One Piece: The Strongest Pirate Crews of the Roger Pirates Era, Ranked

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Like many popular adventure anime such as One Piece, the strongest characters are often revealed as the story nears its end. Now that the Straw Hat crew is exploring Elbaf, we’re starting to see more and more of these incredibly powerful figures taking center stage.

The old era of piracy featured incredibly powerful crews, especially those led by the Pirate King. These crews were some of the strongest ever seen in the world of One Piece, rivaling even the most formidable groups active today. Let’s take a look at a ranking of the most powerful crews from the time of the Roger Pirates.

The Kuja Pirates Were Icons Of Their Time

Captain: Gloriosa, Shakky

  • The crew of the Empress of Amazon Lily.

The rulers of Amazon Lily are consistently very strong, no matter what time period they’re from. This was particularly evident in the past, when Gloriosa and Shakky led the Kuja Pirates. Both were powerful figures who greatly impacted events, but Shakky stands out as the primary cause of the God Valley Incident.

The Kuja Pirates weren’t known for overwhelming force like other pirate crews. Instead, their captains were incredibly charismatic and respected – truly admired by pirates everywhere. This unique leadership quality allowed them to remain prominent and legendary figures of their time.

The Giant Warrior Pirates Were Led By The Greatest Giant Ever

Captain: King Harald

  • A legendary crew.

The Giant Warrior Pirates, much like the Kuja Pirates, are a group that’s had members from the country of Elbaf for hundreds of years. While there have been many versions of this crew, the one from the Roger era was particularly powerful, largely because of their captain, King Harald, and his incredible strength.

The Elbaf arc strongly suggested that Harald was as powerful as Rocks, and possibly even stronger than Roger. Combined with the inherent strength of all giants, this makes the Giant Warrior Pirates an incredibly dangerous group from the previous era.

The Roger Pirates Are The Most Infamous Crew Of All Time

Captain: Gol D. Roger

  • The greatest crew of all time.

Any ranking of the strongest crews in One Piece has to include the Roger Pirates. They were the only crew ever to discover the legendary treasure, the One Piece. Beyond that, they were incredibly powerful – Roger, Rayleigh, and Scopper could all use the advanced skill of coating their attacks with Conqueror’s Haki, a rare ability reserved for only the most formidable fighters.

What truly made the Roger Pirates stand out was their incredible strength. This was especially clear during the famous God Valley Incident, where key members like Roger and Rayleigh demonstrated their power – Roger teamed up with Garp to defeat Domi Reversi’d Rocks, and Rayleigh effortlessly beat St. Shepherd Sommers. Scopper even mentioned they fought against the God Valley’s Knights for years, consistently winning without much difficulty, highlighting just how dominant the Roger Pirates were in the world of One Piece.

The Rocks Pirates Were Truly In A League Of Their Own

Captain: Rocks D. Xebec

  • The strongest crew of all time.

I’ve been learning about the Rocks Pirates, and it’s incredible how much the World Government tried to erase them from history – it really makes you wonder just how dangerous they were. They seem to have been the strongest pirate crew we’ve seen in One Piece so far. What’s fascinating is that they weren’t your typical pirate band; they were filled with incredibly powerful individuals, some of whom eventually became known as the Emperors of the Sea. It was a really unusual group.

I’ve heard a lot about the Rocks Pirates, and what struck me was how they came together. It wasn’t about shared dreams, but individual ambition. Each member was looking out for themselves, but they united to create a force that seemed unstoppable. Their captain, Rocks D. Xebec, was considered the strongest pirate of his generation – many even believed he surpassed Gol D. Roger. Despite the self-serving nature of the crew, a few genuine bonds formed, and most agree the Rocks Pirates were the most powerful pirate group ever assembled.

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2026-01-21 01:09