One Piece is among the longest-running franchises in anime history. In the series, pirates are hunted down by members of the World Government and their Marines. However, some pirates are too tough for the government or its soldiers to handle on their own, so in response, they will issue a bounty for the capture — or death — of a particularly powerful pirate.

There are several characters whose bounties are still unknown, but since One Piece has been running for so long, most of its important characters have published wanted levels. While these totals don't necessarily represent the strength of the pirate they're assigned to, they do denote just how dangerous they are in the eyes of the World Government.

Updated on March 1, 2024, by Ajay Aravind: The most dangerous pirates usually get the highest bounties, but that isn't always true. At the same time, the bounty value does offer an idea as to the respective pirate's accomplishments. As such, we've updated this list with some more information about the highest bounties in One Piece.

This article contains spoilers for the events of One Piece post-Wano Arc.

25 Charlotte Perospero Wields Significant Influence As Well As Power

Charlotte Perospero isn't one of Big Mom's Three Sweet Commanders, but his skills are nearly on par with her strongest officers. As the Emperor of the Sea's eldest son, Perospero wields both significant influence and massive amounts of power. In addition to Armament and Observation Haki, Perospero also wields the Lick-Lick Fruit, allowing him to create and manipulate candy at will. Despite its flimsy premise, this Devil Fruit is extremely dangerous in his hands.

When pitted against Brook, Ton Tony Chopper, and Pedro, Perospero easily defeated them. His victory against Wanda and Carrot as the pair uses their Sulong forms is even more impressive, and it serves as further evidence that his bounty of 700 million Berries is well-founded. Even Nekomamushi finds it difficult to defeat Perospero, at least until the Mink unleashes his sulong form.

24 Charlotte Cracker Is A Threat To All But The Strongest Fighters

The Big Mom Pirates have stood as one of the four pillars of the pirating world for years. While most of their notoriety stems from their captain, the Three Sweet Commanders are also incredibly strong in their own right. Charlotte Cracker, the Minister of Biscuits, might be the weakest of the trio, but as indicated by his bounty of 860 million Berries, he's not to be taken lightly.

Cracker possesses the Bis-Bis Fruit, which allows him to create and manipulate biscuits at will. At face value, the Devil Fruit seems mundane; however, in conjunction with his impressive Armament and Observation Haki, he's a threat to all but the strongest fighters in the Grand Line. Luffy only defeats him after eating all his biscuit soldiers and transforming into Tankman: Mapuku Version.

23 Nico Robin Remains A Massive Threat To The World Government

Nico Robin, the resident archeologist of the Straw Hat Pirates, has been a wanted criminal since she was a child. Her ability to read and translate the Poneglyphs is a massive threat to the World Government, giving her a bounty of 79 million Berries when she was just eight years old. In conjunction with her Devil Fruit powers and association with the Straw Hat Pirates, however, her bounty has reached a whopping total of 930 million Berries.

Although Nico Robin's bounty doesn't solely stem from her strength in combat, rival pirates would be wise not to underestimate her abilities. Her victory against Black Maria during the Raid on Onigashima established her as a New World powerhouse. In anything other than an Emperor of the Sea's crew, she would be, at the bare minimum, an extremely high-ranking officer.

22 Charlotte Smoothie Doesn't Lose A Fight Even Once

Of the Big Mom Pirates' Three Sweet Commanders, Charlotte Smoothie has been explored the least on screen. However, her bounty of 932 million Berries indicates a level of strength far beyond the average New World pirate. As a testament to her towering strength, Smoothie never loses a fight during One Piece's narrative. She also causes the Sanji Retrieval Team a lot of problems during their escape from Whole Cake Island.

Her bounty insinuates that her power level lies somewhere between Charlotte Katakuri's and Charlotte Cracker's, which (if true) would make her the third-strongest member of the Big Mom Pirates. Even Vito called her a "monster," stating that she was on the same level as Charlotte Katakuri. Smoothie even manages to overwhelm a combination of Luffy, Reiju, and Sanji.

21 Jack The Drought Is As Reckless And Dangerous As He Is Strong

Jack the Drought of the Beasts Pirates plays a significant role in One Piece. First, he attempts to free Donquixote Doflamingo during Doflamingo's transportation to Impel Down. Afterward, he launches an all-out assault on Zunesha and the people of Zou. While he isn't successful in either attack, Jack's reckless aggression is ultimately what earned him a bounty of one billion Berries. Interestingly, he cares very little for fame or titles, a feature he shares with Luffy.

Almost every time that Jack the Drought appears, he takes on numerous high-level opponents at the same time. As an All-Star of the Beasts Pirates, he's unquestionably one of the strongest characters in the series. Even when he is ultimately defeated during the Raid on Onigashima, it takes the combined efforts of Inuarashi and Nekomamushi's sulong forms to defeat him.

20 Vinsmoke Sanji Has Come A Long Way Since Baratie

Although Sanji might not be happy that he currently has a lower bounty than three of his crewmates — especially Roronoa Zoro — the significance of his wanted level should not be understated. The cook recently defeated Queen of the Beast Pirates, establishing that he was on par with the other Yonko commanders found throughout the New World.

Sanji's victory against Queen was more than impressive enough to net him his new bounty, but it should be remembered that his status as part of the Vinsmoke family also feeds into his wanted level. In addition, his status as a former prince of the Germa Kingdom makes him a political threat that is uncommon among most wanted pirates. That said, with Sanji's Germa 66 abilities finally awakened, it won't be long before his bounty increases even further.

19 Charlotte Katakuri Is The True Successor Of The Big Mom Pirates

Charlotte Katakuri has a bounty of 1.057 billion Berries on his head — the 19th-highest in One Piece history. Not only does this make him the most dangerous member of his family after his mother, but it also makes him one of the most formidable foes in the entire series. The Minister of Flour can turn parts of his body in Mochi and is highly adept at controlling all three types of Haki, something very few people are capable of.

Katakuri comes extremely close to defeating Luffy, but even his Future Sight fails to overpower the Rubber-Rubber Fruit's capacity for evolution. Katakuri is currently leading the Big Mom Pirates since the crew's former leader hasn't been seen since the conclusion of Wano, so he could potentially be in line for an updated bounty before too long.

18 Jinbe Is One Of The Most Formidable Straw Hat Pirates

The World Government understands that its erstwhile alliance with the Seven Warlords of the Sea provided these pirates with intimate knowledge of global politics. As such, to offset their impact, they have vastly elevated the bounties of most of its former members. Jinbe was the only Straw Hat Pirate to be affected by this decision.

Thanks to his former status as a Warlord, recent alignment with the Straw Hat Pirates, and seminal role in the Raid on Onigashima, Jinbe now possesses a bounty north of one billion Berries. This is good for third among the Straw Hat Pirates, signaling just how valuable he is to their efforts. Besides, Jinbe already proved himself to Luffy when they both invaded Marineford together — the heroic Fish-Man even went on to save his captain's life.

17 Roronoa Zoro Is Going To Become The World's Greatest Swordsman

Few characters in One Piece have shown the same level of unyielding devotion as Roronoa Zoro. As evidenced by his new bounty of 1.111 billion Berries, his efforts are finally starting to be recognized. The aspiring swordsman relentlessly pursues his goal of defeating Dracule Mihawk, and now that he defeated King the Conflagration, he's closer than ever to realizing his ultimate goal. On the other hand, it's not going to be easy to take down the World's (currently) Greatest Swordsman.

Interestingly, neither Zoro nor Sanji surpassed King or Queen's bounty levels, despite both Straw Hat Pirates emerging victorious from their respective battles. This is likely due to the World Government's limited knowledge of events, but it still warrants mention that the duo could have received an even more staggering set of bounties. Zoro's overwhelming power will be noticed by the authorities soon enough.

16 Queen The Plague Is One Of The Strongest New World Pirates

Queen is Kaidou's second-strongest soldier, making him one of the more powerful pirates in the New World. The character resisted Luffy's Conqueror's Haki, an impressive feat on its own, and also fought Big Mom at Udon Prison, where he demonstrated great durability. Although he ultimately fails to defeat the Emperor of the Sea, he does manage to capture her (unconscious) and transport her to Onigashima.

Queen has also been a part of the Beasts Pirates for at least two decades, during which time he's grown considerably stronger. Despite recently losing in combat to Vinsmoke Sanji, the World Government also seems to think he's a threat, as they're willing to pay 1.320 billion Berries to make Queen pay for his acts of piracy. His incredible knowledge and affinity for violence likely contribute to this total.

15 Marco The Phoenix Doesn't Need Whitebeard To Scare His Enemies

The Whitebeard Pirates are still a major threat to the World Government without their former captain, and a huge reason for this is the stellar leadership that has been demonstrated by Marco the Phoenix since Edward Newgate's death. He has kept the group largely intact, which speaks to the family values instilled in their ranks by Whitebeard.

Despite losing against Blackbeard during the Payback War, Marco helps the Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance during the Raid on Onigashima. However, leadership alone wouldn't result in Marco's current bounty. The doctor also possesses one of the most powerful Devil Fruits in the series, allowing him to transform into the mythical Phoenix and regenerate from incredible amounts of damage. Only someone like Garp can bring him down with a single punch.

14 King The Conflagration Is Possibly The Last Lunarian Alive

During the latter stages of the Raid on Onigashima, a flashback depicts the history between King the Conflagration and Kaidou, the leader of the Beast Pirates. This, coupled with the masked swordsman's battle with Roronoa Zoro, is more than enough to prove he is worth every bit of his 1.390 billion Berry bounty. Given that he's the right-hand man of Kaidou himself, King commands almost every member of the Beasts Pirates.

He even manages to weaken Marco without losing an ounce of his own stamina. As with Queen and Sanji, some fans may find it odd that King's bounty is higher than that of the pirate who just defeated him, Roronoa Zoro. This train of thought is certainly legitimate, but since King is potentially the only surviving member of the Lunarians, his inflated bounty makes more sense.

13 Boa Hancock Leads One Of The Most Powerful Nations In The World

Fans have always known that Boa Hancock's wanted level would easily surpass the bounty of 80 million Berries that she earned as a teenager, yet it wasn't until recently that its exact total became known. During a conflict with Blackbeard, her bounty is revealed to be 1.659 billion Berries — easily one of the highest bounties of any female character in One Piece.

Every former Warlord poses a threat due to their inside knowledge of the World Government, but in the case of Boa Hancock, she is even more dangerous. She leads Amazon Lily, a nation strong enough to withstand a direct attack by the Marines and Blackbeard Pirates. Hancock is also one of the few people in One Piece capable of using Haoshoku Haki, and she has been seen effortlessly defeating multiple Pacifistas in the Marineford Arc.

12 Crocodile's Crimes In Alabasta Were Merely A Sign For Things To Come

When fans first meet Crocodile in Alabasta, few realize just how significant the leader of Baroque Works will prove to be to the overarching One Piece narrative. He introduces the Straw Hat Pirates to the global stage, providing them with a taste of the power found among the Seven Warlords. However, Crocodile's work in Alabasta is merely a sign of greater things to come. He even plays a semi-notable role in the Marineford War.

Following the Wano arc, it was revealed that the former Warlord formed the Cross Guild, a criminal organization that is now placing bounties on high-profile members of the Marines. The World Government thinks that Crocodile works under another pirate in the organization, so if they knew the truth behind his involvement, his bounty would likely be one of the highest in the entire series.

11 Eustass Kid Plays A Major Role In Big Mom's Downfall

When Eustass Kid was first introduced, his bounty actually trumped Monkey D. Luffy's. This isn't necessarily indicative of a power disparity between the two. Rather, it provides commentary on just how destructive the Kid Pirates have been during their journey through the Grand Line. In fact, Kid becomes even stronger following the timeskip, as he challenges Shanks to battle and escapes with only a lost arm.

While the days of Kid outclassing Luffy in terms of bounty are long gone, the magnetic pirate's impact on the series hasn't diminished whatsoever. He plays a major role in the downfall of Big Mom, and for his role in this battle, the World Government has labeled him to be among the world's worst criminals. There's no doubt that Kid is going to play an important role during the Final Saga.

10 Trafalgar D. Law Has Awakened His Already OP Devil Fruit

As with Eustass Kid and Monkey D. Luffy, Trafalgar D. Law received a bounty of three billion Berries for his role in the Raid on Onigashima. His journey to unseating the Yonko began with Luffy back during the Dressrosa arc, so his victory over Big Mom was a long time coming. He fails to defeat Doflamingo, but his battle with the Warlord showcases Law's overwhelming power and complex strategizing.

Law may have needed Kid's assistance to take down Big Mom, but seeing as he awakened his Devil Fruit during the fight itself, he clearly has room for improvement. His awakened Devil Fruit is on an entirely different level, giving him enough power to fight on par with an Emperor of the Sea. In fact, the captain of the Heart Pirates seems to be on the verge of becoming an Emperor of the Sea himself.

9 Monkey D. Luffy Is Close To Becoming King Of The Pirates

Monkey D. Luffy has been on the path to achieving greatness since the dawn of One Piece, but after defeating Kaidou, his status as one of the world's strongest pirates is now undeniable. While he, Eustass Kid, and Trafalgar D. Law were all given equal credit for the defeat of Big Mom and Kaidou, Luffy's abilities clearly dwarfed that of his peers.

Using his new Gear Fifth technique, the Straw Hat Pirates' captain wiped the floor with Kaidou, completely upsetting the New World's balance of power in the process. Luffy unravels the efforts of the World Government everywhere that his crew sets foot, so it should only be a matter of time before he earns the highest bounty in One Piece. As it stands, however, Luffy is just one major step away from becoming the King of the Pirates.

8 Buggy The Clown Managed To Fail Upwards, And Spectacularly So

When the new Yonko members were announced after the events of Wano, fans were clamoring to see which characters would fill the void left by Big Mom and Kaidou. While Luffy wasn't a surprising choice, many were shocked to see that Buggy the Clown was the fourth pirate included among their ranks. Buggy had somehow managed to fail upwards ever since his escape from Impel Down, garnering respect from his newfound peers while earning the Navy's trepidation.

Eventually, One Piece revealed that the World Government came to the assumption that Buggy was the mastermind behind the newly-formed Cross Guild. Crocodile and Dracule Mihawk, its actual leaders, were happy to let the red-nosed clown take the heat from the government. Due to this, Buggy now slots among the most wanted criminals in the Grand Line. Although he's somewhat delighted by the recognition, he's mostly scared for his life.

7 Dracule Mihawk Is The Strongest Member Of The Cross Guild

For most of One Piece, Dracule Mihawk has traveled throughout the Grand Line unmoored, utilizing his position among the Seven Warlords to do as he pleased while he awaited a worthy challenger. However, the World's Strongest Swordsman was backed into a corner after the World Government dissolved the Warlord system, leaving him once again a wanted criminal.

Unfortunately for the World Government, Mihawk did not exhibit his normal apathy in response to this development. Instead, he joined forces with Buggy the Clown and Crocodile, forming the Cross Guild in the process. As their strongest member, Dracule Mihawk's bounty of 3.590 billion Berries is a testament to the threat that he poses to his opposition. Besides, he's probably the only character who can match Shanks in a swordfight.

6 Blackbeard Is The Only Character To Possess Two Devil Fruits

One of the highest bounties in One Piece belongs to Marshall D. Teach, also known as Blackbeard. Teach's bounty absolutely dwarfs the likes of most pirates, totaling almost four billion Berries. While this total is hard to believe, his trail of destruction and chaos more than justifies the gaudy number. After stealing Whitebeard's Gura Gura no Mi, Blackbeard obtained a serious advantage over most other fighters in the story.

In addition to being the only known character in One Piece history to possess two Devil Fruit powers, Blackbeard has also proven himself to be one of the most opportunistic individuals in the entire series. While Teach was still a Warlord of the Sea, he dealt the killing blow to Whitebeard, setting him up to eventually become one of the New World's four Yonko. Fans are still waiting for Blackbeard's time to come.