Summary
The power system ofOne Pieceis as interesting as it is expansive and though it comprises of many different aspects, Devil Fruits have always been the most recognizable and iconic paths to power that one can achieve. These fruits come in various shapes and sizes, with each giving the person who eats them a fantastical ability that ranges from incredibly weak to strong enough to destroy the world.
These fruits are broken up into 3 categories; Paramecia, Logia, and Zoan types. The latter category is one of the most fascinating, as the powers that these specific fruits give are very different from what one would find with the other 2. When looking atZoan types compared to the others, they may initially be seen as weak, but in truth, this category houses the strongest subclass of Devil Fruits in the entire series, so let’s take a look at Zoan types and what makes them so important inOne Piece.
What Are Zoan Type Devil Fruits?
First Appearance
One Piece, Episode 1, “I’m Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King!”
Notable Users
Luffy, Chopper, Rob Lucci, Sengoku, Kaido, Marco
Technically, Zoan type Devil Fruits were the first ones ever introduced within the story with Luffy’s Gomu Gomu no Mi. Though it was largely seen as a Paramecia for the longest time, it was eventually revealed to be the strongest kind of Zoan. The identifying power of these fruits is that, after consumption, they allow the users to transform into a certain species of animal or a hybrid form between themselves and said animal.
It’s as though the Devil Fruit is trying to escape our grasp!
Though they may seem weak at first glance compared to some Paramecia and Logia types that allow their wielders to control elements or gain some crazy abilities, there exists a subclass ofZoan Devil Fruits called the Mythical Zoans, which are not only the rarest of these fruits in the world, but also the strongest ones by far. Zoans are also different in the sense that they are said to have an otherworldly presence to them, one which Kaku said was akin to gravity. These fruits give their users 3 forms:
The Different Categories Of Zoan Types
Zoan types are also some of the most varied Devil Fruits out of them all. While they arefairly common on the Grand Line, within the class exist some sub-categories that consist of rarer kinds of Zoan types that are far stronger than the regular ones. For these Devil Fruits, a clear explanation is that the rarer the fruit, the stronger it will be than the other ones in this category.
Regular Zoan Types:
These are the most common of the Zoan type fruits found in the world. As clear-cut as it gets, the person who eats one of these Devil Fruits can transform into an animal upon command and can use all 3 of the forms that are commonly associated with Zoan types. Some examples of this are the Neko Neko no Mi, Model: Leopard, that allowsRob Lucci to turn into a Leopard, or the Ushi Ushi no Mi, Model: Bison, that lets Dalton turn into a Bison.
Ancient Zoan Types:
These Devil Fruits are Zoan types that are much rarer than regular ones, and they allow the user to transform into an extinct animal species that is no longer found in modern ecosystems or anywhere on the planet.These are also far stronger than regular Zoansas they give the user traits and advantages that are not seen in animals of today, such as the incredibly powerful skull of a Pachycephalosaurus or the tusk of a Mammoth. Examples of this type are Ryu Ru no Mi, Model: Allosaurus belonging to X Drake, and Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Pteranodon belonging to King.
Mythical Zoan Types:
The most powerful Devil Fruits in the entireOne Piecefranchise,Mythical Zoans give the user the abilityto transform into a being from myth or legend. This gives the users magical powers that are not seen anywhere else on the planet and, quite often, these fruits also give abilities resembling those of Paramecia or Logia types while in their most powerful forms. Examples of this areMarco’s Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Phoenix, which can heal using blue flames, or Kaido’s Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryu, allowing him to control fire, lightning, and wind, as well as flying.
Artificial Zoan Types:
Artificial Zoans are, as the name suggests, not naturally found as they are created through unnatural means. As such, they lack the famous swirling pattern of traditional fruits and have rings instead. It’s revealed that Dr. Vegapunk tried to create his own Devil Fruit, but it ended up failing. These fruits have a possibility of getting the user stuck in the hybrid form or even creating a separate, sentient being that is also housed within the same body.
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One Piece
One Piece is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. The series follows protagonist Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirate crew as they explore the Grand Line to find the King of the Pirates' ultimate treasure, the One Piece, in order to become the next king. The manga’s popularity helped it spin off into a larger media franchise, including an anime with more than 1,000 episodes.
