That's an awful lot of power to wield for any one Avenger, even one with as much proven raw power as Wanda. We reveal what fans are saying about which character could beat Scarlet Witch, explain why she is so powerful, and reveal if she makes it out of the Multiverse of madness alive. agent Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) debate over Wanda's powers like a living, breathing Reddit thread. John can be found on Twitter @BackoftheHead if you want to see photos of the food he eats. WebScarlet Witch absorbed her powers directly from the mind stone. to Elizabeth Olsen's character. I remember that I liked (Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch) very much and I thought it would be fun to have villains who arent really bad deep down. With Mjolnir, his natural strength and agility are enhanced to the extent that hes basically invulnerable. But the one mortal Ultron fears is Scarlet Witch because his vibraniumarmor is helpless against her powers. How does Wanda compare to the rest of the MCU? WhenWanda unleashes her power on Vision, the effect is mesmerizing and is not only imbued with emotion but also pure power. 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Wanda's inability to maintain control over her powers have been the cause of several catastrophic events. It was not until she was 22, in 2011, that Elizabeth Olsen finally landed her first role. If thats not insanely impressive, were not sure what is. She played the titular character in the critically-acclaimed movie Martha Marcy May Marlene. While Quicksilver was given lightning speed,Wanda received telekinetic and telepathic powers. While there are dozens of other magical characters in Marvel comics, few have the notoriety that Strange and Wanda Maximoff enjoy. As Agatha so curiously noted, Wanda can warp reality on a massive scale without giving it much thought; she didn't even know what she was doing at the time when her sitcom-esque Westview was created. He's written for many sites, including Nextshark, Wisdom Pills, Like Stranges mentor, the Ancient One, Strange wont contract any diseases or visibly age. Strange is the Sorcerer Supreme of Earth-616 and must use his vast knowledge of sorcery to defend the planet from mystic attacks. The powerful Eye of Agamotto can do some of this, but it still demands an extreme amount of concentration from Strange. Luckily for her, both Captain America and Hawkeye have given her extensive combat training, making her a formidable foe no matter the situation. With Chaos Magic, Scarlet Witch is more powerful than both Thor and Captain Marvel. In neither the MCU or comics is Captain Marvel superior to Scarlet Witch or Thor. In the movies, Captain Marvels attacks only slightly staggered Thanos, while Wandas psionic powers nearly killed Thanos and ONE lightning bolt from Infinity War Thor ragdolled him. Both Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch have a ton of experience. In Captain America: Civil War, we see her just beginning to understand her powers and get used to her abilities. In this way, she's the one who ends up fighting off Ultron. She can also see what her enemy sees, and be inside the vision with them without them even knowing it. Thor is strong; Wanda is powerful. A trio of gods called the Vishanti power most of Stranges spells and many of his amulets. As a lover of film and film theory, John wrote humorous movie reviews on his blog, Back of the Head, which got him noticed by Screen Rant. Strange and Scarlet Witch have shown countless times to be two of the most powerful Avengers members on the superpowered team. Thanos wasn't just a strong alien, he was a strong alien who commanded a monstrous army. He graduated from Columbia, where he studied writing and is constantly trying to get back to that book he's writing that's been relegated to his desk drawer. And it's a similar emotion that might be fueling Wanda right now to create a perfect life in New Jersey. As rare as it is, there have been times where Scarlet Witch has had to rely on her fists instead of her hexes. WebWhy is Scarlet Witch so powerful? Or, since Scarlet Witch is so powerful, it's she against the world. Before he became the Sorcerer Supreme, Strange was a gifted surgeon with a penchant for creating breakthrough procedures. So she took ballet lessons and her teachers considered her extremely talented. But first: HOW DID TV AND MOVIES GET YOU THROUGH THE PANDEMIC? As she learned more about her powers and the role of a hero, Wanda found herself attracted to the android Vision and the two soon declared their love for each other, a situation Pietro found intolerable. So that's what the Avengers are up against, and they are having a hard time to defeat him. As a result, her telekinetic field breaks and she looks powerless. The tradition dates back to early European military customs and has been adopted by militaries throughout the world. Scarlet Witch is said to be the most powerful avenger to date. While our hot, muscular, more experienced Thor is older and has more training, were talking about power here. Scarlet Witch is just a kid currently (teens). It's not just who would win in a fight or who is physically stronger, but who has more power to change the world around them. Subscribe for free to Inverses award-winning daily newsletter! Even if it's just for trivia, one can't help but anticipate Marvel is setting something up between the two later down the road. Vision finds himself unable to move because his powers aren't as strong as Wanda's, and Wanda uses that energy ball to consign Vision to the center of the earth. He also writes about a wide range of his interests from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, House of the Dragon, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, AEW, and Cobra Kai. For starters, in X-Men: Days of Future Past, Quicksilver is played by a different actor, Evan Peters. Each world can only have one Sorcerer Supreme, so the title is kind of a big deal. As humans imbued with Infinity Stones, is there a base change the Infinity Stones causes in homo sapiens? She also has telepathy which allows her to read minds, among other things. Even though she was in a fragile emotional state at the time, she was easily able to accomplish this. Strange (And 10 Reasons Why Dr. In the end, Wanda proves she's the strongest Avenger because she's able to defeat Vision. Because brother and sister are considered mutants in the X-Men series, Marvel and its parent company Disney had to revise their origin story to explain their powers because X-Men is the property of Fox (this was before the merger of Disney/MCU and Fox.) All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. It took someone with a pure love for the art of magic to save the day. Hes encountered dozens of different demons, witches, sorcerers, and monsters. She has so much power that she frequently struggles to use it the way she intends to. Becoming The Scarlet Witch means accepting the full extent of her power along with its innate ability to do evil, which Wanda welcomes with arms wide open. While she possesses none of his Doctor Strange might be able to accomplish something similar, but we dont think it would be half as easy as it was for Wanda. It's safe to say that Wanda, especially an angry Wanda, overpowers Thanos not just in strength but actual power. A human woman powered by occult Nazi science and a cosmic space stone versus a brute alien warlord hellbent on decreasing overpopulation. So when a foe of hers is hit with her energy, she can use her telekinesis to inflict further damage. In a bigger and vast way, the ability to control other's actions allowed her to get in the heads of innumerable citizens of Sokovia to help make them evacuate the city under siege byhaving them "sleep walk" -- she has the power to induce sleep (as well as pain). Let's begin by comparing Wanda to the so-called "Strongest Avenger" (or so he thinks), Thor. This is all amplified by his training, and he is definitely a force to be reckoned with. Of course, Scarlet Witch recovers, but it's a nice touch in the film that gives us a pause from all those action and fight scenes. You can make a strong point in deference to Wanda, and while we believe deep down that she is stronger, there are plenty of arguments in the other direction as well. Wanda Maximoff, better known as Scarlet Witch may have started out as a member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants in early issues of X-Men, but she soon became an early member of the Avengers and one of their most complicated and mysterious heroes. During the battle with Ultron,Wanda plays a major role because she's able to destroy Ultron's "prime body" after he kills her brother, Pietro. In the end, its Stranges creativity and pure genius that saves the future of magic. Does the fact that one was altered with alien science (Captain Marvel) and the other by occult science (Wanda) also make a difference? With all these superheroes on board, it's hard to lose sight of them. Wanda has powers that overpowered Thanos. But keep in mind that her powers are mental, not mystical. WebThe world is a scary place, and people succumb to the emotion known as fear easily, they lose their ability to think clearly, and that is why hysteria caused by uncontrolled fear is such a relevant theme, not only in literature, but in our own lives today, in current Show More How Does Thomas Putnam Use Mass Hysteria In The Crucible Like most MCU things it's not a one-to-one match with the comics but Scarlet Witch is an absurdly powerful being in the comics. Thor could beat Wanda in an arm wrestling contest, but Thor is still susceptible to Wanda's mind powers. Wanda has as well, but the Avengers or Vision are usually tag along. Let's begin by comparing Wanda to the so-called "Strongest In the end, she took her character to another level and is now the iconic Scarlet Witch. But Vision doesn't stay dead for long. All we know is that Wanda is really, really strong. DR. She is the younger sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, perhaps the most influential designers in the fashion role. You get a ton of powerful (and sometimes really scary) gadgets. The most mysterious Avenger may also be its most powerful. In Scarlet Witch No. She is often called "weird," especially in the comic books, and that refers to her formof telekinesis/energy projection and her capability to manipulate the bioelectrical signals in sentient beings. In the comic books, she possesses witchcraft and magic. Their pasts are complicated, but their ability to cause mass destruction isnt. In The Age of Ultron, Ultron was in Sokovia where he has used whatever was left of vibranium to build a machine to lift a large part of the capital city skyward, intending to crash it into the ground to cause global extinction. She has no superpowers, magical or scientific. In this sense, then,Wanda outshines Thor because Thor became human. In the comics, he has more powers that lend additional credibility to his claim as the strongest member of the Avengers team. As we've said, in the MCU, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch were cast-offs from Eastern Europe, where they grew up, and were scared and alone. Gradually, however, Wanda's powers continued to expand far beyond being able to move things with her mind. Wakanda was invaded by the Black Order and the army of Outriders. And she's right. But what I love about her is that in so many superhero films, emotions are kind of negated a bit, but for her everything that someone else could feel like their weakest moments, she physically goes through that same experience with them, which is pretty cool. Since Wanda's powers function on both the physical and psychic planes, she can attack an enemy in multiple ways, and the MCU's movies Scarlet Witch has appeared in thus far have only scratched the surface of what Wanda Maximoff can actually do. But the truth is that the debate ofWanda vs. Thor has no real answer. There has only been one (1) instance of Wanda confronting Thanos in an actual fight: the aforementioned Avengers: Endgame fight. She was perfect for the MCU because of her knowledge of ballet and dance; in the Marvel films, she has to do a lot of acrobatic stunts and fights, and she did so naturally. We watch him fling Mjolnir as a projectile weapon, and using it to battle those who are against him. Unlike Thor, Black Widow's expertise lies not in strength, but tactics. "If all the sets, props, and wardrobe were solid matter, that means she's wielding an insane amount of power," Darcy says. The Scarlet Witch's powers are also connected to her very life force energy, which considerably Scarlet Witch, aka Wanda Maximoff, is one of the most powerful characters in all of the Marvel Comics Universe. When you can bend reality to your will, is anyone you love ever really gone? Both Agatha Harkness and the Ancient One used dark magic to prolong their lives, and the Masters of the Mystic Arts use all sorts of spells to defend themselves and the world. Since his power isnt genetically ingrained, he can always step away and concentrate for a moment -- something Wanda isnt always able to do. But Thanos managed to free himself before the Avengers could remove the Gauntlet. Witchcraft is broken, and the Scarlet Witch must embark on a globe-trotting journey to fix it! The thing that gives Strange a slight edge over Wanda is his amazing control. Its a complicated dynamic, but not a terribly unusual one. Scarlet Witch knows magic, but Doctor Strange knows magic. Ultron is pure evil and is impenetrable. But one flick of the wrist and Natasha's flying across the room. Follow all of Inverse's WandaVision coverage at our WandaVision hub. WandaVision streams new episodes Friday on Disney+. She wasn't ashamed of her famous last name, but she did try to hide it by dropping it in high school. The last episode of the WandaVision series revealed that the Scarlet Witch is more powerful than The Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Strange. WebScarlet witch is powerful but she is still human, she cant survive in space and or will go poof if she gets too close to the sun. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. Infinity War lived up to its rumors that over 60 characters in the MCU appeared in the film. (Wakanda would later appear in MCU's The Black Panther movie). But also in Captain America: Civil War, Wanda got a hold of Natasha and flung her across the airport without breaking a sweat. Want a less complex answer? In addition to showcasingWanda's powers in Infinity War and Endgame, WandaVision has highlighted Wanda's magic in such a way that it can be easily compared to other sorcerers, particularly Agatha Harkness and Doctor Strange. She eviscerates Ultron sentries and she short-circuits thecore processor that controls him, destroying the indestructible vibranium. Hed have to pull out some seriously old spell books to conjure up something this big. And her power exceeds that of the Sorcerer Supreme. Her abilities shocked Okoye (Danai Gurira) when Wanda was able to destroy the Black Order's massive vehicles during the Battle of Wakanda. At the end of the movie, she stands aloneand becomes one of the newest Avengers, which we know because she is wearing a brand new superhero costume. One huge benefit that comes with being the Sorcerer Supreme? Who knows how much sooner the battle would have ended if Thanos didn't have backup? How did Wanda create a living TV sitcom in the middle of New Jersey? She can depict in someone's mind his or her fears and other things that bring them down to their knees. There were two Jean Greys (Famke Jessen's adult Jean, and Sophie Turner's young Jean), and both demonstrated powers against villains that aren't comparable to the MCU. In Multiverse of Madness, America is revealed to be the only person in the Marvel Cinematic Universe able to travel between different dimensions and timelines. 13. Thor lost Mjolnir in Thor: Ragnarok, but at the end of the film, it seems he doesn't need it because he has remained powerful without any sort of aids. She did not want anything handed to her. During the Doctor Strange arc, The Last Days of Magic, Thanos uses the Time Stone--which can manipulate time in every possible way--to reverse Vision's death so he could collect the Mind Stone himself. These gods are kind and allow Strange to practice white magic, which can only be used by someone with a pure heart. Thor's strength, and most importantly his endurance, were demonstrated in moments like Avengers: Infinity War. Dr. By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. In a different movie--maybe one from DC Comics!-- that would be it, but Marvel movies are more complex, and we learn that her attempts can backfire, as the explosion exerts too much force. You can sort of go deeper and I can play with their relationships and I can play with attitudes. Update, July 2021: As pointed out by one Inverse reader, WandaVisions penultimate episode reveals that Wandas powers didnt come from the Mind Stone, but were enhanced or possibly activated by it. But until more is known about Wanda's powers, we can only argue one's merits based on what we've seen. Now he sticks primarily to movies and TV, and spends way too much time looking at analytics. But she doesn't think her character is mentally insane or troubled, or needs to be locked in a straitjacket. As director Joss Whedonsaid:With the [first] Avengers, everybody pretty much had the power of being able to punch somebody. In the movie,Wanda uses her telekinesis to restrainan explosion from Crossbones, and casts him into the air. They were then reincarnated into two boys: Wiccan and Speed. But the heart of this matter is what Darcy says about Wanda. If youre rolling your eyes right now, let us explain. Not without going into non-MCU media, like the long history of comics (of which fans have been doing for a long, long time with no answer), and even then it becomes a question if it's Jean Grey with or without the Phoenix Force, a very convenient boost that is only as strong as the writers on the comics want it to be. And, so far, what weve learned is that her powers are (sort of) limitless. Its tough to put him as one of the least powerful Avengers on this list. In Captain America: Civil War, Scarlet Witch's powers have clearly grown, and it seems she has overcome her inability to control them. My character is very much on the frontline, but he can be quite emotional. This grants her reality manipulation, which she used to take over Her powers were in full force when she got into Ultron's head, which is how she was able to discover his plan to eviscerate the world. She has telekinetic powers, which allows her to The phoenix eats the suns energy and is the only entity according to the Comics to undo her "No more Mutants" spell. Shes the center of the entire Earth-616 reality and the future of 616 depends on her actions. Doctor Strange knows the consequences of messing with time, so he warned Wanda not to do so. Wanda received her powers from the Mind Stone; initially, Scarlet Witch could utilize telekinesis and plant psychic visions into people's minds. Augustine Reyes Chan was born in New York and is a freelance writer. Wanda cant just do whatever she wants to do because she doesnt have great control over her powers. Scarlet Witch, aka Wanda Maximoff, is one of the most powerful characters in all of the Marvel Comics Universe. To put it into perspective, Wanda really only knows chaos magic. As we said above, what makes Scarlet Witch so dangerous is that she's the only superhero with the ability to destroy an Infinity Stone. What Makes Scarlet Witch The Strongest Marvel Hero, Everything From Avengers: Age of Ultron's Visions That Came True, WandaVision Should Introduce The Previous Scarlet Witch, Puss In Boots: The Last Wish Set Up Shrek 5 Entirely By Accident, 7 Ways James Bond 26 Has To Be Different From Daniel Craig's 007 Era, Harry Potter & The Cursed Child Movie: Possible Cast, Confirmation Status, & Everything We Know. So, in this scene, Thor outshines Scarlet Witch because he almost reduced Thanos to smithereens. It is the name of a fictional African nation in the Marvel universe, and is home to the world's only natural source of the super powerful metal vibranium, which is used in Captain America's shield and in Vision's body. Chaos Magic Reality Warping: Scarlet Witch's main power is the superhuman ability to manipulate chaos magic, given to her by the demon Chthon (imprisoned within Wundagore Mountain) when she was born. And who is the most powerful mystic user: Scarlet Witch or Doctor Strange? WebJust so were clear, there are spoilers ahead since Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness just came out, and plenty of people are going to be talking about it for a bit, for several reasons. It's magical strength with magical lightning, which is hard to measure by any means known to man. She has a brother named Pietro Maximoff, aka Quicksilver, who is played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The comic book version of Scarlet Witch evolved beyond "hex magic"; when she became mentally unbalanced in the comics, Wanda was able to forge a complete, alternate reality in the House of M event story. While wanting to desperately reunite with her sons, she planned to kill Chavez and steal her powers. That classical training would prove well when it was time for her to act. As a result, her powers are the strongest they have ever been. Anyones who read Scarlet Witchs character in 21st century comics knows her biggest weakness is herself. But weve seen Wanda manhandle Thanos with her hex magic, was there any indication that anyone below the mad titan was going to be an issue for her? In terms of raw power, Scarlet Witch is stronger than Doctor Strange and almost any other being in the universe. Sure, it was only for a little time, butWanda's powers cannot be taken away from her. Their lack of family and any other connection to the world fuels their rage. In addition, she can get into someone's mind and feel their emotions if they are near her. Magic plays a huge role in the Marvel Universe and there might not be room for two incredibly overpowered users, but who's the strongest? He's also considered the strongest Avenger. We learn how she can control inanimate objects, how to control and contain battles, as well as how to use her mind control and her power of suggestion. They were orphaned when they were 10 because a bomb explosion killed their parents. They are filled with rage because they lost their family, and that rage makes them more powerful, asWanda can harness the rage within her and warp reality. That's just the tip of the iceberg. WebTomira has more reliable win conditions, and while both can one shot each other, shigaraki has more consistent speed feats and is more likely to finish it before she can use her powers, and before anyone says that Wandas powers work on the speed of thought or something like that, thats not nearly as impressive as you think. Its his job to be vigilant when it comes to magic. She's creating a reality, a physical space made up of physical objects populated by physical people who (painfully, it seems) adhere to the script. And now we have a woman who can get inside your head and move objects, and a boy that can move faster than anything, and a robot [Ultron] who can self-replicate and is out of his mind. If Thor didn't have his trusty hammer, Scarlet Witch/Wanda would have defeated him using one of her many powers, such as making Thor temporarily unworthy of Mjolnir by manipulating his memories or history. Within the Sanctum Sanctorum live some of Stranges most coveted artifacts, including his famous Cloak of Levitation and the Eye of Agamotto. . But, its also one of Stranges most useful abilities. But the Outriders were far more superior when the Avengers triedto stop the fight. Scarlet Witch became aware of America Chavez, a supernatural being with the ability to travel across time in the multiverse. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Wanda is powerful but is not on the same level as the Phoenix force. However,duringAvengers: Endgame's final battle against Thanos (Josh Brolin), a vengeful Wanda truly unleashed her might against the Mad Titan, who resorted to opening fire on his own army in order to create a distraction that allowed him to escape Scarlet Witch's wrath. When Doctor Strange isnt out saving the day using magic, hes inside reading about magic. Emotionally, she can stabilize him, and he protects her physically, vice-versa. As a former spy, Natasha excels in infiltration, mission analysis you know, things a spy does. To this day, the extent of "the power of Thor" remains indeterminate. Wanda Maximoff, aka the Scarlet Witch, is one of Marvels most powerful characters. Although specific details haven't been revealed about Scarlet Witch's powers, the implications are the same as they were in the comics. Since her introduction,Wanda has displayed abilities including telekinesis, telepathy, and energy manipulation, like the creation of force fields and bolts of energy. Comparing one form of magic to anotherisn't a direct science; there's nuance to each type and each character who utilizes them. While we have outlined Scarlet Witch's powers before, here's a compendium of what she has done so far using them, according to Screen Rant. WebWhy Scarlet Witch is the most powerful Avenger? There is such tragedy in this scene and makes these superhero characters more like us, those who can emote. If he's not, he will be soon - and even then, Wanda is still more powerful than the Ancient One ever was. At a recent event for her fans, Olsen was asked the ultimate question: is Scarlet Witch the most powerful Avenger? After carefully considering this query, she confidently proclaimed that yes she believes Scarlet Witch is indeed the strongest of all. So, unfortunately, it explodes near the top story of an apartment building,taking out several innocent people. She can also fly, stop bullets from her force fields, and can move an explosion to a less-populated area. say Wanda got the better of Thanos until he called for a cluster strike like a sweaty Call of Duty streamer, that our argument lies. But acting was in her blood. The sorceress specialises in altering reality and is one of the coolest mutants. The House of M event is probably the most well known comic example of her raw strength effectively creating a new reality as a response to severe trauma. No one else came close. Could Scarlet Witch also manipulate time? Instead, Olsen likened Scarlet Witch as being "overly stimulated," as she knows so much. WebTanzim Pardiwalla of Mashable wrote, "Scarlet Witch is so powerful, its scary. The characters also needed to be mortals, as is the case in the MC universe where humans got their powers by some kind of freak accident, like Spider-Man. 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