What are the OP-02 chase cards in Paramount War, and is this classic set still worth chasing in 2026? Released over three years ago, Paramount War remains one of the most collectible booster sets in the entire ONE PIECE CARD GAME — and for good reason. Built around the Marineford Arc, arguably the most emotionally charged saga in One Piece history, OP-02 features iconic characters at their most dramatic moments: Whitebeard’s final stand, Ace’s sacrifice, and the full force of the Navy’s three Admirals.
The set also holds a special place in OPTCG history as the first to introduce Black color cards and multi-color Leaders, permanently expanding the game’s strategic depth. For collectors, the crown jewel is the Portgas D. Ace Comic Parallel — the card that heads the chase-card table below.
This guide covers the OP-02 chase cards with dated SNKRDUNK asks beside our own listings, the official set facts, and a clear recommendation on box vs singles in 2026. Our team tracks Japanese market data through platforms like SNKRDUNK. New to the game? Start with our beginner’s guide to One Piece cards.
The chase-card table 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.
The Ace Comic Parallel heads the OP-02 chase-card table, with a lowest SNKRDUNK ask of raw ¥100,000 (a single listing) on October 7, 2026. Our JPN Box option is listed at ¥19,651 (~$128) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order). Bandai does not publish pull rates.
OP-02 Chase Cards — Set Overview
OP-02 Paramount War is one of the most important sets in OPTCG history — the first to add a new color (Black), the first with multi-color Leaders, and the set that captured the entire Marineford War on cardboard. Launched in Japan on November 4, 2022, and internationally on March 10, 2023, it remains a collector favorite three years later.
Set Specs & Release Timeline
| Spec | Japanese (JPN) | English (EN) |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | November 4, 2022 | March 10, 2023 |
| MSRP | ¥198 per pack | — |
| Cards per Pack | 6 | 12 |
| Total Card Types | 121 (+ 27 Alt Arts) | |
Card type breakdown: 8 Leaders, 45 Commons, 30 Uncommons, 26 Rares, 10 Super Rares, 2 Secret Rares, and 27 Alternate Art cards.
What Made OP-02 Special
Beyond the Marineford storyline, OP-02 was a milestone set for the game’s mechanics:
- First Black color cards — introducing an entirely new color to deckbuilding
- First multi-color Leaders — Black/Red, Green/Blue, and Purple/Black combinations opened new archetypes
- Competitive impact — Edward Newgate and Sanji Leaders reshaped the early meta, with Newgate defining aggressive strategies for multiple formats
OP-02 Chase Cards: Prices and Where We List Them
These are the OP-02 chase cards from the official card database — the Secret Rares, the Ace and Kuzan parallels, and the Newgate, Borsalino and Kuzan parallels — with the lowest SNKRDUNK asks seen on October 7, 2026 next to our own listings. The official database lists no SP cards for OP-02.
| # | Card | Rarity | Lowest ask on SNKRDUNK (Oct 7, 2026) | Our listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portgas D. Ace (Comic Parallel) OP02-013 | SR | raw ¥100,000 (single listing (weak)) | PSA 10 back order ¥236,867 (~$1,538) |
| 2 | Uta (parallel) OP02-120 | SEC | PSA 10 ¥11,800; raw ¥2,900 (single listing (weak)) | not listed |
| 3 | Uta OP02-120 | SEC | PSA 10 ¥14,800 (single listing (weak)); raw ¥1,000 (single listing (weak)) | PSA 10 back order ¥12,250 (~$80) |
| 4 | Kuzan (parallel) OP02-121 | SEC | raw ¥3,200 | not listed |
| 5 | Kuzan OP02-121 | SEC | raw ¥1,000 | not listed |
| 6 | Portgas D. Ace (parallel) OP02-013 | SR | raw ¥3,200 (single listing (weak)) | not listed |
| 7 | Edward Newgate (parallel) OP02-001 | L | PSA 10 ¥14,000; raw ¥5,000 | not listed |
| 8 | Borsalino (parallel) OP02-114 | SR | PSA 10 ¥10,998 (single listing (weak)); raw ¥1,500 | not listed |
| 9 | Kuzan (parallel) OP02-096 | SR | PSA 10 ¥53,800 (single listing (weak)); raw ¥1,000 (single listing (weak)) | not listed |
| 10 | Edward Newgate (parallel) OP02-004 | SR | raw ¥2,000 (single listing (weak)) | not listed |
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.
In our export this card is labeled SR-SP (Comic Parallel); the official card database lists it as an SR parallel, and it lists no SP cards for OP-02. Bandai does not publish pull rates.
More OP-02 Parallels Worth Chasing
OP-02’s top 10 features multiple Admirals and Whitebeard Pirates — the two factions central to the Marineford War. Character-driven demand means these cards hold value independently of their gameplay relevance.
Should You Buy OP-02 in 2026?
Three years after release, OP-02 occupies a unique position: likely out of print and carrying the most iconic One Piece arc.
For Collectors: A Marineford Must-Have
OP-02 is the Marineford Arc set — and there will never be another first. The emotional resonance of Ace, Whitebeard, and the Admirals gives this set an evergreen appeal that transcends typical booster set life cycles. The Ace Comic Parallel remains one of the most iconic chase cards in the entire game.
With strong indications that early sets (OP-01 through OP-04) are out of print — no restock announcements have been made since March 2024 — sealed boxes are becoming increasingly scarce.
Action: Consider a sealed JPN box; our Box option is listed at ¥19,651 (~$128) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order).
For Competitive Players: Target Singles
While OP-02 introduced several historically important Leaders (Edward Newgate, Sanji, Garp), the competitive meta has evolved considerably. Most OP-02 staples are available as affordable singles on TCGPlayer.
Action: Buy targeted singles for deck staples. Save your box budget for current competitive sets. For meta context, see our OPTCG meta tier list.
For Investors: Scarcity Is Building
OP-02’s likely out-of-print status means supply is fixed while demand from Marineford fans continues. We do not forecast prices.
Action: Monitor sealed box prices and the dated asks in the chase-card table.
- Marineford nostalgia is evergreen
- Supply decreasing — likely OOP
- OP-16 (June 2026) may shift demand
- Newer sets have richer rarity tiers
- Singles are more cost-efficient
Collector? Buy a sealed JPN box. Player? Buy singles from TCGPlayer. Investor? Monitor sealed box prices for your entry point.
Pull Rates & What to Expect from a Box
Bandai does not publish pull rates. We have no named, dated source for OP-02 box odds, so this guide gives none.
What the Official Page Prints
The official OP-02 page prints a price of ¥198 per pack and 6 cards per pack. It lists 121 card types plus 1 index card: 8 Leaders, 45 Commons, 30 Uncommons, 26 Rares, 10 Super Rares and 2 Secret Rares, with 27 parallel versions. It does not print the number of packs per box, rarity counts per box or any odds.
What’s in Your Box
The official page does not publish how many cards of each rarity a box holds, so we do not give per-box counts or values.
TCG booster boxes are entertainment products where the opening experience is a core part of the value. Chase pulls like the SEC and the Comic Parallel add excitement beyond the base contents, but Bandai does not publish how often they appear.
Box vs Singles: When Each Makes Sense
| Strategy | Best For | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy a sealed box | Collectors who enjoy opening | Chase card excitement, potential hits, sealed value | Higher cost per specific card |
| Buy singles | Players building decks | Exact card guaranteed, often cheaper | No surprise factor |
| Hold sealed | Long-term collectors | OOP product appreciates | Capital locked up, storage needed |
The opening experience — peeling packs from a Marineford-themed set, hoping for that Ace Comic Parallel — is something singles purchases can’t replicate.
Price Trends & Market Context
This guide does not track price history. The chase-card table above lists SNKRDUNK lowest asks seen on October 7, 2026; asks change daily and are not sale prices. Our Box option is listed at ¥19,651 (~$128) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order).
What Drives OP-02 Value
- Source material: The Marineford Arc is consistently ranked among the top arcs in One Piece. This creates perpetual new demand as anime viewers reach this arc.
- Print scarcity: With no reprints announced and early-set inventory dwindling, sealed product supply is fixed.
- Historical significance: As one of the first OPTCG sets, OP-02 holds “vintage” status in a young but rapidly growing game.
JPN vs EN — Which Version Should You Buy?
JPN boxes offer higher print quality, making them a strong pick for international collectors who want the Japanese print.
- Box option: ¥19,651 (~$128) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order)
- Higher print quality (texture, foil)
- Comic Parallel exclusive
- Tournament legal internationally
- 12 cards per pack (vs JPN 6)
For collectors focused on card quality and parallel art, the JPN version is the stronger choice. EN boxes appeal to collectors who want English-language cards or need cards legal in international tournaments. For a deep dive, see our Japanese vs English One Piece Cards comparison.
Where to Buy OP-02 Paramount War
Our JPN Box option is listed at ¥19,651 (~$128) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order). Our store ships directly from Japan with tracked shipping to the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.
For a detailed walkthrough of importing Japanese OPTCG products, see our guide: How to Buy One Piece Cards from Japan.
- Shipping: Tracked international shipping typically runs $15–30
- Customs/duties: US shipments under $800 are generally duty-free
- Authenticity: All products sourced directly from Japanese distributors
Buying EN Boxes & Singles
The Bottom Line
OP-02 Paramount War stands as one of the most collectible sets in OPTCG history, combining Marineford’s emotional storytelling with the Ace Comic Parallel’s legendary rarity and the set’s mechanical innovations.
- The Ace Comic Parallel heads the chase-card table, with a lowest SNKRDUNK ask of raw ¥100,000 on October 7, 2026 (a single listing)
- Our JPN Box option is listed at ¥19,651 (~$128) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order), with higher print quality than EN
- OP-02 is likely out of print, making sealed product increasingly scarce — act accordingly for your goals
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best cards in OP-02 Paramount War?
The Portgas D. Ace Comic Parallel (OP02-013) heads the chase-card table, with a lowest SNKRDUNK ask of raw ¥100,000 on October 7, 2026 (a single listing). Other top chase cards include the Uta (OP02-120) and Kuzan (OP02-121) Secret Rares and the Edward Newgate Leader parallel. The set contains 27 parallel versions across various rarity tiers.
What are the chase cards in OP-02?
OP-02 chase cards are led by the Portgas D. Ace Comic Parallel (OP02-013), the Uta (OP02-120) and Kuzan (OP02-121) Secret Rares, and the Newgate Leader parallel (OP02-001). Lowest asks on SNKRDUNK on October 7, 2026 run from raw ¥1,000 to raw ¥100,000; they are asks, not sale prices.
What are the pull rates for OP-02 Paramount War?
Bandai does not publish pull rates. We do not quote unsourced community estimates for OP-02. The official page lists the rarity counts of the set, but not how often a rarity appears in a box.
Is OP-02 Paramount War worth buying in 2026?
For collectors, yes — OP-02 captures the Marineford Arc, one of One Piece’s most beloved storylines, and the set is likely out of print. For competitive players, buying individual singles is more cost-effective, as the meta has evolved significantly. Our JPN Box option is listed at ¥19,651 (~$128) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order).
How much is the Ace Comic Parallel worth?
On SNKRDUNK on October 7, 2026, the lowest ask for the Portgas D. Ace Comic Parallel (OP02-013) was raw ¥100,000, from a single listing. This is an ask, not a sale price. The official card database lists it as an SR parallel.
How many secret rares are in OP-02?
OP-02 contains 2 Secret Rare cards: Uta (OP02-120) and Kuzan (OP02-121). Both have alternate art parallel versions. The Uta parallel had a lowest SNKRDUNK ask of PSA 10 ¥11,800 on October 7, 2026, partly due to its collaborative artwork by manga artist Demizu Posuka.
What’s the difference between Japanese and English OP-02?
JPN packs contain 6 cards (EN: 12), and JPN has higher print quality with textured foiling. Both share the same 121-card pool plus 27 alternate arts. Our JPN Box option is listed at ¥19,651 (~$128) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order).
What new mechanics did OP-02 introduce?
OP-02 introduced Black color cards (adding a fifth color to the game) and multi-color Leaders (Black/Red, Green/Blue, Purple/Black combinations). These additions permanently expanded strategic options and created new archetype possibilities.
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