The celebration for the One Piece Card Game's 4th Anniversary is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet, with the official reveal of exciting new cards from OP-17: The World's Strongest Warriors. Scheduled for global release on 28 August 2026, this milestone booster set introduces brand-new card rarities, stunning alternate artwork and some of the most iconic characters in the One Piece universe.
Whether you're a collector chasing the rarest cards or a player looking to upgrade your deck, OP-17 is packed with exciting additions.
The FIRST EVER Manga Leader Card
One of the biggest announcements from OP-17 is the introduction of the very first Manga Leader card in the One Piece Card Game.
Monkey D. Luffy makes history as the game's inaugural Manga Leader, giving collectors an entirely new rarity to chase while celebrating the series' fourth anniversary in spectacular fashion.
New Leader Cards Join the Battle
OP-17 introduces an all-star lineup of powerful new Leader cards featuring some of the strongest pirates to ever sail the Grand Line.
The new Leaders include:
- Monkey D. Luffy (First Manga Leader)
- Whitebeard
- Big Mom
- Kaido
- Shanks
These fan-favourite Emperors are expected to bring exciting new strategies and deck-building opportunities when the set launches.
Four New Manga Rare Cards
Collectors will have four incredible Manga Rare cards to hunt in OP-17, each featuring one of the legendary former Emperors of the New World.
The Manga Rare lineup includes:
- Whitebeard
- Big Mom
- Kaido
- Shanks
With premium artwork and extremely limited pull rates, these are already shaping up to be some of the most desirable cards in the entire One Piece Card Game.
The Current Emperors Receive SP Gold Cards
The celebration doesn't stop there.
The current Emperors of the Sea also receive stunning SP Gold Cards, showcasing some of the most influential pirates in the New World with premium gold-themed artwork.
The revealed SP Gold Cards include:
- Monkey D. Luffy
- Buggy
- Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard)
- Shanks
These luxurious alternate arts continue the anniversary tradition of producing some of the most collectible cards in the game.
Brand-New Sketch Style SP Cards
OP-17 also introduces a completely fresh direction for Special Parallel (SP) cards.
Rather than the traditional premium artwork, these cards feature a beautiful sketch-style design, giving the impression they've come straight from the artist's notebook. The unique illustration style offers collectors something completely different from previous anniversary releases.
The sketch-style SP cards feature:
- Silvers Rayleigh
- Gol D. Roger
- Roronoa Zoro
- Monkey D. Garp
- Yamato
- Kozuki Oden
These artistic cards are sure to become instant favourites among One Piece fans.
OP-17 Is Shaping Up to Be One of the Biggest Sets Yet
With the first-ever Manga Leader, four incredible Manga Rares, brand-new sketch-style SP cards and premium SP Gold Cards, OP-17: The World's Strongest Warriors is already looking like one of the most exciting One Piece Card Game releases to date.
Whether you're collecting every rarity, chasing the Manga cards or preparing for competitive play, OP-17 offers something for every One Piece fan.
The global release is set for 28 August 2026, and anticipation is already building for what could become one of the most sought-after anniversary sets in the game's history.
Be sure to keep an eye on our website and social media for the latest One Piece Card Game news, product updates and pre-order information as more OP-17 cards are revealed.