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Most Valuable LEGO Pirates Minifigures

213 LEGO Pirates minifigures exist, but only a handful command real money on the secondary market. This ranking shows the top 25 by completed BrickLink sale prices over the last 6 months.

The average Pirates figure sells for $7.16. The figures below sell for significantly more — the #1 spot goes to Imperial Armada - Red - Captain at $37.50. If you're sorting through bulk lots or buying collections, these are the figures worth checking for.

Imperial Armada - Red - Captain

pi016 · Tops the list at 5x the theme average. This is the figure experienced sellers check for first when sorting through LEGO lots.

$37.50

Imperial Armada - Green Captain

pi015 · One of the top 3 in the theme. Worth listing individually rather than bundling.

$37.41

Pirate Brown Vest Ascot, Blue Legs, Brown Pirate Triangle Hat

pi054 · One of the top 3 in the theme. Worth listing individually rather than bundling.

$35.39

Imperial Soldier - Governor with Yellow Feather

pi004 · Solid mid-list performer. Reliable demand on BrickLink with enough transactions to trust the average.

$33.86

Imperial Guard - Admiral with White Plume Triple

pi074 · Solid mid-list performer. Reliable demand on BrickLink with enough transactions to trust the average.

$33.38

Pirate Brown Vest Ascot, Light Gray Legs, Black Pirate Triangle Hat

pi053 · Solid mid-list performer. Reliable demand on BrickLink with enough transactions to trust the average.

$32.94

Imperial Soldier - Governor with Red Feather

pi004b · Solid mid-list performer. Reliable demand on BrickLink with enough transactions to trust the average.

$30.90

Admiral (Head 6123702)

pi149a · Above the theme average and worth pulling from lots. List with clear photos showing print condition.

$27.00

Captain’s Daughter

pi121 · Above the theme average and worth pulling from lots. List with clear photos showing print condition.

$25.88

Imperial Guard - Admiral

pi001 · Above the theme average and worth pulling from lots. List with clear photos showing print condition.

$25.66

Imperial Armada - Green

pi014 · Priced above what most people expect. A good one to know if you regularly sort through LEGO collections.

$25.03

Admiral (Head 4506812)

pi149 · Priced above what most people expect. A good one to know if you regularly sort through LEGO collections.

$21.61

Pirate Anchor Shirt, Light Gray Legs, Black Bandana

pi012 · Modest individual value but it adds up across a collection. BrickLink is the best channel for figures in this range.

$19.98

Pirate Anchor Dark Purple Vest, Blue Legs, Red Bandana

pi013 · Modest individual value but it adds up across a collection. BrickLink is the best channel for figures in this range.

$18.07

Imperial Armada - Red - Backpack

pi077 · Modest individual value but it adds up across a collection. BrickLink is the best channel for figures in this range.

$17.72

Imperial Soldier II - Captain, Pearl Gold Epaulettes, Dark Blue Plume

pi117 · Modest individual value but it adds up across a collection. BrickLink is the best channel for figures in this range.

$16.07

Bluecoat Governor

pi156 · Modest individual value but it adds up across a collection. BrickLink is the best channel for figures in this range.

$15.88

Pirate Cook

pi164 · Modest individual value but it adds up across a collection. BrickLink is the best channel for figures in this range.

$14.62

Pirate Anchor Light Purple Vest, Blue Legs, Red Bandana (Reissue)

pi013new · Modest individual value but it adds up across a collection. BrickLink is the best channel for figures in this range.

$14.52

Pirate - Medium Blue and White Stripes, Black Legs

pi178 · Modest individual value but it adds up across a collection. BrickLink is the best channel for figures in this range.

$13.91

Imperial Soldier II - Governor, Red Plume, Red Epaulettes

pi111 · Modest individual value but it adds up across a collection. BrickLink is the best channel for figures in this range.

$13.91

Pirate Captain

pi148 · Modest individual value but it adds up across a collection. BrickLink is the best channel for figures in this range.

$13.91

Imperial Armada - Red

pi010 · Modest individual value but it adds up across a collection. BrickLink is the best channel for figures in this range.

$13.82

Islander, Female with Quiver

pi066a · Modest individual value but it adds up across a collection. BrickLink is the best channel for figures in this range.

$10.63

Bluecoat Governor's Daughter

pi157 · Modest individual value but it adds up across a collection. BrickLink is the best channel for figures in this range.

$10.44

Frequently asked questions

What is the most expensive LEGO Pirates minifigure?

Imperial Armada - Red - Captain (pi016) is the most expensive Pirates minifigure, selling for an average of $37.50 on BrickLink. In second place is Imperial Armada - Green Captain at $37.41. These prices are based on actual completed sales, not listing prices, so they reflect what buyers are genuinely paying.

How are BrickLink minifigure prices calculated?

The prices on this page are 6-month rolling averages from completed BrickLink sales. We use averages rather than last-sold prices because individual sales can be anomalies — someone might sell a figure cheap to move it fast, or a bidding war might inflate a single sale. The 6-month window smooths this out and gives you a realistic expectation of what you'll get when you list.

How do I know if I have a valuable Pirates minifigure?

The fastest way is to use the brick'em scanner — take a photo of the figure and it will identify it and show the current market price. If you prefer manual lookup, check the BrickLink ID printed on the torso or legs (you may need to check the parts against BrickLink's catalog). The figures on this page are the ones worth the effort of identifying and listing individually rather than selling in a bulk lot.

Should I sell valuable minifigures individually or in lots?

Any figure worth more than $10-15 is almost always better sold individually on BrickLink. Buyers searching for specific figures will pay full market price, whereas bulk lot buyers price conservatively since they're taking a risk on what's included. For the figures on this ranking, individual listings are the way to go — the extra time to photograph and list each one pays for itself many times over at these price points.

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