In order to achieve their goal, Disney villains carefully prepare for their plans. Actually, they are very smart to come up with many brilliant schemes and elaborate plots. Thus, to deal with these shifty antagonists, our leading characters must be well-judged!
For today’s post, we would like to introduce the 10 Disney villains who are surprisingly smart. From Dawn Bellwether to Buddy Pine, they are sharp-witted with excellent conspiracies!
Hence, let’s scroll down to check the file below out! You need to put some concerns about morals aside, as those intrigues are cruel but really well-prepared!
#1 Dawn Bellwether (Zootopia, 2016)
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Being the mayor’s assistant helps the conspiracy of Bellwether is easier to pass everyone. This plot influences the political structure of the city Zootopia, and Bellewether amasses the power.
#2 Doctor Facilier (The Princess and the Frog, 2009)
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Doctor Facilier is a true puppet master, arranging complex ruses with impressive intrigues. With the help of the “dark” power, he surpasses other antagonists by manipulating many characters.
#3 Hopper (A Bug’s Life, 1998)
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Although the method of the dictator Hopper is questionable, it is somehow smart of him when having the ants provide food for him and his gang.
#4 Shan Yu (Mulan, 1998)
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Planting soldiers within dancing dragons and having his trained falcon retrieve his sword, Shan Yu manages to infiltrate the castle and hold the emperor hostage.
#5 Clayton (Tarzan, 1999)
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In Tarzan 1999, the wise of the antagonist Clayton is his patience as he waits for the pieces of his ruse to come together while he manages to manipulate Tarzan’s thoughts.
#6 Yokai / Robert Callaghan (Big Hero 6, 2014)
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Lost his daughter, Callaghan utilizes the power of the microbots to revenger for his child. Undeniably, he is a genius in innovating high-tech gadgets!
#7 Scar (The Lion King, 1994)
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Bribing the hyenas, Scar gets Mufasa trampled by a herd of wildebeests. This villain rises above the load of the Disney antagonists as his plot actually succeeds.
#8 Ursula (The Little Mermaid, 1989)
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Promising to help people if they agree to her contract, but Ursula actually takes advantage of them. Her task in exchange sounds easy, but this sea witch will make unfortunate souls be imprisoned forever.
#9 Hades (Hercules, 1997)
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Being one of the most notorious Disney villains, the convincing and persuading skill of Hades proves he is a wily and adept trickster.
#10 Buddy Pine / Syndrome (The Incredibles, 2004)
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Through his ability to build an entire organization to take down his former idol, Syndrome proves he is intelligent. Moreover, he knows deep about advanced technology such as rings that shoot paralyzing beams and rocket boots.
