Marvel: The most powerful Avengers ranked from worst to best

4. Doctor Strange

When it comes to Doctor Strange, losing the Time Stone didn’t strip him of his impressive powers. Oh no, he remains a major player in the realm of sorcery. His mastery over the mystical arts makes him one tough cookie to crack, and that’s why the villains he goes up against are often in a league of their own. It’s like he’s constantly challenging himself to take on adversaries that are an order of magnitude stronger than your average Joe’s bad guy.

For instance, take Thanos. This guy is the epitome of power and menace, and he’s not someone you want to cross paths with. Yet, even when facing off against Thanos, who already had four of the six stones in his possession, Doctor Strange managed to give him a run for his money. Sure, he didn’t quite succeed in outright defeating the purple titan, but boy, did he come close. It’s a testament to the sheer tenacity and skill of Doctor Strange that he could hold his own against such an astronomical threat.

He may not have snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, but Doctor Strange sure left a lasting impression on Thanos and audiences alike.