There's no doubt that, in Naruto, some of the best abilities in its universe come from Sharingan s, with each of them having emblematic forms throughout the series' run. The Sharingan is one of the most powerful dojutsus, along with the Byakugan and Rinnegan, and is carried by the of the Uchiha Clan, with some exceptions. However, since the Uchiha have the distinction of continuing to evolve and increasing their power, it makes it harder for fans to rank who has the strongest Sharingan.

Furthermore, some characters have had more time in the spotlight, showcasing the extent of their Mangekyō Sharingan's abilities, while others didn't get as much screen time, which could make it easy to overlook some key details about them. Yet, whether for its sheer potential, evolution, and abilities, some Sharingan s are definitely stronger than others.

10 Shin Uchiha

First Appearance: Naruto Chapter 700+2 and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 20

Shin Uchiha isn't a real member of the clan but one of Orochimaru's experiments who became obsessed with their powers, choosing to also take the name. Shin has several Sharingans distributed throughout his body and was capable of awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan without sharing the bloodline of an Uchiha, thanks to his unique genetic makeup capable of combining with others' DNA.

Shin's Mangekyo Sharingan is based on object manipulation, allowing him to control multiple weapons. Even though this might not seem that remarkable on its own, it became a challenge due to Shin's endurance, as he didn't seem to experience fatigue related to chakra consumption. Additionally, Shin could use space-time jutsu to teleport himself and other objects, meaning he gave a good fight to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, which denotes his strength and potential. Furthermore, Danzo Shimura's Sharingan arm was extracted from Shin's body. This puts Shin a level above Danzo, whom Sasuke had difficulty defeating.

9 Sarada Uchiha

First Appearance: Boruto: Naruto the Movie and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 1

Sarada Uchiha awakens her Mangekyō Sharingan's technique, Ohirume, in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, chapter 20, and is already one of the most overpowered in Naruto's franchise. Sarada's ability is based on another name given to the god Amaterasu, and she can cast several spheres that work similarly to mini suns, each with their own gravitational pull. This allows Sarada to modify the gravity surrounding the spheres to her will and use it to attack a specific target.

the strongest Mangekyo Sharingan in Naruto's future.

8 Shisui Uchiha

First Appearance: Naruto Chapter 459 and Naruto: Shippuden Episode 201

Itachi's best friend and the third fastest shinobi, Shisui Uchiha, was undoubtedly powerful even though he lacked more time in the story to showcase his skills. Shisui was the strongest Genjutsu in Naruto history thanks to his Mangekyō Sharingan technique, Kotoamatsukami, that allowed him to control the mind of someone while they remained unaware of the manipulation.

Sadly, Shisui fell victim to Danzo Shimura, who stole his eye and transplanted it to himself to seize Kotoamatsukami's powers. However, it was noted by Itachi that Kotoamatsukami needed a period of ten years to be used again. Yet, it remains unclear if this cooling-off period applied to Shisui Uchiha as the original wielder of the technique, though it was confirmed that the time could be reduced with the use of Hashirama's cells, as seen with Danzo.

7 Itachi Uchiha

First Appearance: Naruto Chapter 139 and Episode 80

Itachi Uchiha was a difficult opponent to fight due to his Mangekyo Sharingan abilities, having a great offense with the never-ending black flames that burn their target Amaterasu in his right eye and Tsukuyomi in his left eye, which is a terrifying genjutsu that casts an illusion capable of distorting time and torturing his opponent even through a lifetime if he wishes.

Additionally, Itachi's Susanoo was equipped with the Totsuka Blade and the Yata Mirror that can deflect any attack, shielding him from attacks and increasing his defense, which complements his strongest long-range technique, the Yasaka Magatama. Upon returning thanks to the Edo Tensei, Itachi could use his abilities without any drawbacks, which gave a glimpse of how powerful he could have been without his illness, and if he had awakened the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.

6 Obito Uchiha

First Appearance: Naruto Chapter 239 and Naruto: Shippuden Episode 32

Obito Uchiha's Mangekyo Sharingan technique Kamui has proven to be one of the strongest in Naruto due to its intangibility. With his right eye, Obito can use Kamui in close range to teleport himself and those he touches to his own dimension, which lets him slip through in battle and be practically untouchable, while his left eye serves as a long-range Kamui that can teleport without .

However, as Kakashi had transplanted Obito's left eye, Obito couldn't use Kamui to its full potential. Yet this highlights how powerful Kamui is, since Obito could only be hit due to Kakashi countering his ability or by a fast attack like the flying rajin jutsu. Moreover, Obito didn't experience eyesight loss due to the Hashirama cells giving him an advantage over the Sharingan of the rest of the Uchihas, making him one of the most powerful s in the series.

5 Kakashi Hatake

First Appearance: Naruto Chapter 3 and Episode 3

Kakashi was given Obito's left eye, sharing the same Mangekyo Sharingan's ability, Kamui, in its long-ranged version. Having the Sharingan made Kakashi able to copy many jutsus during his years as a ninja, but the moment he reached the peak of his powers was near the end of the Fourth Shinobi World War when he got both of Obito's eyes. Kakashi was able to manifest a Perfect Susanoo, which has the attack of Kamui Shuriken, making him essential to win against Kaguya.

This perfect Susanoo allowed Kakashi to subdue Kaguya, which isn't a small feat given the Otsutsuki's power. This ability, combined with the full potential of Kamui, which doubled his teleportation speed and made him able to open portals, cemented Kakashi as one of the Naruto at the time.

4 Madara Uchiha

First Appearance: Naruto Chapter 370 and Naruto: Shippuden Episode 130

Despite being the first Uchiha to awaken the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan after transplanting Izuna's eyes, Madara's abilities weren't explored in the story. However, it goes without saying that Madara had unlocked the Mangekyo Sharingan's abilities of both eyes since they are a requirement for obtaining the Susanoo. According to an OVA in the game Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations, Madara's Mangekyō Sharingan technique can rewind time for a few seconds, though this is considered non-canonical due to not having mention of it in the original manga.

Madara has an incredible amount of chakra, which makes his Susanoo one of the most fearsome in the series, using the Majestic Attire: Susanoo to cover Kurama and suppressing his chakra to control the tailed beast during his battle against Hashirama Senju.

3 Sasuke Uchiha

First Appearance: Naruto Chapter 3 and Episode 1

As the deuteragonist of Naruto, Sasuke Uchiha continuously evolves until reaching unimaginable power at the series' climax. Besides Madara, Sasuke is the second Uchiha to awaken the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan by transplanting Itachi’s right eye, giving him the Amaterasu ability. This was complemented by the Kagatsuchi, or Flame Control, which gives Sasuke the ability to shape the Amaterasu flames, increasing his overall attack and defense potential in battle.

Sasuke would later acquire the Rinnegan and the Perfect Susanoo, which matched the size of Kurama. However, what allowed Sasuke to truly reach the full capabilities of his Mangekyō Sharingan was the Tailed Beast chakra, which he used to awaken Susanoo’s strongest form and launch Indra’s Arrow, which is considered one of the strongest jutsu in Naruto's franchise.

2 Indra Otsusuki

First Appearance: Naruto Chapter 462 and Naruto: Shippuden Episode 203

The progenitor of the Uchiha Clan, Indra Otsutsuki, was a prodigy who mastered the Ninshuu taught by Hagoromo and was able to weaponize it and create Ninjutsu. This way, as Indra's Sharingan was directly derived from his grandmother, its base attributes should be stronger than his descendants', giving him higher-level abilities than his reincarnations Madara and Sasuke, as proved by his perfect Susanoo.

Due to his massive amount of chakra, Indra was able to use the Mangekyo Sharingan to its fullest capability, which, in the anime, is stated that he awakened through the murder of two ers. Unfortunately, Indra's Mangekyo Sharingan abilities weren't completely revealed in the anime, but it was shown that he could use Hinokagutsuchi, which functions similarly to Amaterasu. Nevertheless, given that the Otsutsuki's bloodline has a healing factor related to vitality and slowing the aging process, it is possible that this might contribute to Indra's eyes not losing his sight because of the Mangekyo Sharingan.

1 Hagoromo Otsusuki

First Appearance: Naruto Chapter 572 and Naruto: Shippuden Episode 329

Hagoromo Otsutsuki, the Sage of the Six Paths, is responsible for setting the basis for the ninja world in Naruto after sealing away his mother with the help of his brother Hamura and teaching the Ninshuu. Though it's exclusive to the anime, Hagoromo is the first to ever possess the Sharingan, which he would later evolve into the Rinnegan. Likewise, Hagoromo was able to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan and master it, though little was revealed about his abilities, as he was capable of using a Susanoo powerful enough to take on Kaguya and the Ten-Tails.

Hagoromo's Susanoo is unmatched compared to others in the series, as it can even rival the Ten-Tails' gigantic size

Moreover, it's fair to imply that Hagoromo's Susanoo is unmatched compared to others in the series, as it can even rival the Ten-Tails' gigantic size. Because of this, since the Sage of the Six Paths's extraordinary powers were inherited by Indra, which would later be diluted into his descendants, the Uchiha, it's fair to say that Hagoromo has the strongest Sharingan in Naruto.