What episode is "Merciless Mortal Combat! Luffy vs. Crocodile!" in One Piece?
"Merciless Mortal Combat! Luffy vs. Crocodile!" is episode 110 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readThe Straw Hats and Vivi journey across a desert toward Alubarne, where Luffy faces off against Crocodile in a challenging battle. Luffy struggles to land hits on Crocodile, who uses his Sand-Sand Fruit abilities to evade attacks, setting the stage for a fierce confrontation.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersAfter escaping from Rain Dinners, the Straw Hats and Vivi cross the desert to Alubarne, where the final battle will take place. Crocodile, however, manages to catch Luffy, beginning the first round of their battle. Luffy is unable to land a hit on Crocodile because of his Sand-Sand fruit powers, which enable him to turn into sand to avoid any attack.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Merciless Mortal Combat! Luffy vs. Crocodile!" canon or filler?
"Merciless Mortal Combat! Luffy vs. Crocodile!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Merciless Mortal Combat! Luffy vs. Crocodile!" part of?
"Merciless Mortal Combat! Luffy vs. Crocodile!" is part of the Alabasta Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Brook main 
Franky main 
Jimbei main 
Monkey D. Luffy main 
Nami main 
Nico Robin main 
Roronoa Zoro main 
Sanji main 
Tony Tony Chopper main 
Usopp main 
Buggy the Clown supporting 
Dracule Mihawk supporting 
Emporio Ivankov supporting 
Gol D. Roger supporting 
Monkey D. Dragon supporting 
Monkey D. Garp supporting 
Portgas D. Ace supporting 
Rayleigh supporting Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
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