The Yonko rule the seas, and their notoriety and strength is something that no one is unaware of.
In most Shonen series, the main character often has a power-up arc, and defeats the antagonist, or fulfills his goal within a few hundred episodes, and even that’s stretching it quite a bit.
On the other hand, in One Piece, even after 900+ episodes, Luffy is still nowhere near becoming the King of Pirates. The main reason for this are the four obstacles standing in his way — the Yonko.
While their individual strength far surpasses Luffy’s, even their crews are levels above the Straw Hats.
After the war at Marineford, Whitebeard’s death spelled the end of an era, and a new Yonko, Blackbeard, came into power.
Currently, another momentous event is taking place that may also cause significant changes within the power rankings of the Emperors. Which Yonko crew is the strongest as of now? Let’s find out.
5Big Mom Pirates
With an entire arc dedicated to Luffy’s adventures in the Whole Cake Island, Big Mom Pirates’ strength, captained by the Yonko Charlotte Linlin, is one of the easiest to fathom.
Usually managed by the three Sweet Commanders that work directly under her, namely, Katakuri, Smoothie, and Cracker, most of the Big Mom Pirates’ strength is concentrated in this group, and understandably so.
All of them are incredibly proficient with Haki, especially Katakuri, who can see a few seconds into the future.
The main reason for this crew’s strength, other than their captain and commanders, is the sheer number of members.
With many being the children of Big Mom herself, they have inherited her power, as well as absolute obedience, which is a must when managing such a massive crew.
After teaming up with the Beast Pirates to conquer the world, Big Mom Pirates have become a significant threat to Luffy, as well as the World Government; however, their individual strength still remains the least.
4Beast Pirates
The Beast Pirates are the current antagonists of the Wano arc, and seeing how Luffy needs to ally with the Heart Pirates, the Mink Tribe, and the Kozuki Family just to stand a chance at defeating Kaido, says enough of their strength.
The Beast Pirates are structured in a way that three All-Stars, King, Queen, and Jack, manage the crew and have the most power after Kaido.
They are referred to as “The Disasters” thanks to their highly destructive forces and can be considered highly ranked even among the commanders of all Yonko crews.
Other than The Disasters, Beast Pirates have many other members that can be considered quite powerful, including three Worst Generation members.
However, the main reason behind their strength is the 500+ army consisting of artificial Zoan Devil Fruit users, thanks to Kaido’s alliance with Doflamingo and Caesar.
Unfortunately, with the latter’s downfall, it is imperative to note that this army can’t continue growing.
Regardless, Beast Pirates’ strength cannot be underestimated as they have the strongest creature, Kaido, leading them. If Luffy fails to bring him down, the alliance between Kaido and Big Mom might really be enough to pose a great threat to the world.
3Whitebeard Pirates
As the legendary crew that went toe-to-toe with Roger Pirates, Whitebeard Pirates’ strength is known to all.
Consisting of 1,617 men divided into groups of 100, each is headed by a division commander that makes up this crew’s main force.
The strongest among them, such as Marco the Phoenix, are capable of fighting against the Shichibukai and even the Admirals.
In fact, the Whitebeard Pirates’ strength is so infamous that the World Government gathered the entire Marine force, including the seven warlords, to battle against them during Ace’s execution.
Even then, the war was extremely fierce, and both sides had numerous casualties, the main one being Whitebeard.
While they have disbanded after their captain’s death, there is no doubt that they were one of the most powerful crews in One Piece, and their deeds and strength still remain fresh in our minds.
2Blackbeard Pirates
Captained by the infamous Yonko Marshall D. Teach, Blackbeard Pirates have established their place as one of the main antagonists in One Piece. As someone who will sooner or later rival Luffy and the Straw Hats, how can they be weak?
Emperor Marshall D. Teach, better known as Blackbeard, is an infamous pirate who was once a member of Whitebeard Pirates.
After killing a member, stealing his Devil Fruit, and defecting, he formed his own crew called Blackbeard Pirates. From then on, their rise has been unstoppable.
While their infamy is mainly because of Blackbeard, someone who could even scar Shanks, the other members cannot be underestimated. Each and every one of them is a notable figure capable of resisting attacks from Sengoku with ease.
After defeating Marco and the remaining members of Whitebeard Pirates, Blackbeard Pirates have now allied with the former Marine Admiral Kuzan, making them even more fearsome.
Considering their role in One Piece and their ability to utilize the power of more than one Devil Fruit, Blackbeard Pirates will probably soon overtake the number one position on this list.
1Red-Hair Pirates
The Red-Hair Pirates, led by Shanks, are the strongest Yonko crew in the world of One Piece. It is also one of the most mysterious, as there is little known about their strength, other than their fearsome reputation.
Red-Hair Pirates were the first Yonko crew that we came across in Luffy’s hometown, and from then on, their status has reached great heights.
In the Marineford War, their presence, and Shank’s mere words, were enough to deter Kaido from participating and the World Government from continuing the war.
Despite having the least crew members, each one is abnormally strong, especially the trio directly under Shanks — Beckman, Roo, Yasopp.
Even the Yonko, Big Mom, believed that only with the combined military force of the Big Mom Pirates and Elbaf’s army of giants could she stand a chance to defeat Red-Hair Pirates.
However, she wasn’t the only major power fearing Shanks and his crew. The World Government itself feared the possible alliance of Whitebeard and Red-Hair Pirates, and even the up-and-coming Yonko, Blackbeard, was hesitant to take them on.
With the highest-average bounty and balanced crew, it is easy to see why the Red-Hair Pirates are so well-regarded. However, is their strength enough to make the World Government and other Emperors so wary? Possibly yes.
There’s a lot we don’t know about the Red-Hair Pirates yet, and their connections and powers run deep. Perhaps only in the great war will we finally see their full strength; till then, their reputation is enough to rank them first on this list.
About One Piece
One Piece follows Monkey D. Luffy’s ambition to follow the steps of his idol “Red Head” Shanks in building his own pirate crew. His goal is set toward searching for the greatest treasure called One Piece in hopes of becoming the King of Pirates.
His foodie instincts lead him to consume a Devil Fruit that changes his body to have rubber-like properties. Luffy journeys and befriends people, thus, creating his own crew called the Straw Hats and therefore, sets his fate in motion.
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