I think this topic should go here.
I can't find a topic like this so I decided to make one.
So, the general question is: Who is the strongest character in Touhou.
You can discuss who is the strongest character, but keep in mind:
1: Only rely on canon works. Cirno having over 9000 power is fanon, so don't bring that up.
2: These are people's opinions. Don't say bad things about their opinion.
3: We would really like it if you included reasons to support you strongest character.
4: This is if the spell card system was off.
So, I'm going to start:
I think Alice Margatroid is the strongest character.
Reason 1: Mass attack. She can control a lot of dolls at the same time. Imagine having 100 dolls shooting a bullet at you from all directions.
Reason 2: I already have trouble beating her, even though she doesn't use all her power in battle.
Other than Alice, I think Yukari Yakumo is the strongest.
Reason 1: She is the only boss to be in a phantasm stage.
Reason 2: Her ability to gap things or herself lets her easy to evacuate and or get more items that will help her.
Readon 3: Ran and Chen will help her, 3 against 1 doesn't seem that fair.