Top 10 Greatest Wizards of All Time
Wizards have been casting spells, muttering cryptic wisdom, and saving or dooming the world for as long as stories have been told. Some are robed mentors with centuries of knowledge. Others are messy-haired teenagers just trying to survive their next magical catastrophe.This list is a celebration of those spell-slingers who go beyond your average conjurer and you get to decide who truly deserves the title of greatest wizard. If you prefer ancient sorcerers or new-age prodigies, your choices shape how this list evolves. And don't worry, no magical council is judging you for picking the wild card over the obvious choice.
The Top Ten
Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings)
Gandalf is a Maia spirit who serves as one of the five Istari sent to aid Middle-earth against Sauron. He wields a staff and the Elven ring Narya.
Gandalf is a Maia spirit who serves as one of the five Istari sent to aid Middle-earth against Sauron. He wields a staff and the Elven ring Narya. I like Dumbledore, but even I'll admit that Gandalf is more powerful and greater.
And the whole of Middle-earth, don't forget.
Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter)
Albus Dumbledore is the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the founder of the Order of the Phoenix. He is known for his extensive magical knowledge and discovery of the twelve uses of dragon's blood.
Albus Dumbledore is the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the founder of the Order of the Phoenix. He is known for his extensive magical knowledge and discovery of the twelve uses of dragon's blood.
Merlin (Arthurian Legends)
Merlin is a legendary wizard associated with the court of King Arthur and the creation of the Round Table. He is often linked with prophecy and the mentorship of Arthur.
Merlin is a legendary wizard associated with the court of King Arthur and the creation of the Round Table. He is often linked with prophecy and the mentorship of Arthur.
Harry Potter (Harry Potter)
Harry Potter is a wizard who survived a killing curse as an infant and later defeated Lord Voldemort. He attended Hogwarts and was sorted into Gryffindor House.
Harry Potter is a wizard who survived a killing curse as an infant and later defeated Lord Voldemort. He attended Hogwarts and was sorted into Gryffindor House.
Doctor Fate (DC Comics)
Doctor Fate is the name used by several characters who serve as agents of the mystical entity Nabu. The mantle is associated with the Helmet of Fate, which grants powerful magical abilities.
Doctor Fate is the name used by several characters who serve as agents of the mystical entity Nabu. The mantle is associated with the Helmet of Fate, which grants powerful magical abilities.
Doctor Strange (Marvel Comics)
Doctor Strange is the Sorcerer Supreme of the Marvel Universe who protects Earth from mystical threats. He was a neurosurgeon before training in the mystic arts under the Ancient One.
Doctor Strange is the Sorcerer Supreme of the Marvel Universe who protects Earth from mystical threats. He was a neurosurgeon before training in the mystic arts under the Ancient One.
Severus Snape (Harry Potter)
Severus Snape was the Potions Master at Hogwarts who worked as a double agent during the Second Wizarding War. He was a member of both the Death Eaters and the Order of the Phoenix.
Severus Snape was the Potions Master at Hogwarts who worked as a double agent during the Second Wizarding War. He was a member of both the Death Eaters and the Order of the Phoenix. He is the Half-Blood Prince. He should be number one.
Jafar (Aladdin)
Jafar is the Royal Vizier of Agrabah who uses a magical staff to manipulate others and seeks the power of a genie. He temporarily becomes a powerful sorcerer through the Genie's magic.
Jafar is the Royal Vizier of Agrabah who uses a magical staff to manipulate others and seeks the power of a genie. He temporarily becomes a powerful sorcerer through the Genie's magic.
Voldemort (Harry Potter)
Voldemort, born Tom Riddle, is a dark wizard who created multiple Horcruxes to attain immortality. He led the Death Eaters in a campaign to dominate the wizarding world.
Voldemort, born Tom Riddle, is a dark wizard who created multiple Horcruxes to attain immortality. He led the Death Eaters in a campaign to dominate the wizarding world.
The Wizard of Oz (The Wizard of Oz)
The Wizard of Oz is a man named Oscar Diggs who uses mechanical tricks and illusions to appear as a powerful wizard. He resides in the Emerald City and is originally from Kansas.
The Wizard of Oz is a man named Oscar Diggs who uses mechanical tricks and illusions to appear as a powerful wizard. He resides in the Emerald City and is originally from Kansas.The Newcomers
? Yoda (Star Wars)
Yoda is a Jedi Master who trained generations of Jedi and served on the Jedi High Council. He is skilled in the Force and wields a green lightsaber.
Yoda is a Jedi Master who trained generations of Jedi and served on the Jedi High Council. He is skilled in the Force and wields a green lightsaber.
? Babidi (Dragon Ball)
Babidi is a sorcerer in Dragon Ball who controls others using dark magic and attempts to resurrect Majin Buu. He inherits his power and mission from his father Bibidi.
Babidi is a sorcerer in Dragon Ball who controls others using dark magic and attempts to resurrect Majin Buu. He inherits his power and mission from his father Bibidi.The Contenders
Zatanna (DC Comics)
Zatanna is a stage magician and superhero who casts spells by speaking words backward. She is a member of the Justice League and daughter of the magician Zatara.
Zatanna is a stage magician and superhero who casts spells by speaking words backward. She is a member of the Justice League and daughter of the magician Zatara.
Papa Smurf (The Smurfs)
Papa Smurf is the elder leader of the Smurfs who possesses strong magical skills and extensive alchemical knowledge. He wears red clothing and often brews potions to help the village.
Papa Smurf is the elder leader of the Smurfs who possesses strong magical skills and extensive alchemical knowledge. He wears red clothing and often brews potions to help the village.
Enchanter Homnibus (The Smurfs)
Enchanter Homnibus is an elderly human sorcerer who is a friend and ally to the Smurfs. He resides in a large tower and occasionally provides magical assistance.
Alex Russo (Wizards of Waverly Place)
Alex Russo is a teenage wizard-in-training who lives in New York and competes with her siblings for the family's magical inheritance. She attends classes to learn and refine her magic.
Alex Russo is a teenage wizard-in-training who lives in New York and competes with her siblings for the family's magical inheritance. She attends classes to learn and refine her magic.
Ice King (Adventure Time)
Ice King is a character who gained ice powers from a magical crown and resides in the Ice Kingdom. He frequently attempts to capture princesses, especially Princess Bubblegum.
Ice King is a character who gained ice powers from a magical crown and resides in the Ice Kingdom. He frequently attempts to capture princesses, especially Princess Bubblegum.
Majisto (LEGO Castle)
Majisto is a wizard from the LEGO Castle theme who is depicted with a blue robe and magical staff. He is associated with the Dragon Masters faction.
Rincewind (Discworld)
Rincewind is a cowardly wizard from the Discworld series who often survives dangerous situations through luck. He is most notably associated with the magical spell lodged in his mind from the Octavo.
Rincewind is a cowardly wizard from the Discworld series who often survives dangerous situations through luck. He is most notably associated with the magical spell lodged in his mind from the Octavo.
The Yellow Emperor (Chinese Mythology)
The Yellow Emperor is a mythological sovereign credited with introducing medicine, agriculture, and various cultural practices to ancient China. He is sometimes described as a Taoist alchemist and spiritual figure.
Getafix (Asterix)
Getafix is the village druid in the Asterix series who brews the magic potion that gives the Gauls superhuman strength. He gathers ingredients from the forest and prepares his potions in a large cauldron.
Yen Sid (Fantasia)
Yen Sid is a powerful sorcerer from Disney's Fantasia who appears as Mickey Mouse's strict and silent mentor. He demonstrates control over magical forces, such as animating broomsticks.
Yen Sid is a powerful sorcerer from Disney's Fantasia who appears as Mickey Mouse's strict and silent mentor. He demonstrates control over magical forces, such as animating broomsticks.
Abdul Alhazred (Cthulhu Mythos)
Abdul Alhazred is the fictional author of the Necronomicon, a grimoire referenced in the Cthulhu Mythos. He is described as a mad Arab who delved into forbidden knowledge.
Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey's End)
Frieren is an elven mage who served as part of the Hero's party that defeated the Demon King. She embarks on a post-war journey to understand human emotions and mortality.
Frieren is an elven mage who served as part of the Hero's party that defeated the Demon King. She embarks on a post-war journey to understand human emotions and mortality.
The High Aldwin (Willow)
The High Aldwin is the village sorcerer in Willow who offers guidance and magical tests to young Nelwyns. He selects Willow for a quest involving a prophetic baby.
Tim the Enchanter (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)
Tim the Enchanter is a wizard with explosive powers who guides King Arthur to the Cave of Caerbannog. He is known for conjuring fire and wearing horns on his helmet.
Taliesin (Welsh Mythology)
Taliesin is a legendary bard and seer from Welsh mythology who is associated with poetic inspiration and prophecy. He is said to have served in the court of King Arthur.
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