Here is everything you need to know about the most powerful pirate crews in One Piece.
Golden Lion Pirates
Shiki formed the Golden Lion Pirates after his former crew disbanded. They eventually grew large enough to command over fifty ships in their fleet. As the only man to escape Impel Down before the events of Monkey D. Luffy’s jailbreak, Shiki was clearly a world-class pirate.
He survived a full-scale battle with Roger and a fight against Garp and Sengoku, so his might alone could likely wipe out most opposing crews.
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Big Mom Pirates
Big Mom is one of the most influential pirates of all time. Her strength earned her a spot among the Warlords of the Sea, and were it not for her actions. Even pirates like Kaido wouldn’t be the legends they are by the events of One Piece.
Big Mom’s crew comprises her children. Many of them hail from different races and possess very powerful Devil Fruit abilities. Altogether, the crew is worth over 10 billion Berries, which makes sense, given the overwhelming strength of individuals like Charlotte Katakuri and Charlotte Smoothie.
Straw Hat Grand Fleet
The Straw Hat Pirates are well on their way to becoming the most prolific pirate crew in One Piece history. Their captain, Monkey D. Luffy, causes trouble for the World Government at every turn. With the formation of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet, he’s prepared to assume his position as one of the Emperors of the Sea.
Three of Luffy’s followers — Roronoa Zoro, Sanji, and Jinbe — have bounties exceeding one billion Berries. The Straw Hat Grand Fleet has assaulted multiple World Government bases. They’re well on their way to conquering the Grand Line. By the end of One Piece, it’s almost certain that the Straw Hat Grand Fleet will be the most impressive pirate crew of all time.
Blackbeard Pirates
Whitebeard Pirates helped the Blackbeard Pirates quickly rise up the ranks, and they haven’t looked back since. Their captain, Marshall D. Teach, is arguably as infamous as any since Rocks D. Xebec, and his officers are an elite group of scoundrels hand-picked from throughout the Grand Line.
Teach’s powers, which include two separate Devil Fruits, are scary enough on their own. However, with figures like the former Head Jailer of Impel Down, Shiryu.
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Whitebeard Pirates
The Whitebeard Pirates first encounter Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece’s Marineford Arc. Although they are incredibly still powerful, their glory days have long passed. During the days of Gol D. Roger, Edward Teach, and his crew were arguably the only true rivals to the King of the Pirates, lasting for over twenty years after his death.
Whitebeard’s awe-inspiring power makes the Whitebeard Pirates truly legendary. If Blackbeard had not taken advantage of Whitebeard’s kind heart, then the Whitebeard Pirates would likely still sit atop the hierarchy of the Grand Line.
