One Piece TCG - Dominant Decks

Meta Analysis: May 9th, 2025 (Western Releases up to OP-08 "Two Legends")

Sakazuki Leader

Sakazuki - The Control Marshal

Strategy Overview

Sakazuki excels at dismantling the opponent's board through efficient cost-based removal, leveraging his leader ability to reduce Character costs and draw cards. The deck focuses on maintaining hand advantage, controlling tempo, and winning through attrition or a well-protected board state. Late-game plays like Gecko Moria allow for powerful board swings.

Key Cards & Synergies

  • Rob Lucci (ST06-009/OP05-075): Primary removal tool, often K.O.ing two Characters.
  • Hina (ST06-007): Enables larger removals by reducing Character costs significantly.
  • Rebecca (ST06-008): Blocker that can revive key low-cost Characters (like Hina or Lucci) from the trash.
  • Kuzan (OP02-096): Mass cost reduction for opponent's board.
  • Gecko Moria (OP06-086): Late-game bomb, reviving two Characters from trash for huge value.
  • Jack (OP08-084): New OP-08 addition, provides consistent removal pressure if left on board.
  • Hound Blaze (OP02-118): Versatile removal, can bottom-deck targets.

Sample Decklist

Leader: Sakazuki (OP05-041)

Characters (32)

  • 4x Brannew (OP03-063) OP03-063
  • 4x Tsuru (OP04-074) OP04-074
  • 4x Rebecca (ST06-008) ST06-008
  • 4x Rob Lucci (ST06-009) ST06-009
  • 4x Hina (ST06-007) ST06-007
  • 3x Kuzan (OP02-096) OP02-096
  • 2x Borsalino (OP02-114) OP02-114
  • 3x Gecko Moria (OP06-086) OP06-086
  • 2x Sabo (ST06-010) ST06-010
  • 2x Jack (OP08-084) OP08-084

Events (18)

  • 4x Great Eruption (ST06-015) ST06-015
  • 4x Ice Age (ST06-017) ST06-017
  • 4x Hound Blaze (OP02-118) OP02-118
  • 4x Shockwave (OP01-107) OP01-107
  • 2x Three Thousand Worlds (OP03-078) OP03-078
Enel Leader

Enel - The Immortal Thunder God

Strategy Overview

Enel is the king of attrition, capable of taking multiple hits to Life thanks to his leader ability to heal if he has 1 or less life at the end of his turn. The deck aims to control the board with large Yellow characters, powerful triggers from Life, and efficient removal, eventually overwhelming the opponent or decking them out.

Key Cards & Synergies

  • Charlotte Katakuri (OP03-123 / OP04-112): 8c Katakuri peeks at Life and can send a big threat to the bottom of life; 10c Katakuri is a massive body that can K.O. or send to life.
  • Yamato (OP04-112): 9c Yamato is a Double Attack/Banish character that heals 1 life when K.O.'d. Extremely sticky.
  • Gedatsu (OP05-104): Trashes a card to K.O. a low-cost character or trigger-heavy removal.
  • Charlotte Linlin (OP03-114): 8c Big Mom can heal or trash opponent's life. The 10c version from ST07 (if meta allows for its consideration by then, but generally focusing on booster) can be devastating.
  • Sanji (OP04-104): Blocker with a strong trigger effect.
  • Thunderbolt / El Thor (OP05-125 / OP05-124): Powerful removal Events, often found via Triggers.
  • Charlotte Katakuri (OP08-050): New 7c from OP-08, adds another strong mid-game body that can manipulate life.

Sample Decklist

Leader: Enel (OP05-098)

Characters (30)

  • 4x Charlotte Pudding (OP03-109) OP03-109
  • 4x Sanji (OP04-104) OP04-104
  • 4x Gedatsu (OP05-104) OP05-104
  • 2x Capone "Gang" Bege (ST03-008) ST03-008
  • 4x Charlotte Cracker (OP03-102) OP03-102
  • 3x Charlotte Katakuri (OP03-123) OP03-123
  • 2x Charlotte Katakuri (OP08-050) OP08-050
  • 3x Yamato (OP04-112) OP04-112
  • 2x Charlotte Linlin (OP03-114) OP03-114
  • 2x Shirahoshi (ST03-010) ST03-010

Events (20)

  • 4x Thunderbolt (OP05-125) OP05-125
  • 4x El Thor (OP05-124) OP05-124
  • 4x 200,000,000 Volts Amaru (OP05-122) OP05-122
  • 4x Reject (OP03-118) OP03-118
  • 4x You're The One Who Should Disappear (OP04-119) OP04-119
R/P Luffy Leader

Monkey D. Luffy (Red/Purple - OP08) - Dual-Force Emperor

Strategy Overview

This new Luffy leader from OP-08 offers explosive DON!! acceleration and multi-attack potential. By returning DON!!, he can ramp quickly while also re-standing Characters for additional attacks or boosting his own power. The deck aims for rapid board development and overwhelming offensive pressure, leveraging both Red's aggression and Purple's DON!! manipulation.

Key Cards & Synergies

  • Eustass "Captain" Kid (OP08-002): Synergizes with the leader's DON!! return ability, allowing Kid to attack multiple times.
  • Gordon (ST05-002 / Film Package): Often used with Film Red cards to help control the board or enable combos. If OP08 focuses more on standalone Straw Hats, alternatives will be used.
  • Queen (ST04-005): Classic Purple ramp and draw.
  • Trafalgar Law (OP01-002 / OP05-069): Various Law cards offer utility, from blockers to board presence. The 5c OP05 Law can be a strong tempo play.
  • Monkey D. Luffy (Various): Many Luffy cards can be played, especially those that benefit from DON!! acceleration like the 5c Rush Luffy (OP01-024) or 7c Luffy (OP08-016).
  • Red/Purple Dual-Color Cards from OP08: This set introduces specific support for R/P leaders. Cards like **Jinbe (OP08-004)** or **Nami (OP08-005)** often fit.
  • Radical Beam!! / Jet Pistol: Efficient Red removal/counter events.

Sample Decklist

Leader: Monkey D. Luffy (OP08-001)

Characters (34)

  • 4x Nami (OP01-007 / OP08-005) Searcher/Utility
  • 4x Chopper (OP01-006 / Film variant) Blocker
  • 4x Eustass "Captain" Kid (OP08-002) OP08-002
  • 4x Trafalgar Law (OP01-002) Blocker
  • 3x Queen (ST04-005) ST04-005
  • 3x Monkey D. Luffy (OP01-024) Rush
  • 2x Monkey D. Luffy (OP08-016) OP08-016
  • 2x Kaido (OP04-083 / ST04-003) Ramp Target
  • 2x Paulie (OP03-049) Utility/Counter
  • 2x Jinbe (OP08-004) OP08-004
  • 2x Ulti (OP01-098) Aggressive Play
  • 2x Edward.Newgate (OP02-004) Big Finisher

Events (16)

  • 4x Radical Beam!! (ST01-014) ST01-014
  • 4x Jet Pistol (OP01-025) OP01-025
  • 4x Gum-Gum Red Hawk (OP08-024) OP08-024
  • 2x Blast Breath (ST04-017) ST04-017
  • 2x Thunder Bagua (OP01-091) OP01-091