King Ghidora, are sent to wipe out human civilization and make room for the invading aliens. Gigan was one of the few monsters who were capable of making Godzilla bleed with his scythe-like appendages and stomach saw.
Fortunately, Godzilla’s human friends take out the aliens, allowing him to get the upper hand in the fight. Gigan also appeared in Godzilla Final Wars. However, in those instances, he was easily defeated twice.
8MechaGodzilla
A Mechanical Impostor Strikes Twice
MechaGodzilla was astronger, machine version of Godzilla. Created and controlled by the Black Hole Planet 3 aliens, Mechagodzilla would infiltrate the earth in disguise. Godzilla could not take on this powerful opponent alone. To aid Godzilla, humans summoned King Ceasar, an ancient guardian, from his slumber.
Even with strength in numbers, MechaGodzilla proved to be a formidable foe. This version of Mechagodzilla made a return in the sequel film, “Terror of Mechagodzilla”, this time teaming up with Titanosaurus and really putting the pressure on Godzilla.
7King Ghidora
Godzilla’s Most Iconic Rival Reimagined
King Ghidora has always been considered Godzilla’s ultimate rival. However, the American film, Godzilla King of the Monsters significantly boosted this monster’s power scaling. This version of Ghidora not only towered Godzilla in height but had fast regeneration abilities and an EMP wave capable of causing mass blackout.
As if that wasn’t deadly enough, Ghidora also had the power to command a legion of the Earth’s titans and whip up catastrophic storms capable of wiping out existence. Despite his defeat, King Ghidrora’s consciousness was resurrected through Mechagodzilla in Godzilla V Kong.
6Mothra
An On And Off Again Relationship With Godzilla
While many fans might consider Mothra an ally to Godzilla, she has also been portrayed as an adversary. In their original showdown during the Showa Era, Godzilla would meet his match. Despite defeating the first Mothra, two Mothra Larvae would emerge and ensnare Godzilla in their silk, rendering him incapacitated.
Mothra would also face off against Godzilla in “Godzilla Vs Mothra: Battle for Earth”, and “Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidora: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack!”. Despite being killed in multiple films, Mothra often comes out on top when the battle is over.
5Orga
A Giant Monster For The New Millenium
Orga is an alien monster that crashed into the ocean thousands of years in the past. With its ship being powered by the sun, it laid dormant in the depths for years before being brought back up by curious humans. Deeming Godzilla to be the perfect organism, it attempts to steal his regenerative abilities for itself.
During the peak of the battle, Orga mutated into a giant monster and attempted to assimilate Godzilla by swallowing him whole. Luckily, Godzilla was too hot to handle as he was destroyed from within by Godzilla’s atomic breath.
4Biollante
Godzilla Meets Little Shop of Horrors
Biollante is a lesser-known monster introduced in the Heisei era having appeared in only one film. When Godzilla’s cells combine with the genetically modified plants, it creates a monster straight out of Little Shop of Horrors. Biollante is one of the largest monsters Godzilla has faced off against.
At the end of the film, Biollante is severely injured and vanishes into space in the form of spores. With many monsters being outright destroyed after their encounter with Godzilla, Biollante stands out as one of the few to force a draw.
3Space Godzilla
A Killer Godzilla From Outer Space
Like Biollante, Space Godzilla was born from Godzilla cells that made their way into space. Upon arrival on Earth, Space Godzilla imprisoned Godzilla’s son in a crystal cage. His very presence threatens to turn the world upside down as more land masses are infected with crystals.
Only through the combined power of Godzilla and the Moguera, a mechanical monster, can Godzilla stand a chance to save his son. Space Godzilla has also been featured as a major antagonist invarious Godzilla video games.
2MechaGodzilla 2
The One Who Almost Killed Godzilla
MechaGodzilla 2 was the second incarnation of the alien robot during the Heisei era. This time, Mechagodzilla was created by humans as a way to combat the real Godzilla. With a special coating making it immune to Godzilla’s atomic breath and plenty of weapons at its disposal, it managed to pierce a vital organ, driving Godzilla close to death.
Godzilla would have lost this fight had it not been for Rodan, who sacrificed himself to heal his fallen ally. This would melt Mechagodzilla’s protective coating, allowing for his defeat.
1Destroyah
The Monster That Was Too Much To Handle
Destroyah is one ofthe most powerful and iconic KaijuGodzilla has ever faced. This monster was created by the Oxygen Destroyer used in the original 1954 film. Starting off as a series of smaller organisms, Destroyah quickly grew into a true kaiju threat.
With a biological version of the oxygen destroyer, the ability to fly, and piercing horns, it quickly dispatches Godzilla Jr. before taking on the King of the Monsters. Ultimately, Godzilla was unable to defeat Destroyah as the military had to swoop in at the last moment and lend an assist. Godzilla would then go on to die after the battle.
