Top 10 Chase Cards in OP03 Pillars of Strength (One Piece TCG)

December 29, 2025

This list focuses on the OP03 cards collectors actually open cases for. OP03 Pillars of Strength sits at an early point in the One Piece TCG lifecycle and introduced several long-term collector pillars: the third manga rare, the first wave of Wanted Poster SP cards, and multiple first-time leader alt arts. This set marked a shift toward stronger visual identity and parallel-driven demand.

The OP03 alt art leader cards introduced a bold, artistic direction that still feels distinct years later. They look cohesive, intentional, and collectible as a full set. That’s why OP03 remains a reference point for leader card design.

The chase in OP03 leans heavily on “firsts” and recognisable characters. Manga rarity, SP Wanted Posters, and early leader alternate arts define collector interest. Gameplay mattered at release, but today demand comes from scarcity, character appeal, and set relevance.

OP-03 – Pillars of Strength

Villain-focused set with iconic enemies from East Blue, Water Seven and Whole Cake Island.

Top 10 Chase Cards in OP03 (Pillars of Strength)

1. Sogeking (OP03-122) – Manga Rare The third manga rare in the One Piece TCG and the first manga card tied to Usopp/Sogeking. Manga rarity places this firmly as the main chase of the set. Low pull rates and character uniqueness drive collector demand. This is the card OP03 is opened for.	Loading…
2. Nami (OP03-040) – Leader Alt Art The first Nami leader card, presented in alternate art. Leader alt arts from early sets remain core collector targets. Nami cards consistently perform well, and this one anchors OP03 leader collections. Nami's popularity supports steady demand.	Loading…
3. Monkey D. Luffy (ST01-012) – SP Wanted Poster The first Special Rare (SP) card introduced in the One Piece TCG. This marks the debut of the Wanted Poster concept. Luffy’s popularity plus first-of-its-kind status makes this a high-tier chase. Collector interest stays strong despite not being manga rare.	Loading…
4. Donquixote Doflamingo (ST03-009) – SP Wanted Poster One of the four original Wanted Poster SP cards from OP03. Doflamingo has lasting character appeal and villain collectors target this card heavily. The Wanted Poster layout adds strong display value. A consistent upper-mid chase.	Loading…
5. Portgas D. Ace (OP03-001) – Leader Alt Art The first Ace leader card in alternate art form. Ace remains one of the most collected characters in the franchise. Early leader alt arts hold long-term relevance. Demand is solid, though below manga and SP tier.	Loading…
6. Kaido (ST04-003) – SP Wanted Poster Another of the four Wanted Poster SP cards introduced in this set. Kaido’s role as a major antagonist supports collector interest. A good pull with slightly weaker demand than Luffy or Doflamingo.	Loading…
7. Charlotte Katakuri (OP03-099) – Leader Alt Art The first Charlotte Katakuri leader card with alternate art. Katakuri has a loyal collector base and strong visual presence. This card often flies under the radar but completes early leader sets. Solid mid-tier chase.	Loading…
8. Eustass “Captain” Kid (OP01-051) – SP Wanted Poster One of the four Wanted Poster SP cards tied to OP03’s introduction of the concept. Kid’s popularity is more set-dependent, but the SP layout keeps this relevant. Collector demand exists mainly for full SP sets.	Loading…
9. Arlong (OP03-022) – Leader Alt Art The first Arlong leader card in alternate art. Arlong appeals mainly to early-arc fans and completionist collectors. Demand is lower than main characters, but early leader status keeps it relevant. Lower-tier chase that still counts.	Loading…
10. Rob Lucci (OP03-076) – Leader Alt Art The first Rob Lucci leader card in alternate art form. This card mainly serves set and leader completion. Character demand is limited, but early-set relevance gives it staying power. A weaker chase, but still part of the OP03 chase structure.	Loading…

Honorable mentions

Cards that narrowly missed the Top 10:

Sogeking (OP03-122) – Character SEC Alt Art

Strong thematic tie to the set, but collector demand concentrates almost entirely on the manga version with the identical card number. The SEC alt art is visually appealing, yet clearly secondary. Relevant for collectors but not a primary chase.

Loading…

Charlotte Katakuri (OP03-123) – Character SEC Alt Art

In terms of artwork and rarity, this card is a solid addition to a collection, but it sits below the set’s main chases. Overshadowed by the manga rare, SP Wanted Posters, and leader alt arts. A respectable pull, but not a case-defining hit.

Loading…

Is OP03 Pillars of Strength worth opening?

For sealed, opening OP03 is risky. The set has one clear top chase (Manga Sogeking) and a small group of SP and leader alt arts. Missing those hits quickly drops expected value. OP03 sealed booster boxes should be seen as a collector's item by itself, keeping it sealed for display. It makes more sense to buy singles directly. If you target a specific SP or leader alt art, singles avoid the low odds tied to manga and SP pulls.

OP-03 – Pillars of Strength

Villain-focused set with iconic enemies from East Blue, Water Seven and Whole Cake Island.

How this set compares

Compared to OP01 Romance Dawn, OP03 has fewer total grail-level cards. Value concentrates around one manga rare and the first SP Wanted Posters, rather than many high-end leader alts.

Compared to OP02 Paramount War, OP03 benefits from introducing a new rarity concept (SP Wanted Posters). OP02 leans more heavily on a single manga chase, while OP03 spreads collector interest across manga, SP, and leader alt arts.

Back to blog