Who's more powerful Dumbledore or Gandalf?

Gandalf is greater than Dumbledore, although (or perhaps because) he had less power. He rallied all the free peoples of Middle-Earth to the cause, gave them heart, and sacrificed himself to save his friends and the quest in Moria.
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Who wins in a fight 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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Who is more powerful Gandalf or Voldemort?

Gandalf is also immortal. When Gandalf the Grey died, he came back as the considerably more powerful Gandalf the White. Voldemort may have Horcruxes, but Gandalf comes back through his own power, stronger than before, without help from his allies.
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Is Gandalf a Dumbledore?

Sir Ian McKellen reveals why he turned down playing Dumbledore in Harry Potter. Few wizards are as beloved as Gandalf the Grey from Lord of the Rings or Professor Dumbledore from the Harry Potter movies, and it turns out that Sir Ian McKellen almost played both.
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Which wizard is most powerful?

Most Powerful Wizards in the Harry Potter Universe, Ranked
  • Molly Weasley. ...
  • Mad-Eye Moody. ...
  • Harry Potter. ...
  • Hermione Granger. ...
  • Gellert Grindelwald. ...
  • The Founders. ...
  • Voldemort. Image Via Warner Bros. ...
  • Albus Dumbledore. Image Via Warner Bros.
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Albus Dumbledore VS Gandalf



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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Is Dumbledore more powerful 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 played Dumbledore better?

This is what I tell people all the time. But then they go and say "No you have to pick the better one!". Both actors did great as Dumbledore in their respective movies. Richard Harris fit the character much better, but he didn't have the energy to pull of Dumbledore from the later books.
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Which sold more Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?

They have a long way to go to beat the 8-film adaption of the 7-book Harry Potter series, which has earned $7.7 billion. The Lord of the Rings films have earned $2.91 billion in ticket sales so far, ranking the series ninth among franchises.
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Did JK Rowling copy Lord of the Rings?

The quick answer: no, author J.K. Rowling definitely did not copy The Lord of the Rings. The separate works pull from European and Norse mythology, and therefore can sometimes overlap in their story.
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Is Dumbledore the strongest wizard?

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. Beyond his many impressive titles and positions of power, Dumbledore exhibited absolutely extraordinary abilities on several occasions.
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Who is stronger Gandalf or Saruman?

5 SARUMAN THE WHITE

He was more powerful than Gandalf at these stages, but his study of dark magic turned him to support Sauron. However, before he turned to the dark forces, he was a very powerful wizard. His magic is on display especially during his duel with Gandalf.
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Who was more powerful 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 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?

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 (if the film is made), the proposed final film in the Fantastic Beasts film series.
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Is Gandalf the White a God?

Gandalf the White is God, embodied and Sauron is mearly dancing to the divine tune. Gandalf's greatest power is his ability to know how Sauron will react.
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What is the #1 best-selling book of all time?

According to Guinness World Records as of 1995, the Bible is the best-selling book of all time with an estimated 5 billion copies sold and distributed.
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Who has more fans Harry Potter or Star Wars?

According to new reports, Star Wars has now become the second highest-grossing film franchise of all-time, taking in $8.55 billion (£6.32 billion) globally, while the Harry Potter movies have taken in a little less at $8.53 billion (£6.30 billion).
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Who was first Dumbledore?

Sir Richard St John Harris (1 October, 1930 – 25 October, 2002) was an Irish actor and singer, who portrayed Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, in the first two film adaptations of the Harry Potter books.
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Are Gandalf and Dumbledore played by the same person?

It's one of the premier pop culture debates of our time: Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter, or more specifically, Gandalf vs. Dumbledore. The two wizards, portrayed by Ian McKellen and Richard Harris/Michael Gambon, respectively, are iconic characters in two of the biggest franchises of the 21st century.
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Why Dumbledore is the best?

Obviously he's the greatest wizard of all time, but he's also much more than that: kind, funny, caring, a great mentor and -- perhaps most important of all -- the first to admit that he's a long way from being perfect. To pay homage to Dumbledore's general awesomeness, I've rounded up some of his best moments below.
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Who was the most powerful dark 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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Who is the most powerful wizard after Dumbledore?

The Most Powerful Wizards In The Harry Potter Universe, Ranked
  1. 1 Albus Dumbledore.
  2. 2 Lord Voldemort. ...
  3. 3 Gellert Grindelwald. ...
  4. 4 Merlin. ...
  5. 5 Nicolas Flamel. ...
  6. 6 Salazar Slytherin. ...
  7. 7 Godric Gryffindor. ...
  8. 8 Credence Barebone. ...
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Is Gandalf the most powerful wizard?

From putting Saruman in his place to playing the part of the guiding hand in the war against Sauron, Gandalf the White ends up proving to be the most powerful wizard in all of Middle-earth history.
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