EB-02 Recommendations: How to Choose Cards, Box or Singles

To choose in EB-02 (EB02), we recommend the Monkey.D.Luffy Leader (EB02-010) for play, the Monkey.D.Luffy Secret Rare (EB02-061) for display, a Super Rare for a favorite character, and a Japanese EB-02 booster box (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) only if you want to open packs. This guide gives one clear recommendation per goal.

Updated November 9, 2026

What Are the Key Facts About EB-02?

EB-02 is the One Piece Card Game Extra Booster “Anime 25th collection”, and its Japanese edition came out on January 25, 2025. The table below fixes the names and numbers that the rest of this guide relies on.

The official page describes EB-02 as a special booster released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the animation. Every card carries a new illustration by artists from the TV animation, and some cards are inspired by iconic theme songs from past animations (official Asia English page). Decide what you want to own before you decide where to get it: a Leader to play, a Secret Rare to display, or a favorite character.

Which EB-02 Cards Do We Recommend First?

We recommend the Leader Monkey.D.Luffy (EB02-010) first, then the Secret Rare Monkey.D.Luffy (EB02-061), then a Super Rare of your favorite character. The official card list gives each of those slots a clearly defined place in the set, and the Luffy cards are the only ones the official text singles out.

Here is the short recommendation list, in the order we would choose:

1. EB02-010 Monkey.D.Luffy (Leader). The one Leader in the set and the card the official page names. If you play the game or want the face of the set, start here.
2. EB02-061 Monkey.D.Luffy (Secret Rare). The set has one Secret Rare type out of 87, and it carries the highest number in the official card list. If you collect for display, this is the Luffy card to look for.
3. EB02-006 Yamato (Super Rare). The first Super Rare number in the list, with an alternate version image in our references.
4. EB02-045 Trafalgar Law (Super Rare). A Super Rare and our second pick after Yamato; the order is ours, based on character recognition.
5. The other seven Super Rares: Arlong, Jewelry Bonney, Nefeltari Vivi, Sanji & Pudding, Sengoku, Enel and Vegapunk. Choose them by the character you like.

This is a collector’s ranking by role, not a value forecast. We do not quote odds in this guide. The official breakdown tells you how many card types exist per rarity; it does not tell you how often each card appears in a pack, and a type count should never be read as odds.

If you want only one card, choose EB02-010. If you want only one card to display, choose EB02-061. If you want a shelf that looks complete, the nine Super Rares are the middle layer that makes the Leader and Secret Rare look intentional rather than lonely.

How Is the EB-02 Rarity Structure Laid Out?

EB-02 has 87 card types split into six groups: 1 Leader, 29 Commons, 21 Rares, 9 Super Rares, 1 Secret Rare and 26 Special Cards. Those numbers come straight from the official product pages for both the Japanese and the English editions, and they match.

One detail trips up new collectors. The card list numbers run from EB02-001 to EB02-061, yet the official count is 87 types. The 26 Special Cards are counted on top of the 61 numbered cards (1 + 29 + 21 + 9 + 1), which is how 61 numbers and 87 types can both be right. Sources for the numbers: the official Asia English card list and the official English card list. Both pages report 105 results because they also show leader cards from other sets such as EB01 and OP05 to OP08.

The official pages add two notes that matter when you choose. First, multiples of one card may appear and a full set may be hard to assemble. Second, illustrations and details may differ from the final product. Both apply to boxes you open yourself: a box is a random product, and finishing the set from packs alone is not something the manufacturer promises.

Should You Choose the Leader or the Secret Rare?

Choose EB02-010 Monkey.D.Luffy first if you play, and EB02-061 Monkey.D.Luffy (Secret Rare) first if you collect. Both are Luffy, and Luffy is the only character the official EB-02 text names, so these two cards define the set.

EB02-010 Monkey.D.Luffy (Leader). The official page lists one Leader in EB-02 and calls it a new leader card. It is the only Leader in the set, so there is no second card to weigh against it in that slot. Collectors who just want one clean example of the set can stop here, and players who want to try the Anime 25th Collection theme should start here.

Our references show alternate versions of the Leader as well. If the Leader is your target, decide early whether you want the regular version or an alternate one, because that choice changes what you search for in singles. Our EB-02 parallel and alt-art card list walks through the versions in detail.

EB02-061 Monkey.D.Luffy (Secret Rare). This is the only Secret Rare type in the set, and it is also the highest number in the official card list. In a set with one Secret Rare, there is no second option to weigh against it: if you want the Secret Rare, this is it. Both the Asia and the global English card lists show it as SEC, which settles the rarity question for any listing you see.

The same card number shows up in more than one version in our references, so check the image of a listing against the version you want. A listing that says only “EB02-061” does not tell you which version you will get.

Our recommendation: if you can only pick one of the two, match the card to what you do with it. If you play, take the Leader, the only Leader in the set. If you only display, take the Secret Rare, the only Secret Rare type in the set.

Which Super Rares Do We Recommend?

We recommend Yamato (EB02-006) and Trafalgar Law (EB02-045) first among the nine Super Rares, then the rest by the character you want. The official card list gives all nine, and none of them is singled out by the manufacturer, so character preference is the honest tiebreaker.

The order is ours and is a judgment call, not a statement from the manufacturer. Reorder it for your own favorites. Card numbers and rarities in the table come from the official card list.

Yamato (EB02-006). It has the lowest number of the nine, and our references include an alternate version image for it. For a collector who wants a Super Rare that sits next to the Luffy cards, Yamato is our first choice.

Trafalgar Law (EB02-045). Law is our second Super Rare pick. Together with the two Luffy cards he gives a three-card display (Luffy Leader, Luffy Secret Rare, Law) across three rarities. If you plan to pick only two Super Rares, we suggest Yamato and Law.

Jewelry Bonney (EB02-015). Bonney has her own guide on our site: Bonney EB-02: Character Cards Guide. If Bonney is your character, read that guide first, since it goes through her cards in the set.

The remaining Super Rares. Enel, Vegapunk, Nefeltari Vivi, Sanji & Pudding, Sengoku and Arlong are all sound picks if the character is your favorite. We rank them lower only because the set gives no objective reason to put one above the others.

Which Rares and Commons Fill Out a Collection?

The Rares and Commons we recommend are the named characters and event cards that make the set feel complete, such as Sabo, Tony Tony.Chopper, Nami, Zoro, Usopp, Ace, BRAND NEW WORLD and Thousand Sunny. They are the cards you need for a binder, a deck, or a theme display.

The lists above are examples taken from the official card list, not the full 21 Rares and 29 Commons. For the complete run with every version, use our EB-02 complete card list, so this guide does not repeat it.

Our recommendation for this tier is simple. Pick the Rare for your main character first: Zoro, Nami, Sabo, Ace, Usopp or Chopper. Then take the Commons only if you are building a deck or a full binder. The official page warns that assembling a full set may be difficult because multiples of one card can appear.

Event-style Rares such as BRAND NEW WORLD and We Are! suit anyone who likes the anniversary theme on the table. Character Rares suit collectors. If you cannot decide, start with the character Rare of your favorite character.

Should You Choose a Booster Box, a Damaged Box, or Singles?

Choose singles if you want a specific card, and choose a box if you want to open packs. A sealed box is random, so it cannot guarantee EB02-010 or EB02-061, while singles let you choose the exact card and version.

Regular box. Our EB-02 Anime 25th collection Japanese One Piece Booster Box (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) is the Japanese original edition. The product page lists 24 booster packs with 6 cards each, 144 cards in total, and says the box is brand new and sealed. It ships from Tokyo by FedEx with tracking and insurance. The page also states that the specific cards in each box are packed at random at the factory and individual pulls are not guaranteed. A box gives you 144 cards from the set, not a chosen card.

Damaged box. The EB-02 damaged box is the same product with cosmetic damage to the outer box, such as dents or scratches. The product page says the cards inside are unaffected. It also says the photos are samples, that the box you receive may differ from them, that the item is sold as-is, and that returns and refunds are not accepted. If you open boxes and discard the outer carton, we recommend the damaged box. If you want to keep a sealed box on a shelf, choose the regular one.

Singles. Singles are the sensible route to the Luffy Leader, the Secret Rare and any specific Super Rare. A box that does not contain your card leaves you shopping for singles anyway. The practical rule: if your shopping list has three or fewer named cards, go for those cards; if it has none and you simply like opening packs, choose a box.

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The Japanese manufacturer’s suggested retail price is 220 yen per pack, tax included, and the English edition lists USD $4.99 per pack. Our listed prices are on the product pages and can change, so check the page itself when you order.

Which EB-02 Pick Fits Where You Live and How You Play?

If you play in a region that follows the English edition, choose the English edition for tournament play; if you collect or play casually, the Japanese edition is the one this guide recommends. The English official page says its cards are tournament legal from the pre-release date in your region, and that statement is made about the English edition.

Use these profiles to settle on a route:

• The display collector. Start with EB02-061, add EB02-010, then one Super Rare of a character you like. Three singles make a clean display with three rarities. Check the version image on each listing.
• The player. Start with EB02-010 and confirm which edition your local events accept. Only after that, think about Commons and Rares for the deck.
• The character fan. Pick the Super Rare or Rare of your character first. For Bonney, read the dedicated guide linked above. For everyone else, the tables in this guide list the card numbers to search for.
• The pack opener. Choose the regular box for a sealed shelf piece or the damaged box if the outer carton does not matter to you. Accept that pulls are random.
• The set completer. Plan to combine a box with singles for the gaps, because the official page warns that multiples of one card may appear and a full set may be hard to assemble.

For buyers outside Japan, the practical side is the same for every profile. The order is paid in yen, shipped from Tokyo with FedEx and tracked, and customs handling at the destination is outside the carrier’s and our control once the parcel is dispatched. Our sealed boxes are shipped as described on the product pages, and the damaged box is sold as-is. Decide which of the profiles above is you, then pick the matching row in the table in the next section.

How Do Payment and Shipping Work for an EB-02 Order?

Payment is in Japanese yen through Wise bank transfer, PayPal, or a card through PayPal, and shipping is by FedEx with a tracking number. The rules below come from our payment methods page and shipping policy.

Shipping cost is calculated automatically at checkout from your delivery address. FedEx cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes, so you need a physical address. The transit times are estimates only and exclude handling time, weekends, Japanese national holidays and customs processing. After a parcel is handed to FedEx, customs inspections and carrier events are outside our control and do not by themselves create a right to cancel or refund after dispatch.

For Wise, the payment deadline depends on whether you upload a transfer screenshot. Without one, the order is cancelled automatically if payment is not received within 12 hours. With one, you upload within 5 days and the order price is held for 10 days in total. The screenshot option requires an account. For SWIFT payments, add JPY 611 to your order total because that receiving fee is deducted before the funds reach us.

Wise bank transfer is the only method without the 5% payment processing fee, so choose it if you want to avoid that fee.

Which EB-02 Choice Fits Your Goal?

Choose by goal: EB02-010 for play, EB02-061 for display, a Super Rare for a favorite character, and a box for opening packs. The table puts each goal next to one clear recommendation.

Our single recommendation if you are choosing one card for the first time: EB02-010. It has a fixed identity (one Leader, one number), and it is the card the manufacturer names. If you are choosing two, add EB02-061. If you are choosing a box, treat the Luffy cards as a bonus rather than a plan.

What Should You Check Before Choosing Any EB-02 Card?

Check four things before you pay: the card number, the rarity code, the version shown in the image, and the edition. A listing that gets all four right is the card you expect; a listing that skips one leaves room for a mismatch.

Card number. Numbers run from EB02-001 to EB02-061 in the official list. Match the number to the card name in the tables above. For example, EB02-010 is the Leader and EB02-061 is the Secret Rare, both Monkey.D.Luffy, so the name alone does not identify which one you are choosing.

Rarity code. The official list uses L for Leader, SEC for Secret Rare, SR for Super Rare, R for Rare and C for Common. If a listing shows a code that does not match the number, treat that as a warning sign and look at the official card list.

Version. Several numbers appear in more than one version in our references. Compare the listing image with the version you want. Our parallel and alt-art list is the place to see the versions side by side.

Edition. This guide covers the Japanese edition. The English edition of EB-02 has its own release date of May 9, 2025, and the English official page notes that its cards are tournament legal from the pre-release date in your region. If you play in a region that follows the English edition’s legality, read that page before you choose Japanese cards for play.

If you have decided on a box and want more on it, our EB-02 Japanese box guide covers the box itself in more depth than this overview.

More EB-02 Guides

These guides go deeper on parts of the set that this recommendation guide only summarizes.

• EB-02 Chase Cards: Anime 25th Collection One Piece Hits & Box Guide
• EB-02 Booster Box: Japanese Box Guide
• EB-02 Anime 25th Collection Booster Box: Japanese One Piece Price
• EB-02 Anime 25th Collection Complete Card List
• EB-02 Parallel & Alt-Art Card List
• Bonney EB-02: Character Cards Guide

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