Who is stronger than Dumbledore?

Dumbledore may have been a legendary wizard, but he can't be compared to, well, Merlin, a wizard so legendary even Muggles know of his exploits. Merlin was the world's most famous wizard, and, arguably, the world's most powerful.

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Who is stronger Snape or Dumbledore?

Additionally, Snape is more skilled in potions than Dumbledore, making him a powerful contender for Albus's spot on the list. Albus, however, edges out Snape thanks to the former's greater base power, and deeper understanding of the complexities of “old” magic.

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Is Dumbledore 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. Beyond his many impressive titles and positions of power, Dumbledore exhibited absolutely extraordinary abilities on several occasions.

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Who is the strongest character in Harry Potter?

The 20 Most Powerful Characters in the Harry Potter Movies
  • 8 Newt Scamander.
  • 7 Sirius Black.
  • 6 Alastor Moody.
  • 5 Minerva McGonagall.
  • 4 Severus Snape.
  • 3 Gellert Grindelwald.
  • 2 Voldemort.
  • 1 Albus Dumbledore.

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Who is stronger Voldemort or Dumbledore?

Even when battling Voldemort, in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Dumbledore never uses lethal magic. In the duel, Dumbledore is definitely on par with Voldemort, and Voldemort is seen to be annoyed that he can't overpower Dumbledore.

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What If Grindelwald DEFEATED Dumbledore - Harry Potter Theory

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Could Tom Riddle beat Dumbledore?

Albus Dumbledore is the most obvious person who can defeat Voldemort, outside of the Salazar Slytherin vs Voldemort debate, 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 2 most powerful wizard in Harry Potter?

The Strongest Wizards In The World Of Harry Potter, Officially...
  1. 1 Albus Dumbledore.
  2. 2 Voldemort. ...
  3. 3 Merlin. ...
  4. 4 Gellert Grindelwald. ...
  5. 5 The Founders Of Hogwarts. ...
  6. 6 Nicolas Flamel. ...
  7. 7 Minerva McGonagall. ...
  8. 8 Alastor Moody. ...

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Who is Harry Potter strongest enemy?

Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), aka Tom Riddle, was described by Dumbledore as one of the best students ever to graduate Hogwarts as well as "the most dangerous Dark wizard of all time." Before he had even learned about the existence of the Wizarding world, he was terrorizing his fellow orphans with impressive but ...

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Why is Albus Dumbledore so powerful?

His exceptional magical abilities, immense knowledge of various branches of magic, and strategic thinking make him a formidable wizard. Dumbledore served as the Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, was a highly skilled duelist, and possessed incredible wisdom and intuition.

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Can anyone beat Albus Dumbledore?

Nope. Dumbledore was widely considered to be the most powerful wizard of his time, if not all time outright. Lord Voldemort was the only wizard who ever rivalled Dumbledore in magical ability. And even though Voldemort could rival Dumbledore, that's all he could do.

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Who is better Gandalf or Dumbledore?

While Dumbledore is a powerful wizard, Gandalf's innate magical abilities and experience in leadership and diplomacy give him an edge in a battle between the two. While the outcome of a battle between the two would depend on the circumstances, Gandalf would win more often than not.

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Is Snape more powerful than Voldemort?

He was the most accomplished at Legilimency. No one could prevent Voldemort from looking inside their mind. Expect Snape. This shows Severus' abilities against the Dark Lord, making it clear that Severus was the more superior of the two.

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Why is McGonagall so powerful?

Magical Mastery: Minerva McGonagall was an incredibly powerful and talented witch whom none should have ever underestimated, being the most outstanding student of her year with a particular talent for Transfiguration, a remarkably complex field of magic which she proved to be an expert in, her magical skills being ...

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Who was the most powerful wizard after Voldemort died?

Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore was the only wizard Voldemort ever feared and the only one who could have defeated him in a duel. Albus Dumbledore is the most powerful wizard in the Harry Potter.

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Can Dumbledore beat Godric Gryffindor?

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 could beat Harry Potter in a fight?

Albus Dumbledore

With or without the Elder Wand, Dumbledore is invincible in traditional wizard duels. Dumbledore has studied nearly every branch of magic in intimate detail, including obscure and unusual spells, and he could beat Harry with just one or two spells if they fought.

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Who is stronger than Voldemort in Harry Potter?

Grindelwald Is More Powerful and Cunning Than Voldemort

No one could possibly trick him in his mind, and of course, this leads to his undoing as Harry defeats him and reduces the wizard to nothing but ash. Grindelwald had more power in the Wizarding World up till the final moments of his life.

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Is Harry Potter The Chosen One?

While most fans agree that Harry is the unrefuted Chosen One, the final Deathly Hallows film (in particular) sways heavily toward highlighting a heroic Neville, revitalizing the debate regarding which boy is better suited for the iconic title. "The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches ...

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Who is the bravest wizard in Harry Potter?

From members of the Order of the Phoenix to Hogwarts students and even magical creatures, many characters display feats of great bravery throughout the books.
  1. 1 Severus Snape's Love For Lily Potter Gives Him Unsurpassed Courage.
  2. 2 Harry Potter Is Willing To Die To Keep His Loved Ones Safe. ...

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How powerful is Hagrid?

Hagrid was born to a wizard father and a giant mother, making him a half-giant. As a half-giant, Hagrid possessed great physical strength and endurance, including a resilience against some spells, though his ability to withstand spells was not as great as that of full giants.

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Is Grindelwald more powerful than Voldemort?

He wasn't decisively more powerful than Voldemort. Instead, what makes the focus on Grindelwald so exciting is that he was probably more dangerous than Voldemort -- a notion that has everything to do with his relationship with an unequivocal good guy: Albus Dumbledore.

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Who would win Vader or Voldemort?

We would have to give the victory to Darth Vader. While the two dark lords seem perfectly matched on their villainy and power, Darth Vader's lightsaber and ability to immediately use the force to choke Voldemort, without chanting any spell would end this showdown in seconds.

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Is Dobby more powerful than a wizard?

House-elves could perform magic beyond that of a wizard

Dobby frequently demonstrated himself to be immensely powerful, causing Lucius Malfoy himself to back down with just a point of his finger.

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