Ten Wizard Saints

The Ten Wizard Saints (聖十 大魔導Seiten Daimadou) is the title given to the ten most skilled, and thus often most powerful, mages in the entire world, chosen by the Chairman of the Magic Council. They are first mentioned by Gray Fullbuster. It must be inferred that strength is not the only qualification for this title, due to the existence of several incredibly powerful mages who are not themselves Wizard Saints.

Strength
The strength of the Ten Wizard Saints is well-renowned throughout the continent. They are exceptionally strong, able to take on scores of average mages with ease and defeat more powerful mages without as much effort; for instance, Jose was able to fend off and overwhelm a number of the Fairy Tail members with his Shades and defeat Erza fairly quickly, although she was wounded and tired. Another example would be the mage Ur who (although not officially recognised as a member she had the potential to be one) imprisoned and killed the demon Deliora who was said to be "immortal" and extremely powerful. Furthermore, their strength is as such that if two members fought each other it could cause a "cataclysm". However, this does not mean all the members are on the same level of power, as demonstrated when Makarov quickly defeated Jose when the two fought each other.

Jura has stated that he is the weakest of the Ten Wizard Saints, and furthermore suggested that the gap in power between himself and Makarov is large. Makarov, the Guild Master of Fairy Tail, is considered one of the most powerful Ten Wizard Saints, noting his ability to defeat Jose, a fellow Wizard Saint. It is implied that Wizard Saints are more powerful than non-Saint Guild Masters as many of the Guild Master's who aren't Wizard Saints respect Makarov and that Jura (self proclaimed weakest member) was able to defeat Brain, the Guild Master of the Oración Seis.

Members

 * Makarov - Master of the Fairy Tail Guild.
 * Jura Nekis - Ace of the Lamia Scale Guild
 * Esmerelda Fifanness
 * Sanjo Vista

Former Members

 * "Siegrain"/Jellal Fernandes - Former member of the Magic Council; status revoked for deceiving the Magic Council and attempting to revive Zeref. Not yet replaced.
 * Jose Porla - Master of the Phantom Lord Guild; status revoked for instigating a Guild War. Not yet replaced.