How to Choose EB-01 Cards and Boxes: Memorial Collection Buying Guide (EB01)

To choose in EB-01 (EB01) Memorial Collection, pick a leader from EB01-001, EB01-021 or EB01-040 that fits your deck, then match the buying format to your goal: a regular box to open packs, a Damaged Box if outer-carton dents do not matter, singles for one specific card.

Updated November 9, 2026

Which EB-01 option should I choose?

Choose by goal: a regular box if you want to open 24 packs, the Damaged Box if you want the same set and accept a dented carton, and singles if you need one named leader or card. A box cannot promise any particular card, so singles are the right route for a specific target.

The rest of this guide explains each choice in turn, using only what the official pages and our listings say. Availability changes, so open each listing for the current status.

What is EB-01 Memorial Collection?

EB-01 is the ONE PIECE CARD GAME EXTRA BOOSTER -MEMORIAL COLLECTION-, a celebration set built around memorable moments from the One Piece series. It is an Extra Booster rather than a numbered main set, and the official English product page says it is designed to strengthen previously released decks.

That purpose shapes how you should choose. EB-01 supports decks that already exist, so some cards matter to players because of the decks they strengthen, while others matter to collectors because of the memorial-edition art. Our EB-01 Memorial Collection booster box listing (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) describes fan-favorite scenes and characters with exclusive new artwork, names Monkey D. Luffy, Shanks and Nami as key characters, and says Secret Rare and Special Parallel cards are included.

The set is small. There are 61 card types in total, split into 3 Leaders, 28 Commons, 21 Rares, 8 Super Rares and 1 Secret Rare. A short card pool means the list of cards worth a decision is short too. The Asia-English page adds a useful warning: multiples of one card may appear in a pack, so a full set may be hard to assemble.

The Japanese catalog entry from Bandai describes the set in similar terms: it puts many characters with distinct personalities into card form and includes cards that strengthen the decks that have appeared so far. The target age is 9 and up, and the product is sold at toy sections and similar outlets.

This guide does not rank cards by price or power, and it gives no pull-rate figures, because the official pages give none. What it does is turn the official facts into a decision path: leader first, support cards second, rarity chase third, then the buying format.

Which EB-01 leader should I pick?

Pick the EB-01 leader that fits the deck you already play, because all three are multicolor leaders and the official pages present the set as support for existing decks. If you do not play yet, pick by the character art you want on the table.

The three leaders are EB01-001, EB01-021 and EB01-040. The official site calls them new multicolor leaders. It does not rank them, so any ranking would be opinion rather than fact. What you can do is choose without guessing.

1. Start from your deck. Pick the leader whose colors match the deck you already build.
2. Read the card text. Our EB-01 complete card list gives the number, rarity and parallel for each card, so you can compare the three leaders side by side.
3. Decide whether you want the parallel. The official English page says the set includes alternative art and parallel design cards from its listed types, and Leader is one of those types. Decide whether you want the standard version or the alternate art.
4. Buy by number. EB01-001, EB01-021 and EB01-040 identify each leader exactly, so use the number when you search or order.

This keeps you from paying for a card you never play. An EB-01 leader earns its place by making your own list better. A leader that does not match your colors is a display card, and that is fine only if you buy it as one.

For another angle on the same set, our EB-01 pull rates and best cards guide goes through the cards of the set.

Which EB-01 cards power up older decks?

The official English and Asia-English pages list EB01-006, EB01-046 and EB01-012 as the cards that power up older decks. Together with the three leaders, they are the only six individual cards those pages call out, so they form the starting shortlist for any player.

The English page words it as “cards that power up older decks: EB01-006, EB01-046, EB01-012”. The Asia-English page repeats the same numbers and gives numbers only, so this guide does the same. A box of EB-01 exists, in the official description, to strengthen decks that already exist, and these numbers are where that shows.

Two points keep expectations sensible:

• Numbers are not names. This guide does not attach names to numbers the official pages leave unnamed. The card list article does that job.
• Check the rarity of each number. The official pages give these card numbers but not a rarity for each one, so look up each number on the card list before you decide what to pay.

With 61 card types in the set, the shortlist is easy to work through: three leaders, three power-up numbers, and then whichever Secret Rare or parallel you want for the art.

How is an EB-01 box built, and how does that affect my choice?

A Japanese EB-01 box has 24 packs of 6 cards, so 144 cards, drawn from 61 card types. The Asia-English page says multiples of one card may appear, so a box suits opening rather than targeting.

The counts add up: 3 + 28 + 21 + 8 + 1 equals 61. They come from the Asia-English product page and match the English page.

A box is a sealed, randomized product. Our listing says the cards in each box are randomly packed at the factory and that individual pulls are not guaranteed. We give no pull-rate figure. If you need one specific Secret Rare or parallel, a sealed box does not promise it. If you want the experience of opening 24 packs, a box delivers exactly that.

A simple way to think about it: a box gives you 144 cards across 61 types. It fits collectors who enjoy opening. It is a poor fit for someone who needs one named card and nothing else.

Should I buy a box, a Damaged Box or singles?

Buy a regular box if you want to open packs and keep the carton clean, the Damaged Box if you want to open packs and accept outer-box dents, and singles if you need one specific card. This follows directly from how the set is built.

The regular box page describes the product as brand new and sealed and says shipments include tracking and insurance. The Damaged Box page says the discount is because of cosmetic damage to the outer box, such as dents or scratches, and that the cards inside are unaffected. Both pages describe a Japanese Original Edition ONE PIECE CARD GAME Extra Booster.

Our recommendation by buyer type:

• Player: buy singles for the leader and power-up numbers you need. Add a box only if you also want more copies of Commons and Rares.
• Opener: if the carton will be torn open anyway, the Damaged Box is the more sensible pick, provided you accept its terms.
• Sealed collector: take the regular box. A dented carton defeats the purpose.
• Art collector: buy the parallel or Secret Rare single you want rather than hoping for it from packs.

What does a Damaged Box mean for EB-01?

A Damaged Box has an outer carton with cosmetic flaws such as dents, creases or scuffs, while the cards inside are described as unaffected. It is a discount listing, so read its terms before ordering.

According to the Damaged Box listing (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order), these boxes were separated from regular stock during inspection because they could not be sold as mint-condition products. The listing’s key terms are:

• The type and extent of damage vary by item.
• The photos are samples, and the box you receive may differ from them.
• The item is sold as-is.
• Inquiries are not answered, and returns and refunds are not accepted.

The sample photos below show damage on boxes from other sets, so they illustrate the kind of condition to expect and are not photos of your exact EB-01 box. The first image on the listing shows the regular product so you can identify the set.

Order a Damaged Box only if a dented carton will not bother you. Because the listing is final sale, do not order it expecting to swap or return it later.

Should I choose the Japanese or the English EB-01?

Choose the Japanese edition if you want Japanese cards in 6-card packs, and the English edition if you want English cards in 12-card packs. The two releases differ in date, cards per pack and price, so compare like with like. This guide covers the Japanese edition.

Bandai’s catalog notes that the release date is tentative and may vary by region or store, so the dates above are the published ones. The Asia-English page also gives January 27, 2024.

One trap: our box listing shows May 3, 2024 as the release date, which is the English-site date. For the Japanese edition, Bandai’s catalog gives January 27, 2024.

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Do not confuse EB-01 with PEB-01. PEB-01 is PREMIUM EXTRA BOOSTER -THE DRAWING OF YOUR DREAMS-, a separate product with an official release date of April 23, 2027 and an MSRP of USD $7.99 per pack (official page). Nothing in this guide applies to it.

How do shipping and payment work for an EB-01 order?

EB-01 orders ship from Tokyo by FedEx, with Standard (FedEx International Connect Plus) or Expedited (FedEx International Priority) shipping, and you pay in Japanese yen. Both services include a tracking number.

These come from the shipping policy. The policy also says delivery estimates do not include handling time, weekends, Japanese national holidays, customs processing, carrier congestion or weather. After an order is handed to FedEx, customs inspections and import procedures can delay delivery, and the policy states that such transit delays are outside our control.

On payment, the payment methods page lists Wise bank transfer, PayPal, and credit or debit cards through PayPal (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB, with availability decided by PayPal). All payments are made in yen. Wise is the only method without the 5% payment processing fee. PayPal Pay Later is offered by PayPal where available, and the terms PayPal shows you are the ones that apply.

If you pay by Wise without uploading a screenshot, the order is cancelled automatically if payment has not arrived within 12 hours. For pre-order items that window is 3 hours. Read those deadlines before choosing Wise.

Wise has a second path. If you have an account and upload a screenshot of your transfer within 5 days of placing the order, your order price is held for a total of 10 days, and payment must arrive before that hold ends. The screenshot option is not available at guest checkout. Enter the payment reference issued with your order, SST-{order number}, in the Wise reference field exactly as issued.

If you pay by SWIFT, the page says a receiving fee of JPY 611 is deducted before the funds reach us, so you should add JPY 611 to your order total. It also advises choosing the OUR charge option so that correspondent bank fees are covered on your side. A shortfall pauses order processing until it is paid and confirmed.

For card payments, the card form opens in PayPal’s own secure window, and we never see or store your card number. Your issuer may apply 3-D Secure authentication, such as a one-time code or a confirmation in your banking app. For PayPal Pay Later, the page lists interest-free options at our checkout, for example PayPal Pay in 4 in the United States, Canada and Australia, and PayPal Pay in 3 in the United Kingdom. Which option appears, if any, is decided by PayPal.

What happens if my EB-01 order is delayed or I need to change the address?

If dispatch is delayed, we contact you by email as soon as practical with a revised estimate, and you can update your address yourself while the shipment is not yet scheduled. Both points come from the shipping policy.

The policy explains that stock levels for sealed Japanese trading card products fluctuate frequently, and dispatch may take longer than the standard handling time. Its examples include supplier allocation changes, pre-order releases later than announced, inventory arriving later than expected, or a unit reserved for your order failing quality inspection. For significant dispatch delays before handoff to FedEx, we may offer the option to wait or to cancel the order with a full refund.

Once your order is dispatched, you can check the tracking number and the carrier’s latest delivery estimate from your account or the shipping confirmation email. Check your address before you pay, since the customer is responsible for providing a complete and accurate shipping address.

What mistakes should I avoid when buying EB-01?

The main mistakes are expecting a box to deliver a specific card, mixing up the Japanese and English editions, and ordering a Damaged Box without reading its terms. Each one is easy to avoid.

1. Buy by number. A card number such as EB01-001 is unambiguous, so use it when you look up or order a single.
2. Do not treat a box as a card purchase. A booster box is randomized, and our listing states that individual pulls are not guaranteed.
3. Check the edition. A Japanese pack has 6 cards; the English pack has 12. Compare on the same basis.
4. Check your address before ordering. The shipping policy says the customer is responsible for a complete and accurate address, and FedEx cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes.
5. Read the Damaged Box terms. It is as-is with no returns or refunds.
6. Check each number’s rarity. Look up the rarity on the card list before paying for a named card.

This guide gives no price forecasts. Choose for the cards you want to play or display.

Where can I compare EB-01 with other Extra Boosters?

Our comparison articles put EB-01 next to the other Japanese Extra Booster boxes, and our buying guide goes deeper on this one set. Use them after you have settled your leader and format.

The EB-01 to EB-05 comparison lays the Japanese boxes side by side, and the nostalgia sets history explains how EB-01, EB-02 and EB-06 revisit the series’ past. For purchase details on this one set, the EB-01 booster box buying guide goes further than this article does.

More EB-01 guides

• EB-01 Memorial Collection Complete Card List
• EB-01 Parallel Rows and the Secret Rare
• EB-01 Pull Rates and Best Cards
• EB-01 Booster Box Buying Guide

What is the quickest way to decide on EB-01?

Decide whether you play or collect, pick one leader, check the power-up numbers, then choose box, Damaged Box or singles. Five steps cover it.

1. Decide whether you play or collect.
2. Choose a leader from EB01-001, EB01-021 and EB01-040 that fits your colors.
3. Look up EB01-006, EB01-046 and EB01-012 on the card list and check their rarities.
4. Pick the regular box, the Damaged Box or singles using the tables above.
5. Check shipping and payment terms before you order.

That plan uses only facts the official pages and our listings provide, and it avoids paying for cards you will not use.

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