Individual Predators: Yautja Profiles Index
In the individual Yautja Profiles category you'll find detailed articles on individual Predators from the Alien vs. Predator universe.
Featured are iconic hunters from the movies such as Greyback and Wolf, and legendary warriors such as Big Mama from the comics.
Expect to see rare Predators from the toylines and Yautja from novels as well.
The profiles explore the backgrounds, unique abilities, and famous hunts of these skilled warriors.
Each profile delves into their weapons, culture, and code of honor, providing a deeper look into these fierce Yautja.
For a complete alphabetical archive of Yautja hunters, clans, weapons, creatures, and lore concepts, browse the Yautja Encyclopedia.
The Predator Prince was the younger son of the Predator King and the brother of Graveyard. Smaller than most Yautja and born with only one leg, he invaded Wakanda to steal Vibranium, only to die when Shuri destroyed his ship.
By Janno Vares June 12, 2026
Marvel Predators
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Individual Predators
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Predators From The Comics
Predator X was a captured Yautja from Predator Kills the Marvel Universe. Weapon Plus used memory-erasure technology to turn him into a controlled government weapon to help humans during the Predator invasion of Earth.
By Janno Vares June 11, 2026
Marvel Predators
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Individual Predators
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Predators Who Survived
Skinner was a Bad Blood Yautja from Predator versus Spider-Man. He had no clan, no honor, and hunted civilians in New York City during a heat wave before Spider-Man, Kraven, and a Yautja hunting party closed in on him.
By Janno Vares June 11, 2026
Marvel Predators
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Individual Predators
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Predators From The Comics
The Black Warrior was the most powerful Yautja deity and the central god of Predator religion. This article covers his role as god of the Hunt, battle, death, honorable warriors, fallen children, and the Yautja afterlife.
By Janno Vares June 10, 2026
Yautja Society
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Predators From The Novels
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Individual Predators
Graveyard was the eldest son of the Predator King and one of the main Yautja commanders in Predator Kills the Marvel Universe. He led the attack on the Xavier Institute, hunted Wolverine, and sought Logan's adamantium skull as the ultimate trophy.
By Janno Vares June 09, 2026
Marvel Predators
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Individual Predators
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Predators From The Comics
Shesh-Kuk was the failed Hish-qu-Ten leader from Predator: Forever Midnight. This article covers his role on Midnight, his ruthless clan, his use of mind-control technology, his many leadership failures, and his death in boiling water at the hands of Randall Ness.
By Janno Vares June 03, 2026
Yautja Leaders
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Individual Predators
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Predators From The Novels
Bet-Karh was an elite Hish hunter from Predator: Flesh and Blood. This article covers his leadership during the Felicity hunt, the collapse of the Two Clans That Have Become One, his battle with humans, and his decision to spare Andar Ciejek.
By Janno Vares June 02, 2026
Yautja Leaders
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Individual Predators
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Predators Who Survived
The South China Sea Predator was a veteran Yautja from Predator: South China Sea. This article covers its hunt on Rath Preap's private island, its brutal tactics, its confrontation with John Gustat, and its death aboard the Predator mothership.
By Janno Vares June 02, 2026
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Novels
Kalakta was an ancient Elder Predator from the Rage War Trilogy. This article covers his role in the war against the Rage, his alliance with humanity, his knowledge of the Drukathi, and his possible identity as Greyback from Predator 2.
By Janno Vares June 01, 2026
Yautja Leaders
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Individual Predators
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Predators Who Survived
Antarctica Elder was an ancient Yautja and leader of the Isolated Clan in the first Alien vs. Predator movie. This article explores his role on Bouvet Island, his respect for Lex Woods, his connection to Scar Predator, and his place in Predator lore.
By Janno Vares May 29, 2026
Yautja Leaders
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Individual Predators
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Predators From The Movies
The Alien Head Predator, also known as the Serpent Hunter, was an Elite Yautja from Aliens vs. Predator 2010. This article covers his reputation as the most successful Xenomorph hunter of all time, mysterious age, weapons, and role beside Dark and the Elite Clan.
By Janno Vares May 28, 2026
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Games
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Predators Who Survived
Lava Planet Predator was a specialized Yautja warrior adapted to the deadly volcanic regions of Yautja Prime. This article explores the character's Kenner origins, NECA redesign, equipment, clan traditions, and radioactive hunting methods.
By Janno Vares May 22, 2026
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Toylines
Nightstorm Predator was an ancient Super Predator Elder first released by Kenner Toys who hunted on Earth during Ancient Egypt and became the legendary figure behind the feud between Yautja and Super Predators.
By Janno Vares May 20, 2026
Yautja Leaders
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Individual Predators
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Predators From The Toylines
Spiked Tail Predator was an old Bad Blood Yautja and leader of the Rogue Space Tribe. Banished from Yautja Prime for using illegal weapons, he led a group of rogue Predators who hunted artificial prey and relied on stolen technology and cybernetic enhancements.
By Janno Vares May 19, 2026
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Toylines
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Yautja Outcasts
Lasershot Predator was a cybernetically enhanced Bad Blood Yautja and member of the Rogue Space Tribe. This article explores his biomechanical upgrades, unusual weapons, history, and connection to NECA and Kenner Predator lore.
By Janno Vares May 18, 2026
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Toylines
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Yautja Outcasts
The Apex Predator was the Mortal Kombat X Predator who defeated all adversaries including Shinnok and mastered sorcery. This article explores his origin, Mortal Kombat variations, equipment, powers, ending, and canon status.
By Janno Vares May 17, 2026
Yautja Leaders
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Individual Predators
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Predators Who Survived
Legendary Yautja were mythic, ancient, or historically important Predators who shaped Yautja culture, religion, bloodlines, and hunting traditions. This article covers Alpha Predator, Lord Predator, Black Warrior, Nightstorm, Hive Wars Predator, Apex Predator, and Kalakta.
By Janno Vares May 16, 2026
Yautja Society
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Individual Predators
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Yautja Mythology
Lord Predator was an Ancient Yautja from Aliens vs. Predator 2010, remembered as the first Predator to successfully hunt the Xenomorph species. This article covers his legendary victory, burial on BG-386, connection to Dark Predator, equipment, and legacy in Yautja culture.
By Janno Vares May 15, 2026
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Games
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Predators From Avp 2010
The Enforcer Predator was an Elite Yautja sent to hunt down the rogue Bad Blood Predator in New Jersey in the comic Predator: Bad Blood. This article covers his mission, equipment, death, and the wider Enforcer rank in Predator lore.
By Janno Vares May 14, 2026
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Comics
The Warlord Predator, known as the Grendel King, was the massive desert Yautja clan leader from Predator: Killer of Killers. This article explores his arena, armor, weapons, personality, and battles against Ursa, Kenji, and Torres.
By Janno Vares May 12, 2026
Yautja Leaders
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Individual Predators
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Predators Who Survived
The Pirate Predator was a female Yautja from Predator: Hunting Grounds who abandoned jungle hunts for the dangers of the open ocean. Explore her pirate-inspired armor, ocean hunts, weapons, and connections to other Predator pirate stories like Predator: 1718.
By Janno Vares May 10, 2026
Historical Predator Hunts
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Individual Predators
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Predators From The Games
Sister Midnight was a female Yautja from Witchblade/Aliens/Darkness/Predator: Mindhunter who hunted aboard Kenneth Irons' spacecraft and fought the DarkAlien. This article explores her weapons, her connection to the Witchblade, and her backstory.
By Janno Vares May 05, 2026
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Comics
The Gladiator Predator is a Yautja class from Predator: Hunting Grounds, inspired by arena combat and melee warfare. This article explores his weapons and examines other Gladiator-like Predators that have appeared throughout the lore.
By Janno Vares May 05, 2026
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Games
Dachande, also known as Broken Tusk, was one of the most respected Yautja featured in the first Aliens vs. Predator comic series. He played a central role in the Xenomorph outbreak on Ryushi that overran the settlement of Prosperity Wells.
By Janno Vares November 25, 2025
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Comics
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Yautja Leaders
Dark was an experienced Yautja of the Elite clan who became known for his mission to the planet BG-386. As the main Predator from Aliens vs. Predator 2010, he was dispatched by his clan elders in response to a Young Blood distress call.
By Janno Vares November 23, 2025
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Games
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Predators Who Survived
Scarface was a legendary Yautja hunter whose life became defined by disgrace, exile, and eventual redemption. Appearing in the Predator: Concrete Jungle video game, Scarface was known for his scarred face and brutal methods.
By Janno Vares November 21, 2025
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Games
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Predators Who Survived
The Upgrade Predator, also known as the Assassin Predator, was a genetically enhanced Yautja who appeared in The Predator (2018). Standing much taller and stronger than traditional Yautja, he hunted down the Fugitive Predator.
By Janno Vares November 11, 2025
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Movies
The Fugitive Predator was a rogue Yautja who appeared in the 2018 film The Predator. Unlike others of his kind, he acted as a defector who attempted to aid humanity with the Predator Killer suit against the bigger Upgrade Predators.
By Janno Vares October 30, 2025
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Movies
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Yautja Outcasts
Njohrr is a Yautja clan leader and the father of the brothers Dek and Kwei, appearing in the latest Predator movie, Predator: Badlands. With his antler-like horns, dark cape, and white dreadlocks, he stands out as a striking new Yautja.
By Janno Vares October 28, 2025
Predator Badlands Lore
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Individual Predators
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Predators From The Movies
While many Yautja wore the iconic smooth, featureless masks, several individuals were distinguished by horned, antler-style, or spiked helmet designs. The following article lists the most notable Predators known for wearing horned masks.
By Janno Vares October 26, 2025
Individual Predators
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Predator Lists
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Yautja Appearance
Although the Predators love to take trophies of men and Xenomorphs, they often end up losing their heads during a hunt. The following article summarizes a selection of these Yautja, each of whom met decapitation in the hands of their enemy.
By Janno Vares October 21, 2025
Yautja Behaviour
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Individual Predators
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Predator Lists
Throughout the Predator franchise, the Yautja are typically portrayed as towering, muscular hunters standing over seven feet tall. This article lists the few notable exceptions that exist within the movies and the expanded media.
By Janno Vares October 19, 2025
Yautja Behaviour
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Individual Predators
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Predator Lists
Throughout Predator lore, many Yautja have sustained serious battle injuries, including the loss of one or both eyes. Some of these warriors compensate with cybernetic replacements or masks, while others simply continue to hunt despite their impairment.
By Janno Vares October 16, 2025
Yautja Behaviour
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Individual Predators
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Predator Lists
The Pilot Predator, also known as the Cyborg Predator, was a cybernetically modified Yautja featured in the animated anthology film Predator: Killer of Killers. The Pilot operated during World War II and participated in aerial combat over North Africa.
By Janno Vares July 10, 2025
Historical Predator Hunts
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Individual Predators
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Killer Of Killers Predators
The Predator King is the mysterious millennia-old Yautja that leads several Predator clans, or perhaps the entire Yautja race. Here is a list of all known references of the Predator king, including his appearance in Killer Of Killers.
By Janno Vares June 16, 2025
Marvel Predators
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Individual Predators
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Yautja Leaders
The Witch Predator is a Yautja variant introduced as downloadable content for the video game Predator: Hunting Grounds. Distinguished by her bone-adorned armor and use of scouting drones, the Witch Predator is one of the scariest Predator types.
By Janno Vares May 14, 2025
Individual Predators
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Predator Lists
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Predators From The Games
Scar Predator is the most well-known and capable Yautja from the first Alien vs. Predator movie. The only one from the trio of Young Blood Predators to be blooded, Scar teamed up with Alexa Woods and defeated the Alien Queen.
By Janno Vares May 13, 2025
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Movies
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Avp Lore
Predator: Badlands introduces a new lead Predator: a young Yautja named Dek. Unlike previous entries, which primarily followed human protagonists being hunted, this film shifts the perspective to that of the Predator itself. Here is everything we know about Dek.
By Janno Vares April 26, 2025
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Movies
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Predators Who Survived
The City Hunter, also known as Ghost, was a Yautja from the Lost Tribe who made his mark during the heatwave and gang wars in Los Angeles in 1997. His hunt led him into confrontations with different drug gangs, the LAPD, and eventually a government task force known as the OWLF.
By Janno Vares January 25, 2025
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Movies
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Predator 2 Lore
The Jungle Hunter is the first movie Predator introduced in the 1987 film Predator. Known as El Diablo que hace trofeos de los hombres, this Yautja conducted a hunt in Val Verde during a communist insurgency.
By Janno Vares January 19, 2025
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Movies
Scout Predator was one of the many mysterious Predators appearing at the end of Predator 2 as part of the Lost Tribe. Also known as the Lost Hunter, Scout was later revealed to be a long-ranged weapons expert. Here is the full background of the Scout Predator.
By Janno Vares January 29, 2024
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Movies
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Predators Who Survived
Stone Heart Predator was a large Yautja from the Dark Blade Clan, appearing in Predator: Concrete Jungle. Being brainwashed by the Borgia Corporation, he fought his former clan mate, Scarface Predator. Here is the full overview of Stone Heart, including his gear and weapons.
By Janno Vares January 27, 2024
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Games
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Yautja Outcasts
The Guardian Predator was a big Yautja with a memorable bio-mask from the Lost Tribe appearing at the end of Predator 2. He was later revealed to be an Elite heavy weapons specialist of the clan, with a military past. Here is the full profile of the Guardian Predator, also known as Gort.
By Janno Vares January 25, 2024
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Movies
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Predators Who Survived
The Chopper Predator was the third and most insignificant Young Blood Predator from the first Alien vs. Predator movie. He was killed in his first encounter with a Xenomorph and did not become blooded. Here is the full profile of the Chopper Predator, also known as Gill.
By Janno Vares January 23, 2024
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Movies
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Avp Lore
Shaman Predator was a distinguished member of the Yautja community who notably stood out among the Lost Tribe at the end of Predator 2. Also known as the Hippie Predator, this long-dreadlocked Yautja wore a fearsome skull mask and became the spiritual leader of the tribe.
By Janno Vares December 21, 2023
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Predators Who Survived
Wolf Predator was a fan-favorite Elite Yautja from Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem where he was depicted as a cleaner to clear up the mess from the first Alien vs. Predator movie. Here is the full profile for Wolf Predator, including overviews of his weapons and armor.
By Janno Vares December 12, 2023
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Movies
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Predators From Avp Requiem
In addition to genetic hybridization, the Yautja sometimes enhance themselves with cybernetic technologies, either to replace a limb or to gain new abilities. Here is a list of all known cybernetically enhanced Predators, including the Bionic Predator and the Spiked Tail Predator.
By Janno Vares December 01, 2023
Predator Technology
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Individual Predators
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Predator Lists
One of the most intriguing subsets of Predator's bio-mask is the skull mask, characterized by bone-like structures forming a fearsome helmet. Wearing a Skull Mask signifies not only a fearsome appearance but also a deep connection to the Yautja's cultural and spiritual beliefs.
By Janno Vares November 20, 2023
Individual Predators
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Predator Lists
Big Mama was the first prominent Female Predator introduced in the expanded Predator lore. Here is the complete overview of the Big Mama Predator, including her complicated relationship with Ash Parnall and the battle against the Hybrid King.
By Janno Vares November 08, 2023
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Comics
The Celtic Predator was the leader of the three Young Blood Predators sent to their initiation hunt in Antarctica in the first Alien vs. Predator movie. Here is the full profile of the Celtic Predator, including overviews of his history, weapons, and armor, and appearances in other media.
By Janno Vares October 30, 2023
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Movies
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Avp Lore
Beyond the fearsome ranks of Yautja warriors, there exists an even more enigmatic figure: the Predator Queen. The Yautja Queen, often shrouded in mystery and seldom glimpsed in popular media, serves as the matriarch of their species.
By Janno Vares September 17, 2023
Individual Predators
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Predator Lists
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Yautja Leaders
Greyback the Elder from the end of Predator 2 was the leader of the Lost Tribe and one of the most established Predators ever. Here is the lore behind the Greyback Predator, including information about his past and future hunts, and his appearance in other media.
By Janno Vares September 08, 2023
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Movies
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Predators Who Survived
The Hive Wars Predator was a legendary Elite Yautja who was stranded alone on Yautja Prime after a disastrous hunt that doomed his clan mates. Here is the full profile of this powerful Yautja, including overviews of his hunting history and weaponry.
By Janno Vares September 01, 2023
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Toylines
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Predators From The Comics
The Feral Predator is the latest Yautja introduced in the Predator movies, debuting in Prey. With a different appearance and new gear, this Predator hunted in the Great Plains during the start of the 18th century and came into conflict with French trappers and a Comanche tribe.
By Janno Vares May 25, 2023
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Movies
Here we have a list of the strongest and most powerful Predators who stood out from their hunter brothers. These are Predators who had a lot of kills, slayed tough enemies and some of them even survived their hunts. The Predators are taken from the movies, games and comic books.
By Janno Vares February 25, 2023
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Comics
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Predator Lists
The Lost Tribe Predators were a clan of Yautja hidden in a spaceship under the sewers of Los Angeles. Here is an overview of all the ten Lost Tribe Predators, including available backgrounds from the books, comics, and NECA figure bios.
By Janno Vares December 04, 2021
Yautja Society
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Individual Predators
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Predator Lists
In addition to introducing bigger and badder Predators, the Predator franchise is keen on hybridization, with the Yautja species being mixed with either Xenomorph or human DNA. These new types of beasts are often stronger, but also more ridiculous.
By Janno Vares April 26, 2021
Individual Predators
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Predator Lists
The Predators take a lot of punishment during their hunts - they are able to endure severe wounds, even losing an arm or a leg. Some of these Yautja managed to survive and hunt another day, others fought on for a brief while and died soon after.
By Janno Vares January 11, 2021
Individual Predators
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Predator Lists
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Yautja Appearance
Many lists have covered the best and most badass Predators from the franchise. However, there are several Predators who have achieved very little, failed on their hunts and messed up in other ways. This is a list of the biggest Yautja failures, including the likes of Primal Predator, Shesh-Kuk and Shorty.
By Janno Vares April 08, 2020
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Comics
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Predator Lists
The fan-favorite Predators are often the likes of Wolf, Dark, Ahab, Scarface, Dachande and the first Jungle Hunter. However, there are several other lesser-known Predators who deserve the spotlight. These are the Yautja that no NECA or Hot Toys figures have been made and probably never will.
By Janno Vares April 02, 2020
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Comics
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Predator Lists
Besides getting killed, the Predators are known to get captured and their technology stolen in many cases throughout the franchise. Here is a list of the most notable cases of captive Predators, with many of them being experimented on and most of them managing to escape in spectacular fashion.
By Janno Vares July 10, 2019
Individual Predators
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Predators From The Comics
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Predator Lists