20 Strongest One Piece Pirates of All Time (Ranked)

Although Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is a series that has given us various characters throughout the years, we all know that the basis of this series is the pirates. Since the protagonist is a pirate and the series is about pirates, it’s not strange that the focus is on this exact type of character. Now, throughout the several decades of One Piece’s history, there have been a lot of pirate characters, some stronger, some weaker. In this article, we will list the 20 strongest One Piece pirates of all time, ranked from weakest to strongest.

Editor’s Note: This ranking was updated in March 2025.

20. Buggy the Clown

Buggy the Clown is a wild card in the world of ‘One Piece’. Once a young apprentice on Gol D. Roger’s ship, he’s now the flamboyant leader of the Buggy Pirates and even a member of the Cross Guild. His goofy persona hides a surprising toughness—he ate the Bara Bara no Mi, a Devil Fruit that lets him split his body into pieces and float them around. That’s paired with a knack for dodging danger and a loudmouth attitude that somehow keeps him alive in the chaotic Grand Line.

His strength isn’t about raw power but survival. Buggy’s got a talent for slipping through the cracks, whether it’s dodging Whitebeard’s crew or bouncing back from a cannonball blast with barely a scratch. His weakness? He’s not exactly a master fighter—his skills pale next to the big shots he once sailed with. Still, his chaotic energy and knack for rallying followers make him a pirate who’s hard to ignore, even if he’s more clown than conqueror.

19. Benn Beckman

Benn Beckman cuts a cool, calm figure as the first mate of Shanks’ Red Hair Pirates. This guy’s not just muscle—he’s got the sharpest brain in East Blue, or so the word goes. With a rifle always at his side, he’s quick on the draw and steady under pressure, the kind of pirate who doesn’t need to shout to make a point. We’ve seen him stare down an Admiral like Kizaru without blinking, which says a lot about his grit.

What makes Beckman stand out is his cool-headed power. He’s not flashy with Devil Fruits or wild moves—his strength comes from quick thinking and dead-on aim. That said, we haven’t seen him go all out yet, so there’s a bit of mystery there. Against weaker foes, he’s overkill, like when he took out a gang of bandits single-handed years back. His quiet confidence keeps him steady, even if he’s not the type to steal the spotlight.

18. Trafalgar D. Law

Trafalgar D. Law, captain of the Heart Pirates, is a name that echoes through the New World. Known as the ‘Surgeon of Death’, he wields the Ope Ope no Mi, a Devil Fruit that turns any fight into his operating room. With a flick of his sword, he can slice up enemies—or anything else—without killing them, moving pieces around like a twisted puzzle. He’s got Haki in his arsenal too, and a mind that’s always three steps ahead.

Law’s a force because he’s clever and ruthless. He’s taken on heavy hitters like Big Mom and Blackbeard, holding his own with tricks and grit. His awakened Devil Fruit amps up his attacks, letting him mess with the battlefield in ways most can’t counter. The catch is his stamina—those big moves drain him fast. Still, his mix of brains and bizarre power keeps him in the game, a pirate who cuts through chaos like a scalpel.

17. King

King looms large as Kaido’s right-hand man in the Beast Pirates. This towering figure, real name Alber, is all about raw destruction. He’s got an Ancient Zoan Devil Fruit that turns him into a pteranodon, complete with fire that earned him the title ‘The Wildfire’. Add in some serious Haki and a knack for swordplay, and you’ve got a guy who can burn through almost anything in his path.

His power’s in that brutal combo—flight, flames, and sheer toughness. King went toe-to-toe with Zoro and didn’t flinch, shrugging off hits that would drop most. His Lunarian blood makes him a tank, switching between speed and defense like it’s nothing. The downside? Once you crack his rhythm, like Zoro did, he’s not unbeatable. That fiery strength shines brightest when he’s got room to dominate, though he’s not much for fancy tricks.

16. Scopper Gabban

Scopper Gaban was Gol D. Roger’s left hand, a pirate from the days when legends ruled the seas. We don’t know much about him, but what’s clear is he was a beast with those twin axes. He stood shoulder to shoulder with Rayleigh and even clashed with Kozuki Oden, holding his own against one of Wano’s fiercest samurai. That alone paints a picture of a guy who didn’t mess around.

Gaban’s all about that old-school grit. Those axes likely packed Haki, and his strength was enough to keep up with the best back in the day. Age might’ve slowed him now—he’s pushing 70—but back then, he was a terror. Without flashy Devil Fruits or a big spotlight, he’s a mystery who thrives on pure combat chops. Against today’s wild cards, he’d still swing hard, even if time’s dulled his edge a bit.

15. Charlotte Katakuri

Charlotte Katakuri is Big Mom’s second son and a Sweet Commander with a fearsome rep. This guy’s a walking fortress—tall, fanged, and wrapped in a scarf that hides his true face. His Mochi Mochi no Mi lets him stretch and shape his body like sticky dough, and he’s awakened it, turning entire areas into his playground. Top that with Haki so sharp he can peek into the future, and you’ve got a pirate who’s tough to touch.

He’s a monster in a fight, calm and precise. Katakuri’s never been knocked down, or so his sister claims, and he gave Luffy a run for his money with moves that hit like a truck. His foresight keeps him untouchable, but he’s not perfect—Luffy figured out how to slip past it with enough guts. That blend of power and control makes him a nightmare, though he’s got a soft spot for honor that can trip him up.

14. Boa Hancock

Boa Hancock rules Amazon Lily as the Pirate Empress, a title she’s earned with more than just charm. She’s got the Mero Mero no Mi, a Devil Fruit that turns anyone smitten with her into stone—pretty handy when you’re as stunning as she is. She’s no slouch in a brawl eitherisors either, packing Haki that makes her kicks and punches hit harder than most. Even the Navy’s top brass respect her name.

Her beauty’s a weapon, sure, but it’s her combat skills that really shine. She took down foes in the Marineford war like it was nothing, and her Haki’s strong enough to back it up. The catch is she’s got a temper—cross her, and you’re toast. Her strength comes from a brutal past that’s made her fierce, but meeting Luffy softened her up a bit. She’s a powerhouse who doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone.

13. Marco

Marco’s the first division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, a veteran who’s been around since Roger’s time. They call him ‘The Phoenix’ thanks to his Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, which lets him turn into a blue-flamed bird that heals almost any wound. He’s got Haki too, and he’s faced down Admirals like Kizaru and Akainu without breaking a sweat. Loyalty’s his core—he stuck by Whitebeard to the end.

That regeneration makes him a tank in battle. He’s tangled with the likes of King and Queen, even Big Mom, and kept coming back. Speed, flight, and raw power keep him flying high, but he’s not invincible—Haki can still cut through his flames if it’s strong enough. Marco’s the kind of pirate who’s always there when it counts, a steady hand with a knack for turning the tide.

12. Silvers Rayleigh

Silvers Rayleigh was Roger’s right-hand man, a legend known as the ‘Dark King’. Now in his 70s, he’s still got it—swimming through monster-filled waters and training Luffy in Haki like it’s no big deal. He’s a master of all three Haki types, with a sword arm that can match Kizaru’s light-speed moves. His bounty’s still active, a nod to how dangerous he remains.

Rayleigh’s a walking history book who fought with the best. He’s taken on Admirals and come out fine, his Conqueror’s Haki knocking out crowds with pinpoint control. Age hasn’t dulled him much—he’s still quick and lethal. The only limit’s time itself; he’s not in his prime anymore. Even so, he’s got the kind of strength that makes you wonder what he was like back in the day.

11. Kozuki Oden

Kozuki Oden was Wano’s wild daimyo, a samurai turned pirate who sailed with Whitebeard and Roger. This guy was a beast from the start—knocking out bears as a kid and wielding two killer swords, Enma and Ame no Habakiri. He’s one of the rare few with all three Haki types, plus a voice that could hear the world’s secrets. His adventures took him to the end of the Grand Line and back.

Oden’s legend comes from his sheer guts. He scarred Kaido—something no one else managed—and held his own against Whitebeard and Roger. His endurance was unreal, surviving a boiling pot for an hour to save his crew. The flaw? He trusted too much, and it cost him. Still, his swordplay and willpower make him the kind of pirate who’d take on anyone, anywhere, and leave a mark.

10. Shiki

Shiki, known as the ‘Golden Lion’, was a pirate from Roger’s era with a larger-than-life presence. He led the Golden Lion Pirates and once broke out of Impel Down—solo—after losing his legs to sea stone chains. His Fuwa Fuwa no Mi lets him make anything he touches float, from ships to entire islands. With twin swords and a wild mane of gold hair, he’s a figure who’s hard to forget.

This guy’s strength is all about control and chaos. He can hurl floating fleets at enemies or trap them in midair, and he fought Roger to a standstill back in the day. His weakness shows when he’s grounded—those swords still cut deep, but he’s not as nimble without his levitation trick. Shiki’s the kind of pirate who thrives on big moves, a relic of a time when the seas bowed to his ambition.

9. Dracule Mihawk

Dracule Mihawk carries the title of the world’s greatest swordsman, and he’s got the skills to back it up. Living alone on a gloomy island, he wields Yoru, a massive black blade, with precision that slices ships in half. He’s a Warlord—or was, before the system crumbled—and his Haki’s sharp enough to clash with the best. Even Shanks respects his name.

Mihawk’s power lies in his unmatched swordplay. He’s taken down foes like Zoro’s early rivals without breaking a sweat, and his strikes hit like thunder. The catch? He’s not big on teamwork or flashy Devil Fruits—he’s all about that blade. Solo, he’s a terror, but he doesn’t chase glory. His quiet confidence makes him a legend who doesn’t need to prove a thing.

8. Charlotte Linlin / Big Mom

Charlotte Linlin, better known as Big Mom, rules Totto Land with an iron grip and a sweet tooth. She’s a Yonko, a giant of a woman with the Soru Soru no Mi, letting her pull souls into objects or straight out of people. Her Haki’s monstrous, and she swings a talking hat-sword named Napoleon. Born with freakish strength, she was tossing giants around as a kid.

Her might comes from that overwhelming force—she’s tanked cannon fire and shrugged it off, while her soul tricks keep enemies guessing. She’s got weaknesses, though—her hunger tantrums leave her wide open, and she’s not the fastest. Big Mom’s a storm of power and rage, the kind of pirate who flattens anything in her way when she’s got her head in the game.

7. Kaidō

Kaidō, the ‘Strongest Creature Alive’, is a Yonko who commands the Beast Pirates. He’s a mountain of a man with a dragon Zoan Devil Fruit that lets him turn into a massive, fire-breathing beast. His Haki’s unreal, and he swings a club that shatters anything it touches. They say he’s been captured and beaten but never killed—prisons can’t hold him.

Kaidō’s all about brute strength and endurance. He’s dropped from the sky just for fun and walked away, and even Luffy struggled to dent him. His temper’s a flaw—get him riled up, and he’s sloppy. That dragon form rains destruction, but he’s toughest when he’s calm. He’s the kind of pirate who laughs off pain and keeps coming, a living disaster.

6. Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy, captain of the Straw Hats, is a Yonko with a grin that never quits. His Gomu Gomu no Mi—or Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika—makes him a rubber man with wild, cartoonish moves. He’s got all three Haki types, and his Gear Fifth awakening turns fights into pure madness. From East Blue to Wano, he’s punched his way to the top.

Luffy’s strength is his heart and creativity. He’s beaten giants like Kaidō with sheer will, bending reality with his rubber powers. He’s reckless, though—jumping in headfirst leaves him open. His crew keeps him grounded, but it’s that unyielding drive that makes him a pirate who can turn any battle into a win, no matter the odds.

5. Marshall D. Teach / Blackbeard

Marshall D. Teach, or Blackbeard, is a Yonko with a dark streak a mile wide. He’s got two Devil Fruits—the Yami Yami no Mi swallows everything into darkness, and the Gura Gura no Mi shakes the world like Whitebeard once did. His Haki’s growing, and he’s built a crew that’s as ruthless as he is. From a nobody on Whitebeard’s ship to a kingpin, he’s climbed fast.

Blackbeard’s a wildcard with devastating punches. He tanked hits from legends and kept grinning, using that darkness to nullify other powers. He’s cocky, though—overconfidence has cost him before. His twin abilities make him a terror, but it’s his cunning that keeps him alive. He’s the kind of pirate who thrives in the chaos he creates.

4. Shanks

Shanks leads the Red Hair Pirates as a Yonko with a laid-back vibe. He’s got no Devil Fruit, just pure Haki that’s off the charts—Conqueror’s so strong it cracks ships from miles away. His swordsmanship’s top-tier, and he’s faced down Mihawk in duels that echo through the years. Losing an arm to a sea beast didn’t slow him; it just made him sharper.

His power’s in that quiet menace. Shanks stopped Kaidō and Whitebeard’s war with a look, and his presence alone keeps the Navy wary. He’s not invincible—relying on one arm limits his style a bit. Still, he’s a pirate who commands respect without raising his voice, the kind of guy who shapes the seas just by being there.

3. Edward Newgate / Whitebeard

Edward Newgate, or Whitebeard, was a Yonko dubbed the ‘Strongest Man in the World’. His Gura Gura no Mi let him crack the air and summon quakes that split islands. Towering over most, he wielded a massive blade and Haki that humbled armies. He ruled his crew like a father, right up to his last stand at Marineford.

Whitebeard’s strength was earth-shaking—literally. He took on Admirals and kept swinging, even with half his face gone. Age and sickness slowed him, though; he wasn’t the juggernaut he once was. His loyalty fueled him, making him a pirate who could turn the tide of any fight. Even in death, his name carries weight like no other.

2. Gol D. Roger

Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King, sailed to the end of the Grand Line and claimed it all. He had no Devil Fruit, just Haki and a sword that carved his legend. His crew took on anyone—Shiki, Whitebeard, you name it—and he laughed through it all. He could hear the Voice of All Things, a rare gift that tied him to the world’s secrets.

Roger’s power was pure charisma and skill. He outfought titans and inspired a generation, his Conqueror’s Haki bending wills without a word. Time was his only enemy—disease took him before the Navy could. He’s the pirate who set the standard, a man who lived free and left a treasure that still drives the seas wild.

1. Rocks D. Xebec

Rocks D. Xebec was a ghost from the past, a pirate so fierce he united monsters like Whitebeard and Kaidō under one flag. We know little, but what’s clear is he was a force—leading the Rocks Pirates to challenge the world at God Valley. His ambition was unmatched, and it took Roger and Garp teaming up to bring him down. No fruit or Haki details survive, just his shadow.

His strength was raw and terrifying. Rocks built a crew that could’ve toppled anything, his will crushing all in his path. That same drive split them apart—too wild to control. He’s the pirate who burned bright and fast, a legend whispered about because no one’s matched his chaos since.