Can Dabi Beat Shigaraki? (The Fiery Showdown We’ll Never See?)

A few days ago, I was arguing with my friend Jake about who would win in a fight—Dabi or Shigaraki? And let me tell you, it got heated. He was all in on Shigaraki, saying, "Bro, he's literally the next All For One!" But me? I wasn’t so sure.

So I did what any rational fan would do: I sat down, rewatched key fights, and broke this down like my life depended on it. Can Dabi actually beat Shigaraki? Let's dive in.

1. Quirk Breakdown: Fire vs. Decay

Before we even think about a winner, let’s talk about what each of these guys brings to the table.

🔥 Dabi’s Quirk – Blueflame

• Produces insanely hot blue flames (hotter than Endeavor’s).
• Can release massive AoE (area of effect) attacks.
• His body can’t handle prolonged use—he burns himself out (literally).

💀 Shigaraki’s Quirk – Decay

• Can disintegrate anything he touches.
• After his upgrade, Decay spreads to anything connected to what he touches (meaning he can wipe out entire cities instantly).
• Insanely high pain tolerance and a ridiculous healing factor post-AFO enhancement.

💡 First Thoughts? Shigaraki’s ability to instantly turn anything to dust is already a nightmare. But Dabi’s got range—he doesn’t need to get close. Could he roast Shigaraki before Decay even touches him?

2. Physical Stats: Who Can Take More Punishment?

Here’s where things get messy.

✔ Shigaraki

• Took a direct punch from Star and Stripe and survived.
• Got hit by Bakugo’s strongest explosions and kept going.
• His regeneration is so broken that even when he was being obliterated, his body kept putting itself back together.

✔ Dabi

• Literally melting his own flesh every time he fights.
• Survived a brutal childhood under Endeavor’s training, but his body was never built to handle his own flames.
• Does insane damage, but he’s a glass cannon—burns bright, burns fast.

💡 Reality Check? If we’re talking about sheer endurance, Shigaraki stomps. Dabi’s flames would have to incinerate Shigaraki completely before his healing kicks in—otherwise, Shiggy just keeps coming.

3. Strategy & Intelligence: Who Fights Smarter?

Dabi’s not just a pyromaniac—he’s tactical.

✔ He infiltrated the League of Villains while keeping his true identity hidden for years.
✔ He played a psychological game against his family, exposing Endeavor in the most brutal way possible.
✔ He’s not afraid to go all in—he’ll burn everything, including himself, to win.

But Shigaraki?

✔ Became the leader of the Paranormal Liberation Front.
✔ Outsmarted Re-Destro, Gigantomachia, and even the Hero Society’s top minds.
✔ Post-AFO upgrade, his instincts and intelligence are boosted even further.

💡 Verdict? Shigaraki still has the edge. He’s been groomed for war, while Dabi is a revenge-driven force of destruction. Smart? Yes. But Shigaraki thinks ten steps ahead.

4. The Fight: How Would It Actually Go Down?

Alright, let’s picture this:

💥 Round 1: The Distance Battle
Dabi blasts Shigaraki from afar, using his insane heat output to keep him at bay. The flames are strong enough to reduce entire buildings to molten ash—if Shigaraki doesn’t dodge, he’s getting cooked.

💀 Round 2: Shigaraki Closes the Gap
But let’s be real: Shigaraki isn’t just standing there. He either dodges with his superhuman speed or tanks the flames with his regeneration. If he gets even one step closer to Dabi, it’s game over—one touch and Dabi’s nothing but dust in the wind.

🔥 Final Round: Can Dabi Go Nuclear?
Dabi has one shot at winning—he’d have to unleash a firestorm hot enough to completely disintegrate Shigaraki before Decay reaches him. But… we’ve seen that Shigaraki can survive explosions and extreme temperatures. Unless Dabi literally melts him into oblivion, Shigaraki’s coming back.

5. Final Verdict: Can Dabi Win?

I love Dabi. But realistically?

❌ 99% of the time, Shigaraki wins.

✔ Dabi has range and sheer destructive power.
✔ But Shigaraki has healing, endurance, speed, and Decay.
✔ Even if Dabi lands the first hit, Shigaraki can keep going.

Could Dabi pull off a miracle win? Maybe… but he’d have to go all out, knowing he’d die too. And even then, there’s no guarantee Shigaraki wouldn’t crawl out of the ashes like a horror movie villain.

💀 Winner: Shigaraki, no contest.

But What If…? (The One Scenario Where Dabi Wins)

There is one tiny chance.

If Dabi catches Shigaraki off guard, forces him into an unstoppable firestorm, and burns him beyond repair, he might win.

But here’s the thing: Shigaraki isn’t dumb. He wouldn't just stand still and take it. That’s why, in almost every logical scenario… Dabi gets disintegrated first.

Conclusion: It’s Not Even Close (Sorry, Dabi Fans)

I get it—Dabi is one of the most badass characters in My Hero Academia. His flames are terrifying. His backstory is tragic. But against Shigaraki?

🔥 Dabi is a firework—brilliant but short-lived.
💀 Shigaraki is an apocalypse—slow, inevitable, and unstoppable.

So yeah… after this deep dive, I had to admit to Jake: "Fine, you win. Shigaraki wipes the floor with Dabi."

Still, I wanna hear from you—do you think Dabi could find a way to win? Drop your theories in the comments! Let’s keep this debate burning. 😉🔥

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