Who is the most powerful wizard ever?

Hands-down, Albus Dumbledore was the most powerful wizard of his time. Most regarded him as the strongest wizard in history, and even Lord Voldemort himself feared to face him.
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Is Merlin the strongest wizard ever?

As legend has it, Merlin is one of the greatest and most powerful wizards who has ever lived. Part human, part demon, he is a being of supreme skill and wisdom.
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Who is the strongest wizard in Hogwarts?

1. Albus Dumbledore. The seemingly infinite wisdom and kindness of Dumbledore contrasts with his almost unbelievable dueling abilities. Dumbledore is simply the strongest wizard in the series.
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Who is more powerful than Dumbledore?

Godrick Gryffindor, one of the four founders of Hogwarts, and the owner of the legendary Sword of Gryffindor, was absolutely more powerful than Dumbledore— and it's a good thing he was, too, because Dumbledore wasn't around in Hogwarts' early days to keep Godrick's fellow founder Salazar Slytherin in check.
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Who is the most powerful evil wizard?

Lord Voldemort. Lord Voldemort, considered the most dangerous dark wizard of the late 20th century, if not of all time. Tom Riddle was known to be the most powerful and dangerous dark wizard of all time.
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10 Most Powerful Wizards In Harry Potter



Who was stronger than Voldemort?

Filius Flitwick is one of the many Hogwarts professors that are more powerful than Voldemort. He was a masterful wizard and an experienced professor.
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Who is more evil than Voldemort?

Dolores Umbridge's authority – especially her authority over children – is what makes her just so terrifying. In modern-day, she is more of a realistic threat to us Muggles than the Lord Voldemorts of the world.
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Who is stronger Grindelwald or Voldemort?

Not only is Grindelwald more powerful than Voldemort, but he's also a more compelling villain, which is why audiences will be seeing more of him in Fantastic Beasts 3.
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Who would win Dumbledore or Gandalf?

In his prime, Dumbledore truly had no equal who could best him in a one-on-one wizarding duel. Even though he might seem like an old man, his wizarding power is on a completely different level. Gandalf is probably the most powerful opponent he'd ever face, but Dumbledore wouldn't go down without a fight.
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Does Voldemort fear Dumbledore?

Throughout the Harry Potter series, we are led to believe that Dumbledore is one of the only people Voldemort actually fears; and for good reason. Albus Dumbledore is a well known and very powerful wizard in the Harry Potter series. Some may even say he is more powerful than Voldemort.
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Is Dumbledore stronger than Merlin?

All the same, it's clear that Merlin is hands-down one of the most powerful and influential wizards of all time – and we're betting he was at least a little bit more talented than Dumbledore.
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Who was the strongest wizard before Dumbledore?

Strong: Gellert Grindelwald

Before the rise of Lord Voldemort, Gellert Grindelwald was undoubtedly the strongest Dark wizard. Of an age with Dumbledore, the two became fast friends as teenagers when Grindelwald came to Godric's Hollow.
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Is Dumbledore stronger than Voldemort?

[Harry Potter] Voldemort was more powerful than Dumbledore; Dumbledore was more powerful than Grindlewald. In some of the backstory of the Harry Potter books we learn that Dumbledore acquired the Elder Wand by defeating Grindlewald in a duel.
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What wizards could defeat Voldemort?

Albus Dumbledore

This one's already a given. Albus Dumbledore is the most obvious person who can defeat Voldemort, and the Dark Lord seemed to realize it. Rowling herself has explicitly stated in the books that Dumbledore is the only person Voldemort fears and recognizes as a genuine threat to his own power.
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Who is the most powerful wizard after Dumbledore?

Gellert Grindelwald

A peer (and love interest) of Dumbledore, the pair were described as nearly equally brilliant and talented wizards. After falling out with Dumbledore, he became the master of the most powerful Elder Wand and led a years-long crusade against the Wizarding World.
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Is Harry Potter the strongest?

He may be the titular character, but Harry is far from the most powerful wizard in the wizarding world. Sure, he does eventually go on to take down the greatest dark wizard of all time, but his success comes more as a result of his mother's sacrifice and the support of his friends than it does his own brilliance.
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Who is the most powerful of Middle-Earth?

God is the most powerful entity in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings universe. The Elvish name for him is actually Eru Ilúvatar, meaning “the one, father of all.” So the question becomes: Who is the second-most powerful being?
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Who would win Dumbledore or Grindelwald?

The Pottermore illustration depicting the showdown supports the latter claim. Along with that, Dumbledore himself admits he had duelled and won over Grindelwald, along with winning the Elder Wand. It is possible that this duel will feature in Fantastic Beasts 5, the final film in the Fantastic Beasts film series.
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Which is better LOTR or Harry Potter?

That really depends on what you value more in your fantasy novels. Harry Potter has much more rounded and relatable characters and (I would argue) better storytelling than LOTR, but LOTR is way better at world-building and lore. The Harry Potter series does character development beautifully.
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Is Grindelwald a Slytherin?

Book 1 - The Prince of Slytherin

Grindelwald is mentioned by Ron Weasley, who erroneously states he was sorted into Slytherin House at Hogwarts.
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Who killed Gellert Grindelwald?

Fifty-three years after his defeat, Grindelwald was slain in his prison cell by Lord Voldemort, who was searching for the Elder Wand for himself. It was only during the confrontation in Grindelwald's cell that Voldemort learned Albus Dumbledore had claimed the wand long ago.
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Who is the evilest person in Harry Potter?

1. Lord Voldemort. Yeah... he's the worst.
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Who is the most evil villain in Harry Potter?

Top 10 Most Evil Harry Potter Villains
  1. #1: Lord Voldemort. He Who Must Be Number One.
  2. #2: Bellatrix Lestrange. ...
  3. #3: Dolores Jane Umbridge. ...
  4. #4: Draco Malfoy. ...
  5. #5: Peter Pettigrew. ...
  6. #6: Bartemius 'Barty' Crouch, Jr. ...
  7. #7: Lucius Malfoy. ...
  8. #8: Fenrir Greyback. ...
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How did Voldemort become so powerful?

Voldemort was talented in magic from a young age. He was able to manipulate other living things even though he didn't have a wand to channel this power. It is likely, though not confirmed, that his talent for magic is derived from his ancestor, Salazar Slytherin.
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