Complete List of One Piece TCG 3rd Anniversary Cards
Updated
As part of the One Piece Card Game’s third anniversary celebration, Bandai introduced an ultra-rare subset of cards known as the Special 3rd Anniversary Cards. These cards were seeded across booster sets OP-11 through OP-14, with one special card in each set, and they quickly became the top “chase cards” of those releases. In total there are four of these anniversary cards – one in each set – collectively highlighting the series’ legendary Four Emperors characters: Monkey D. Luffy, Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard), “Red-Haired” Shanks, and Buggy the Clown. In fact, each character has two variants: one with brilliant gold foil accents and one with elegant silver foil, making them even more unique.
What makes the Special 3rd Anniversary Cards particularly exciting for collectors is that they reprint earlier iconic cards – specifically, they reuse the artwork from the famous “Manga Rare” alternates – but with stunning new foil treatments.
Collectors should be aware that these 3rd Anniversary SP cards are exceptionally rare and carry significant collector appeal. Community reports describe them as harder to find than many earlier manga alternate arts, although Bandai does not publish one universal pull-rate figure for every English release. That scarcity underlines how special the Gold and Silver Emperor cards are, while the card number, artwork and current availability provide the most reliable way to compare them.
All 3rd Anniversary Special Rares (SP) (OP11-OP14)
OP14-EB04: The Azure Sea's Seven — Buggy (OP09-051)
The final piece of the 3rd Anniversary series is Buggy the Clown, coming in OP-14: “The Azure Sea’s Seven”. The Gold Buggy has a rich gold background highlighting his colorful design.
The Silver Buggy has a monochrome silver foil scheme. With Buggy’s inclusion, all “Four Emperors” of the One Piece world have now received 3rd Anniversary Special Rares.
OP-13 “Carrying On His Will” was a special 3rd Anniversary booster, and it features Shanks as the next Anniversary SP. Both the Gold and Silver Shanks versions are premium chase cards from the set.
The Silver Shanks is presumably printed in equal or similar quantity as the gold foil version. Each of these Anniversary cards so far has been numbered as a special parallel of an older card (Shanks is a reprint of manga rare OP09-004).
OP12: Legacy of the Master — Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard) (OP09-093)
OP-12 “Legacy of the Master” continued the anniversary series with Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard) as the featured character, in both Gold and Silver foil versions. Pull-rate wise, Blackbeard’s cards appear to be inserted under the same extremely limited scheme as Luffy’s.
Blackbeard’s anniversary card is every bit as extravagant as Luffy’s. It uses the same full-foil treatment with gold etching for the character art and a silver variant with a monochrome sparkle background. Collectors who’ve pulled it have been delighted with the card’s appearance. “Such a magnificent card”.
OP11: A Fist of Divine Speed — Monkey D. Luffy (Gear 5) (OP05-119)
The first 3rd Anniversary Special Rare released. A full gold-foil reprint of OP05-119 Gear 5 Luffy. Collectors treat this as the main chase of OP-11 thanks to the heavy gold finish and instant recognition.
The silver-foil counterpart shares the same anniversary slot and scarcity tier. The pearlescent, sparkly foil gives it a different look, and many collectors pick based on design preference rather than price.
Conclusion
In summary, the Special 3rd Anniversary Cards have solidified themselves as must-have chase cards and a defining feature of the One Piece Card Game’s anniversary year. Each of these four Emperor cards served as the ultimate pull in its respective set (OP11, OP12, OP13, OP14), generating huge excitement whenever one surfaced. Together, they form a complete four-card set of Emperors that holds a special allure for fans – a mini-collection that celebrates the current Four Emperors of One Piece in spectacular fashion. With the inclusion of Buggy’s card in OP-14, the quartet was finally complete, and many collectors are now eager to own all four to showcase the unified theme.
Looking ahead, the Special 3rd Anniversary Cards have the qualities collectors often value long-term. They combine scarcity, beloved characters, iconic art, and commemorative significance tied to the game’s history. The four Emperor designs form a focused anniversary mini-collection, with Gold and Silver versions that commemorate an early milestone in the One Piece Card Game. Together, they are a shining, foil-stamped testament to the game’s early era and a trophy of its 3rd anniversary that fans can treasure as a complete set.
