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Blackbeard’s true strength measured: Four One Piece characters he can defeat and four he could never overcome. The power tiers are revealed!
After the Gura Gura no Mi was stolen from Whitebeard, the seas of the Grand Line tremble at the mere mention of this name. Marshall D. Teach, known as Blackbeard, rose from the shadows of Whitebeard’s crew to become one of the most feared pirates in the One Piece world. With two of the most powerful Devil Fruits under his command, Blackbeard’s power is undeniable.
But just how powerful is he? This article will delve into the murky waters of power scaling to analyze which One Piece characters Blackbeard can defeat and which ones would send him packing. The New World has no shortage of monsters ready for battle.
4 One Piece Characters That Blackbeard Can Defeat
Blackbeard’s rise to power has been nothing short of meteoric. Blackbeard’s unique ability to wield two Devil Fruits gives him an unprecedented advantage against many formidable One Piece characters. The following four powerful fighters would likely fall before Blackbeard’s overwhelming combination of darkness and destruction.
4) Boa Hancock
The Pirate Empress may rule Amazon Lily with beauty and power, but she would struggle against Blackbeard’s unique abilities. As one of the strongest female One Piece characters, Hancock’s Mero Mero no Mi lets her turn anyone attracted to her into stone.
However, Blackbeard’s Dark-Dark Fruit nullifies Devil Fruit powers upon contact. One grab from Teach would render Hancock’s petrification useless. Her Haki is impressive, but it likely doesn’t match Blackbeard’s overwhelming physical strength and endurance. The character of the Empress is no pushover, but Blackbeard’s dual Devil Fruit advantage can defeat her. Even her powerful kicks, enhanced with Hak,i would struggle to overcome Teach’s darkness and destruction.
3) Marco The Phoenix
The former First Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates has an incredible Devil Fruit—the Mythical Zoan-type Phoenix model. His regenerative abilities make Marco nearly impossible to take down for most opponents, as his blue flames heal any damage instantly.
Yet, Blackbeard represents Marco’s worst nightmare. The One Piece characters that Blackbeard can defeat often share this common weakness: reliance on Devil Fruit powers. With his Dark-Dark Fruit, Teach can grab Marco and temporarily strip him of his regenerative abilities. During the Payback War, Blackbeard’s crew defeated the remnants of Whitebeard’s forces, including Marco. While details remain scarce, this canon event suggests that Blackbeard already proved his superiority.
2) Trafalgar Law
The Surgeon of Death possesses one of the most versatile Devil Fruits in One Piece—the Op-Op Fruit allows him to create “Rooms” where he controls everything. Law’s tactical genius and ability to cut opponents apart make him a nightmare to face. Yet, against Blackbeard, these advantages diminish drastically. The moment Teach touches Law, the Room would disappear, leaving the Surgeon vulnerable. Even if Law manages to keep his distance, Blackbeard’s gravity powers could pull him into range.
Law’s stamina limitations are well-documented throughout the series, with his most powerful techniques draining his energy quickly. The combination of nullification powers and earth-shattering quakes would eventually overcome Law’s tricks, making him another entry on the list of One Piece characters that Blackbeard can defeat.
1) Aokiji
Former Admiral Kuzan, despite his incredible ice powers and advanced Haki, would likely fall to Blackbeard in a direct confrontation. After joining forces with the Blackbeard Pirates, Aokiji seems to recognize Teach’s superior position, suggesting a power imbalance. Aokiji’s Logia-type Ice-Ice Fruit grants him formidable offensive and defensive capabilities, allowing him to freeze entire oceans. However, Blackbeard’s darkness can pull in even elemental bodies, negating Aokiji’s intangibility advantage.
While Aokiji’s Haki and battle experience from his Admiral days would make this a challenging fight, Blackbeard has shown the capacity to take on similar-level threats. With his growing mastery of both fruits, Blackbeard stands as one of the few One Piece characters that can defeat Aokiji’s freezing dominance.
4 Characters That Blackbeard Can Never Beat
While Blackbeard’s power cannot be denied, the One Piece world still contains legends whose strength transcends even his monstrous abilities. These characters’ abilities don’t rely primarily on Devil Fruits, making Blackbeard’s nullification powers far less effective.
4) V. Nusjuro
One of the Gorosei Five Elders, V. Nusjuro, represents the pinnacle of World Government power. His true abilities remain shrouded in mystery, but as one of the highest authorities in the One Piece world, his strength is undoubtedly monstrous. Blackbeard, for all his growth, lacks the experience and refined skill that Nusjuro has accumulated over centuries. The Elder’s mastery of advanced Haki techniques—particularly his swordsmanship—would prove too sophisticated for Teach’s more straightforward approach.
Unlike many One Piece characters, Nusjuro likely doesn’t rely heavily on Devil Fruit powers, making Blackbeard’s nullification ability less effective. His ancient wisdom and possible connection to the Void Century suggest powers beyond what Teach could counter.
3) Prime Rayleigh
The Dark King at his peak represents a level of mastery that Blackbeard simply hasn’t achieved. As Roger’s right hand, Prime Rayleigh possessed Haki skills that continue to impress even in his old age—his prime power would be truly terrifying. His fighting style centers on masterful swordsmanship and all three forms of Haki at their highest level. Blackbeard’s fruit-nullifying touch becomes nearly irrelevant against such a fighter.
Prime Rayleigh could likely use advanced forms of Armament Haki to attack Blackbeard internally, bypassing his darkness absorption. His speed and Observation Haki would help him avoid being grabbed, neutralizing Teach’s greatest advantage. Rayleigh in his prime is one of those mythical-level fighters who didn’t need flashy powers to dominate the battlefield.
Sometimes, simplicity executed at the highest level is more dangerous than chaos.
2) Shanks
The Red-Haired Emperor has a special place in the One Piece power hierarchy. Despite having no Devil Fruit, his presence alone made even Akainu halt the Summit War. The brief clash between Shanks and Blackbeard at Marineford revealed much—Teach wasn’t ready to challenge him then, and likely still isn’t.
Against Shanks, there are none. His swordplay is clean and calculated, and more importantly, he has the battle IQ and composure to stay three steps ahead.
Their history adds another dimension—Shanks recognized Blackbeard’s threat early, warning Whitebeard about him. This suggests that Shanks understands Teach’s fighting style and weaknesses better than most One Piece characters. With a bounty exceeding 4 billion berries and respect from both allies and enemies, his character represents a pinnacle that Blackbeard hasn’t reached. Against such advanced Haki, Teach’s darkness absorption offers limited protection.
1) Whitebeard
Even in his weakened, old-age state, Edward Newgate was hailed as the World’s Strongest Man. Blackbeard only managed to deliver the finishing blow after Whitebeard had already sustained fatal injuries from the combined Marine forces. In a one-on-one fight with a healthy Whitebeard, Blackbeard would stand no chance.
Prime Whitebeard was Roger’s equal—a level of strength that remains unmatched among current One Piece characters. His mastery of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit far exceeds what Blackbeard has shown since stealing it. His Haki was monstrous, his endurance legendary, and his presence on the battlefield terrifying.
The irony is striking—Blackbeard now wields Whitebeard’s power but lacks the man himself. No matter how much Teach grows, the shadow of Edward Newgate remains a benchmark he can never surpass. Blackbeard, as powerful as he is now, just doesn’t measure up.
Conclusion
Blackbeard is a character defined by ambition and cunning rather than inherited strength. His unique ability to wield multiple Devil Fruits makes him a threat unlike any other in the series. While there are certainly powerful One Piece characters that Blackbeard can defeat, the true legends of the sea remain beyond his reach—at least for now.
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