Matchup · Spider-Man rogue

Spider-Man vs. Chameleon

Dmitri Smerdyakov, one of Spider-Man's own rogues. In this site's ratings, the classic Peter Parker Spider-Man wins 90% of their one-on-one fights, so Spider-Man is the favorite.

Spider-Man (Peter Parker)90%Favored

Chameleon10%Long shot

The verdict: Spider-Man, and it isn't close

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.

Spider-Man's edge

An overwhelming physical edge, and spider-sense isn't fooled by a mask.

Chameleon's edge

A master of disguise who can become anyone, including people Peter trusts.

Odds for every Spider-Man

Each version of Spider-Man's chance of beating Chameleon. The best placed, Cosmic Spider-Man, wins 98% of the time; the worst placed, Spider-Ham, wins 87%. The last column says what moves each version away from classic Peter's 90%.

Spider-Man	Spidey wins	Outcome	What changes
Peter Parker Earth-616 comics	90%	Favored	The baseline Spider-Man
Miles Morales Earth-616 comics	90%	Favored	Overall −3 for this version; +3: Venom strike: one clean jolt can stun or paralyze a living opponent.
Ben Reilly Earth-616 comics	90%	Favored	Overall −2 for this version; +3: Stingers: a sedative dart can end it against an opponent without superhuman toughness.
Superior Spider-Man Earth-616 comics	91%	Favored	Overall +2 for this version
Black-suit Peter Earth-616 comics	92%	Favored	Overall +5 for this version
Iron Spider Peter Earth-616 comics	91%	Favored	Overall +3 for this version
Cosmic Spider-Man Earth-616 comics	98%	Favored	Overall +40 for this version
Spider-Woman Earth-616 comics	89%	Favored	Overall −3 for this version; +4: Venom blasts stun or knock out living opponents.; −3: She has no spider-sense to catch an ambush.
Silk Earth-616 comics	91%	Favored	Overall −1 for this version; +3: Her Silk-sense is sharper than Peter's spider-sense.
Ultimate Peter Alternate comics	89%	Favored	Overall −3 for this version
Ultimate Peter (2024) Alternate comics	88%	Favored	Overall −4 for this version
Spider-Gwen Alternate comics	89%	Favored	Overall −3 for this version
Spider-Man 2099 Alternate comics	90%	Favored	−4: No spider-sense: ambushes and surprise attacks land.; +3: Talons and a paralytic bite can end it against anything short of superhuman toughness.
Spider-Man Noir Alternate comics	90%	Favored	Overall −2 for this version; +3: He carries pistols, and a bullet ends it against an opponent without superhuman toughness.
Spider-Ham Alternate comics	87%	Favored	Overall −8 for this version
Spider-Punk Alternate comics	90%	Favored	Overall −1 for this version; +2: Sonic blasts stagger living opponents.
Maguire's Peter Film	88%	Favored	Overall −4 for this version
Garfield's Peter Film	88%	Favored	Overall −4 for this version
Holland's Peter Film	89%	Favored	Overall −2 for this version
Spider-Verse Miles Film	89%	Favored	Overall −5 for this version; +3: Venom strike can stun a living opponent.
Spider-Verse Gwen Film	88%	Favored	Overall −5 for this version
Peter B. Parker Film	89%	Favored	Overall −5 for this version; +2: Twenty-two years against these villains.
1994 animated Peter TV and animation	90%	Favored	Overall −3 for this version; +2: He has fought nearly every one of these villains.
Spectacular Peter TV and animation	88%	Favored	Overall −5 for this version
Insomniac Peter Video games	90%	Favored	Overall +1 for this version
Insomniac Miles Video games	92%	Favored	Overall +1 for this version; +4: His venom blasts hit far harder than the comic version's.

Tale of the tape

Eight stats on a 1-to-10 scale, classic Spider-Man against Chameleon. How the stat scales work.

StatSpider-ManChameleon

Strength63

Speed64

Agility104

Durability63

Size44

Fighting skill75

Intelligence76

Ranged attack33

Chameleon's power set

Disguise10/10
Becomes anyone, down to the voice and mannerisms.
Espionage8/10
A master spy and infiltrator.
Gadgets5/10
Holographic disguises and spy tools.
Combat skills4/10
Trained, but no match for a superhuman.

Who is Chameleon?

Dmitri Smerdyakov is Kraven the Hunter's half-brother and a master of disguise, and he was the very first villain Spider-Man fought, in Amazing Spider-Man #1 (1963), as a spy stealing defense secrets. He began with masks and makeup and later used serums and holographic tech to change his face and voice in seconds. He has impersonated Peter's friends, Captain America and Peter himself. He's a spy and manipulator rather than a fighter.

First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #1 (1963)

Affiliations

Kravinoff family: Kraven's half-brother and devoted servant.
Espionage: Began as a spy selling stolen secrets.
Sinister Six: Has worked with several lineups.

Chameleon on screen

Kraven the Hunter (2024)Fred Hechinger