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Eskaver wrote: D.Prince wrote: Where do you place Gideon in the most powerful magic users list so far? See the issue is that we don't know how the mechanics work so using what he has shown (immobilization spell works on everyone, though weirdly DO Rumple used Squid Ink on Black Fairy).

Gideon used dark fairy dust on Queenie (who I say is equal to Regina in all regards). He didn't simply use his own magic to do that, for some reason. Perhaps it is because any magic user can break out of a transformation spell if not weakened so they cannot counter it. If so, then,

Rumple

(Potential: Gideon and Emma on their best day)

Mills Sisters on their best day

Gideon and Emma on a good day

Any other witch or wizard.

Emma is likely a better mage than Gideon simply because he is portrayed via acting as a relative novice. Emma appears to be better trained then him (likely because the Black Fairy wouldnt actually want real competition). We know that Emma has passed the mirror raw power test as well as normal, unamped Zelena (but not Regina according to her own admission). Gideon's raw power is unknown and his skill is definitely the least of the current bunch.

Emma on a good Day still needs Regina help in doing spells, So yea I wouldn't put her above other Witches and Wizards like Maleficent or Blue. Also Raw power is debatable considering Emma with her light blast did nothing to Elsa's Snow monster but yet 1 regular fire ball from Regina completely destroyed it.

Regina, Zeleena, Blue and Maleficent are all more powerful than Emma. Even Emma on a Good Day.

As far as Gideon who knows. He easily could have froze Emma and took her magic, Only reason Gideon lost was because of Plot. Zeleena didn't even attack Emma during the Wicked Witch Arc, The Evil Queen didn't attack Emma during the first half of this season and Gideon only attacked Emma with a Sword. You get where I am going. Emma hasn't faced off in a real magic battle between any of these characters to say she is more powerful. Overall feats though puts Regina, maleficent, Blue and Zeleena Ahead of her.