Villain emoji 🦹
The villain emoji 🦹 is your go-to for scheming, mischief and playful evil. Learn its meaning, see the male and female variants, and copy it for your next devious message.
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What the villain emoji means
The villain emoji 🦹 typically shows a person in a dark costume, often with a mask or cape, suggesting a comic-book villain. Use it to signal scheming, mischief, or a playful touch of evil—not actual harm, but fun villainy like planning a surprise or joking about taking over the world.
It pairs naturally with the superhero emoji to set up a hero-vs-villain joke. Because the default emoji is gender-neutral, it works for anyone, while the gendered variants let you be more specific.
How people use the villain emoji
In everyday chats, the villain emoji often marks a mischievous idea or a mock-evil plan. Someone might write “I’m going to eat the last slice of cake 🦹” to add a cartoonish twirl to a minor confession. It’s also popular for playful threats, self-deprecating jokes about being the bad guy in a situation, or reacting to a friend’s cheeky behaviour. You can use it to caption a photo where you’re wearing dark clothes or making a dramatic face.
Compare supervillain with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| supervillainU+1F9B9 | The neutral, gender-neutral villain figure | |
| man supervillainU+1F9B9 U+200D U+2642 U+FE0F | Male version of the villain | |
| woman supervillainU+1F9B9 U+200D U+2640 U+FE0F | Female version of the villain | |
| superheroU+1F9B8 | The heroic counterpart to the villain |
Male and female villain emoji variants
The default villain emoji is gender-neutral, but you can be more specific with the man supervillain 🦹♂️ and woman supervillain 🦹♀️. Both carry the same mischievous tone; the choice just lets the character match the person you’re channelling. Like many person emoji, the villain emoji also supports skin tone modifiers, so you can pick a version that feels right for your story or self-expression.
For a bigger cast of fantasy figures, check out the witch emoji or the devil emoji. Each has its own layered history in emoji culture, from folklore to comic-book archetypes.
How to type the villain emoji
On most phones, you can find the villain emoji by searching for “villain” or “supervillain” in the emoji keyboard. On desktop, copy it from this page with the copy button, or use an emoji picker if your system has one. Some keyboards also list it under the “people” or “fantasy” categories.
For more ways to insert emoji quickly, see our emoji keyboard shortcuts guide. No special codes are needed—it’s a standard emoji, just like any other.
Pairing the villain emoji with other characters
The villain emoji shines in a cast of characters. Put it next to the superhero emoji to show a classic showdown, or combine it with the devil emoji for extra dark humour. For a magical twist, pair it with a mage or witch; for a classic horror vibe, add a vampire. These combinations let you build miniature stories in a single line. You can also use it with the joker emoji to lean into comic-book chaos, or with the genie emoji for a wish gone wrong.
Questions people ask
What does the villain emoji mean?
It represents a cartoonish supervillain, used to express mischief, scheming, or playful evil. It’s the visual opposite of the superhero emoji.
Is there a female villain emoji?
Yes, the woman supervillain emoji 🦹♀️ shows a female version. The base emoji 🦹 is gender-neutral.
Is there a male villain emoji?
Yes, the man supervillain emoji 🦹♂️ is the male version.
How do I type the villain emoji?
Search for “villain” in your emoji keyboard, or copy it from this page with the copy button.
Can I use the villain emoji for serious threats?
No, it’s meant for playful or humorous contexts. For actual warnings, use clearer language or symbols like warning emoji.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
