One Piece TCG Meta Decks

The top 5 meta decks of 2024 (as of March):

1. Blue/Black Sakazuki

Strategy:

This aggressive deck utilizes the Don!! mechanic to return characters from the Don!! pile to the hand, exerting constant pressure on the opponent. Sakazuki, the leader, plays a key role by reducing the cost of returning characters. The deck also utilizes cards like Brannew and Sabo to fill the hand and generate resources, while Rebecca provides additional attacks and Don!! cards. Gecko Moria offers additional removal and control.

Key cards:

• Sakazuki: Enables efficient use of the Don!! stack
• Brannew: Card advantage and Don!! resources
• Sabo: Resource acceleration and Don!! cards
• Rebecca: Attacks and Don!! cards
• Gecko Moria: Distance and control

Strengthen:

• High attack power
• Constant threat
• Good card drawing ability

Weaken:

• Vulnerable to aggressive decks
• Slows down without Don!! resources
• Dependent on key cards

2. Black Gecko Moria

Strategy:

This deck focuses on cheap characters and efficient removal to quickly overwhelm the opponent. Gecko Moria allows you to replay characters to maximize resources and keep the opponent under pressure. Scratchmen Apoo and Basil Hawkins offer cheap attacks and control, while Vice Admiral Maynard ensures the removal of opposing threats.

Key cards:

• Gecko Moria: Recycling characters and maximizing resources
• Scratchmen Apoo: Cheap attacker with Don!! effect
• Basil Hawkins: Control and resource denial
• Vice Admiral Maynard: Removal of enemy characters

Strengthen:

• Fast pace of play
• Control over the field
• Diverse threats

Weaken:

• Vulnerable to decks with strong control
• Depending on low costs
• Slows down in the late game

3. Yellow Katakuri

Key cards:

• Katakuri: Increases defense power through blocker effect
• Monet: Control and resource denial
• Caesar Clown: Distance and defense
• Big Mom: Powerful finisher with high attack
• Charlotte Smoothie: Support attacker with Don!! effect

Strengthen:

• High defense
• Long-lasting game
• Powerful finishers

Weaken:

• Vulnerable to aggressive decks
• Slow game pace
• Dependent on key cards

4. Green/Yellow Yamato

Strategy:

This hybrid deck combines aggro and control options. Yamato allows you to reposition characters to repeat attacks or activate combos. Scratchmen Apoo and Who's-Who offer aggressive threats, while Robin and Law provide control and card advantage.

Key cards:

• Yamato: Increases flexibility by re-positioning characters
• Scratchmen Apoo: Cheap attacker with Don!! effect
• Who's Who: Aggressive attacker with Don!! effect
• Robin: Control and card advantage
• Law: Resource acceleration and card advantage

Strengthen:

• Flexible play
• adaptability
• Different victory conditions

Weaken:

• Dependent on Don!! resources
• Vulnerable to decks with strong control
• Difficult deck design

5. Vinsmoke Reiju

Strategy:

This toolbox deck utilizes the diverse characters of the Vinsmoke family to adapt to different situations. Reiju allows you to search for characters from the deck to find the perfect answer to your opponent's strategy. Sanji and Judge offer aggressive options, while Ichiji and Niji provide control and defense.

Key cards:

• Vinsmoke Reiju: Search for characters for situation-dependent moves
• Sanji: Aggressive attacker with Don!! effect
• Judge: Control and resource denial
• Ichiji: Defense and card advantage
• Niji: Control and removal

Strengthen:

• Resource diversity
• Surprise moments
• Variable deck design

Weaken:

• Depending on the right card selection
• Difficult deck design
• Vulnerable to aggressive decks

A notice:

These decks are examples only and can be adapted to your playstyle and preferences. Experiment with different cards and strategies to find the deck you enjoy most and that suits your play style.

Other meta decks:

1. Luffy – Don of the Pirate Kings (Aggro):

Key cards: Luffy, Don of the Pirate Kings // Gear 5 Luffy, Red Hawk, Shanks Crew's ship, Gum-Gum Pistol+

Strategy: This aggressive deck utilizes Luffy's Don!! ability to quickly generate energy and overwhelm the opponent with powerful attacks. Gear 5 Luffy adds extra pressure, while Shanks Crew's ship and Gum-Gum Pistol+ keep the opponent at bay.

Matchup Analysis: This deck excels against control decks that struggle with the early onslaught. However, it can falter against midrange and tempo decks if you don't have good answers to their threats.

Tips & Tricks: Aggressively seek out Don of the Pirate Kings and Gear 5 Luffy in your opening hand. Use Shanks Crew's ship skillfully to protect your attackers and maintain pressure. Carefully consider which form of Luffy you want to use in each situation.

Cover example:

• 4x Luffy, Don of the Pirate Kings // Gear 5 Luffy
• 4x Red Hawk
• 3x Shanks Crews Ship
• 4x Gum-Gum Pistol+
• 4x Don!! card (matching color)
• 4x Luffy, Gear 4 Snakeman – King of Destruction
• 3x Going Merry
• 3x Nami, navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates
• 3x Sabo, Revolutionary Army Chief of Staff, 2nd In Command
• 2x Boa Hancock, Snake Princess (for additional control)
• 1x Bartolomeo the Cannibal (against slow decks)
• 1x Shanks, Redhead (against control decks)
• 14x mountain
• 4x forest

2. Shanks – Redhead (Control):

Key cards: Shanks, Redhead, Conqueror's Haki, 霸王色霸气, Gryphon, Basil Hawkins, Beast Mage

Strategy: This control deck uses Shanks' abilities to manipulate the board. Conqueror's Haki and Gryphon remove pesky threats, while Basil Hawkins steals resources and disrupts the opponent's strategy.

Matchup Analysis: Shanks excels against aggro decks that struggle to counter the control mechanisms. However, it can fall behind against combo and midrange decks if you don't draw the key cards in time.

Tips & Tricks:

• Analyze your opponent's hand and choose the best countermeasure with Conqueror's Haki or Gryphon. Use Shanks' ability strategically to reclaim your best cards and keep your opponent at a disadvantage.
• Pay attention to your resources and always have enough energy available to react to your opponent's actions.
• Be patient and wait for the right moment to unleash your powerful combos.

Cover example:

• 4x Shanks, Redhead
• 4x Conqueror's Haki
• 4x Gryphon
• 4x Basil Hawkins, Mage of Beasts
• 4x Pacifista
• 3x Bartolomeo the Cannibal
• 3x Kizaru, Admiral of the Navy
• 3x Fujitora, Admiral of the Navy
• 2x Boa Hancock, Snake Princess (for additional control)
• 1x Akainu, Fleet Admiral of the Marines (against aggro decks)
• 1x Teach, Blackbeard (against combo decks)
• 14x sea
• 4x clouds

3. Boa Hancock – Pirate Empress (Combo):

Key cards: Boa Hancock, Pirate Empress, Snake Princess, Mero Mero no Mi, Perfume Femur

Strategy: This combo deck utilizes Boa Hancock's abilities to control the opponent and defeat them with powerful combos. Snake Princess and Mero Mero no Mi weaken the opponent, while Perfume Femur delivers the finishing blow.

Matchup Analysis: This deck excels against decks that have no way to negate Boa Hancock's abilities. However, it can fall behind against aggro decks if you don't gain control of the board quickly enough.

Tips & Tricks: Aggressively seek out Boa Hancock and Snake Princess in your opening hand. Use Mero Mero no Mi skillfully to weaken your opponent and neutralize their creatures. Be creative and combine your cards in different ways to surprise your opponent.

Cover example:

• 4x Boa Hancock, Pirate Empress
• 4x Snake Princess
• 4x Mero Mero no Mi
• 4x Perfume Femur
• 4x Don!! card (matching color)
• 3x Sandersonia, Boa's Younger Sister
• 3x Marigold, Boa's Younger Sister
• 3x Boa Marigold, Empress of the Kuja Pirates
• 2x Rayleigh, Dark King (for additional control)
• 1x Shiki, Golden Lion (against aggro decks)
• 1x Big Mom, Emperor of the Sea (against combo decks)
• 14x forest
• 4x swamp