What are the OP-01 (OP01) chase cards from Romance Dawn actually worth right now — and is this set still worth chasing nearly four years after launch?
Romance Dawn launched the entire One Piece Card Game in July 2022 and introduced the game’s first Manga Rare, first Leader Alternate Arts, and a card pool that has only gained value as sealed supply disappears. English boxes traded above $1,700 in March 2026 (PriceCharting), and our Japanese Box option is listed at ¥38,367 (~$249) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order).
This guide lists the OP-01 chase cards with dated SNKRDUNK asking prices next to what we list, explains what is and is not known about pull rates, and gives you a clear buy-or-pass verdict based on your goals. Our team ships hundreds of OPTCG boxes from Japan weekly.
The chase-card table below lists dated SNKRDUNK asks beside our own listings, and the unsourced pull-rate and box-value figures have been removed. The October 7, 2026 update adds the chase-card table and refreshes our store listings and prices; the other facts in this article were last checked on March 6, 2026.
OP-01 Chase Cards: What Is Romance Dawn?
OP-01 Romance Dawn is the origin set of the One Piece Card Game — and nearly four years later, it remains the single most collectible release in the franchise.
Set Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Set Code | OP-01 |
| Set Name | ROMANCE DAWN |
| JPN Release | July 22, 2022 |
| EN Release | December 2, 2022 |
| Cards per Pack | 6 |
| Packs per Box | 24 |
| Total Cards per Box | 144 |
| Total Card Types | 121+ (including parallels) |
| MSRP (JPN) | ¥198 per pack (official, tax included) · Our Box option: ¥38,367 (~$249) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) |
| EN Market Price | $1,787 (Wave 2) / $5,560 (Wave 1 Blue Bottom), PriceCharting, March 2026 |
Why Romance Dawn Still Matters
Romance Dawn occupies the same position in OPTCG that Base Set holds in Pokémon: it’s the origin point. Every card carries historical weight as part of the game’s first print run. The set is long out of print, and sealed supply shrinks every time a collector cracks open a box.
Three factors sustain collector interest. First, the Shanks OP01-120 Manga Rare was the first card in the game to use original manga panel artwork — a mechanic BANDAI expanded across every subsequent set. Second, several OP-01 Leader Parallels remain iconic display pieces and casual-play favorites. Third, the OPTCG player base has grown exponentially since 2022, meaning far more collectors now chase a fixed and declining pool of cards.
OP-01 Chase Cards: Prices and Where We List Them
These are the OP-01 chase cards with their lowest SNKRDUNK ask on October 7, 2026 and the matching listing on our store where we have one. Shanks and Yamato appear once per print.
| # | Card | Rarity | Lowest ask on SNKRDUNK (Oct 7, 2026) | Our listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shanks (OP01-120) | SEC (parallel art) | raw ¥135,000 (single listing (weak)); PSA 10 ¥349,999 (SEC-SP Comic Parallel) | PSA 10 back order ¥310,063 (~$2,013) |
| 2 | Shanks (OP01-120) | SEC (parallel art) | raw ¥5,200 (single listing (weak)); PSA 10 ¥14,500 (single listing (weak)) (SEC-P) | not listed |
| 3 | Shanks (OP01-120) | SEC | raw ¥1,000 (single listing (weak)); no PSA 10 ask seen Oct 7, 2026 | not listed |
| 4 | Yamato (OP01-121) | SEC (parallel art) | raw ¥4,000 (single listing (weak)); PSA 10 ¥14,950 (SEC-P) | PSA 10 back order ¥18,500 (~$120) |
| 5 | Yamato (OP01-121) | SEC | raw ¥1,000; PSA 10 ¥13,000 (single listing (weak)) | not listed |
| 6 | Monkey D. Luffy (OP01-003) | L (parallel art) | raw ¥25,000; PSA 10 ¥97,500 (L-P) | PSA 10 back order ¥109,632 (~$712) |
| 7 | Trafalgar Law (OP01-002) | L (parallel art) | raw ¥10,980; PSA 10 ¥22,800 (L-P) | not listed |
| 8 | Roronoa Zoro (OP01-001) | L (parallel art) | no ask seen Oct 7, 2026 | not listed |
| 9 | Nami (OP01-016) | R (parallel art) | raw ¥68,000 (single listing (weak)); no PSA 10 ask seen Oct 7, 2026 (R-SP Comic Parallel, Premium Booster listing) | not listed |
| 10 | Boa Hancock (OP01-078) | SR (parallel art) | raw ¥3,800 (single listing (weak)); PSA 10 ¥23,000 (single listing (weak)) (SR-P) | PSA 10 back order ¥19,375 (~$126) |
Asking prices are SNKRDUNK lowest asks seen on October 7, 2026, not sale prices; our prices are the listed prices at the time of this update. Variant names are SNKRDUNK’s own labels, and we do not map them to the official database’s parallel numbers.
Shanks Manga Rare
Monkey D. Luffy Leader Parallel
Trafalgar Law Leader Parallel
Cards #4–9
Honorable Mention: Boa Hancock — SR Parallel
Hancock’s SR Parallel (OP01-078) holds its value through sheer character popularity. For an SR-rarity pull, this is solid sustained demand.
Should You Buy OP-01 Romance Dawn in 2026?
For collectors chasing the genesis set of OPTCG, Romance Dawn remains the single most important release — but at $1,700+ per EN box, the right approach depends on your goals.
For Collectors: The Genesis Set Experience
Every card in this set carries the weight of being “the first.” A sealed box is a time capsule from the game’s origin, and sealed supply only gets scarcer. The opening experience itself — chasing the first-ever Manga Rare, pulling Leader Alternate Arts that launched the entire parallel system — is something no later set can replicate.
Action: A sealed Japanese box (our Box option is listed at ¥38,367 (~$249) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order)) offers the best opening value. For specific chase cards like the Shanks Manga Rare, buying singles from TCGPlayer is more cost-effective than chasing pulls.
For Players: Limited but Iconic
Most OP-01 cards have been power-crept by newer sets. Several Leaders still see casual play, but tier-1 competitive relevance has moved on. The primary value here is deck-building nostalgia and the prestige of running original-print cards.
Action: Buy singles for the specific cards you need. Opening boxes for playables is not cost-effective at current prices.
For Investors: The Base Set Thesis
Romance Dawn is the strongest investment case in all of OPTCG. First sets in successful TCGs historically appreciate over long timeframes — Pokémon Base Set being the clearest parallel. OP-01 sealed boxes have risen from retail to $1,700+ (EN Wave 2) within four years, with Wave 1 Blue Bottom boxes clearing $5,500.
Action: Sealed boxes represent the highest-conviction long-term hold. Monitor PriceCharting for entry points during periodic market corrections.
- Genesis set — sealed supply only shrinks
- Japanese boxes cost far less than English boxes
- Top cards have shown 4-year appreciation
- EN boxes at $1,700+ are high entry
- Most cards are power-crept for play
- Market corrections offer better entries
A Japanese box (our Box option is listed at ¥38,367 (~$249) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order)) gives you the full OP-01 opening experience at a fraction of EN prices. For specific chase cards, singles are almost always more cost-effective than pulling.
OP-01 Pull Rates Breakdown
Bandai does not publish pull rates. We have no named, dated source for OP-01 box odds, so this guide gives none.
What the Official Page Does Print
The official OP-01 page prints the set size: 121 card types (Leader 8, Common 45, Uncommon 30, Rare 26, Super Rare 10, Secret Rare 2), plus 27 parallel versions of those cards. Each box also includes one parallel card chosen from 6 types as a box bonus. The chase-card table above shows which parallel cards sit behind the SEC, Leader and SR rows.
What’s in Your Box
Because Bandai does not publish pull rates, this guide does not estimate what a box returns. The value of a box is the opening experience and the chance at a chase card.
Box Contents Breakdown
No expected-value figure is given here: what a box returns depends on which parallels you open, and the chase-card table shows asks for single cards, not what a box returns.
Singles vs. Box: Which Approach Works?
| Strategy | Cost | What You Get | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy singles | Priced per card (see the chase-card table) | Exactly the card you want | Targeted collecting, competitive play |
| Open JPN box | Our Box option: ¥38,367 (~$249) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) | 144 cards + opening thrill | Collectors who enjoy the hunt |
| Hold sealed EN box | $1,700+ | Sealed product appreciation | Long-term investment |
| Open EN box | $1,700+ | 144 cards + premium unboxing | High-roller collectors |
Price Trends: JPN vs English Market
OP-01 has shown a clear upward trajectory since launch, consistent with the “genesis set premium” pattern seen across successful TCGs.
Sealed Box Price History
| Timeline | EN Box (Wave 2) | EN Box (Wave 1 Blue) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch (2022) | ~$100 | ~$100 |
| Late 2023 | $300–400 | $800–1,200 |
| Late 2024 | $500–700 | $2,000–3,000 |
| March 2026 | $1,787 | $5,560 |
Source: PriceCharting. Wave 1 (Blue Bottom) carries a first-printing premium over Wave 2 (White Bottom).
EN OP-01 had two print runs. Wave 1 (identifiable by a blue bottom on the box) was the initial, lower-volume run. Wave 2 (white bottom) was a larger reprint. The card contents are identical, but Wave 1 carries a “first edition” collector premium — similar to 1st Edition Base Set in Pokémon.
JPN vs EN Card Prices
Card-by-card asking prices change often. The dated chase-card table near the top of this guide is the current reference for single cards.
What’s Driving These Prices
Three factors sustain OP-01’s trajectory:
- Supply contraction: OP-01 is long out of print with no reprint planned. Every opened box permanently reduces sealed supply
- Player base expansion: The OPTCG community has grown substantially since 2022, creating more collectors chasing a fixed card pool
- Genesis set recognition: First-set status carries cultural weight in the TCG hobby. As long as OPTCG thrives, OP-01 benefits from this halo effect
Looking ahead, the trajectory depends on the game’s continued growth. If BANDAI maintains momentum through strong new releases and organized play support, OP-01 cards should continue to hold or move higher. Periodic market corrections may offer entry points for patient buyers.
Where to Buy OP-01 Romance Dawn
For international buyers, JPN Romance Dawn boxes offer the most accessible entry point — our Box option is listed at ¥38,367 (~$249) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order), a fraction of EN box prices.
Buying JPN OP-01 from Japan
Japanese boxes feature higher print quality with distinct card texture and foil patterns that collectors prize. Key considerations:
- Shipping: Most Japan-based sellers offer tracked international shipping. Factor ¥1,500–3,000 for shipping costs
- Customs: US buyers can import up to $800 duty-free per shipment. Check your country’s thresholds
- Authenticity: Counterfeit OP-01 products exist at these price levels. Buy from established sellers with verifiable inventory
For a complete walkthrough, see our guide: How to Buy One Piece Cards from Japan.
What to Watch Out For
- Wave 1 vs Wave 2 (EN only): Blue bottom = Wave 1 ($5,560). White bottom = Wave 2 ($1,787). Card contents are identical — you’re paying for print run scarcity
- Resealed boxes: At these prices, counterfeit shrink wrap is a real concern. Only buy from trusted sellers
- Card condition: For high-value singles, request close-up photos. EN Wave 1 and Wave 2 have different centering characteristics
At $1,700+ per EN box, counterfeit OP-01 products are a real risk. Always verify shrink wrap integrity, box weight, and seller reputation before purchasing. JPN boxes carry lower counterfeit risk due to the lower price incentive.
The Bottom Line
OP-01 Romance Dawn is the cornerstone of the One Piece Card Game, and its market position only strengthens as the game grows.
Two takeaways:
- The Shanks Manga Rare and Luffy Leader Parallel anchor a set with deep chase card appeal, as the chase-card table above shows with dated SNKRDUNK asks
- Japanese boxes offer the best entry point for collectors who want the opening experience without the $1,700+ EN price tag (our Box option is listed at ¥38,367 (~$249) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order))
From chasing the Shanks Manga Rare to evaluating sealed boxes as a long-term hold, OP-01 delivers on the promise of a true first edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most expensive card in OP-01 Romance Dawn?
Among the OP-01 chase cards in the table above, the Shanks SEC-SP Comic Parallel (OP01-120) had the highest lowest ask on SNKRDUNK on October 7, 2026: raw ¥135,000 (single listing, weak) and PSA 10 ¥349,999. These are asks, not sale prices.
What are the chase cards in OP-01?
OP-01’s chase cards are the parallel-art Shanks (OP01-120) in SEC, the Leader parallels of Luffy (OP01-003), Law (OP01-002) and Zoro (OP01-001), and Yamato (OP01-121) in SEC. Lowest asks on SNKRDUNK on October 7, 2026 run from ¥1,000 to ¥135,000 raw; they are asks, not sale prices.
Is OP-01 Romance Dawn worth buying in 2026?
For collectors, Romance Dawn is the most historically significant OPTCG set, and Japanese boxes are the most accessible entry (our Box option is listed at ¥38,367 (~$249) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order)). For competitive players, most cards have been power-crept, so buying singles is more practical. For investors, sealed EN boxes have risen from retail to $1,700+ (PriceCharting, March 2026).
What are the pull rates for OP-01 Romance Dawn?
Bandai does not publish pull rates, and we do not quote unsourced community estimates for OP-01. The official page prints only the set size: 121 card types plus 27 parallel versions, and one box-bonus parallel card from 6 types in every box.
What is the difference between Wave 1 and Wave 2 Romance Dawn boxes?
English OP-01 has two printings. Wave 1 (blue box bottom) was the initial smaller run, traded at $5,560 in March 2026 (PriceCharting). Wave 2 (white bottom) was a larger reprint, at $1,787. The card contents are identical — the price difference reflects print run scarcity and “first edition” collector value.
Should I buy Japanese or English OP-01?
JPN boxes are dramatically cheaper than EN ($1,700+ in March 2026 per PriceCharting) and feature higher print quality with distinct texture and foil. For opening and collecting, JPN offers far better value. For singles, check the dated chase-card table, because asking prices differ by print and grade.
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