One Piece: Blackbeard Could Steal a Third Devil Fruit - But Which One? - CBR - Comic Book Resources

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One Piece is filled with dangerously powerful pirates who can use Devil Fruits' power to boost themselves to even greater heights. However, Blackbeard is the one character who has claimed that power twice, and fans speculate that he could propel himself more with a third. This theory isn't entirely baseless either, with the symbolism of thirds being his character design -- even his Jolly Roger features three skulls.

Considering Blackbeard's propensity for destruction, what Devil Fruits would be best suited for one of the most dangerous pirates in the series?

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Blackbeard's Current Powers

Blackbeard currently holds the powers of the Yami Yami no Mi/Dark-Dark Fruit and the Gura Gura no Mi/Quake-Quake Fruit. The Yami Yami no Mi is a Logia-type Devil Fruit, meaning it allows the user to change the composition of their body to become a natural element -- in this case, darkness -- and control it. Along with his gravitational and nullifying first Devil Fruit, Blackbeard also took the Gura Gura no Mi from Whitebeard. The Paramecia Devil Fruit allows the user to cause earthquakes and shockwaves, granting Blackbeard additional superhuman abilities.

It's safe to assume that since he's consumed one of each type, and thirds being a part of his motif, the next fruit would be from the Zoan type, which would allow him to transform into a different species at will. A Zoan Fruit user has a base form, then a hybrid one and finally a beast form. Chopper is an example of a Zoan user, though he ate the Hito Hito no Mi, which lets him speak and think like a human. Those who train hard enough can unlock other abilities, like Chopper's, to use seven different forms.

What Devil Fruits Could Blackbeard Target Next?

If Blackbeard targets a Zoan Fruit next, which one would suit his current skill set? An Ancient Zoan Fruit, like the Ryu Ryu no Mi, is an option -- though they are considered rarer than the standard Zoan. The Ryu Ryu no Mi would allow him to transform into an extinct species of dinosaur depending on the fruit, and there are nine confirmed variations. While dinosaurs are surely capable of destruction, Blackbeard could also hunt down a Mythical Zoan Fruit, which is even more unique.

The Mythical Zoan Fruit grant their users the power to transform into mythical beasts, like a phoenix or dragon. A notable example that would suit Blackbeard's existing abilities could be the Batto Batto no Mi/Bat-Bat Fruit, which would allow him to transform into a vampire. However, while the life-draining powers would complement the Yami Yami no Mi's nullifying capabilities, the Batto Batto no Mi hasn't made a canonical debut.

A more outlandish option, but entirely possible, could be if Blackbeard attempted to steal the Uo Uo no Mi from Kaido, a fellow Emperor of the Sea. Given the ability to transform into a large, blue dragon, the beast form's massive size wouldn't be a problem in enclosed spaces since Blackbeard can already transform into darkness. If he could have physical contact with more than one opponent, he could negate multiple Devil Fruit powers at once.

The prospect of Blackbeard adding the Uo Uo no Mi to his arsenal is a genuinely frightening idea. From combining his shockwaves with the dragon form to utilizing lightning attacks with the Gura Gura Gura no Mi's earthquakes, this would be the most dangerous Devil Fruit Blackbeard could gain. If he can steal it from Kaido, there is no telling how much destruction and chaos he could truly cause.

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Molly Kishikawa is an American artist living in Japan. Starting with the original broadcast of Sailor Moon on Toonami, she has been an avid anime fan since. Living in Japan for two years, she has seen first-hand how the country views anime and manga. She also enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, and J-Rock.