User blog comment:B214/Jellal and OPed characters should appear less/@comment-3424593-20140903135016/@comment-25111584-20140903140824

I don't think it was said anywhere that Erza could defeat Jose, but, during Tower of Heaven Arc, I would definitely put Erza at Jellal's level. As has already been metioned, the Ten Wizard Saints are definitely not all at the same level. During Tower of Heaven Arc, I don't think Jellal was anywhere near Jose's level, let alone Makarov. Please nobody give the example of Abyss Break, I'm quite sure Jose used the Giant to make it rather than himself because of the size. And, yes, though it's never stated, I'm quite sure Jose would have been capable of casting Abyss Break on his own. It was his misfortune to be pitted against Makarov. But, now, after the 7 year gap ... nope, Erza can't be placed near Jellal's level.

Plus, Wizard Saint doesn't mean they are the strongest 10 in Fiore ... That, too, has been stated. It also requires other qualities ...