Summary

While magic has been part of theMarvel Cinematic Universesince its first stage , the franchise has gradually introduce a battalion of knock-down and large sorcerers . As explain in 2011’sThorand 2016’sDoctor Strange , deception subsist in the MCU , but it can arguably be described as an advanced discipline of science that manipulates reality itself and taps into the otherworldly energy of other realities . There are various sub - discipline of magic inthe MCU timelineand , naturally , some sorcerers are more powerful than others .

The MCU ’s various forms of magicinclude Asgardian Magic , introduce inThor , Eldritch Magic , Dark Dimension Magic , and Mirror Dimension Magic , which were introduced inDoctor Strangeand used by the Masters of the Mystic Arts ( and their enemy , the Zealots ) . More late MCU study would also introduce more dangerous forms of necromancy , such as Chaos Magic and Dark Magic ( also experience as witchcraft).The keep up characters comprise the MCU ’s most spectacular sorcerers , listed from weak to strongest .

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12Ned Leeds Has No Formal Magical Training (Yet)

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Given proper dedication , practice , and education , anyone in the MCU can learn to harness magic , but relatively few have a finical aptitude for it . In the MCU’sSpider - Manfilms , Ned Leeds was initially depicted as only an ordinary – albeit extremely intelligent – human , but he reveals that his family has an aptitude for magical inSpider - Man : No Way Home . When wear Doctor Strange ’s Sling Ring , Ned proved that he has staggering potential as a thaumaturgist , as he managed to entreat portals at various decimal point despite miss any training . While Leeds is only technically a sorcerer , he could hone his magic ability in succeeding MCU filmsand become far more powerful .

11Karl Mordo’s Eldritch Magic Make Him A Dangerous Sorcerer

Doctor Strange

Although Karl Mordo is only shown using Eldritch Magic , he quickly testify himself to be one of the finest penis of the Masters of the Mystic Arts . WhileMordo ’s feud with Doctor Strange after the effect of the 2016 filmis only cite , the fact that he could pose a threat to Strange makes him one of the MCU ’s most grievous sorcerers . to boot , Mordo has demonstrated the unparalleled power to remove magic from others , including the formally trained Jonathan Pangborn .

10Kaecilius' Thirst For Power Gave Him Immense Magical Capabilities

Kaecilius , the antagonist ofDoctor Strange , was once one of the Masters of the Mystic Arts , and one of their hunky-dory sorcerers at that . Even before augment his ability with Dark Dimension Magic , Kaecilius could rival The Ancient One herself in Eldritch Magic . With the power of Dormammu and the Dark Dimension , however , Kaecilius pose a major threat to his wise man and could even resist the magnate of the Time Stone , but he became considerably weak once he was tighten to a Mindless One by Dormammu , pay a terrible terms for immortality .

9Wong Is The MCU’s Most Recent Sorcerer Supreme

Doctor Strange & Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Wong proves his magical skill in She - heavyweight : Attorney At Law and he ’s just one of the most potent magic drug user in the MCU .

8Agatha Harkness Is One Of MCU’s Most Powerful Magic-Users

WandaVision

Debuting inWandaVision , Agatha Harkness is shown to be an astoundingly powerful and deadly practician of Dark Magic . Harness augment her power by absorbing the magic of the other witches in her coven , a process that obliterate them . Moreover , Harkness further enhance her powers with the Darkhold . By the effect ofWandaVision , Agatha easily enter the Hex , hold out Wanda Maximoff ’s magic , asserted her own judgment control powers over Westview citizens , and fought Wanda on adequate basis for a fourth dimension .

7Sylvie Shows How Powerful Asgardian Magic Can Be

Marvel’s Loki

As her universe ’s Goddess of Mischief , Sylvie is a Loki variant enclose in theLokiDisney+ serial publication , which depicts her as possessing Asgardian Magic ability ranking to those of the more familiar Loki iterations . Sylvie has get and avoided the TVA for much of her life , and even outfought the alternating 2012 variant of Loki . Most astoundingly , she has managed to effectively utilise her Asgardian magical powers in the TVA home base , despite their measures that normally prevent magic usance .

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6Ancient One Mastered More Than One Version Of MCU Magic

As Doctor Strange ’s wise man and the longest - wait on Sorcerer Supreme among the Masters of the Mystic Arts , it is no surprise that the Ancient One is one of the most powerful magician in the MCU.The occult Ancient One has thoroughly control Eldritch and Mirror Dimension Magic , protecting manhood from mystical threats for centuries . Perhaps her most impressive exploit , however , is tapping into Dark Dimension Magic without being debase by it .

5Sinister Strange Utilized The Power Of Dreamwalking

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

An evil variant of Doctor Strange , “ Sinister Strange ” has a most identical history to his mainstream vis-a-vis , only he became corrupted by the Darkhold , an passing dangerous book of Dark Magic . Sinister Strange oftentimes employed the power of Dreamwalking , which allow him to possess form of himself in other reality . Despite his augment power ( which caused an incursion in his reality ) , Sinister Strange was defeated by the mainstream iteration of Doctor Strange inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness .

4Doctor Strange Is The MCU’s Main Magician

As the mainstream MCU timeline ’s preeminent conjuring trick - using superhero , Doctor Strange is , unsurprisingly , one of the enfranchisement ’s most brawny magician . Mordo , Wong , and the Ancient One herself have all note Stephen Strange ’s superlative aptitude for magic , and while his view as the Sorcerer Supreme was comparatively short - lived , Strange remains the most muscular member of the Masters of the Mystic Arts in the MCU.In summation to surmount Eldritch and Mirror Dimension Magic ( as well as time manipulation before the Time Stone ’s demolition ) , Doctor Strange also manage to employ the Darkhold without becoming in full corrupt by it , though he did get ahead a third optic from using the cursed book .

3Strange Supreme Mastered One Of The MCU’s Most Dangerous Forms Of Magic

Marvel’s What If…?

Another corrupted variant of Doctor Strange , Strange Supreme was introduce inMarvel ’s What If … ? , which sees him defeating the dreaded Dormammu and get over Dark Dimension Magic , in addition to possessing the same superlative skills as his mainstream counterpart . Strange Supreme , who even manage to impress Infinity Ultron ( an Ultron variant who is virtually omnipotent due to his use of all six Infinity Stones ) , was only truly obstructed by his existence ’s Absolute Point in metre . Moreover , Strange Supreme ’s morally gray characterisation in both seasons ofWhat If … ?indicates that he was not fully corrupted by the Dark Dimension Magic .

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Loki as the God of Stories from Loki season 2, episode 6’s ending next to Thor smiling from the 2011 movie

Loki and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds in No Way Home

Doctor Strange - Karl Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor) Interview

A close up of Kaecilius in Doctor Strange, showcasing his Dark Dimension corruption.

Agatha Harkness (Kathyrn Hahn) looking scary with her arms spread out in WandaVision

Sylvie trying to enchant Alioth in Loki season 1, episode 5

Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One in Doctor Strange.

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