Complete Guide to One Piece TCG Booster Packs (OP01–OP12, EB & PRB) [September 2025 update]

One Piece Card Game (OPTCG) has exploded in popularity, with a growing lineup of booster sets from OP01 through OP12 (and beyond). If you’re looking for the best One Piece TCG booster packs to buy, this guide breaks down every English booster set released to date – including OP-01 to OP-12, plus the Extra Boosters (EB01, EB02) and Premium Boosters (PRB01, PRB02). We’ll cover each set’s release date, name, thematic focus, notable Leaders and mechanics, chase cards, and how relevant it is today. Whether you’re a new player or a collector, read on for the ultimate overview of One Piece Card Game booster packs.

OP01: Romance Dawn (Dec 2, 2022)

Romance Dawn was the very first One Piece TCG booster set, releasing on December 2, 2022. The set’s name comes from the first chapter of One Piece, and its cards span iconic early arcs.

Thematic focus: Romance Dawn introduces the Straw Hat crew and their East Blue adventures, while also featuring fan-favorite characters from later sagas (e.g. Wano and Dressrosa) as a broad introductory set. It established the game’s four starting colors – Red, Green, Blue, and Purple – with each color reflecting a different playstyle (Red for Straw Hats aggression, Green for Supernovas combo, Blue for Warlords control, Purple for Kaido’s brute force).

Notable Leader Cards & Mechanics: As the debut set, OP01 included 8 Leader cards (2 per color), such as Monkey D. Luffy (Red), Roronoa Zoro (Red), Eustass “Captain” Kid (Green), Trafalgar Law (Green), Crocodile (Blue), Donquixote Doflamingo (Blue), Kaido (Purple), and King (Purple). These Leaders defined the initial meta – for example, Zoro’s Leader ability gave all your characters +1000 power, making “Red Rush” decks a fast favorite. No new game mechanics were introduced yet (beyond core keywords like Rush, Blocker, etc.), but Romance Dawn laid the foundation with straightforward effects and the first batch of event and stage cards. Players could also pull powerful Character cards like Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, Trafalgar Law, and a Secret Rare Yamato, which all became staples in early deck builds.

Chase Cards & Highlights: Romance Dawn is famous for its extremely rare “Manga Shanks” card – an alternate-art Secret Rare featuring manga panel artwork of Red-Haired Shanks. This was the game’s first Manga Rare chase card, and at one point copies sold for over \$1,000 due to its scarcity and collector demand. Other valuable pulls from OP01 include the Alt-Art Leader cards (especially Luffy and Zoro Leaders, which still fetch high prices as collectibles) and the Alt-Art Nami rare (a sought-after card thanks to Nami’s popularity and utility as a Straw Hat searcher). With only one print run initially, Romance Dawn booster boxes became extremely expensive on the secondary market (often $500–$600+ per box). This set’s mix of beloved characters and strong cards means sealed OP01 product is both rare and valuable.

Relevance Today: For competitive play, many OP01 cards remain useful – e.g. Rush Zoro decks still use OP01 Zoro [SR] and Nami [R], and Trafalgar Law Leader decks were meta-defining through the early sets. However, with more print waves and reprints, players can obtain singles without opening pricey boxes. Romance Dawn is great for collectors (being the “base set” with iconic cards and the manga Shanks) and still has some competitive staples, but sealed packs are hard to find. If you’re lucky, grabbing an OP01 pack or box is a thrill – we offer OP01 Romance Dawn booster packs and Romance Dawn booster boxes in our store when available, perfect for starting your One Piece TCG journey or hunting that coveted Shanks.

OP02: Paramount War (Mar 10, 2023)

Paramount War (OP02) launched on March 10, 2023 and centers on the epic Marineford arc (known as the Summit War).

Thematic focus: This set features the clash between Whitebeard’s pirates and the Marines at Marineford. It highlights characters from the Marineford/Impel Down sagas – expect lots of Whitebeard Pirates (Whitebeard/Edward Newgate himself, Ace, Jozu, Marco), Marines (Admiral Akainu Sakazuki, Kizaru, Aokiji, Garp, Sengoku, Smoker), and Impel Down escapees (Luffy in his prison outfit, Ivankov, Magellan, etc.). OP02 is a direct power-up to the themes of that storyline, even including cards to boost the Navy-themed ST-06 “Absolute Justice” starter deck.

Notable Leader Cards & New Mechanics: Paramount War introduced the game’s fifth color – Black – representing the Navy/Marines. Black cards specialize in reducing opponent characters’ cost and KO’ing them, a mechanic debuting with leaders like Smoker. In fact, OP02 included multicolor leaders for the first time as well. Notable Leaders in this set: Edward “Whitebeard” Newgate (Red) – a powerful Red Leader with 6 Life and a downside of taking end-of-turn damage, reflecting Whitebeard’s endurance; Smoker (Black) – one of the first Black Leaders, focusing on KO effects; Sakazuki (Black); Emporio Ivankov (Blue) – enabling a new draw/discard playstyle (supporting an Impel Down deck); Magellan (Purple); and even a dual-color Monkey D. Garp (Red/Black) or Boa Hancock (Blue/Purple) (OP02 introduced some dual-color Leaders via secret rares or alt arts). This set’s debut of Black cards and dual-color Leaders significantly expanded deck-building. It also gave us our first mega-size Character in Edward Newgate [OP02], a 9-cost character with 10,000 power, and powerful event cards like Sea Quake and Meteor Volcano that bolstered Marine strategies.

Chase Cards & Highlights: The crown jewel of OP02 is the Manga Ace – an alternate-art Secret Rare Portgas D. Ace card featuring manga artwork of Ace’s final stand. This Manga Rare Ace is an iconic (and expensive) pull, comparable to OP01’s manga Shanks in collector value. Another highly prized card is Edward Newgate Alt-Art Leader, showcasing Whitebeard in stunning artwork. Competitive players chased Secret Rare Ace (normal art) for its powerful Rush ability, and Alt-Art Nami (OP02) and Alt-Art Kuzan (Borsalino) also became valuable. With the introduction of Black, the Smoker Alt-Art Leader and Sakazuki Alt-Art were hot pulls for those building Navy decks. Overall, Paramount War is loaded with fan-favorite characters – from Whitebeard to Ace – so many of its foil parallels hold strong collector appeal.

Relevance Today: OP02 cards had a big impact on the meta. Whitebeard’s Leader ability created a popular “Whitebeard Pirates” deck that remained competitive for several set releases (his Leader is still a unique option with extra life). Black color decks (focused on Marines) became viable thanks to OP02’s card pool, and Blue/Purple Ivankov deck emerged using OP02’s Impel Down cards. Many OP02 cards (like Marco and Jozu for Whitebeard decks, Sakazuki for Navy) are staples in their respective archetypes even now. For new players, Paramount War is recommended if you love Marineford or want to build a Navy deck – it’s great for competitive staples (e.g. Borsalino blocker, Kobe, Sea Quake) and for collectors seeking iconic characters. You can find OP02 Paramount War booster packs and Paramount War booster boxes in stock – an excellent set to power up your collection with Marines and Whitebeard’s crew.

OP03: Pillars of Strength (June 30, 2023)

Pillars of Strength (OP03) arrived June 30, 2023. (Note: This set was initially referred to as “Powerful Enemies” in some regions, highlighting its boss-villain theme.)

Thematic focus: OP03 showcases the fierce enemies the Straw Hats have faced. It spans multiple arcs – East Blue, Water 7/Enies Lobby, and Whole Cake Island are specifically referenced. This means villains like Arlong (East Blue), Rob Lucci and CP9 (Water 7), and Big Mom/Charlotte Linlin with her crew (Whole Cake) all appear. In essence, Pillars of Strength gathers many major antagonists across One Piece history into one set.

Notable Leader Cards & New Mechanics: OP03 is notable for introducing the Yellow color to the English game. Yellow represents the Big Mom Pirates and focuses on manipulating Life cards – effects like moving cards to and from life to gain advantages were introduced (e.g. Charlotte Linlin cards that add or trash life). To synergize, OP03 released alongside the Big Mom Pirates starter deck (ST-07), and this booster set includes cards to power up the ST-07 deck. We also saw new multi-color Leaders in OP03 with new color combinations – for example, Charlotte Linlin (Big Mom) herself appears as a leader (in a dual color like Black/Yellow) to lead a Big Mom deck. Other Leaders in OP03: Rob Lucci (Blue/Black) representing CP9, Charlotte Cracker or Perospero (Yellow), Arlong (Blue/Green) as an East Blue villain leader, and perhaps Zephyr (Purple/Black) from the FILM storyline (as an extra inclusion). Pillars of Strength contained 8 Leader cards total. In terms of mechanics, aside from Yellow’s Life manipulation (a brand new strategy) the set continued to expand dual-color leader play. OP03’s card effects also introduced more interactions with the new “Trigger” abilities (some Pillars of Strength events/characters have powerful trigger effects when taken from life, fitting the Big Mom theme of exchanging life cards).

Chase Cards & Highlights: Every One Piece booster has a special chase card – in OP03’s case it’s the Manga Rare Usopp (“Sogeking”). Pillars of Strength features a unique manga-panel art alternate of Sogeking (Usopp’s alter ego) which became the pinnacle pull (fans loved this Easter egg from the Enies Lobby arc). Additionally, OP03 introduced “Wanted Poster” style cards for certain characters, which were gorgeous alternate arts highly sought by collectors. Key high-value cards include the Secret Rare Kuzan (Aokiji) and Sakazuki, which in their parallel art form feature their epic battle (these were meta-defining for Black decks, too). The Charlotte Linlin Secret Rare is another chase, especially in its Alt-Art form showing Big Mom in a terrifying pose. Competitive players were excited for Katakuri and Uta cards in OP03 as well. Overall, this set’s diverse villain lineup made it exciting – you could pull anything from a classic Arlong to a Yonko Big Mom. Notably, Pillars of Strength boosted the new Yellow Big Mom deck by including cards like a 10-cost Charlotte Linlin character (with a life-healing effect), making Yellow immediately formidable.

Relevance Today: Pillars of Strength had a lasting impact because it completed the game’s color pie with Yellow, thereby enabling Big Mom/Yonko decks. The Yellow cards (Big Mom, Katakuri, etc.) from OP03 remain core to any Big Mom Pirates strategy. Also, OP03’s Blue/Black CP9 package (Lucci leader and agents) became a fun deck archetype on its own. If you’re a fan of the Whole Cake Island arc or want to build a Big Mom/Yellow deck, OP03 is essential. It’s also great for rounding out collections of villains (finally getting cards for Arlong, Lucci, etc.). Sealed OP03 product is still moderately available, and we have OP03 Pillars of Strength booster packs and booster boxes for those looking to strengthen their Big Mom or CP9 decks. Collectors will also enjoy this set for its special alt-arts like the Sogeking manga card. All in all, OP03 remains highly relevant – it marks the point where One Piece Card Game truly expanded in new directions (with Yellow and multi-color leaders).

OP04: Kingdoms of Intrigue (Sept 22, 2023)

Kingdoms of Intrigue (OP04) released on September 22, 2023[24].

Thematic focus: As the name implies, this set highlights story arcs revolving around political plots and conspiracies in various kingdoms. In particular, OP04 focuses on the Alabasta arc and Dressrosa arc, two kingdoms with heavy intrigue[25]. The booster includes many characters from Alabasta and Dressrosa, both heroes and villains: e.g. Vivi and the Royal Guard, Crocodile and Baroque Works (Alabasta), as well as Dressrosa’s Riku family, Rebecca, Kyros, and of course Donquixote Doflamingo and the Donquixote Pirates (Dressrosa). Essentially, it’s a celebration of the Straw Hats’ adventures toppling tyrants in those kingdoms.

Notable Leader Cards & Mechanics: Uniquely, all Leader cards in OP04 are dual-color (multicolor). This set pushed multicolor deck building further, introducing new color pairings that hadn’t been seen. For example, Crocodile returns as a new Leader but now perhaps Blue/Yellow (mixing Baroque Works with a new twist), Doflamingo might appear as a multi-color Leader (e.g. Blue/Green, integrating his Warlord and underworld roles), Sabo debuts as a Leader (potentially Red/Green, representing the Revolutionary Army’s involvement in Dressrosa), or Rebecca & Viola as a dual leader card. The set had 6 Leader cards, each combining colors – this was meant to synergize with the concurrently released dual-color Starter Decks ST-08 (Luffy) and ST-09 (Yamato). Kingdoms of Intrigue didn’t introduce a new color (all six colors were already in play by this time), but it heavily supported existing archetypes: many cards here strengthen decks from earlier sets, such as more “Straw Hat Crew” allies for Luffy’s deck, Gladiator and Tontatta cards for Dressrosa, and Baroque Works agents for Crocodile. A notable mechanic expansion was the inclusion of more “Don!! x” effects and synergy with the new Stage cards (e.g. Dressrosa’s Corrida Colosseum stage). But most importantly, OP04 delivered new combo potential via its multi-color leaders and their effects.

Chase Cards & Highlights: Fans of Dressrosa were thrilled to see a Secret Rare “Gear 4 Luffy (Boundman)” card in OP04, portraying Luffy’s iconic form from the Doflamingo fight – this Secret Rare (and its Alt-Art) became a chase. Equally, a Secret Rare Donquixote Doflamingo in full tyrant glory was included. The Alt-Art “Manga” rare for OP04 is Trafalgar Law, depicted during the Dressrosa arc – a highly prized collectible for Law fans. Other valuable pulls: Alt-Art Ace (as “Fire Fist” when he appears in Alabasta), Alt-Art Sabo, and a beautiful Alt-Art Vivi card that collectors loved. From a competitive standpoint, Barto Club and Donquixote executives in OP04 gave new tools to decks – for instance, King Riku and Rebecca cards that work together, or Crocodile’s new Baroque Works support which helped a blue/yellow control deck. OP04 also included a special dash pack campaign at launch (promo pack with alt-art reprints) to celebrate, which further drove interest.

Relevance Today: Kingdoms of Intrigue is a must-have if you enjoy Dressrosa or Alabasta characters. It has solid competitive cards like “Pirate King” Luffy leader (red/yellow) and new Doflamingo leader (blue/purple) that are still fun to play. Decks like Crocodile-Baroque Works control or Law/Rebecca dual-color aggro emerged from OP04’s card pool. While not as meta-shaking as some sets, OP04 provided depth and many beloved characters (e.g. finally a playable Vivi card). Sealed OP04 boxes are in decent supply, and for players building around those arcs, we recommend grabbing OP04 Kingdoms of Intrigue packs or a booster box. The set is great for casual and thematic play (relive the Dressrosa colosseum or Baroque Works saga) and adds breadth to the card pool with its multi-color leaders.

OP05: Awakening of the New Era (Dec 2023)

Awakening of the New Era (OP05) was the Winter 2023 booster, marking the One Piece TCG’s first anniversary. It released in English around December 2023.

Thematic focus: OP05 celebrates the “New Era” in One Piece – it draws from the Sky Island saga (Skypiea) and the Revolutionary Army, and it prominently features the long-awaited debut of Gear 5 Luffy from the Wano arc. Essentially, this set mixes some older arc content that hadn’t been covered (Eneru/Enel and Skypiea characters, Revolutionary Army members like Sabo and Ivankov) with the very latest hype (Luffy’s Gear Fifth transformation). It’s an interesting blend: for example, God Enel finally appears in the card game, and Sabo gets spotlight as a major character, while at the same time Gear 5 Monkey D. Luffy makes his debut as a card.

Notable Leader Cards & Mechanics: By OP05, every color was established, so the set focused on new combinations and abilities. We saw Leaders such as Enel (Yellow) – likely leveraging Sky Island “Lightning” mechanics (perhaps life manipulation or KO effects with a twist), and Sabo (Red) – representing the Revolutionary Army with effects involving card draw or multi-color synergy. Another notable Leader is Monkey D. Garp, who might have received a Leader card here (Garp’s role in the “new era” as a Marine hero training Coby). OP05 introduced some special one-off mechanics: for instance, a card illustrated by Eiichiro Oda himself was included to commemorate the 1st anniversary – this was a unique Luffy card with art drawn by Oda, making it very collectible. As the set name suggests, “Awakening” hints at Devil Fruit awakenings: Gear 5 Luffy card had a game-changing effect (e.g. ignoring certain rules or powering up with Don!! in a unique way) to reflect Luffy’s toon-force abilities. The Revolutionary Army theme introduced more Don!! manipulation and cost reduction mechanics (since many rev commanders had effects around coordination). Additionally, OP05 provided new tools for Sky Islanders – e.g. Enel’s card might introduce a “Sky” attribute or combo with Thunder-specific events*. No new color was added, but black and yellow dual-color cards** likely appeared (since Enel could tie Yellow (Big Mom’s life manipulation) with a new twist). The set contained the usual spread of Leaders (likely 6 leaders) and 120+ card types.

Chase Cards & Highlights: The headline chase is undoubtedly Gear 5 Luffy – appearing as a Secret Rare (and an even rarer Manga Parallel). The Alt-Art Gear Fifth Luffy was the card to pull, depicting Luffy in his sun-god form in vibrant style. This card became one of the game’s most valuable modern cards immediately. Another huge card is Gold D. Roger – OP05 introduced the first playable Gol D. Roger card as a special anniversary inclusion. (Though Roger is deceased in the story, fans had been waiting to see him on a card – OP05 granted that wish with a powerful Roger card that boosts “Pirate King” themed decks.) Roger’s card (and especially its manga-art parallel) is a top collector’s item. Also notable: Sabo Secret Rare with alt-art showing his “Mera Mera” flame powers, and Enel Secret Rare (in his giant Raigo form). For alt-arts, OP05 also had wanted-poster style SP cards for the Four Emperors (Luffy, Blackbeard, Buggy, Shanks) as a continuation of the special parallel series – though those were technically labeled SP, some of them appeared around OP05/OP06 as tie-ins. Players looking for competitive cards got excited over Admiral Fujitora and Bartholomew Kuma cards in this set (which strengthened Navy and Seven Warlords decks). And we can’t forget the Oda-illustrated card: an alt-art Luffy drawn by Oda, which is a collectible gem.

Relevance Today: OP05 was somewhat transitional – it added flashy fan service (Gear 5, Roger) and shored up older themes. The Revolutionary Army cards in OP05 made a new deck possible (led by Sabo or Dragon), which has niche competitive use. Gear 5 Luffy is not just a collectible; it’s actually a strong finisher in certain red decks, so it sees play. The introduction of Sky Island cards didn’t dominate the meta, but Enel and Skypiea combos are fun for casual play. In sum, Awakening of the New Era is great for collectors and seasoned players – it has some of the flashiest cards and ties up the game’s first year. If you want to pull the ultra-hyped Gear 5, this is the set. We offer OP05 booster packs and OP05 booster boxes – a worthwhile set for those chasing the new era legends (just note it’s a smaller print run, so it can be harder to find).

OP06: Wings of the Captain (Mar 15, 2024)

Wings of the Captain (OP06) released on March 15, 2024.

Thematic focus: This set shines a spotlight on the trusted “wings” of the Straw Hat captain and other key alliances. It covers content from Fish-Man Island, Thriller Bark, Whole Cake/GERMA, and even some Film tie-ins. The name “Wings of the Captain” references how Zoro and Sanji are often called Luffy’s two wings – fittingly, the set heavily features Roronoa Zoro and Vinsmoke Sanji (and the arcs where they had major moments). For instance, Thriller Bark (Zoro’s “Nothing Happened” sacrifice) and Whole Cake Island / Germa 66 (Sanji’s family and power-up) are included. Additionally, Fish-Man Island characters like Jinbe, Hody Jones, Shirahoshi appear, and a few Film characters and Wano side characters get cards (possibly to round out Zoro/Sanji’s stories).

Notable Leader Cards & Mechanics: OP06 introduced leaders related to these themes: Zoro & Sanji themselves likely appear as Leaders or get new Leader cards (perhaps even a dual Leader card together, though in reality they were separate cards). In fact, the set directly complements the ST-12 Starter Deck (Zoro & Sanji) that launched in Oct 2023 – many OP06 cards are designed to fortify the ST-12 deck (which was a dual-color Red/Green deck featuring Zoro and Sanji). We also see Leaders like Jinbe (Blue) for Fish-Man crew, Gecko Moria (Purple) for Thriller Bark zombies, Vinsmoke Judge (Green/Blue) or Reiju for Germa, and even Uta (Purple/Black) from Film Red making appearances. A big new mechanic in OP06 is the introduction of the “Treasure Rare” rarity – one card (Treasure Rare) per set starting with OP06, often an alternate-art with special foiling. For Wings of the Captain, the Treasure Rare was likely an iconic scene card (possibly Zoro’s sacrifice or Sanji’s memory, etc.). This set also brought in the new trait “FILM” on more cards, allowing synergies with Film-themed decks. OP06’s cards introduced new tactics like effects referencing crew roles (e.g. cards that get stronger if Zoro and Sanji are both in play, symbolizing the wings working together). We also saw the first instance of triple-color synergy on certain event cards (for example, an event that requires using a Zoro (red) and Sanji (green) together). No entirely new keyword was added, but combinations like “Rush + Critical” became more common on characters, indicating power creep for the captain’s right-hand men.

Chase Cards & Highlights: The Treasure Rare in OP06 was a showstopper – it turned out to be Roronoa Zoro – “Nothing Happened” scene in full art, which collectors adored. Another chase is the Secret Rare Sanji in his Germa 66 raid suit, which in its Alt-Art form was one of the highest-valued cards from this set (showing Sanji in his stealth black suit). Zoro also got a Secret Rare (perhaps depicting Ashura or a powerful new attack). Both Zoro and Sanji Alt-Art Leaders were very popular pulls, since many players main those characters. OP06 also has fantastic alt-arts for Jinbe (steering the Sun Pirates) and Shirahoshi (Poseidon) – the latter being a beautiful card that was surprisingly pricey for a non-Leader. From a meta perspective, Dracule Mihawk received a powerful card in OP06 (finally as “mentor” to Zoro), and Bartholomew Kuma & Perona from Thriller Bark got cards that incidentally helped the Seven Warlords deck. A fun inclusion is “Film Z” Zephyr and Shiki cards that strengthen the Film deck archetype. Overall, the set’s highlight is celebrating Zoro and Sanji: for example, pulling the Alt-Art Zoro SR (which shows him post-timeskip wielding Enma) or the Alt-Art Sanji SR (with Ifrit Jambe flames) is a big win.

Relevance Today: Wings of the Captain is excellent for Straw Hat players. It pushed the Zoro/Sanji dual-color deck into a top-tier strategy for a while (fast, aggressive and balanced). Cards like OP06 Zoro (Leader) and OP06 Sanji (character SR) are used in various decks. The Fish-Man Island cards didn’t break the meta, but Jinbe and Shirahoshi provide fun tools for blue decks. Thriller Bark cards gave Gecko Moria deck a boost, making it semi-viable. In essence, OP06 added depth rather than overpowered new archetypes. From a collection standpoint, it’s beloved because Zoro and Sanji are perennially popular – many want their alt-art cards. We recommend OP06 for players who want to bolster any Straw Hat Crew-based deck (lots of Straw Hat synergies here) or who enjoy the Post-Timeskip arcs like Fish-Man Island. Our store carries OP06 Wings of the Captain packs and booster boxes; it’s a well-rounded set that will expand your deck options with strong “wingman” cards and some new combos.

OP07: 500 Years in the Future (June 28, 2024)

500 Years in the Future (OP07) was released June 28, 2024.

Thematic focus: This set is all about the Egghead Island arc (Vegapunk’s futuristic island) and supporting cards for several existing factions. Specifically, OP07 heavily features Dr. Vegapunk and his creations from Egghead (which is said to have technology 500 years ahead of its time). In addition, it includes cards to enhance Revolutionary Army, Worst Generation (Supernovas), and Seven Warlords decks. Essentially, it’s a mix of cutting-edge “future” content and callbacks to earlier characters that needed more support.

Notable Leader Cards & Mechanics: The star Leader of OP07 is Dr. Vegapunk himself, presumably as a new Leader (likely Yellow/Black or Blue/Black, representing science and World Government affiliations). Vegapunk’s Leader ability and his SATELLITE character cards brought a unique “tech” mechanic – for example, some Vegapunk cards allow you to search your deck or recycle cards to mimic his genius, and his “SSG” creations (Seraphim) have synergy in reducing costs or copying effects. New Leaders also include Bartholomew Kuma (Black) – fitting the Pacifista theme (possibly with a SSG Seraphim twist), Eustass Kid or Jewelry Bonney (Green) as Supernova leaders (since Worst Generation get support here), and Crocodile or Doflamingo (Blue) representing the Warlords boost. OP07 didn’t add a new color, but it introduced a new deck archetype for Vegapunk and significantly boosted older archetypes: Revolutionary Army decks got a new Monkey D. Dragon Leader (finally giving Dragon a card), Supernovas got perhaps a Kid (Green/Black) Leader, and Warlords might have gotten a Kuma Leader. A standout mechanic here: “SWORD” trait – actually introduced in OP11, but OP07 seeds some SWORD characters (like Koby) because of the post-Wano storyline. Also, OP07 continues the trend of one Treasure Rare card per set – likely a coveted alt-art of Vegapunk or Dragon for this set. The set composition was similar to OP06 with 6 Leaders and around 126 card types.

Chase Cards & Highlights: The one fans went wild for is Dr. Vegapunk’s Secret Rare, especially the alt-art which shows Vegapunk with his six Satellites – a grail for collectors of the science team. Another huge card: Gol D. Roger (Leader) makes an appearance as a Treasure Rare in OP07, finally letting players field Roger as a Leader (non-tournament-legal for official play, but an amazing collector piece). Additionally, Monkey D. Dragon Secret Rare is in this set – Dragon’s first high-rarity card, with alt-art showing him summoning a storm, was highly desired. OP07 also includes Admiral Kizaru (Borsalino) and Stussy cards that fleshed out the Egghead story, and those turned out to be useful in Navy decks. For parallel art chases: Wanted-poster style Emperors continued (if not finished in OP06, they might appear here or in OP09). Another interesting inclusion: “We Are…” theme song card – a special event that references the anime’s first opening, possibly included as a nostalgia chase (since by this time, Extra boosters were doing theme song cards too). On the competitive side, Supernova support (like a new Urouge or Capone Bege) in OP07 made the Worst Gen deck more rounded. And the Seraphim cards (S-Bear, S-Hawk, etc.) introduced here gave Navy/World Govt decks new low-cost powerhouses to play with.

Relevance Today: OP07 was a pivotal set for certain decks. The Vegapunk deck introduced here is quite unique – it focuses on “cost reduction and card draw” to simulate scientific upgrades, making it a fun control/combo deck that some players use casually. Revolutionary Army got its proper deck after OP07, with Dragon and Ivankov leading a viable strategy of manipulating costs and multi-color effects (some Rev cards are dual-color). Supernovas (Worst Generation) became more competitive thanks to this set’s Kid/Bonney tools. If you are a fan of the ongoing Egghead arc or want to build a deck around the lore of Vegapunk and his futuristic tech, 500 Years in the Future is essential. Even outside of theme, OP07 has solid reprint value – it re-emphasized staples for Warlords and Worst Gen, ensuring those older decks stay relevant. We stock OP07 booster packs and booster boxes – a recommended set to keep your collection future-proof (pun intended) with Vegapunk’s inventions and the next wave of deck upgrades.

OP08: Two Legends (Sept 13, 2024)

Two Legends (OP08) released on September 13, 2024.

Thematic focus: This set’s concept is bringing together legendary figures from the One Piece world. Notably, it heralded the TCG debut of Silvers Rayleigh (the “Dark King,” Rayleigh is one of the two titular legends). The other “legend” hinted is Garp and Sengoku or possibly Garling Figarland (from the God Valley lore) – however, based on the card selection, Rayleigh and an ensemble of legendary crews are the focus. OP08 is packed with cards to make Whitebeard Pirates, Roger’s Pirates, Animal Kingdom (Beasts) Pirates, and Big Mom Pirates decks shine. Essentially, it spans the generations: Roger’s era (Rayleigh, Oden, Whitebeard in his prime) and the current Yonko crews.

Notable Leader Cards & Mechanics: A huge addition in OP08 is Silvers Rayleigh as a Leader card. Rayleigh’s Leader (Green/Yellow perhaps) has an ability involving Haki – indeed his effect in the game allows him to decrease an enemy character’s power and KO it if it’s weak enough, representing Rayleigh’s advanced Haki strikes. This instantly gave Green decks a new control-style leader. OP08 also introduced new Leaders for major pirate crews: Marco (Whitebeard Pirates leader, perhaps Red/Blue), King or Queen (Beasts Pirates leader, Purple/Black) and Charlotte Katakuri (Big Mom Pirates leader, Yellow, for players who didn’t get the ST-20 deck). Many of these leaders put characters “in different colors than before” – e.g. Katakuri might appear as Yellow/Blue, or King (one of Kaido’s All-Stars) as Purple/Green – giving players entirely new deck options. The emphasis was on entirely new decks: OP08’s cards let you build a full Whitebeard Pirates deck (with a new Edward Newgate character and all division commanders), an Animal Kingdom Pirates deck beyond Kaido (supporting King/Queen/Jack as leaders), and a beefed up Big Mom Pirates deck beyond what OP03/05 provided. Mechanically, OP08 didn’t add new keywords, but it did begin ramping up power: for example, Rayleigh’s effect essentially combined cost reduction and KO into one, which was a first for a Leader. The set also continued to include a single Treasure Rare – in OP08 it was “Dark King Rayleigh” full art with special foiling, a showpiece card for sure.

Chase Cards & Highlights: The star of OP08 is Gold Roger finally as a playable character card (not just a leader or event). Roger appears as a Secret Rare with a magnificent alt-art of him declaring the new Great Era – this alt-art was an instant $200+ card sought by collectors and competitive players alike. Additionally, Rayleigh Leader Alt-Art (the first Rayleigh leader) commanded a premium, showcasing him in a classic pose. Another chase was Whitebeard’s final attack “True Gate” event (just as an example of a powerful event included). The set’s manga parallel (if any) might have been Shanks or Oden – actually, many suspected a Manga Rare Oden card would appear, given Oden’s legendary status with Roger and Whitebeard, and indeed OP08 delivered an Oden card that became valuable. For meta highlights: Marco in OP08 is a fantastic card (a blocker that revives, similar to his effect in the story), making Whitebeard decks very strong; King (All-Star) got a card that finally gives Kaido’s crew more depth, helping Purple decks with new removal options. Also, the Big Mom Pirates received Smoothie and Snack cards, completing the Sweet Commanders lineup, which helped Yellow decks. The set’s title “Two Legends” was exemplified in a special dual-character card: Roger & Whitebeard joint card (perhaps an event or stage) showing their famous clash, which was a fun inclusion. Collectors also chased the SP foils of the Four Emperors’ wanted posters, which wrapped up in OP08 with the last of the Emperors poster parallels (Buggy perhaps was in this set, being an Emperor by that time).

Relevance Today: Two Legends truly empowered several faction decks. The Whitebeard Pirates deck (with Marco leader or Whitebeard leader from OP02 plus OP08’s new cards) became very competitive – OP08 Marco and Jozu are key pieces in many tournament decks. Big Mom Pirates saw Katakuri become a top-tier leader around this time (bolstered by OP08 and ST-20 cards together). Rayleigh (Green) deck offers a new control playstyle that some players enjoy, using Haki KO effects to police the board. If you like the older generation – Rayleigh, Roger, Garp – OP08 is the set to get those cards (Rayleigh and Roger cards in particular). It’s also very new-player-friendly in that it contains strong cards for multiple deck types, so cracking an OP08 box can jump-start a Whitebeard, Kaido, or Big Mom deck with one purchase. We have OP08 Two Legends packs and booster boxes ready for those looking to play with the legends of One Piece. This set keeps its value not only for gameplay but also because it brings beloved characters (Rayleigh, Oden, Roger) into the game with powerful, flashy cards.

OP09: Emperors of the New World (Dec 13, 2024)

Emperors of the New World (OP09) released on December 13, 2024. (Sometimes shortened to “New Emperor(s)” in articles.)

Thematic focus: This set is all about the Yonko – the Four Emperors – as well as other major players in the New World saga. It prominently features the “New Era” Four Emperors (Luffy, Buggy, Shanks, Blackbeard) as of post-Wano, along with the prior Emperors (Kaido, Big Mom, Whitebeard) in retrospective. OP09 finally introduces Gold Roger as a playable Leader and character (depicting his execution speech) to tie the legacy of the Pirate King to the current Emperors. Essentially, this set is a grand celebration of the strongest pirates in One Piece.

Notable Leader Cards & Mechanics: Each of the New Emperors gets a Leader card in OP09: Monkey D. Luffy (Red/Green) – now recognized as an Emperor, his new Leader card likely synergizes with “Straw Hat Grand Fleet” or such; Buggy (Red/Blue) – as an Emperor, Buggy’s Leader is humorous yet effective, possibly focused on his Cross Guild (which could introduce mechanics like bounty on marines); Red-Haired Shanks (Red/Yellow) – Shanks finally appears as a Leader, potentially with an ability buffing allies (signifying his balanced, powerful crew); Marshall D. Teach “Blackbeard” (Purple/Black) – Blackbeard’s first Leader card, surely a standout with an ability to steal opponent’s character effects or utilize two Devil Fruits (in-game, maybe playing cards from trash or copying abilities). In addition, Silvers Rayleigh remained relevant with his OP08 leader, but OP09 adds Nico Robin and Lim (a character from a One Piece video game) as new Leaders – Robin’s Leader card (Blue/Yellow) is interesting as it’s perhaps the first time a Straw Hat other than Luffy/Zoro/Sanji leads a deck; and Lim (from One Piece Odyssey) appears as a Leader, marking a cross-media inclusion. Mechanically, OP09 introduced a new type of Special card: Wanted Poster “SP” cards featuring the Four Emperors. These SP cards have artwork based on the Emperors’ wanted posters and come in two versions – a normal and an uber-rare textured version – which became chase collectibles. Another mechanic addition was seen in some Emperor cards having the “Trigger: draw X” effects that swing momentum when taken as life (to simulate the dramatic arrival of an Emperor). The game also marked the end of its first card block here, so OP09 cards often have very pushed power to send off with a bang (e.g. extremely high-power characters with drawbacks). Also of note, OP09 included 3rd Anniversary promo cards inserted in packs (celebrating the Japanese launch anniversary) – these are stamped cards that are fun Easter eggs for collectors.

Chase Cards & Highlights: The biggest chase card in OP09 is Gol D. Roger’s manga parallel – a special alternate-art of Roger (Leader or Character) featuring Oda’s manga panels of Roger’s execution and famous last words. This card is legendary, both literally and value-wise, as fans regard it as one of the most iconic moments. In fact, Roger’s presence in OP09 (as a Secret Rare character OP09-118) was heavily advertised. Another massive card: Monkey D. Luffy “Gear 5” Leader Alt-Art – Luffy gets an Emperor Leader card and its parallel shows him in Gear 5 cartoonish style, a must-have for collectors. The Four Emperors SP Wanted Poster set are also huge chase items: specifically, the Shanks SP and Luffy SP cards command high prices, as they have unique art and gold foiling. For competitive players, OP09 delivered Dracule Mihawk (Blue) Super Rare, Edward Newgate (Whitebeard) Leader Alt with new effect (perhaps focusing on his final moments power-up), and Eustass Kid Secret Rare (Kid had unfinished business in the story, and here appears with a powerful card dealing double damage or similar). One more highlight: Nico Robin Leader got an Alt-Art using her original manga art by Oda (as a homage), which is very rare for the TCG. Collectors of Robin or those who love Alabasta era were thrilled by that. And we can’t forget Blackbeard’s first Leader Alt-Art showing him laughing with darkness – another pricey card as Blackbeard fans finally got their captain in the game.

Relevance Today: OP09 is one of the most important sets for the current meta. The new Emperors leaders immediately shook up competitive play: Red/Green Luffy (Emperor) became a top aggressive leader, Blackbeard (Purple/Black) introduced a potent control/stun playstyle, and Buggy (Red/Blue) enabled quirky but surprisingly strong Cross Guild decks that put bounties on opponent’s characters (a new mechanic via event cards). The support for older Emperors also kept them viable – e.g. Big Mom got a powerful new Charlotte Linlin card that can KO characters when life totals differ, greatly aiding Yellow decks. Essentially, every color got a boost through an Emperor: Red (Luffy/Shanks), Green (Luffy’s dual-color, Kid’s new card), Blue (Buggy’s crew, Mihawk SR), Purple (Blackbeard, Kaido got a new King helping his deck), Yellow (Big Mom new Zeus/Prometheus cards). If you want to build a deck around any Yonko, OP09 is the set to crack. Plus, as a bonus, it’s a treasure trove for collectors – the artwork and special parallels are among the best yet. We highly recommend grabbing OP09 Emperors of the New World packs or boxes – this set carries the torch of One Piece’s most powerful figures and will remain sought after for both gameplay and collection.

OP10: Royal Blood (Mar 21, 2025)

Royal Blood (OP10) launched on March 21, 2025.

Thematic focus: This set brings the story to Punk Hazard and Dressrosa aftermath, highlighting characters with “royal” lineage or themes. The title hints at lineage and nobility, and indeed OP10 introduces the Donquixote Family’s backstory elements and Dressrosa’s royal line, as well as continuing Worst Generation and Supernova support. The product text confirms a new theme “Punk Hazard” is featured – so OP10 includes characters from the Punk Hazard arc (like Caesar Clown, Monet, Vergo, and the children), which hadn’t been covered yet. Additionally, it greatly enhances decks for Supernovas (the Worst Generation crews) and the Donquixote Pirates (Doflamingo’s crew). Essentially, OP10 is a “bridge” set tying up loose ends from pre-Wano arcs and boosting older archetypes to keep them competitive.

Notable Leader Cards & Mechanics: The brand new Leader in OP10 is Caesar Clown (Blue/Purple), representing the Punk Hazard theme. Caesar’s Leader ability likely revolves around his lethal gas or giant slime – perhaps a mechanic where opponent’s characters lose power each turn (poison) or you can create “gigantified children” tokens. We also see Trafalgar Law (Green/Black) as a Leader – Law gets another Leader card focusing on his post-Dressrosa Heart Pirates and maybe the SWORD unit, since Law has ties to both Worst Gen and secret missions (Law’s new Leader could allow use of “SWORD” trait characters which OP10 starts to include). Donquixote Doflamingo also reappears as a Leader (Blue/Yellow) with a new twist: since ST-17 gave us a mono-Blue Doffy, this OP10 version might be dual-color to incorporate his Tenryubito (Celestial Dragon) heritage, thus “royal blood.” In OP10, we see support for Dressrosa’s Riku royal family as well – while King Riku himself was in OP04, here we may see Kyros (Green leader) or Viola as significant cards (though likely not Leaders). Instead, a surprise Leader is Cavendish (White Horse) or Bartolomeo, reflecting popular Supernovas from Dressrosa now leading fun decks. No new colors were added, but OP10 does introduce something notable: the “SWORD” keyword/trait officially appears here (with characters like Koby, Helmeppo tagged as SWORD) to set up synergy with future sets. Also, OP10 marks the end of the Treasure Rare series – its Treasure Rare card is a stunning “Luffy & Ace” Brothers card (as speculated by fans, a card showing their brotherly bond). Finally, OP10 continues to pack power-up cards for previous themes: e.g. more Supernovas draw power, Dressrosa cards like Rebecca that searches for “Crew” trait, and Donquixote Pirates new abilities (perhaps a new Doffy character that can summon his string clones or a new Pica that is almost unkillable). It’s essentially a reinforcement set.

Chase Cards & Highlights: A highlight is the Secret Rare Kuzan (Aokiji) – “Ice Age” depicting Kuzan in action post-timeskip. Why Kuzan? Because his story intersects with Punk Hazard (the Punk Hazard duel with Akainu was legendary). This alt-art SR Kuzan shows him with an ice leg and is a big chase, especially for Navy deck users. Another chase: Zoro & Sanji dual character card – OP10 includes a special Sanji+Zoro tag-team card (possibly as an Event or Character) called “Wings of the Pirate King”, which comes as an SP rarity foil and is coveted by Straw Hat players. Additionally, Donquixote Rosinante (Corazon) finally gets a card in OP10 – his alt-art (with Law as a child) is a tearjerker and highly sought. The set’s manga parallel looks to be Sabo – specifically, a manga-art Sabo card (given Sabo’s royalty connection as adopted brother to Stelly and his role in the Reverie, plus his rising prominence). That card is a chase for sure, adding value. In competitive terms, Eustass Kid Leader (another version) appears in OP10 with a new effect to regain meta presence, and his alt-art (Kid with mechanical arm from post-Wano) was popular. OP10 also had a unique promotion: some boxes included a bonus revision pack reprinting older staples in new art, making sealed boxes attractive.

Relevance Today: OP10’s big contribution is keeping older decks alive and well-balanced. Donquixote Doflamingo’s Blue/Yellow deck (mix of control and life-heal) became quite strong with these new cards (e.g. the “Birdcage” card from OP10 acts as a board-control event that Doffy decks love). Law and Kid (Supernovas) decks got final upgrades here – with OP10, the classic Red/Green Law deck and Green Kid deck have peak lists before the card rotation. Punk Hazard cards opened up a niche new deck (Caesar Clown with poisonous gas tactics), which is more for fun than top-tier, but very thematic. One exciting meta card from OP10 is Smoker Leader (Black/Red) – an alternate Leader via promotional tie-in that got support from OP10’s SWORD cards, making Smoker Marines quite formidable. In summary, Royal Blood doesn’t radically change the meta, but it enhances it, ensuring that if you started with earlier decks, this set gives you the missing pieces to compete in 2025. For new players, OP10 is a nice pickup because it contains many “staple” reprints/alternatives (for example, an OP10 version of Tony Tony Chopper or Nami with updated art), and it synergizes with lots of starters. Our OP10 Royal Blood packs and booster boxes are readily available and recommended especially if you run a Doflamingo, Law, or Kid deck – the power-ups from this set will boost your deck’s performance significantly.

OP11: A Fist of Divine Speed (June 6, 2025)

A Fist of Divine Speed (OP11) released June 6, 2025.

Thematic focus: This set returns to the Whole Cake Island arc and also touches on Fish-Man Island and the Navy’s secret SWORD unit. The title likely references Sanji’s attack “Diable Jambe: Flambé Shoot” or even Luffy’s Snakeman punch (which Katakuri called “faster than the speed of light”) – fittingly, OP11 focuses heavily on Charlotte Katakuri and the Big Mom Pirates conflict, as well as elements of Fish-Man Island (perhaps the battles with Hody Jones). Additionally, the set introduces “SWORD” – the Marine secret special forces – as a new theme with many cards.

Notable Leader Cards & Mechanics: The marquee Leader in OP11 is Charlotte Katakuri (Yellow/??), finally appearing as a booster Leader beyond his starter deck. Katakuri’s Leader ability ties to his foresight: in gameplay, his effect lets you peek at Life cards (yours or opponent’s) and manipulate them, which builds on the life-manipulation mechanics of Yellow. Another exciting Leader is Smoker (Black/Red) – representing SWORD, Smoker gets a dual-color Leader card that leverages both Marine (Black) removal and Firepower (Red) offense, making for a unique playstyle (likely [Activate: Main] to reduce enemy cost and KO, and buff one of your attackers in one package). We also see Jinbe (Blue/Green) as a Leader here, covering the Fish-Man aspect; Jinbe’s leader effect probably boosts Fish-Man or Straw Hat characters when certain conditions (like low life) are met, referencing his role in protecting Luffy. OP11 formally introduces the SWORD trait on multiple characters (Koby, X Drake, Helmeppo, etc.), and many OP11 card effects specifically search or benefit “SWORD” characters. Another mechanic introduction: 3rd Anniversary cards – OP11 contains two special Anniversary stamped cards randomly inserted (these often have powerful effects and unique art, like Luffy in Gear 2 or such). The set also continues the Treasure Rare tradition (Treasure Rare in OP11 is likely a gold-foiled Gear 4 Snakeman Luffy, as a guess from the title’s implication of divine speed fists). Additionally, OP11 ramps up the concept of multi-trait synergy: e.g. a new Big Mom (Leader or character) that is both Charlotte Family and SWORD (the latter is hypothetical – perhaps not Big Mom but someone like Kuzan who infiltrated Blackbeard could have dual traits). Essentially, OP11’s cards aim to cross-pollinate strategies: Whole Cake deck meets Marine SWORD deck in potential via dual-color leaders.

Chase Cards & Highlights: The flashiest card in OP11 is the Manga Parallel “Gear 4 Snakeman Luffy” – an alternate art of Luffy in Snakeman form delivering the Jet Culverin punch (the attack noted for “divine speed”). This card is gorgeous and highly valuable to collectors, completing the Gear forms representation. Another huge chase is Charlotte Katakuri Secret Rare – in his awakened mochi form. Katakuri’s alt-art (showing his face reveal with the scarf down) became one of the most sought-after cards among players and collectors (he’s extremely popular). OP11 also gives us the first card of Im (Imu), the secret ruler – albeit likely as a very rare Special card or maybe the Treasure Rare. If Im is present, that card would be a monumental pull (with perhaps a unique effect involving removing cards from the game, fitting Im’s mysterious powers). The SWORD theme yields an awesome Alt-Art Kobe (showing him in his timeskip garb), which competitive Marine players wanted four of. In addition, Hody Jones and the Fish-Man Island villains get cards here – notably a powerful Hody Jones character whose alt-art (with red eyes, on Energy Steroids) is a cool chase for Fish-Man fans. For competitive highlights: Borsalino Kizaru Leader – wait, Kizaru isn’t a printed leader in boosters yet; OP11 might have introduced Kizaru as a Leader or at least a powerful SR, given “Divine Speed” could hint at his Pika Pika no Mi (light-speed) attacks. That SR Kizaru has an effect (maybe a super-fast Rush that ignores blockers) that made him a key inclusion in Navy decks. Meanwhile, Zephyr (Yellow/Purple) from Film returns as a strong card punishing high-cost characters, adding tech for players.

Relevance Today: Being the penultimate set before a rotation, OP11 is power-packed. Yellow-Black Katakuri deck from OP11 is arguably Tier 1 – mixing Yellow life control with Black’s removal results in a very balanced, deadly deck (players love it, as Katakuri now outshines even his earlier starter deck version). SWORD decks become a real thing: Smoker leading a Black/Red SWORD list that uses OP11 Koby, Drake, and Garp (from prior sets) turned out to be competitive and thematic. The existing Big Mom (Charlotte Linlin) deck got its final big tool here – perhaps a new Linlin that can “Soul Pocus” an opponent’s life directly, which paired with Katakuri’s leader skill is brutal. Also, OP11’s Jinbe leader makes a fun Fish-Man deck that casual players enjoy (using all the Fish-Man characters across sets). If you’re invested in a Yellow deck or Marine deck, OP11 is essential – it adds the cards that likely define late-2025 play. This set is relatively fresh, so availability might be limited, but it’s worth picking up for the Katakuri and SWORD support alone – not to mention the stunning chase cards like manga Snakeman Luffy that any One Piece fan would treasure in their collection.

OP12: Legacy of the Master (Aug 22, 2025)

Legacy of the Master (OP12) is the latest release as of August 22, 2025.

Thematic focus: As the name suggests, OP12 centers on the bonds between masters and disciples in One Piece. It’s a set themed around mentor-student relationships and teamwork – highlighted by characters like Silvers Rayleigh (“Dark King”) and his pupil Luffy, Dracule Mihawk and Zoro, Monkey D. Garp and Coby, Master Zeff and Sanji, etc. Essentially, it brings together many “teacher and student” pairs from across the series, emphasizing their deep bonds.

Notable Leader Cards & Mechanics: A highly anticipated Leader in OP12 is Dracule Mihawk (Purple/Blue). Mihawk, as Zoro’s mentor, finally appears as a Leader card, likely with an ability that rewards having a “student” on board (for instance, if you control any Zoro card, Mihawk leader gains an effect – just speculation, but fitting the theme). Another key Leader is Monkey D. Garp (Red/Black) – Garp’s new leader card focuses on buffing his proteges (perhaps giving extra power to Marine characters or specifically to Coby/Helmeppo units, reflecting his training) and dealing heavy damage with fist-themed effects. We also see Emporio Ivankov (Blue/Green) returning as a Leader – in this context, Ivankov mentored Sanji during the Kamabakka Kingdom portion, so an Ivankov leader with a twist (maybe allowing mixture of recipe cards and Okamas in deck). OP12 introduces “Twin Wings” leaders – which are special dual leaders used in tag-team (this is hinted in product text). Specifically, Zoro & Sanji appear as a pair of Leaders or as dual-character leader cards termed “Twin Wings". This is a brand new concept: effectively, you have two leader characters on one leader card, representing a combo. The Zoro & Sanji Twin-Wing leader likely has two effects – one corresponding to Zoro (e.g. boosting all characters’ power by +1000) and one to Sanji (e.g. untapping characters when attacking), making Straw Hat decks extremely dynamic. OP12’s mechanics emphasize tactical combos: many leader/character effects in this set require pairing the right master with student. For example, Rayleigh character card in OP12 can reduce cost of any Luffy card’s evolution, or Koshiro (Zoro’s teacher) card might let you search for “Swordsmanship” trait (Zoro) cards. Another aspect: OP12 includes two more 3rd Anniversary Special cards randomly inserted, which are sought-after (one of them is a special Luffy card drawn by Oda continuing from OP05’s anniversary card, and another is a “3 Captains” card featuring Luffy, Kid, Law as a throwback to ST-10 theme). These don’t affect play much, but are collector gems.

Chase Cards & Highlights: Perhaps the most heart-warming chase is the Manga Parallel of Dr. Hiluluk and Chopper – representing the mentor relationship that defined Chopper’s backstory. This card, if present, would depict the Sakura scene and has fans absolutely craving it (Chopper cards are rarely top value, but this one could be an exception as a Manga Secret). Another chase is Shanks & Uta Alt-Art – Uta (from Film Red) appears in OP12, and her alt-art with Shanks (her foster father) is a gorgeous card that collectors will hunt. The set’s Treasure Rare is especially cool: it’s “Dark King Rayleigh” sparring with young Luffy – an alternate art full card that pairs with OP08’s Rayleigh Treasure Rare, closing the loop on Rayleigh’s legacy. Competitive players are excited about the Secret Rare Monkey D. Dragon card in OP12 – not exactly a master-disciple pair, but Dragon did train Sabo, and OP12 finally gives Dragon a Leader or powerful character with an alt-art (Dragon calling upon a storm, possibly). Also, Roronoa Zoro Alt-Art Leader (Twin Wing) and Vinsmoke Sanji Alt-Art Leader (Twin Wing) are highly desired – players expect these to be some of the best-looking leader cards yet, showing Zoro and Sanji back-to-back. Additionally, OP12 packs an Alt-Art Coby with Garp in the background, signifying Coby’s growth under Garp, which has become a pricey favorite among Navy enthusiasts. Perhaps the most meta-relevant card from OP12 is Mihawk’s Secret Rare – Mihawk gets a card (maybe a character SR) that is extremely powerful (something like: on play, KO an opponent’s character ignoring cost, demonstrating his supreme sword skill). That card’s alt-art (with Mihawk’s eyes gleaming Hawk-like) is a big chase too.

Relevance & Final Notes: As the last set of the OP-01 block, Legacy of the Master provides a fitting finale – it ties characters across eras through mentorship bonds and also delivers final buffs to many strategies. The Zoro/Sanji Twin Leader is proving both fun and strong, effectively letting Straw Hats run dual-color aggression at its best. Mihawk’s arrival as a Leader gives life to a Warlord/Swordsman deck that many experiment with. Garp leader from OP12 made Marine decks even more interesting, focusing on Coby/Helmeppo rush strategies that are performing decently. In short, OP12 is excellent for veteran players who have been collecting – it rewards you by maximizing the potential of cards from all prior sets when paired with their “partner” card from OP12. For new players, OP12 is still a great set to jump into because of its iconic character pairings and strong card effects (just be mindful that an announced rotation might eventually affect using older set cards – but that’s beyond this guide). 

Extra Boosters

Beyond the main OP01–OP12 sets, Bandai has released smaller Extra Boosters that focus on special themes. These EB sets have fewer card types and are meant to supplement existing decks with additional cards.

EB01: Memorial Collection (May 3, 2024)

The Memorial Collection (EB-01) launched on May 3, 2024 as the first Extra Booster. This 61-card set is a celebration of the One Piece Card Game’s early phase, featuring popular characters from across the storyline in various themes. EB01 isn’t about one arc – instead it “memorializes” the game’s launch by selecting cards that can strengthen previously released decks of all colors.

• Notable Inclusions: EB01 introduced 3 new multicolor Leaders – these were characters that didn’t get Leaders in the main sets. For example, Eustass Kid (Red/Green) got a new dual-color Leader, Boa Hancock (Blue/Purple) Leader, and Uta (Red/Yellow) Leader all debuted in Memorial Collection. These leaders immediately gave players new deck-building options (e.g. Hancock’s Blue/Purple leader finally let her helm a Warlord deck mixing blue control and purple power). The rest of the cards in EB01 were tailored to boost certain strategies: it had cards to buff the Worst Generation deck, add more tools for Film decks (since Uta leader was included), and even a few extra Marines and Pirates to shore up OP02 and OP03 decks.
• Chase/Highlights: As a smaller set, EB01 didn’t have Secret Rares, but it did include sought-after parallels. The most notable chase was Alt-Art Tony Tony Chopper – this card featured a unique art of Chopper that fans adored, and it was actually quite expensive (Chopper EB01-006 became an unlikely high-value card). Another highlight: Cavendish (EB01-012 SR), a powerful Supernova card, which in foil became pricey since it was both collectible and useful. EB01 reprinted some hard-to-get promo cards too, making it easier to obtain those effects. Overall, EB01’s value lies in how it boosted old decks: for instance, it added new attacks for Zoro decks and new “Rain” event for Nami, etc., that collectively improved deck performance.
• Today’s Relevance: Memorial Collection was hard to find even on release (being a small print), but if you have the chance, it’s great for patching weaknesses in early decks. It’s especially useful for casual players who want a bit more consistency in their Straw Hat or Supernovas decks without chasing down promos. We occasionally have EB01 Memorial Collection packs in stock. If you already run decks from OP01–OP06 era, EB01 is a perfect little booster to pick up – it was literally designed to power-up older decks.

EB02: Anime 25th Collection (May 9, 2025)

The Anime 25th Collection (EB-02) released May 9, 2025, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the One Piece anime. This Extra Booster is truly special: all cards feature new artwork drawn by artists from the One Piece anime, and many cards pay homage to the anime’s history (including references to theme songs, iconic scenes, etc.).

• Notable Inclusions: EB02 contains 87 card types with only 1 Leader – a brand new Monkey D. Luffy leader. This Luffy leader is unique: it has no specific color affiliation printed, meaning you can pair it with any single color of your choice (in practice, it’s like a “universal” leader intended for fun deck-building). Its effect is straightforward but strong, possibly allowing use of multiple colors’ Don!! effects once per game (a nod to Luffy’s ability to bring allies together). The rest of EB02’s card list is chock-full of famous moments: each Straw Hat has a card referencing a beloved episode or opening theme (for example, “We Are!” Luffy that draws cards while music notes appear in art, or Zoro’s Nothing Happened scene card). There are also cards named after OP anime theme songs which have powerful effects and flavor text lyrics – truly a treat for longtime fans.
• Chase/Highlights: The EB02 cards have “special illustration” rarity (SP) in abundance – 26 Special cards which are alternate foils of the iconic moments. Big chases include Luffy EB02-061 Alt-Art (drawn in the style of the anime’s first episode, which fetched high prices), and Nami and Robin cards featuring their Timeskip designs which collectors loved. Also, EB02 introduces some powerful reprints with anime art: e.g. an anime-art Shanks card as Secret Rare, which gave players a more accessible (and gorgeous) version of the OP01 Shanks effect. Competitive-wise, EB02 wasn’t about new mechanics but some cards are surprisingly strong: a card named “Gear Second” allows a Straw Hat character to attack twice (very useful in red decks), and “Bink’s Sake” event lets you resurrect a character from trash (fun for Moria/Thriller Bark decks). These anime-themed cards often slipped into decks not just for nostalgia but utility.
• Today’s Relevance: Being largely celebratory, EB02 is perfect for collectors and anime aficionados. If you grew up with the One Piece anime, opening these packs is pure joy – every pull is a memory. Playability-wise, a few EB02 cards have become staples (for example, EB02 Zoro character with new art has the same effect as OP01 Zoro but with better availability). Since all art is anime-original, the set is visually distinct. We have limited EB02 Anime 25th Collection stock, and it’s a fantastic pick-up for collectors. It’s also a nice add-on if you’re building a Luffy deck – the special Luffy leader is beginner-friendly and fun (not tournament-meta, but great for casual games). Overall, EB02 encapsulates 25 years of adventure in one small set – a must-have for the One Piece anime fan.

Premium Boosters

Premium Boosters (PRB sets) are special reprint-focused boosters with a mix of reprints and a few new cards, often featuring high-end alternate art. Think of them as “best of” sets to get powerful cards without buying multiple older boxes, plus some exclusive cards.

PRB01: One Piece Card The Best (Vol.1) – (Nov 8, 2024)

One Piece Card Game THE BEST Vol.1 (PRB-01) is a premium booster that dropped on November 8, 2024. As the name suggests, it compiles many of the most popular cards from OP-01 through OP-06, with lots of them getting new full-art illustrations. It’s a 10-pack per box product, each pack giving higher rarity cards than a normal booster.

• Notable Inclusions: PRB-01 includes 111 reprinted cards + 30 Don!! variants. This set had nearly all the big “haymaker” cards from OP01–OP06 – for example, OP01 Zoro (SR), OP02 Ace (SR), OP03 Yamato (SR), OP04 Rob Lucci (SR), OP05 Gear 5 Luffy (SR), etc. – basically, if a card was meta-defining or fan-favorite, it likely got into The Best Vol.1. Many of these reprints feature brand-new alt art with full-bleed illustration and sometimes alternate coloring, making them highly appealing even if you owned the originals. Importantly, 1 new Leader card was added: Sanji (Green/Blue) is the sole new Leader in PRB-01. This Sanji Leader gave a boost to Green/Blue decks, with an ability to power up characters when your hand is low (fitting Sanji’s “last man standing” vibe). Additionally, PRB-01 introduced 30 new Don!! card designs – these Don!! cards had gold-foil artwork of various characters, a purely cosmetic but very cool addition for deck bling.
• Chase/Highlights: The Best Vol.1 is loaded with shiny goodies. Each pack tended to have multiple foils, and the top chases were the alt-arts of originally expensive cards. For example, Alt-Art OP01 Shanks (Secret Rare) was reprinted here with full art – finally making the effect accessible, though the card was still rare. Another big one: Alt-Art Nami (OP01 rare) with a new illustration – collectors went after this since Nami’s original parallel is pricey. In general, the alt reprints of leaders (like Zoro Leader, Law Leader) in PRB-01 fetched high values because they have exclusive art. Also, those gold-foil DON!! cards – there were 30 unique designs featuring different Straw Hats, Emperors, etc., and completing that Don!! set became a fun chase in itself.
• Today’s Relevance: PRB-01 was hugely popular as it gave players a chance to pull staple cards and upgrade their decks with awesome art. It’s highly recommended for players starting late – if you missed early sets, opening PRB-01 could instantly land you cards like OP01 Luffy leader or OP02 Whitebeard without hunting singles. As of now, PRB-01 cards are tournament legal and help bridge into the new block, so they hold value. We stock PRB-01 packs occasionally; if you see them, it’s worth grabbing a few – even if you don’t pull a needed reprint, you’re likely to get a gorgeous alt-art of a classic card to bling your collection.

PRB02: One Piece Card The Best Vol.2 – (Oct 2025)

One Piece Card Game THE BEST Vol.2 (PRB-02) arrived in October 2025, continuing where Vol.1 left off. This premium booster features fan-favorite cards from OP-07 onward (i.e. the second year of sets), plus serves as a transition into the new upcoming game block (some reprints have updated text to align with new rules).

• Notable Inclusions: PRB-02 focuses on strong cards from sets OP07, OP08, OP09, OP10 – for example, OP09 Gold Roger character, OP08 Rayleigh leader, OP10 Doflamingo (Blue/Yellow), OP07 Vegapunk cards, etc., are reprinted with alternate art. It includes about ~100 card types similar to Vol.1 (exact numbers not given in the snippet, but likely around the same). Bandai also added a handful of new cards to help “bridge” deck-building into the next block. Notably, Koby (Black) is one of those new cards – a rare Koby that helps SWORD decks by providing cost-cheap KO ability. Another new card is an upgraded Straw Hat Crew event that can be used in Block-2 format (since older event might rotate, this replaces it – a hint at bridging function). No new Leaders were introduced in PRB-02 (the focus was on giving alternate arts to existing leaders like Katakuri and Smoker).
• Chase/Highlights: The top alt-arts in Vol.2 are insane: Manga art Gol D. Roger leader alt (if you missed OP09 manga Roger, here’s another shot, albeit as a leader card), Alt-Art Blackbeard leader (with a fearsome pose, highly coveted), Full-art Whitebeard vs Roger scene (reprinting the OP08 event card in panoramic art). Every pack is almost guaranteed a hit. People especially chased the Katakuri Secret Rare alt-art in PRB-02, which shows Katakuri eating donuts – a fun nod and an expensive card. Also, PRB-02 included fixes: a couple of cards have updated wording or slight stat changes to adjust balance in the new play environment (the product notes mention it).
• Today’s Relevance: As PRB-02 just came out (and presumably is the last English set before a card rotation/change), it’s extremely useful. It extends the life of Block-1 decks by reprinting needed cards for Block-2 use (if Bandai goes that route). From a practical view, grabbing PRB-02 is the best way to get high-end foils of all the late-game staples without cracking expensive older boxes. It’s absolutely loaded with the best of the best. We anticipate strong demand for PRB-02 – it’s arguably the most cost-effective product for competitive players (since one box can yield multiple staple reprints in shiny form). If you see PRB-02 packs available, don’t hesitate. They’re a perfect finish to the first chapter of OPTCG, allowing you to enjoy your favorite powerful cards with stunning new art as the game heads into a new era.

Conclusion and Recommendations

In just a few years, Bandai’s One Piece Card Game has released a rich variety of booster sets – from OP01 Romance Dawn that started it all, to the latest OP12 Legacy of the Master that ties together generational bonds. Each set brings its own flavor and strategy, whether it’s the villain-centric Pillars of Strength or the Yonko-filled Emperors of the New World. For beginners, a smart approach is to target sets that build a core deck: Romance Dawn (OP01) is great for general Straw Hat cards, Paramount War (OP02) if you like Marines or Whitebeard, and Kingdoms of Intrigue (OP04) or Royal Blood (OP10) for well-rounded cards that support many decks. These sets have good pull rates of leaders and staples, helping you learn the game with a functional deck right out of a box.

If you’re wondering “which booster packs are the best to buy right now?”, here are a few pointers:

• Best for Collectors: OP01 Romance Dawn (for that Manga Shanks and first-edition nostalgia) and OP09 Emperors of the New World (loaded with iconic characters and wanted-poster alts) are top choices. Also, EB02 Anime 25th is a collector’s dream with unique anime artwork on every card.
• Best for Competitive Players: OP09 Emperors and OP11 Divine Speed currently have many meta-defining cards (Emperor leaders, Katakuri, SWORD units). PRB-02 The Best Vol.2 is excellent to quickly obtain tournament staples from recent sets without the randomness of old boosters.
• Best Value/Beginner-Friendly Set: OP05 Awakening of the New Era and OP06 Wings of the Captain are relatively balanced in what you pull – you’ll get a mix of leaders, powerful events, and characters that can form the backbone of multiple decks (and they’re not as over-picked as OP01, so prices can be lower). Also, PRB-01 The Best Vol.1 provides a concentrated dose of strong cards to jump-start your collection.

No matter which set or route you choose, the One Piece TCG offers an exciting journey paralleling the Straw Hats’ adventure – you’ll build decks (crews) and strategies as diverse as the Grand Line itself. Be sure to also utilize official resources for more information: check out the official One Piece Card Game site for full card lists and rulings, and community hubs like OnePiece TopDecks for deck recipes and latest meta discussion. With this guide (and perhaps a few booster packs in hand), set sail and enjoy the One Piece Card Game – may you pull a treasure as great as One Piece itself! Good luck and happy pirating!