One Piece: 7 Strongest Female Pirates, Ranked

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This article contains spoilers for the One Piece series.

One Piece is a renowned manga series that boasts one of the longest runs globally and tops the charts in success. Celebrating its 28th year, this epic tale about pirates with captivating backstories continues to captivate readers without any signs of slowing down, despite being in its final saga. Among the diverse cast of characters created by Oda, a notable number are female pirates. Some of these characters lack strength, but exceptional ones like Boa Hancock and Big Mom truly shine among the rest.

Catarina Devon

  • Pirate Crew: Blackbeard Pirates
  • Devil Fruit: Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Kyubi no Kitsune

Catarina Devon was infamously known as a formidable pirate since she was imprisoned on Level 6 of Impel Down until Blackbeard rescued and enlisted her. Being the lone female among the Blackbeard Pirates, she undeniably stands out as one of their most valuable members, boasting the Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Kyubi no Kitsune as her Devil Fruit. This gift enables her to mimic the looks and powers of others.

It’s clear that Devon has great promise, given her new ability to assume the form of the Yokai associated with Saint Saturn.

Jewelry Bonney

  • Pirate Crew: Bonney Pirates (Formerly), Straw Hat Pirates Affiliate
  • Devil Fruit: Toshi Toshi no Mi

Among the supernovas and the Worst Generation, I find myself observing Bonney as the lone female pirate. Yet, it’s evident that her strength matches, if not surpasses, those around her. She swiftly demonstrates her standing as one of their most formidable members.

In the world of One Piece, Bonney is currently only 12 years old, yet her power level is extraordinarily high. A significant factor contributing to this is her unique Devil Fruit, the Toshi Toshi no Mi. This extraordinary fruit enables her to manipulate and materialize any future she wholeheartedly believes in, including distorting it. Interestingly, she has shown the capability to mimic abilities such as Gear 5 within One Piece.

Charlotte Smoothie

  • Pirate Crew: Big Mom Pirates
  • Devil Fruit: Shibo Shibo no Mi

Amongst all the formidable female pirates belonging to the Big Mom Pirates, undeniably, Smoothie stands out as the most remarkable, even surpassing Big Mom herself.

In simpler terms, “Smoothie is one of the Sweet Commanders,” but unfortunately, Oda didn’t give her much screen time to showcase her abilities. However, fans can tell that she’s powerful because even though Cracker could potentially defeat Gear 4 Luffy in a one-on-one fight during the Whole Cake Island arc, Smoothie is ranked higher in the story.

Shakuyaku

  • Pirate Crew: Kuja Pirates (Formerly)
  • Devil Fruit: N/A

Many fans were taken aback to discover that Shakky, the woman whom Luffy and his companions encountered on Sabaody, had once been a formidable pirate captain. Initially, she served as the Vice Captain of the Kuja Pirates, but later took command herself when Gloriosa departed.

Shakky appears weaker than one might expect, but it’s a deceptive impression; in fact, she is the sole character who has successfully defeated the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger.

Yamato

  • Pirate Crew: Straw Hat Pirate Affiliate
  • Devil Fruit: Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Okuchi no Makami

In simpler terms, Yamato is the offspring of the renowned Yonki (Pirate Emperor) Kaido. During the battle at Onigashima, Yamato proved invaluable to the Straw Hat Pirates by displaying extraordinary abilities, even momentarily restraining Kaido.

Currently, Yamato isn’t officially classified as a pirate. However, she has been associated with the Beast Pirates in the past, and presently, she is linked with the Straw Hat Pirates. Just as Kaido’s retainer, Oden, once embarked on an ocean voyage, Yamato too is preparing to sail, following a similar path.

Boa Hancock

  • Pirate Crew: Kuja Pirates
  • Devil Fruit: Mero Mero no Mi

Hancock, known as the Pirate Empress, is a pirate who is often overlooked but truly packs a punch. As captain of the Kuja Pirates, she stands out as one of the most powerful female pirates in the game. She wields the Mero Mero no Mi, a devil fruit that petrifies anyone under its spell, and boasts an extraordinarily potent form of Haki.

Since the break, Hancock hasn’t made significant strides, yet indications suggest that her moment in the limelight is approaching, as she’s already departed from Amazon Lily. The upcoming climax promises to unveil the full magnitude of her abilities.

Big Mom

  • Pirate Crew: Big Mom Pirates
  • Devil Fruit: Soru Soru No Mi

In the captivating tale of One Piece, it’s indisputable that Charlotte Linlin, famously known as Big Mom, stands out as the most powerful and iconic female pirate. Among all, she is the only woman who has held the prestigious title of Yonko alongside her pirate group, the Big Mom Pirates.

In the aftermath of the Wano incidents, Big Mom has temporarily left the scene, though her future involvement isn’t definitively known. It’s possible that she could reappear in the narrative at some point.

In just a few days, we’ll be getting our hands on One Piece Chapter 1159! Like always, it’s going to be released on a Sunday. However, due to time zone differences, in Japan, the chapter will arrive at midnight on Monday (JST). For most international readers, you can expect to read the chapter on August 31st. The official release date is September 7th, 2025. If you’re a fan, you can catch up with it for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-09-09 02:00