One Piece: 8 Richest Pirate Crews, Ranked

The One Piece series is an immense and entertaining anime with over a thousand episodes, tons of amazing characters, and an amazing storyline. For an anime about pirates finding treasure, a lot of people eventually end up asking, “Who are the richest pirate crews in One Piece?”

The concept of riches in One Piece goes beyond berries and treasure and also includes land, power, and influence. While some crews use their reputation to take over entire industries and businesses, others use it to acquire money through conquest and dominance.

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Blackbeard Pirates

Pillagers Of Profit And Power

• First Appearance: Chapter 234
• Admiral: Marshall D. Teach
• Main Ship: Saber of Xebec

Having killed a crew member for a Devil Fruit, Blackbeard, once a Whitebeard crew member, fled. He subsequently established his own pirate crew, the Blackbeards, and eventually battled and killed Whitebeard. He then became one of the Four Emperors and became a violent Yonko seeking Devil Fruits. His crew also became one of the most proficient when it came to Haki.

They amass great wealth using Hachinosu as their headquarters and having multiple raids. Their desire for absolute power and not luxury makes them a threat to the economy. As their power grows, so does the fear they inspire, not just on the seas but in the world’s highest chambers of power. The Blackbeard Pirates are no longer rising; they’re already at the top and still climbing.

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Red Hair Pirates

Quality Over Quantity

• First Appearance: Chapter 1
• Chief: Shanks
• Main Ship: Red Force

Shanks, a former apprentice of Roger Pirates and one of the Four Emperors, commands the lethal Red Hair Pirates. Despite their laid-back attitude, Shanks’ crew holds unmatched influence. Shanks, being a Yonko, rules by name and not by force, and rather than stealing, amasses wealth through affiliations and respect.

Their strongest point is diplomacy, as Shanks holds power even within the World Government, as seen through his relationships with the Gorosei. They have also greatly benefited from relationships with islands that pay tribute in exchange for protection, and their wealth goes beyond gold, extending into the realm of power.

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Pirates Of Kuja

Amazon Lily’s Incalculable Wealth

• First Appearance: Chapter 516
• Captain: Boa Hancock (current)
• Main Ship: Perfume Yuda

The Kuja Pirates, also known as the Nine Snakes Pirates, are an all-female crew commanded by Boa Hancock, a commander who prefers solitude and isolation. They hail from the Amazon Lily. Its natural defenses and the power of their army make them almost impenetrable and able to protect their wealth.

Their riches come from plundering outsiders and unusual treasures that can be found only on their island. The Kuja Pirates steal wealth instead of looking for it. Due to her Warlord status, Hancock’s crew was able to accumulate wealth without interference or interruption. Their wealth is especially safe because they do not have anyone depending on them.

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Big Mom Pirates

Emperors Of Gluttony And Control

• First Appearance: Chapter 651
• Captain: Charlotte Linlin
• Main Ship: Queen Mama Chanter

Charlotte Linlin, more commonly known as Big Mom, was the captain of the crew that ruled over Totto Land, an archipelago where people paid for protection with their lives. Despite having a big family of powerful warriors, it’s her political marriages and food enterprises that bring her most of her income.

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Her crew is powerful and rich because of the wealth of Whole Cake Island and her monopoly of the underworld’s sweets industry. The majority of the islands respect Big Mom’s determination, and her ability to turn longevity into gold is astounding. Her dream of the future, where people of different races eat together, is constructed on sweets and fear.

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Donquixote Pirates

Masters Of The Underworld

• First Appearance: Chapter 233
• Captain: Donquixote Doflamingo
• Main Ship: Numancia Flamingo

The Pirates of Donquixote, under Doflamingo, monopolized rather than simply stealing. They were able to sell weapons, Devil Fruits, and even human lives because of their enormous pull in the underground black market. Doflamingo was one of the wealthiest pirates, governing Dressrosa like a King while maintaining ties with the World Government.

They made their fortunes mostly from deceit, profiting from the chaos they helped sow to pirates and dictators. The SMILE factory itself was worth billions of berries, and even in death, the ruins of their empire can still be seen with the fact that they had their claws deep in the world’s economy.

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Whitebeard Pirates

The Emperor’s Powerful Empire

• First Appearance: Chapter 154
• Captain: Edward Newgate (deceased), Marco (Interim after Whitebeard’s death)
• Main Ship: Moby Dick (Destroyed)

Edward Newgate, more popularly known as Whitebeard, acquired a family and a country while searching for treasure. Being one of the Four Emperors, his crew dominated several islands, possessed enormous amounts of wealth, and had access to other countries’ treasures. His backup ships added to his colossal economic influence, while his flagship was a floating fortress.

Whitebeard’s money and honor were the pillars of his success; his kingdoms funded their own protection, and having such a large crew ensured a steady stream of income. The allies in his group, such as Ace, remained extremely powerful after his death, showing their long-term economic value.

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Rocks Pirates

Legends Of Chaos And Wealth

• First Appearance: Chapter 957
• Captain: Rocks D. Xebec
• Main Ship: N/A

The World Government had a genuine fear for the Rocks Pirates right before their demise at God Valley. The Rocks Pirates had a lineup of unimaginable power with future titans such as Kaido, Big Mom, and Whitebeard among their ranks. Regardless of how short their reign was, their mark on history was deep, and it’s widely believed their treasure is still buried somewhere.

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They possessed both gold and raw power, and the fact that the World Government is so desperate to delete them from history speaks volumes about how deadly they were. Pirates continue to seek traces of their wealth, not only for their gold but particularly for their knowledge about the Void Century, which is said to have been hidden.

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Roger Pirates

The Only Crew To Find One Piece

• First Appearance: Chapter 19
• Captain: Gol D. Roger (deceased)
• Main Ship: Oro Jackson

The Roger Pirates are the most famous crew in One Piece history for their wealth and dominance. They were the first and only crew to reach Laugh Tale and find the One Piece, led by Captain Gol D. Roger. Not only were they mythical, but they also had a lot of treasure, Poneglyphs, and knowledge about ancient weapons.

Their success extends past material possessions, and their legend continues to motivate other generations of pirates. Even after they disbanded, notable pirates like Shanks and Rayleigh, the “Dark King,” remained influential. The Roger Pirates were not just a crew of adventurers. They were visionaries who helped begin a new age with proof that treasure wasn’t the only true power; it’s also about the impact that one leaves behind.

One Piece

Release Date

October 20, 1999

Network

Fuji TV

Directors

Hiroaki Miyamoto, Konosuke Uda, Junji Shimizu, Satoshi Itō, Munehisa Sakai, Katsumi Tokoro, Yutaka Nakajima, Yoshihiro Ueda, Kenichi Takeshita, Yoko Ikeda, Ryota Nakamura, Hiroyuki Kakudou, Takahiro Imamura, Toshihiro Maeya, Yûji Endô, Nozomu Shishido, Hidehiko Kadota, Sumio Watanabe, Harume Kosaka, Yasuhiro Tanabe, Yukihiko Nakao, Keisuke Onishi, Junichi Fujise, Hiroyuki Satou

Writers

Jin Tanaka, Akiko Inoue, Junki Takegami, Shinzo Fujita, Shouji Yonemura, Yoshiyuki Suga, Atsuhiro Tomioka, Hirohiko Uesaka, Michiru Shimada, Isao Murayama, Takuya Masumoto, Yoichi Takahashi, Momoka Toyoda

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  Mayumi Tanaka

  Monkey D. Luffy (voice)

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  Kazuya Nakai

  Roronoa Zoro (voice)