The Black/Purple Deck in the One Piece TCG combines the power of control and shadow manipulation in a strategic deck that allows for both quick victories and lengthy control games.
With characters like Gecko Moria (Leader) and Perona dominating the field, and Absalom summoning powerful shadow creatures like Cerberus, this deck is ideal for players who want to keep the reins.
In this blog post, we dive deep into the Black/Purple deck and explore:
- Decklist (57 cards): The optimal compilation with leaders, characters, events and additional cards.
- Gameplay (Strategy & Tips): How to defeat your opponents in every phase of the game (early, mid, and late game).
- Card analysis (synergy & meaning): The most important cards in the deck and how they work together.
- Matchups (Against different decks): How to compete against different decks and archetypes in the One Piece TCG.
- Resources (Websites & Decks): Links to other websites and decks to help you improve your Black/Purple deck.
Decklist:
Leader (1)
- 1x Gecko Moria (S-012)
Characters (12)
- 4x Gecko Moria (C-017)
- 4x Perona (C-019)
- 2x Absalom (C-021)
- 2x Hogback (C-023)
Events (40)
- 4x Don!! (E-001)
- 4x Shadow Claw (E-025)
- 4x Shadow Binding (E-026)
- 4x KO Bazooka (E-027)
- 4x Don!! (E-002)
- 4x Thriller Bark (E-028)
- 4x Don!! (E-001)
- 4x Don!! (E-002)
- 4x Cerberus (E-029)
- 4x Devil's Claw (E-030)
- 4x Absalom Pirate Gang (E-031)
Additional cards (4)
- 4x Corpse Player (E-032)
Gameplay:
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Early game:
- Control of the playing field: Use Moria and Perona to gain control of the board and hamper your opponents.
- Efficient summoning: Use Don!! cards to summon your characters efficiently and save resources.
- Defense: Defend your health with high DEF characters like Hogback.
Medium game:
- Summoning Shadow Creatures: Use Absalom to summon powerful shadow creatures like Cerberus and solidify your control.
- Map distance: Use card removal like Shadow Claw and Devil's Claw to eliminate your opponent's threats.
- Hand size management: Keep an eye on your hand size to use Mora's abilities effectively.
Late game:
- Victory through control: Use your control of the board and your shadow creatures to defeat your opponent.
- Don!!-Costs: Pay attention to the Don!! cost of your cards to be able to implement your strategy effectively.
Map analysis:
- Gecko Moria: The deck's leader allows you to directly attack your opponent's life points while controlling characters. His ability, "Shadow Claw," allows you to swap characters and adjust your strategy.
- Perona: With her ability, "Negative Hollow," Perona can increase your characters' DEF while decreasing your opponent's ATK.
- Absalom: Absalom allows you to summon powerful shadow creatures like Cerberus, which have high ATK and DEF stats and additional abilities.
- Thriller Bark: This event card allows you to use Absalom's ability without having to summon him, giving you flexibility and resource advantages.
- Shadow creatures: Cerberus and other shadow creatures are extremely effective in combat and can quickly defeat your opponents.
- Synergy: Combine Absalom with cards like Devil's Claw and Shadow Bind to maintain control of the game and dominate your opponents.
Additional tips:
- Adjustment: Adapt your decklist to your playstyle and the current meta situation.
- Resources: Use online resources like One Piece Top Decks and Nakama Decks to find more deck ideas and strategies. official One Piece Website also has some tips & tricks.
- Exercise: Practice with the deck to improve your skills and optimize your moves.
Conclusion:
With the Black/Purple Deck and the right strategy, you can dominate your opponents in the One Piece TCG and maintain control of the playing field.
Good luck!
