Black-sailed pirate ship in moonlit storm for the Blackbeard Pirates

Blackbeard Pirates

Who are the Blackbeard Pirates?

The Blackbeard Pirates are led by Marshall D. Teach, known as Blackbeard. Their rise is one of the most consequential developments in the modern pirate era, making the crew central to the shifting balance of power across the seas. This guide introduces the crew and the ambition that drives its place in the story.

Compare their history with the Whitebeard Pirates and the Roger Pirates.

Map of routes relevant to the Blackbeard Pirates
A charted sea reflects the opportunities and risks pursued by a rising crew.

Teach’s crew and the changing balance

Teach’s crew is known for its bold pursuit of power and the way its actions reshape established rivalries. Each new move draws other crews into a changing landscape, where old loyalties and new threats collide. Their story rewards readers who follow the connections between captains and their crews.

Browse the One Piece Pirate Crews archive for more profiles.

Storm-dark pirate ship cutting through waves
A ship crossing storm waves evokes the danger carried by this crew.

Explore related crew stories

For more on the crews that shape this era, read the Red Hair Pirates profile. Browse our Japanese accessories and Japanese clothing collections for related pop-culture finds.

Crew silhouettes on a black-sailed ship
A crew assembled under a dark sail suggests the pursuit of a common ambition.

Official sources

For character references, consult the official ONE PIECE.com directory; for the manga, see VIZ’s One Piece page.

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