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One Piece Card Game: Japan Gears Up for Grand Events and Exclusive Rewards

One Piece Card Game: A Wave of Events Sweeps Japan

Japanese fans of the One Piece Card Game are in for a treat as Bandai rolls out a series of exciting release commemoration and promotional events across the nation. These events, spanning from late 2024 into mid-2025, offer exclusive cards, tournaments, and opportunities for both new and veteran players to engage with the popular trading card game.

Key Takeaways

  • Multiple events are scheduled across Japan, celebrating new card set releases and promoting the One Piece Card Game.

  • Events include exclusive card distributions, such as promotional Charlotte Smoothie cards and special DON!! cards.

  • Tournaments and trial sessions are a core part of the events, offering competitive play and introductory experiences.

  • Participation often requires registration via the BANDAI TCG+ app.

  • Some events allow on-site purchase of new booster boxes.

Celebrating New Releases and Engaging Fans

Bandai has orchestrated a comprehensive series of events to coincide with the launch of new One Piece Card Game expansions and starter decks. These gatherings are designed to foster community, introduce new players to the game, and reward loyal fans with exclusive merchandise.

  • Anime 25th Collection [EB-02] Release Commemoration Event: Held from January 25 to February 9, 2025, at 13 official BANDAI stores. Attendees received Promotion Pack Vol.6, Standard Battle Pack Vol.10, and a special DON!! card. Booster boxes were also available for purchase.

  • A Fist of Divine Speed [OP-11] Release Commemoration Event: Taking place from March 1 to March 9, 2025, at 14 official BANDAI stores. This event featured networking and introductory sessions, with attendees receiving Promotion Pack Vol.6, Standard Battle Pack Vol.11, and a special DON!! card. Booster boxes of A Fist of Divine Speed [OP-11] were available for purchase.

  • New Leader Card Exclusive Exchange Event: From March 22 to April 6, 2025, 14 participating stores hosted this event. Players brought decks built around specific Leader cards from A Fist of Divine Speed [OP-11]. All participants received a promotional Charlotte Smoothie card and Promotion Pack Vol.7. Standard Battle tournaments were also held, with winners receiving a Parallel Art Roronoa Zoro card.

  • Ace & Newgate [ST-22] Release Commemoration Event in Golden Week: Running from April 26 to May 6, 2025, at 16 Bandai Namco stores. Attendees received a promotional Charlotte Smoothie card and a mission stamp card, earning rewards like Promotion Pack Vol.7, Standard Battle Pack Vol.11, and Promotion Pack EX Vol.1 upon mission completion. In-store tournaments were also part of the festivities.

Borussia Dortmund Collaboration

Beyond Japan, the One Piece Card Game also saw a unique collaboration with German football club Borussia Dortmund. The "BVB x ONE PIECE" event, held from March 24 to April 5, 2025, at Signal Iduna Park, featured:

  • A special promotional reprint of the Monkey D. Luffy card (from The Three Brothers [ST-13]) with Borussia Dortmund branding, available for purchase and as a reward for trial session participants.

  • One Piece Card Game trial sessions for registered attendees.

  • A BVB x ONE PIECE goodie bag, including the promotional Luffy card, a scarf, and stickers, distributed at a home game on March 30.

These diverse events underscore the growing global appeal of the One Piece Card Game, offering fans numerous ways to engage with their favorite series through competitive play and exclusive collectibles.

Sources

  • [ONE PIECE Card Game] New Leader Card Exclusive Exchange Event to Be Held in Japan from 22 March to 6 April |SNKRDUNK Magazine, SNKRDUNK.

  • [ONE PIECE Card Game] Release Commemoration Event To Take Place at 14 Official BANDAI Stores Across Japan |SNKRDUNK Magazine, SNKRDUNK.

  • [ONE PIECE Card Game] Ace & Newgate Release Commemoration Event in Golden Week to Be Held Across JapanFrom 26 April to 6 May, SNKRDUNK.

  • [ONE PIECE Card Game] BVB x ONE PIECE Event to Feature Promotional Card, ONE PIECE Card Game Trial Sessions |SNKRDUNK Magazine, SNKRDUNK.

  • [ONE PIECE Card Game] Release Commemoration Event To Be Held at Official BANDAI Stores Across Japan |SNKRDUNK Magazine, SNKRDUNK.

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