Top 10 Strongest Super Mario Bros. Characters

Every playable and boss character in the Mario franchise, ranked by raw power. Bowser's placement at #1 makes sense — he's survived being thrown into lava, crushed by his own castle, and launched into the sun. The turtle just won't die.

The controversial picks are in the middle. Is Rosalina (who controls cosmic forces) stronger than Wario (who's canonically invincible in some games)? Does Dimentio from "Super Paper Mario" — who nearly destroyed all dimensions — outrank the Shadow Queen? The community weighs game feats against lore statements.

Luigi ranking above Mario will upset some fans, but Luigi's Negative Zone and his "Year of Luigi" feats give him an edge in raw power. The list includes characters from mainline games, RPGs, and spin-offs — so Paper Mario feats count alongside 3D platformer showings.