Top 11 Most Powerful Sorcerers in the MCU

Top 11 Most Powerful Sorcerers in the MCU

Exploring the magical world of the MCU and the remarkable sorcerers who wield its powers.

Loki Is Currently The MCU's Most Powerful Magic-User

The alternate 2012 variant of Loki, introduced in Avengers: Endgame and later starring in Marvel’s Loki, has risen to become the most powerful sorcerer in the MCU. Mastering Asgardian Magic and gaining control over Time Slipping by destroying and replacing the Temporal Loom, this Loki variant is now the God of Stories, with mastery over time and space itself.

Loki as the God of Time in Loki season 2's final shot

Loki as the God of Time in Loki season 2's final shot

Scarlet Witch's Chaos Magic Makes Her A Truly Terrifying Sorcerer

Wanda Maximoff, also known as Scarlet Witch, has evolved into one of the most powerful beings in the MCU multiverse. Mastering the rare Chaos Magic and augmenting it with the corrupting Darkhold, Scarlet Witch has proven herself to be intrinsically more powerful than the Sorcerer Supreme.

Scarlet Witch speaking to Doctor Strange in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Scarlet Witch speaking to Doctor Strange in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

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

Introduced in Marvel’s What If…?, Strange Supreme defeated Dormammu and mastered Dark Dimension Magic. Even impressing Infinity Ultron, Strange Supreme’s morally gray characterization indicates that he was not fully corrupted by the Dark Dimension Magic.

Strange Supreme flashes glowing eyes in What If ?

Strange Supreme flashes glowing eyes in What If ?

Doctor Strange Is The MCU's Main Magician

As the mainstream MCU timeline’s preeminent magic-using superhero, Doctor Strange remains one of the franchise’s most powerful sorcerers. Noted for his superlative aptitude for magic and his mastery of Eldritch, Mirror Dimension, and Darkhold Magic, Doctor Strange stands as a formidable force in the mystical realm of the MCU.

Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) meeting Clea (Charlize Theron) with his third eye at the end of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) meeting Clea (Charlize Theron) with his third eye at the end of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Sinister Strange Utilized The Power Of Dreamwalking

An evil variant of Doctor Strange, “Sinister Strange” frequently employed the power of Dreamwalking, allowing him to possess variants of himself in other realities. Despite his augmented powers, Sinister Strange was ultimately defeated by the mainstream iteration of Doctor Strange in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Sinister Strange laughing

Sinister Strange laughing

Ancient One Mastered More Than One Version Of MCU Magic

As Doctor Strange’s mentor and the longest-serving Sorcerer Supreme, the Ancient One thoroughly mastered Eldritch and Mirror Dimension Magic and even tapped into Dark Dimension Magic without being corrupted by it.

Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One in Doctor Strange.

Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One in Doctor Strange.

Sylvie Shows How Powerful Asgardian Magic Can Be

As her universe’s Goddess of Mischief, Sylvie possesses Asgardian Magic abilities superior to those of the more familiar Loki iterations. She has effectively used her Asgardian Magic powers in the TVA headquarters, showcasing the potency of Asgardian Magic.

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

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

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

Agatha Harkness, a deadly practitioner of Dark Magic, has augmented her abilities by absorbing the magic of other witches in her coven and further enhanced her powers with the Darkhold. Her mastery of Dark Magic and mind control powers make her a significant force in the magical realm of the MCU.

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

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

Wong Is The MCU's Most Recent Sorcerer Supreme

Following Doctor Strange’s death in Avengers: Infinity War, Wong succeeded him as the Sorcerer Supreme and has proven his skill in sorcery against formidable foes. His ascension to Sorcerer Supreme solidifies his position as one of the most powerful sorcerers in the MCU.

Benedict Wong as Wong in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Benedict Wong as Wong in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Karl Mordo's Eldritch Magic Make Him A Dangerous Sorcerer

Karl Mordo is one of the finest members of the Masters of the Mystic Arts, possessing Eldritch Magic that makes him a dangerous sorcerer. His unique ability to remove magic from others establishes him as a significant threat in the magical landscape of the MCU.

Doctor Strange - Karl Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor) Interview

Doctor Strange - Karl Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor) Interview

Ned Leeds Has No Formal Magical Training (Yet)

Ned Leeds, initially an ordinary human, has displayed astounding potential as a sorcerer, proving his ability to conjure portals despite lacking formal magical training. With the potential for further development, Ned could become a formidable sorcerer in the future MCU films.

Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds in No Way Home

Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds in No Way Home