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One Piece Card Game Teams Up with MLB for Exclusive Promotional Nights

Anime and baseball fans rejoice! The popular One Piece franchise is teaming up with Major League Baseball (MLB) teams for special promotional nights. These events will feature exclusive merchandise, themed activities, and highly sought-after trading cards, bringing the Straw Hat Pirates to ballparks across the nation.

One Piece Takes Over Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to host a One Piece Night on July 3, 2025, during their game against the Chicago White Sox. This highly anticipated event will transform Dodger Stadium into a haven for One Piece enthusiasts.

  • Key Takeaways:Limited-edition One Piece Card Game card featuring Monkey D. Luffy in a Dodgers uniform, with unique art by series creator Eiichiro Oda.First 40,000 ticketed fans receive a co-branded One Piece x Dodgers straw hat.Various One Piece activations and themed decorations throughout the stadium.A drone show featuring fan-favorite characters will conclude the night.

Exclusive Collectibles and High Demand

The promotional One Piece Card Game card, depicting Luffy as a Dodgers pitcher, is expected to be a major draw. Distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at designated activation zones, these cards are already generating significant buzz among collectors and resellers.

  • Card Details:Features Luffy in a Dodgers jersey.Artwork by Eiichiro Oda.Limited distribution, one per person while supplies last.

Early online listings for these cards have shown presale prices exceeding $350, indicating strong demand and potential for significant resale value. This marks the second One Piece Card Game collaboration with a sports team in 2025, following a partnership with German football club Borussia Dortmund.

Expanding Sports Collaborations

The collaboration with the Dodgers is part of a broader initiative by One Piece to partner with various sports teams in 2025. This includes:

  • Los Angeles Lakers (basketball) in February.

  • Borussia Dortmund (football) in March.

  • Seattle Mariners (baseball) in April.

  • Boston Red Sox (baseball) in May.

These partnerships highlight One Piece's growing mainstream appeal and its ability to connect with diverse audiences beyond traditional anime and manga fans. The success of previous anime-related promotions, such as those featuring Pokémon and Sailor Moon, suggests that One Piece Night will likely lead to another victory for the Dodgers.

Sources

  • LA Dodgers Mark One Piece Night with Game Card With New Oda Art - Interest, Anime News Network.

  • Dodgers One Piece Luffy Promo Cards Look Like a Great Flip, Resell Calendar.

  • [ONE PIECE Card Game] Promotional Card to Be Distributed at Dodger Stadium as Part of One Piece Night |SNKRDUNK Magazine, SNKRDUNK.

  • Toei Animation Unveils Exclusive Card for Dodgers One Piece Night, AnimeTV チェーン.

  • One Piece sets sail for Dodger Stadium for One Piece Night pro baseball event and giveaways, SoraNews24.

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