Discover 4 One Punch Man characters that Metal Bat can destroy and 4 others that he can never overcome in the series.
Bad, known as Metal Bat, is an intriguing character in One Punch Man. Due to his immense strength, reflexes, and speed as well as his prowess in using his gray metal bat, he is a force to be reckoned with. At the same time, due to the extremely powerful figures in the series, he is not capable of defeating all of them.
Here are 4 One Punch Man characters Metal Bat can destroy and 4 he can never defeat.
4 One Punch Man Characters That Metal Bat Can Destroy
While a person wielding a metal bat may not seem like the strongest character, Metal Bat’s physical capability and endurance make it work. He is able to defeat multiple Demon-level threats and is also an even match for a Dragon-level. Hence, it is unsurprising that he can defeat strong One Punch Man characters. These include:
1) Mumen Rider
The C-Class Number Rank 1 hero Mumen Rider is the personification of courage and unwavering will. He is a lovable underdog who does not cower against the strongest of opponents, standing up for justice along with his bicycle.
Unfortunately, going past how inspirational he is, he would get completely destroyed if he ever fought Metal Bat. As the former 15th Rank S-Class Hero, Metal Bat is too strong, possessing superhuman ability. Hence, even with Mumen Rider’s unyielding determination, his lack of physical prowess makes him no match for Metal Bat.
2) Deep Sea King
Deep Sea King was the main antagonist of the Sea Monster Arc who enjoyed causing pain to others and had the powers to back up his evil. During his rampage, he could defeat a wide range of characters including Stinger and Genos before being defeated by Saitama.
Deep Sea King’s abilities improve significantly in water, with superior regeneration and the skill to shoot acid from his mouth. Despite this, he is only a Demon-level threat. Even if he lands continuous attacks on Metal Bat, the hero would only get more fired up due to his sense of duty.
Metal Bat’s attacks were strong enough to damage Elder Centipede, a Dragon-level threat stronger than Deep Sea King. Hence, it is only natural to assume that his strikes and willpower would be equally devastating to the Deep Sea King.
3) Armored Gorilla
Armored Gorilla is a cyborg from the House of Evolution created by Dr. Genus. He is a Demon-level threat who was defeated by Genos. Due to his technological modifications, Armored Gorilla is highly durable and can break through concrete with his strength.
While this might make him a difficult opponent for low-rank heroes, a fight with Metal Bat is more than he can handle. Even without using his “Killin’ Moves”, reserved for ending battles, Metal Bat’s raw strength could overpower Armored Gorilla’s cybernetics. His brute force would render the opponent’s defenses useless, ending the fight in quick succession.
4) Puri-Puri Prisoner
Puri-Puri Prisoner is another S-Class hero who boasts incredible physical strength and durability. His flamboyant angel-style fighting relies on increasing the potency behind his attacks while releasing a barrage of strikes against opponents. He has high endurance and can also suppress any pain dealt to him.
However, his angel attacks were unable to finish off the likes of Deep Sea King, who we’ve already seen is weaker than Metal Bat. Puri-Puri Prisoner has strong motivation but lacks the firepower to overcome Metal Bat’s durability. Metal Bat, on the other hand, possesses high-intensity attacks and is quick enough to protect himself effectively.
Hence, while a fight between Metal Bat and Puri-Puri Prisoner would be interesting, it heavily favors the former.
4 One Punch Man Characters Metal Bat Can’t Defeat
Metal Bat is an impressive character who will stand up against the strongest in the series. However, One Punch Man has characters whose powers transcend imagination and can destroy planets. Hence, these 4 One Punch Man characters would emerge victorious in a battle against Metal Bat.
1) Saitama
The protagonist, Saitama, is the titular One Punch Man who can defeat extremely powerful opponents with nothing but a punch. Even as the difficulty of the villains rises, Saitama is able to defeat all of them without ever having to go all out.
Due to this, fans don’t actually know what the upper limit of Saitama’s strength is. He has enough raw power to destroy the world, is fast enough to match the speed of light and his durability has never been broken, even when facing the powers of God. Hence, even at full potential, it is unlikely that Metal Bat would be able to come close to defeating the protagonist.
2) Garou
Metal Bat and Garou had fought earlier in the series, which was an intense battle between their techniques and fighting spirits. Unfortunately, with time, Garou has gained immense strength, being able to enter his Cosmic Mode through God’s influence. With this, he can match up to Saitama’s Serious Punches and emits enough radiation to kill all organisms.
While Metal Bat would certainly not back down even against this fearsome form of Garou, he does not have a trump card that can finish battles even against opponents much stronger than him. His reliance on his spirit is what we love about him, but it is not enough to defeat this self-proclaimed “Hero Hunter”.
3) Blast
The top-ranked hero Blast has been a figure shrouded in mystery for many years. With his appearance in the Monster Association Arc, however, we find that he is extremely powerful. Blast’s abilities are proficient enough to engage in a hand-to-hand battle with Garou.
He manipulates space through portals, controls gravity, and can launch energy blasts. Blast is also a smart wielder of his powers, intervening at just the right moment to transport both Saitama and Garou before they destroy the planet. In a battle without the use of supernatural powers, the fight between Blast and Metal Bat may be exhilarating.
But if Blast were allowed to teleport through his portals, use his energy projection, and access all other skills, the battle would be over even before Metal Bat could come up with a counter.
4) Tatsumaki
The S-Class Rank 2 hero Tatsumaki is one of the strongest characters in One Punch Man. She has risen to this position with her psychokinetic abilities. These are powerful enough to lift meteors, defend against attacks from Boros’ ship, and cause weather phenomena.
To pair with her psychic abilities, Tatsumaki is extremely prideful of her powers and refuses to give up even when greatly injured. Her reflexes, speed, and endurance are greatly honed, capable of dodging high-speed attacks. Due to this, Metal Bat would not even be able to approach her with his weapon before she takes control and dominates the fight.
Conclusion
Metal Bat’s raw strength, durability, and indomitable spirit make him a formidable hero. However, his abilities have limits, particularly in the superhuman world of One Punch Man. Hence, we have covered 4 One Punch Man characters Metal Bat can destroy and 4 he will never defeat.
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