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They said something along the lines of “Not even the Dark One is that powerful” when bringing up stuff about Dark Magic.

I feel that I could stretch it out that perhaps the Witches of Oz could indeed Time Travel or did many powerful spells if they wanted, but they were good and Zelena was wicked and we know the rest of that story.

I can see the Coven doing the Dark Curse given that a mound of dark fairy dust can, and they still need one that sacrificed a love one.

I just feel like with each incarnation of each act of powerful magic there are vague statements and not-really-loopholes.

Like the Coven is said to be strong, but 5 witches, and some not really too impressive, at best on par with a number of witches we’ve seen. A lot of statements were made, not enough showings (besides hoods).

Ingrid with Elsa’s and Emma’s magic was barely a conceivable threat to normal DO Rumple. Surely, there should be some more explanation of power other than “We’re a family that can do anything” or “They are the worst of the worst.” (Which were easily replaced by random people.Bold text