One Piece TCG, OP07 « 500 Years in the Future »: flagship cards, leaders and the Boa Hancock Manga

The One Piece TCG community, fans and seasoned players alike, is eagerly awaiting the OP07 set « 500 Years in the Future », due in Japan on August 15, 2024. Centred on the manga's Egghead arc, this set introduces new emblematic characters, fresh mechanics and a bold artistic direction. With a 2-life Vegapunk leader, OP07 innovates in strategy as much as in design. Collectors will be delighted by the Boa Hancock Manga card, a long-awaited visual jewel.

The leaders of this set

OP07 unveils six new leaders representing different factions: Vegapunk (yellow, Egghead), Monkey D. Dragon (red, Revolutionary Army), Jewelry Bonney (green, Supernovas), Rob Lucci (black, CP0), Foxy (purple, Foxy Pirates) and Boa Hancock (blue, Seven Warlords). The most intriguing remains Vegapunk with only two life points but powerful abilities built on Egghead cards. Each leader comes in a normal and an alternate art version, appealing to strategic players and collectors alike.

The leaders bring strategic diversity while enriching the collection. Bonney and Dragon, in particular, enjoy efficient synergies. The alternate artworks add a remarkable visual dimension to these cards.

The new alternate cards

OP07's alternate arts shine with graphic boldness. Each leader comes with an alternate version, often vividly coloured, sometimes holographic. Character cards also receive alternate treatments: the singer Carina, Monkey D. Dragon, little Otama, Jewelry Bonney, Basil Hawkins and Jinbe make up the first revealed wave. For collectors, these visuals are an asset of rarity and rising value. For players, they allow stylish deck personalisation without losing competitive edge.

The variety of OP07's alternate arts echoes that of OP06, but with a more futuristic, dynamic artistic direction. Poses are bold, colours intense, and the graphic style close to the original manga.

The new Special (SP) cards

OP07's SP cards number six and present major characters in emblematic poses. Among them, the editorial team's favourite is OP05-074, showing a knocked-out Kid in Kaido's prison, yet radiating a pink-tinted flow, simply sublime! Each SP card stands out with a particular foil and a golden border, features that have become iconic for this rarity. These cards are prized by competitors and collectors alike, combining battlefield efficiency and striking aesthetics.

Following OP06, which introduced memorable SPs such as Zoro and Yamato, OP07 continues the tradition by spotlighting key characters of the lore. The graphic coherence is meticulous, each card fitting perfectly into the Egghead theme.

The new Secret Rare cards

OP07 contains two Secret Rares: Sabo (OP07-118), also available in an SP version, and Portgas D. Ace (OP07-119). Both characters enjoy immense popularity, and their cards deliver formidable abilities. The visuals are among the most refined of this set. Ace, for instance, is depicted mid-attack, wreathed in dynamic flames. These cards are collector pieces and powerful deck elements at once.

Ace's presence as a Secret Rare recalls Sabo's in OP06, showing Bandai's will to honour Luffy's family. Fans see it as a narrative wink as much as a strategic choice.

The Manga card: Boa Hancock

The true pearl of this set, the OP07-051 Boa Hancock Manga card is already the centre of every desire. Drawn in a style faithful to the manga, the card pays homage to the power and beauty of the sovereign of the island of women. It is not only visually superb but also efficient in play: Hancock inflicts penalties on the opponent and helps control the board. She perfectly embodies the fusion of aesthetics and efficiency.

Beyond the collecting appeal, the Manga Hancock promises real competitive impact. She already ranks among the most anticipated cards of 2024.

A set about to blow everything up

OP06 leaned on darker arcs such as Thriller Bark and Wano, with cards centred on antagonists. OP07, turning to Egghead, offers a more technological, luminous and fast-paced world. Mechanics evolve as well: where OP06 played the slow power ramp, OP07 introduces more explosive, riskier effects, like Vegapunk. The aesthetics follow this trend, favouring bright, futuristic designs.

The OP07 set « 500 Years in the Future » already seems destined for great success. It broadens the horizons of the One Piece TCG with boldness and creativity. Collectors and players now have their eyes on August 15, 2024, the official Japanese release date. It remains to be seen how these cards will fit into the world metagame, but first impressions point to a roaring start.