User blog comment:ImperiexSeed/Strength-scale in Supernatural/@comment-3045936-20111231020644/@comment-3481504-20120102021514

Well, archangels are still archangels regardless if they're in their preordained vessel or not, meaning their powers aren't altered; this means that Raphael was still at his best in the lady host. Also, I'd be willing to bet that Michael or Lucifer could singlehandely beat Godstiel without needing to team up.