The One Piece Card Game‘s 4th Anniversary set is almost here, and Bandai has now locked in every major detail: release date, all six leaders, and the set’s headline chase card. OP-17: The World’s Strongest Warriors is also the first One Piece TCG set to launch fully simultaneously in Japan and English, making it one of the more significant releases in the game’s short history. Here’s everything confirmed so far.
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What Is OP-17: The World’s Strongest Warriors?
OP-17 is the One Piece Card Game’s 4th Anniversary set, built around the Elbaf arc and themed entirely around the Four Emperors (Yonko). The pack art leans hard into that milestone, with a “4th Anniversary” badge printed directly on the booster alongside the set’s English-version markings. Bandai has confirmed the set carries 131 cards plus 4 additional types, one of the larger card counts for a single OP-series release.
Release Date and Where to Buy
OP-17 releases in Japan on August 22, 2026, with a US pre-release on August 21 and the wide English release on August 28, 2026, per the official One Piece Card Game news page. That’s a six-day gap between the Japanese and English launches rather than the usual multi-week wait — Bandai is billing OP-17 as the game’s first fully global simultaneous JP/EN release. Booster packs are priced at the standard $4.99 MSRP for 12 cards; a full booster display of 24 packs works out to roughly $119.76 at MSRP, though Bandai doesn’t publish an official box price.
All Six Leaders Are Confirmed
Bandai has now confirmed all six leader colors for OP-17, with the final one — the Blue leader — landing August 3, 2026:
- Edward Newgate (Whitebeard) — Red
- Monkey D. Luffy — Black
- Shanks — Green
- Kaido — Purple
- Charlotte Linlin (Big Mom) — Yellow
- Rocks D. Xebec — Blue
Six Yonko-era leaders across all six colors is as close to a complete “greatest hits” lineup as the Emperors theme could get, and it’s a big part of why OP-17 is being treated as a bigger deal than a typical numbered set.
The Treasure Rare: Whitebeard, OP17-040
The set’s confirmed Treasure Rare is Edward Newgate (Whitebeard), card OP17-040 — a Black-colored, 6-cost, 8000-power card with an On Play effect that draws one card. Treasure Rares are the One Piece TCG’s premium pull tier, sitting above Secret Rares in scarcity, so a Whitebeard Treasure Rare tied directly to the set’s Four Emperors theme is shaping up to be OP-17’s most-chased single.
What Else Launches August 28: DP-12 and the 3rd Anniversary Set
OP-17 isn’t releasing alone. The same day also brings the Double Pack Set DP-12 and an English release of the One Piece Card Game 3rd Anniversary Set, giving both new and returning players multiple entry points at once — a themed double pack alongside a full anniversary product and the new mainline set.
How OP-17 Compares to Past Anniversary Sets
One Piece TCG anniversary sets have historically been used to spotlight the franchise’s biggest names rather than push the story forward card by card, and OP-17 continues that pattern by pulling from across the Yonko roster instead of focusing on whichever arc is currently airing. What’s new is the release structure: collapsing the JP/EN gap to six days is a meaningful shift from Bandai’s usual multi-week (sometimes multi-month) staggered international rollout, and it suggests the company is treating the English market as a day-one priority rather than an afterthought for at least this release.
Should You Pre-Order OP-17?
For Commander-style deckbuilders and competitive players, six Yonko leaders across all six colors means OP-17 is close to a mandatory pickup regardless of which faction you already play — a Play Boosters approach at $4.99 a pack keeps the entry cost low if you just want to test one leader before committing further. Collectors chasing the Whitebeard Treasure Rare should budget for Collector-style pulls specifically, since Treasure Rares sit above ordinary Secret Rares in scarcity and won’t be guaranteed in a single box. If you’re newer to the game, the same-day 3rd Anniversary Set and DP-12 double pack are worth pricing out alongside OP-17 itself — between the three products, August 28 is shaping up to be one of the biggest single-day release windows the game has had.
Final Verdict
OP-17: The World’s Strongest Warriors backs up its 4th Anniversary billing with substance — six confirmed Yonko-era leaders, a genuinely chase-worthy Whitebeard Treasure Rare, and a release structure that closes the usual gap between Japan and the West. With an August 28 English release now locked in alongside DP-12 and the 3rd Anniversary Set, the only real question left is which Emperor you’re building around first. We’ll update this piece as Bandai reveals more of the set’s full 131-plus card list ahead of launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does One Piece TCG OP-17 release?
OP-17 releases in Japan on August 22, 2026, with a US pre-release on August 21 and the wide English release on August 28, 2026.
Who are the six leaders in OP-17?
Edward Newgate/Whitebeard (Red), Monkey D. Luffy (Black), Shanks (Green), Kaido (Purple), Charlotte Linlin/Big Mom (Yellow), and Rocks D. Xebec (Blue), confirmed August 3, 2026.
What is the Treasure Rare in OP-17?
Edward Newgate (Whitebeard), card OP17-040 — a Black, 6-cost, 8000-power card with an On Play draw-1 effect.
How much do OP-17 booster packs cost?
Booster packs are priced at $4.99 MSRP for 12 cards. A 24-pack booster display works out to roughly $119.76 at MSRP, though Bandai does not publish an official box price.
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