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I think power plays a part in it. Even with the wand, Regina couldn't use it because she wasn't strong enough( or evil enough). I just think his most powerful displays are his magical creations and spells. None of his magical abilities have stood out to me( Neither has the dark one so that's not worth much).

I think he might be the only one capable of doing the things he does. I mean he has been practicing and learning for around 800 years. He possibly knows things about that the other sorcerers couldn't imagine.

I think him and the DO are on par with each other, but Merlin's knowledge and experience of magic takes him to a whole nother level.