One Piece Card Game collectors are buzzing about a new category of chase cards we’re proudly dubbing Event Manga Rares. Notably, Bandai only recently started producing these manga-art event cards, since OP10, making them a fresh addition to the One Piece TCG lineup. The “Event Manga Rare” term is an emerging fan label – and we’re embracing it here – to group these cards together since they share both the event card type and the manga-panel aesthetic and rarity.

What Are "Event Manga Rares"?

Event Manga Rares are alternate-art Event cards in the One Piece TCG that showcase artwork straight out of the manga panels. In other words, they are parallel versions of in-game event cards, but with unique full-card illustrations drawn in Eiichiro Oda’s original manga art style. Each card shows an iconic moment from the story in a manga-style panel layout, but enhanced with colour accents and foil treatment. The result keeps the manga feel while adding extra visual impact compared to fully monochrome Manga Rare cards.

Exclusive & Hard to Pull: These cards are only obtainable as alternate-art inserts in specific products (certain booster sets or premium packs), and their pull rates are extremely low. In fact, Event Manga Rares typically occupy the same slot as high-end secret/special parallels. On average only about two of these cards drop per sealed case of boosters (roughly 1 in 150 packs). Some, like the OP10 “Divine Departure” alt-art, were reported to be “less than one per case” in early analyses. Such scarcity rivals that of the big-name Manga chase cards, meaning very few copies enter the market – a recipe for long-term collectibility.

Perhaps the most exciting factor is that Event Manga Rares are currently far more affordable than the headline Manga Rare characters. Event Manga Rares haven’t yet caught the same hype (and are not officially “Manga” labeled), collectors can still snag them at a fraction of the price of their character-based counterparts. This value gap presents an opportunity – as awareness grows, many expect these event manga cards to appreciate and narrow the price difference.

Event Manga Rares can be identified by their full-art event cards using lightly coloured manga panel artwork with foil accents, and a ★ printed above the rarity.

Below is a list of all known Event Manga Rares released so far, along with their set info and commentary so you can start hunting these hidden gems for your collection.

All "Event Manga Rare" Cards (OP14-OP10)

Final Thoughts

The Event Manga Rares bring a perfect storm of art, rarity, and nostalgia to the One Piece TCG. They offer collectors a chance to own pieces of Oda’s manga in card form without the barrier to entry that the ultra-rare character manga cards pose. For now, these event cards remain comparatively underpriced and underappreciated – which is exactly why savvy collectors and investors are starting to stock up. With One Piece’s popularity at an all-time high, it’s not a stretch to imagine today’s manga event pulls becoming much more valuable down the line as the card game matures.

If you love One Piece and are looking for the next big collectible trend, Event Manga Rares deserve your attention. They celebrate the story’s greatest moments in a unique way and are scarce enough to ensure long-term desirability. In the years to come, expect these cards to gain recognition as essential pieces of any serious One Piece TCG collection. Don’t wait too long to set sail after these manga-panel treasures – the opportunity to grab them at a bargain might just be the calm before the storm!

Enjoy the hunt for your Event Manga Rares, and happy collecting!