OP-02 Paramount War Guide: How to Choose a Box, Damaged Box or Singles

Updated November 10, 2026

OP-02 (OP02) is ONE PIECE CARD GAME Booster Pack -Paramount War-, the second Japanese-edition booster set, released on November 4, 2022 with 121 card types. To choose well, buy singles for specific cards, a regular box to open 144 cards, or our OP-02 booster box (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) or damaged box for the pack-opening route.

What is OP-02 Paramount War?

OP-02 is the second ONE PIECE CARD GAME booster set, named Paramount War in English, and it was released in Japan on November 4, 2022. The table below fixes the exact names and numbers so you know which product this guide covers.

The set is themed around the Paramount War chapter, the Marineford War arc, and features the Marines, the Whitebeard Pirates and the Shichibukai. The official booster page says it introduces the color black and new multicolor leader combinations, and that it includes cards that strengthen the Navy starter deck, ST-06, which was released in September 2022.

The rarity split on the official page adds up to 121: Leader 8, Common 45, Uncommon 30, Rare 26, Super Rare 10 and Secret Rare 2. The same page says 27 parallel card types are included. The official English card list reports 154 results because it counts parallels as separate listings. Keep both numbers in mind: 121 is the number of card types, 154 is the number of listed prints.

Should you buy an OP-02 box, a damaged box or singles?

Buy singles if you want one or two specific cards, buy the regular box if you want to open 144 cards from a sealed box, and buy the damaged box only if you accept outer-box damage and an as-is sale. All three routes come from the same Japanese-edition set.

The regular box page describes the product as brand new and sealed, shipped from our warehouse in Tokyo by FedEx with tracking and insurance. It also states plainly that this is a sealed, randomized product: the cards in each box are packed at the factory and individual card pulls are not guaranteed.

The damaged box needs a clear explanation because it has real limits. Our page says the item is discounted because of cosmetic damage to the outer box, such as dents or scratches, and that the cards inside are unaffected. The photos on that page are samples: the first image shows the regular product so you can identify the set, and the condition photos that follow show other damaged boxes. The box you receive may differ from them. The page also says the item is sold as-is, that we do not respond to inquiries about it, and that returns and refunds are not accepted.

Our recommendation: if you plan to display the box or keep it sealed, take the regular box. If you plan to open every pack and only want the cards, the damaged box fits that purpose. If you want one of the Secret Rares, buy a single, because 144 random cards do not promise either of them. For more on the regular box, read the OP-02 booster box guide and the box contents page.

Which OP-02 cards should collectors pick first?

Collectors should start with the two Secret Rares, Uta OP02-120 and Kuzan OP02-121, then Portgas.D.Ace OP02-013, then the Whitebeard and Navy Super Rares. This order follows rarity and the key cards our box page names; it is not a price forecast, because none of our sources give one.

Our box page lists the key cards as Edward Newgate (Whitebeard), Portgas D. Ace, Akainu and Boa Hancock, plus Secret Rare alt-art cards. The official card lists give the numbers and rarities, so each name can be matched to a number.

Sources for the numbers and rarities: the official Japanese card list and the official English card list. For the same set from the chase angle, our OP-02 chase cards guide goes further.

Why do Uta and Kuzan come first in OP-02?

Uta (OP02-120) and Kuzan (OP02-121) come first because they are the only two Secret Rares among the 121 card types. Secret Rare is the top rarity tier in the set, and the official list shows just these two under the SEC code.

A tier with two card types is the narrowest part of the set. A collector who wants a complete top tier is looking for exactly these two numbers, and that makes the choice simple: if the top tier matters to you, buy these two as singles rather than hoping a box delivers them.

Kuzan is the more interesting name to plan around. He appears twice in the high tiers: as the Secret Rare OP02-121 and as the Super Rare OP02-096. If you like the character, you have two different cards to choose from. If you only want the top-tier card, OP02-121 is the one.

Our product page also mentions Secret Rare alt-art cards, and the official booster page counts 27 parallel card types in the set. When you shop, check which print a listing shows. Our OP-02 parallel and Secret Rare guide goes through the alternate-art side in more detail.

Which Super Rares fit which collector?

Start with Portgas.D.Ace OP02-013, Edward.Newgate OP02-004, Sakazuki OP02-099 and Kuzan OP02-096, because they match the key characters our box page names. The set has 10 Super Rares, and the official card lists name all of them.

Portgas.D.Ace OP02-013 stands out because our site already has a page for the graded version, the PSA 10 Portgas D Ace OP02-013 card guide, which covers the comic parallel print. If Ace is your main target, read it before choosing between a raw card and a graded one.

The Whitebeard side is a clear theme. Edward.Newgate appears as a Leader (OP02-001) and as a Super Rare (OP02-004), and Ace, Marco, Jozu and Vista sit across the Super Rare and Rare tiers. A Whitebeard fan can build a run of cards from Leader down to Rare without touching the Secret Rares. A Navy fan has Smoker, Garp, Sakazuki, Borsalino and Kuzan across several tiers.

Which Leaders should you pick from OP-02?

Pick the Leader of the character you plan to play or display, because all eight Leaders sit in the same rarity tier. The official list names every Leader with its number.

The official booster page says OP-02 introduces the color black and new multicolor leader combinations. It also says the set includes cards that strengthen the Navy starter deck ST-06, which the official release news lists at 990 yen including tax. If you own ST-06 or plan to, the Navy characters in this set, such as Smoker, Garp, Sakazuki, Borsalino and Kuzan, are the natural place to look.

Garp appears as a Leader (OP02-002) and as a Rare (OP02-115). Those are different cards, so check the number when you order a single. We do not give deck win-rate claims here, since none of our sources provide them.

Which Rares and Uncommons suit a themed collection?

For a themed collection, the Whitebeard and Navy Rares are the easiest starting point: Marco OP02-018, Jozu OP02-008, Vista OP02-011 and Smoker OP02-102, with Boa Hancock as the Uncommon to know. These lower tiers suit buyers who want a crew rather than a single headline card.

The set has 26 Rares. The official Japanese list gives these numbers:

Shop this setOP-02 Paramount War Japanese One Piece Booster Box - Damaged Box

¥16,670In stock

Ships from Tokyo with tracking

View product

In the Uncommon tier (30 card types) the official list includes Curly.Dadan OP02-005, Whitebeard Pirates OP02-022 and Donquixote Doflamingo OP02-056, along with Boa Hancock, Tony Tony.Chopper, Nico Robin, Bartholomew Kuma, Tsuru and Helmeppo. In the Common tier (45 card types) it includes Atmos OP02-003, Moby Dick OP02-024 and Roronoa Zoro OP02-043.

A Whitebeard set can run from the Leader (OP02-001) through Marco, Jozu, Vista and Masked Deuce in Rare, to the Whitebeard Pirates card in Uncommon and Moby Dick and Atmos in Common. A Navy set can run from Leaders Smoker and Garp through Koby, Sengoku and Hina in Rare, to Tsuru and Helmeppo in Uncommon. The full list with every parallel is on our OP-02 card list page; we keep it there so this guide can stay about choices.

How do parallels and box toppers change what you buy?

They change which print you search for. The official booster page lists six box toppers with a “b” suffix: OP02-009b, OP02-031b, OP02-059b, OP02-086b, OP02-105b and OP02-108b, and says 27 parallel card types are included in the set.

Two points keep a purchase clean. First, the card list reports 154 results including parallels against 121 card types, so use the card list when you need a specific print. Second, a parallel is a different print from the regular card, so a listing that shows an alternate-art card is not interchangeable with one that shows the regular art.

For buying, apply two rules. Write the full number when you search for a single, and check whether a listing shows the regular or the parallel print. And do not expect a box to deliver a specific print: our product page says the product is sealed and randomized and individual pulls are not guaranteed.

How does ordering from Samurai Sword Tokyo work?

You order online, pay in Japanese yen, and your order ships from Tokyo by FedEx with tracking. Most orders are processed and shipped within 5 business days after PayPal or Wise payment has cleared, according to our shipping policy.

These are estimates only, not delivery dates, and they do not include handling time, weekends, Japanese national holidays or customs processing. Shipping cost is calculated automatically at checkout from your delivery address. There is no minimum order amount or quantity, so a single card is a valid order. FedEx cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes, so use a physical address.

After dispatch, delivery timing is controlled by FedEx and destination-country authorities. Customs inspections, import procedures and carrier events can delay delivery, and the policy says such transit delays do not by themselves create a right to cancel or refund after dispatch. If dispatch from our side is delayed, for example by supplier allocation or a quality inspection hold, we contact you by email with a revised estimate.

If you order a PSA graded card, note that those cards may also be sold through our other channels. The policy explains that a PSA item shown online may already be sold before the allocation is locked, and that once your payment has cleared we secure the matching card, even if more sourcing is needed. Check the delivery schedule shown for your order.

All payments are made in Japanese yen. Any difference between the amount we charge and your statement comes from exchange rates and conversion fees set by your card issuer, bank or PayPal. The 5% fee applies to every payment method except Wise.

What mistakes should you avoid when buying OP-02?

Avoid assuming a box contains a specific card, avoid mixing up a regular card with its parallel or “b” version, and avoid the damaged box if you need a returnable item. Those three cover most disappointments with this set.

• Do not buy a box for a specific card. Our product page states that individual card pulls are not guaranteed.
• Do not rely on a name alone. Kuzan, Garp, Smoker, Magellan, Luffy and Emporio.Ivankov each appear at more than one rarity, so the number (for example OP02-096 versus OP02-121) is the safe identifier.
• Do not confuse the sample photos. The damaged-box page uses sample condition photos, and the box you receive may differ from them.
• Do not plan around a fixed arrival date. Transit estimates exclude customs and carrier delays.
• Do not forget the edition. Everything here is the Japanese edition, so the numbers and names match the Japanese release of November 4, 2022.

The official pages also say illustrations and product details may differ from the actual product, and the Bandai catalog notes that products released some time ago may be out of production or sale. Check the live product page for current availability.

More OP-02 guides

Use these pages to go deeper on the set, each from a different angle:

• OP-02 Paramount War One Piece Card List: 121 Cards & 33 Parallels
• OP-02 Paramount War Parallel and Secret Rare Cards
• OP-02 Chase Cards: Paramount War Top One Piece Hits
• OP-02 Booster Box: Japanese Box Guide
• OP-02 Paramount War Booster Box: Japanese One Piece Box Contents
• PSA 10 Portgas D Ace OP02-013 Card Guide

Ready to buy? Open the regular OP-02 booster box (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) or the damaged box, and check the live page for current availability.

Picked for this article

OP-02 Paramount War Japanese One Piece Booster Box - Damaged Box¥16,670In stockPSA 10PSA10 Portgas.D.Ace SR-SP (Comic Parallel) [OP02-013](Booster Pack "Paramount War")¥213,157Only a few leftPre-orderONE PIECE Magazine Vol.21 Monkey D. Luffy ST29-001 Yellow Promo¥3,500In stock