Summary
TheOne Pieceseries 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 therichest pirate crews inOne Piece?”
The concept of riches inOne Piecegoes 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 toacquire money through conquest and dominance.
This list takes into consideration not only the immediate wealth of pirate crews but also the total value of their assets, including property, political influence, and Devil Fruits.
8Blackbeard Pirates
Pillagers Of Profit And Power
Havingkilled 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.
7Red Hair Pirates
Quality Over Quantity
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.
6Pirates Of Kuja
Amazon Lily’s Incalculable Wealth
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 oftheir army make them almost impenetrableand 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.
5Big Mom Pirates
Emperors Of Gluttony And Control
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. Despitehaving a big family of powerful warriors, it’s her political marriages and food enterprises that bring her most of her income.
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.
4Donquixote Pirates
Masters Of The Underworld
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.
3Whitebeard Pirates
The Emperor’s Powerful Empire
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.
2Rocks Pirates
Legends Of Chaos And Wealth
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.
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.
1Roger Pirates
The Only Crew To Find One Piece
The Roger Pirates are the most famous crew inOne Piecehistory for their wealth and dominance. They were thefirst and only crew to reach Laugh Taleand 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.
