Summary
The Blackbeard Pirates are among the strongest pirate crews inOne Piece. The crew is led by Marshall D. Teach, better known as Blackbeard. The crew was formed sometime after Blackbeard left the Whitebeard Pirates. It didn’t take long for the crew to attract the attention of the world.
So far, the Blackbeard Pirates have been involved in the Paramount War, Payback War, and the Rocky Port Incident. After the time skip, the crew has been actively hunting devil fruit users, in order to steal their abilities. They have already got their hands on some of the most powerful devil fruits inOne Piece, and they will continue to hunt until they are stopped.
Updated on Jul 22, 2025, by Suzail Ahmad:The Blackbeard Pirates have become one of the most dangerous crews in One Piece in an absurdly short period of time. Led by Marshall D. Teach, they managed to overthrow the Whitebeard Pirates in the Payback War, Magellan in Impel Down, and the Kuja Pirates in Amazon Lily.
One thing that separates the Blackbeard Pirates from others is the fact that they’re vindictive. When they identify a target, they will do everything within their power to take down the individual. Thedevil fruit abilities of the Blackbeard Piratesgave them the strength required to complete their missions and to achieve new heights.
12Gabu Gabu no Mi
The Gabu Gabu no Mi is a paramecia-type devil fruit that belongs to Vasco Shot. The devil fruit was introduced in Chapter 1080 when the Marines attacked Hachinosu to rescue Koby. Vasco Shot did not get the chance to display the abilities of the devil fruit, but it is safe to assume that it is a powerful devil fruit.
The Gabu Gabu no Mi is perfect for Vasco Shot, as the pirate loves to drink alcohol. He was even willing to infiltrate a town just to get his hands on some booze.
Strongest Attack:Vasco Shot has yet to utilize the devil fruit’s power, but given the fact there is going to be a major war on Hachinosu, it will happen sooner rather than later.
Weakness:The Devil Fruit allows Vasco Shot to use alcohol as a medium to set a person or object on fire. So, if there is a person with a Devil Fruit that nullifies fire, Vasco Shot would be unable to harm them.
Biggest Contribution:Vasco Shot joined the crew during the riot in Impel Down, and he didn’t waste any time making an impact. He traveled with the Blackbeard Pirates to Marineford, where he shot Whitebeard multiple times, resulting in his death.
11Shima Shima no Mi
The Shima Shima no Mi was eaten by Avalo Pizzaro. It is unclear when Pizzaro consumed the devil fruit, but it was most likely during the Blackbeard Pirates' hunt for powerful abilities. The Shima Shima no Mi is an upgraded version of Pica’s Ishi Ishi no Mi; however, while Pica can only control buildings made out of stone, Pizarro has no such restrictions.
He is able to merge freely with the environment of an entire island, and he is able to take control of every single construct. Furthermore, Pizzaro is able to sense the happenings taking place on the island, as evidenced by the fact that he found out about Koby escaping along with the other prisoners.
Strongest Attack:The Shima Shima no Mi grants its user incredible power. Pizzaro can easily wreak havoc on an island and destroy every single structure in the area. He has yet to use a named attack, but he is confident in his ability to cause major damage with minimal effort.
Weakness:While the Shima Shima no Mi offers a tremendous amount of strength, it also increases the area that can be targeted to damage the user. Any kind of attack dealt to the surroundings will cause injury to Pizzaro.
Biggest Contribution:While Pizarro possesses a potent devil fruit, he has yet to make a significant contribution to the crew’s success. One can hope that it changes in the future.
10Deka Deka no Mi
This paramecia-type devil fruit was eaten by San Juan Wolf. The devil fruit’s power was teasedbeforeOne Piece’s time skip, but it wasn’t named until Chapter 1080. The devil fruit’s power is pretty simple since it just increases the user’s size significantly. San Juan Wolf was able to use the devil fruit’s power to increase his size to the point where he could simply stand in the ocean.
He could still move around despite being surrounded by water. Given his ginormous size, San Juan Wolf can lay waste to entire cities by himself. Avalo Pizzaro and Vasco Shot were reluctant to ask for his help to capture Koby and the other escapees on Hachinosu. Both of them decided he would cause too much damage.
Strongest Attack:Unfortunately, San Juan Wolf has not been given the license to go all out in a fight. So, fans are yet to see what he is capable of achieving with his devil fruit.
Weakness:San Juan Wolf’s Devil Fruit has one big drawback, and that is he cannot move around freely all the time. His movement is restricted, and if he goes on a rampage with the crew nearby, there is a chance he might hurt his allies.
Biggest Contribution:San Juan Wolf is one of the tallest characters in the series. Despite his size, he seems to be rather reserved and doesn’t resort to unnecessary violence. So far, he hasn’t had the opportunity to wreak havoc, but that will change in the upcoming arcs.
9Wapu Wapu no Mi
The Wapu Wapu no Mi is a paramecia-type devil fruit, and it was eaten by Van Augur, who is the Sniper of the Blackbeard pirates. He demonstrated this power inOne PieceChapter 1063.
As the name suggests, the devil fruit allows its user to warp themselves and also other people. He used this ability to warp Jesus Burgess to the island where the Heart Pirates had docked. This ability can be potentially lethal as Van Augur could possibly warp his bullets, making it seemingly impossible for his targets to dodge.
Strongest Attack:Van Augur has only used one named technique, called Warp. With the help of this technique, Van Augur is able to warp himself and others to different locations.
Weakness:For now, it seems that the Devil Fruit has a simple ability. But it is highly likely that there is some kind of drawback. There may be a time limit on how many times he can warp in a given time.
Biggest Contribution:Van Augur’s power has helped the Blackbeard Pirates multiple times. He saved Blackbeard from falling into the water and even helped Aokiji infiltrate Whole Cake Island. Furthermore, his power helped Devon get close enough to Saint. Jaygarcia Saturn to touch him.
8Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Kyubi no Kitsune
The mythical Inu Inu no Mo, Model: Kyubi no Kitsune, is azoan-type devil fruit, that had the power to turn a person into a nine-tailed fox. The devil fruit was consumed by Catarina Devon, and its power was revealed when Gekko Moria came to Hachinosu to find Absalom.
Moria was unaware that Absalom had been murdered by the Blackbeard Pirates, so it was easy for Devon to fool him. She used the devil fruit’s power to turn into Absalom, which caused Moria to lower his guard, thus allowing Shiryu to attack the former Shichibukai.
Strongest Attack:Catarina Devon is considered to be the most dangerous female prisoner to ever be imprisoned inside Impel Down. Catarina Devon’s devil fruit enables her to change her appearance, and she has already demonstrated the power once. However, she has not used the devil fruit’s power to attack anyone yet.
Weakness:Devon’s devil fruit is perfect for infiltration and tricking someone, but it is unclear whether it grants any other advantages. If that turns out to be true, then she would be at a disadvantage in a fight with someone who is physically stronger.
Biggest Contribution:Catarina Devon is a cunning pirate, and she has proven her value several times already. After she made contact with Saint. Jaygarcia Saturn’s body, she gained the power to turn into him whenever she wanted to. With this, Catarina Devon can access the highest-security places, such as Marijoa.
7Riki Riki no Mi
The Riki Riki no Mi is a paramecia-type devil fruit, which belongs to Jesus Burgess. He is the captain of the first ship of the Blackbeard Pirates, which implies that he is Blackbeard’s right-hand man. Burgess' devil fruit grants its user a frightening amount of power, as he demonstrated by lifting a mountain with his hands.
Back in the Dressrosa arc, Burgess tried to gain the Mera Mera no Mi, but his attempt ended in failure because of Sabo. It seems that Burgess' face has also takendamage from Sabo’s attacks, which was evident when he was fighting the Heart Pirates.
Strongest Attack:Burgess has become a true powerhouse who can lift even the biggest of objects with little to no difficulty. It also doesn’t seem that the devil fruit has any restrictions on how much Burgess can lift. He only received a few panels worth of screen time in the Egghead arc, so he wasn’t able to show off his true strength, but he did throw an entire mountain at the Heart Pirates.
Weakness:The Riki Riki no Mi is a devil fruit that increases a person’s physical strength. It does not improve Burgess' endurance or any other physical attribute. So, a well-placed hit will deal significant damage to Burgess.
Biggest Contribution:Burgess is the first mate of Blackbeard, but he has yet to do anything noteworthy. At the moment, his best contribution is infiltrating Baltigo and informing Blackbeard about it.
6Suke Suke no Mi
Originally, the Suke Suke no Mi belonged to Absalom of the Thriller Bark Pirates. Unfortunately, he was traced and killed by the Blackbeard Pirates, and his devil fruit was given to Shiryu. The devil fruit grants its user the power to turn invisible.
The devil fruit’s effects can be passed onto anything that the user touches, which makes it a lethal ability. Shiryu used the power of the Suke Suke no Mi to injure Gekko Moria.
Strongest Attack:Shiryu has a knack for fighting, but so far he has not used any named attacks. He did attack Moria using the Suke Suke no Mi, but it was only a regular slash. The upcoming arcs will definitely feature Shiryu, so fans can expect to see more from him.
Weakness:The ability to become invisible can come in handy, especially on the battlefield or for sneaking inside a well-protected facility. However, a person with good Observation Haki should be able to detect Shiryu’s presence without any problems.
Biggest Contribution:Shiryu joined the crew during the Impel Down riot. He detested the way Magellan worked, and joining Blackbeard meant that he was free to do what he wanted. Shiryu helped the crew when they were all poisoned by Magellan. Without him, all of them would have died a horrible death.
5Shiku Shiku no Mi
The Shiku Shiku no Mi is a paramecia-type devil fruit, and currently, it is in the possession of Doc Q. The devil fruit is capable of infecting the target(s) with all kinds of sickness. In the manga, Doc Q used the Feminization Disease against Trafalgar Law, which turned him into a female.
Any crew member who came in contact with Law was also affected by the disease. It is unknown what other kinds of diseases this devil fruit can create, but that should be revealed in the final saga. The devil fruit can be overpowered by releasing a great deal of Haki, which was demonstrated by Trafalgar Law.
Strongest Attack:So far, Doc Q has only used the Shiku Shiku no Mi’s power to create the Feminization Disease. But there is no doubt that he has plenty of other lethal attacks in his arsenal.
Weakness:With the Shiku Shiku no Mi, Doc Q can potentially create deadly diseases. However, it is worth remembering that these ailments can be contagious and possibly affect his allies in battle. Therefore, Doc Q must be extremely wary of where he uses his power.
Biggest Contribution:Doc Q was one of the first people to join Blackbeard’s crew. Although he appears chronically ill, Doc Q is capable of inflicting a lot of damage on opponents with his Devil Fruit. In fact, he was the first person to attack Trafalgar Law and his crew near Winner Island.
4Uma Uma no Mi, Model: Pegasus
The mythical Uma Uma no Mi, Model: Pegasus was eaten by Stronger, who serves as Doc Q’s personal ride. It was a zoan-type devil fruit, which allowed its user to transform into Pegasus, a creature prominent in Greek Mythology.
Pegasus looks like an ordinary horse, except it has wings on either side of its body that allow it to fly. The first time the devil fruit was revealed was when Blackbeard flew toward Trafalgar Law on Stronger.
Strongest Attack:Despite eating a Mythical Zoan-type devil fruit, Stronger’s resilience was still below par as he looked dead after getting caught up in Blackbeard’s attacks. Due to his limited screen time, he didn’t get a chance to demonstrate any attacking abilities.
Weakness:Through his involvement in the battle against Heart Pirates, Stronger’s devil fruit only grants him the ability to fly. He cannot do anything else, so any kind of attack would be enough to kill him. Under a different user, the devil fruit would be much more lethal.
Biggest Contribution:Stronger never looked like a fighter, but in his own way, he has helped the crew, especially Doc Q. Without Stronger, the sickly doctor would never have been able to travel with the crew easily.
3Hie Hie no Mi
It is a logia-type devil fruit that was eaten by theformer Navy Admiral, Aokiji. The devil fruit is absurdly powerful as it allows its user to manipulate ice at will. Aokiji can freeze any person or object within seconds, thus rendering them incapable of fighting.
Due to his ability, Aokiji played a very crucial role in the Navy’s victory over the Whitebeard Pirates. If it weren’t for his power, Whitebeard would have destroyed the entire island within seconds.
Strongest Attack:Aokiji is a veteran when it comes to fighting. After spending so much time with the Hie Hie no Mi, Aokiji has developed several techniques. However, Ice Age stands above the rest. With the help of this attack, Aokiji can freeze entire bodies of water and any living beings that may be present on or under them.
Weakness:The Hie Hie no Mi is an exceptionally powerful devil fruit. Aokiji has achieved many great things in his life with the devil fruit. But it is not exactly a power that makes him invincible. The Hie Hie no Mi has a major elemental disadvantage against fire and anything else that is hot. Aokiji’s fights against Ace and Akainu perfectly illustrate this weakness.
Biggest Contribution:Aokiji has already proven that he is loyal to Blackbeard and his crew. So far, he has helped the crew by kidnapping Charlotte Pudding from Whole Cake Island. In Hachinosu, he took down Monkey D. Garp, who used to be his mentor. The fight was intense, and both of them sustained injuries, but Garp got the shorter end of the stick.
