Stephen Strange, also known as Doctor Strange, is the Sorcerer Supreme of Earth and his superpowers are beyond anything a human mind can begin to contemplate.

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While he might not be the bulkiest or intimidating character to go up against, Doctor Strange's magical powers are his strength and there aren't many superheroes in Marvel Comics who can overcome the huge threat he poses.

Updated on January 28, 2022 by Scoot Allan: Doctor Strange had to become the most powerful and skilled Master of the Mystic Art before he was given the title of Earth's Sorcerer Supreme, which elevates him above the rest of Marvel's magic-users. That said, there are still quite a few Marvel characters who could not only hold their own against Dr. Strange but potentially surprise him by taking the victory. We'll be exploring Marvel History bit further today to answer the question of who can beat Dr. Strange?

15 Magik Is A Powerful Sorceress And Ruler Of The Demonic Realm Known As Limbo

Magik with the Eye of Agamotto

Illyana Rasputin was only a young girl when she was first dragged into the demonic realm of Limbo by the sorcerer Belasco, who trained her in the dark arts to transform her into the Darkchylde. Illyana spent years in Limbo to later return as Magik, earning her place as one of Krakoa's War Captains due to her tactical personality, her useful powers on the battlefield and her magical skills.

Magik even spent time training with Dr. Strange to better understand her magical abilities, which were only strengthened after she took over the realm of Limbo. If Magik really let loose and was taken over by her Darkchylde persona it may prove too much for Dr. Strange to handle.

14 Spider-Man Has Proven His Strength Both Alongside And Against Doctor Strange

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One of Spider-Man's most frequent team-up partners is Doctor Strange, and the two have worked together on a number of different cases over the years. The pair even teamed up on the big screen in 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home which partially explored their long comic relationship.

While Spider-Man has little to no magical knowledge, his spider-sense gives him an edge that allows him to navigate mystical dimensions and avoid deadly spells when compared with his enhanced agility and strength.

13 Adam Warlock Mastered Quantum Magic And Has A Connection To The Soul Stone

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The MCU's Doctor Strange keeps a list of his universe's most powerful and dangerous beings, which would definitely include the cosmic powerhouse known as Adam Warlock. The former leader of the Infinity Watch has a unique connection to the soul stone that grants him additional mental abilities that stack up with his ability to absorb and manipulate energy.

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He was also able to evolve into a form with the knowledge of "quantum magic" that unlocked a powerful new set of abilities that would easily compete with Doctor Strange's most powerful spells. Adam Warlock has also wielded the Infinity Gauntlet, which would further elevate his power levels to a level beyond Doctor Strange's ability to counter.

12 Doctor Voodoo Is A Houngan Who Briefly Took Over As The Sorcerer Supreme

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Jericho Drumm gained his doctorate before he return to Haiti and became a master of voodoo known as a houngan and the costumed hero named Brother Voodoo. The name was a reference to his connection with his deceased brother who haunted him but was also able to assist him and combine his energy with Brother Voodoo's to increase his power.

Jericho uses a number of magical items just like Doctor Strange to carry out his numerous powerful spells, and he became Doctor Voodoo after he was chosen as the next Sorcerer Supreme following Stephen Strange losing the role when he used dark magic in the World War Hulk event.

11 Wiccan Is A Reality Warping Warlock And The Son Of The Scarlet Witch

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Billy Kaplan used his magical abilities to help found the Young Avengers as the Asgardian, though he eventually took on the name Wiccan to better honor his growing status as a warlock. Wiccan learned that not only did he have a twin brother named Tommy with super-speed, but that they were the reincarnated twins of Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver.

This led to enormous magical potential in Wiccan that could potentially turn him into the destructive magical being known as the Demiurge whose reality-warping magic would be next to impossible for Doctor Strange to stop.

10 Cosmic Ghost Rider Is The Punisher With The Spirit Of Vengeance And The Power Cosmic

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After Thanos killed everyone on Earth in an alternate reality, Frank Castle aka The Punisher, made a deal with Mephisto to be reborn with the Spirit of Vengeance.

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After a while, he received the Power Cosmic from Galactus himself and achieved immeasurable superpowers. Imagine a Celestial Ghost Rider and the kind of damage he can seriously cause; Doctor Strange would be absolutely destroyed if a one-on-one battle would ever take place.

9 Blue Marvel Is A Brilliant Physicist Who Gained Incredibly Powerful Anti-Matter Abilities

Blue Marvel standing in the stars in Marvel Comics

Adam Brashear aka Blue Marvel has a very unique energy source: anti-matter. That alone doesn't make him unique, though, as he also has what is called cosmic awareness, meaning his senses are far beyond human contemplation. Moreover, he can manipulate energy just like Doctor Strange, with the only difference being that his energy blasts are far stronger and have a far greater effect.

8 Hercules Is A Powerful Olympian Demigod Who Has Centuries Of Experience With Magic

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An Olympian God, Hercules is the son of Zeus and he possesses God-like strength, power, and invulnerability. His strength is quite similar to that of Superman, with energy manipulation of extraordinary proportions. There's no way Strange would ever be able to reach Hercules' level unless he is given the Power Cosmic.

7 Skaar Has The Ability To Manipulate Earth In Various Forms

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The son of Hulk, Skaar is not only an immensely strong monster, but he has loads of other superpowers to go with it. None stronger than his ability to manipulate Earth: he can turn into stone, control lava, etc.

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On top of that, Skaar has regenerative abilities better than that of Wolverine. He can also turn into a human boy by transforming himself, thus keeping his real identity a secret. One good look at him and everyone will know why he is way stronger than Doctor Strange.

6 Ghost Rider Has Had A Few Different Hosts Over The Years

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The Spirit of Vengeance has been able to do some incredible things over the years, especially with Alejandra Jones, who gave a new meaning to Ghost Rider. She basically told everyone that the Spirit of Vengeance could do anything one could imagine. Not only did she use the Penance Stare quite frequently, she was also able to eat people's sins and release mythical creatures.

5 Scarlet Witch Is A Reality Warping Magic-User Who Outpowers The Highly Skilled Doctor Strange

Wanda Maximoff is one of the only superhumans in Marvel Comics who is considered to be a Celestial being due to her incredible superpowers. She can alter reality, play with molecules, shoot energy balls, and her power signals are similar to the ones found in the Infinity Stones.

While her and Doctor Strange's superpowers can be compared, in no way shape or form can Strange ever reach the control Wanda has over her's. The Scarlet Witch is one of the strongest mutants ever, despite the doubt that was cast about her genetics over the years.

4 Thor Is The King Of Asgard Who Controls The Odin Force And Wields His Powerful Enchanted Hammer Mjolnir

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It's hard to compare Asgard's poster boy with the sorcerer supreme, though there are many fans who wonder how Doctor Strange vs. Thor would play out. While Strange loves to try out his new tricks every now and then, Thor relies on his hammer and the fact that he is the literal God of Thunder.

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When powered up, Thor is almost unbeatable and it shouldn't really come as a surprise that Strange's mystical skills wouldn't work once Thor figures them out. Doctor Strange's defenses would only hold up for so long against the powerful blows of Thor and Mjolnir.

3 Captain Marvel Is A Kree Super-Soldier Who Has Experience Wielding Magical Abilities

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The energy-absorbing cosmic hero Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel is arguably the strongest Avenger ever. Her Kree physiology allows her to do a lot of things, ranging from molecular manipulation to flying at the speed of light. Captain Marvel is so powerful that she can rip through a spaceship, breaking it into two parts, without blinking an eye. Doctor Strange might not be able to even land a punch on her.

2 Jean Grey Is An Omega-Level Telepath And Telekinetic With A Connection To The Phoenix Force

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One of the holders of the Phoenix Force, Jean Grey is actually a very intimidating superhero who shouldn't be messed with. After all, she has galaxy-destroying energy running through her veins and if left controlled, it can obliterate anyone out of existence.

While Doctor Strange can definitely try to use some of his creative powers to keep her in check, there's no guarantee that Jean wouldn't be able to ride through them and give Strange a proper lesson in who's the stronger superhero.

1 The Sentry Has Incredible Levels Of Power That Come With A Terrifying Dark Side

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Sentry, aka Robert Reynolds, is one of the most underrated superheroes in the Marvel Universe. He has allied with many groups over the years, ranging from X-Men to the Fantastic Four. His superpowers are above and beyond any superhuman.

He can not only be an incredible fighter (both on the land and in the air) but he can also manipulate time and molecules. To add to that, Sentry has the pure brute strength to overcome any challenge thrown at him. However, his powers did create a dark being known as The Void who continues to threaten the universe.

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