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Imu OP-13: Character Cards Guide

Imu OP-13: Character Cards Guide

Updated November 9, 2026

Full card list: Carrying on His Will (OP13) card list → every card by number with rarity, individual card pages and in-stock PSA 10 prices.

Imu OP13 refers to one card: OP13-079, the Black Leader Imu in BOOSTER PACK -Carrying on His Will- [OP-13] (OP13). It has Life 4 and Power 5000, and the set marks Imu’s first appearance in the ONE PIECE Card Game. A parallel art version shares the same card number.

Key Takeaways
  • Imu’s card is OP13-079, a Black Leader with Life 4, Power 5000 and no Counter.
  • A parallel art version of OP13-079 exists with the same printed stats and effect.
  • The Japanese set released on August 23, 2025; the English edition released on November 7, 2025.
  • Imu’s debut in the game is in OP-13, and Imu also appears on Official Card Sleeve 12.

Key Facts: What Is the Imu OP13 Card?

Item Detail
Card OP13-079 Imu (Japanese name: イム), Leader
Set OP-13 (OP13), Japanese edition “Passed-On Will”; English name “Carrying on His Will” (official Japanese page)
Color / Life / Power Black / 4 / 5000, Counter “-” (official card list)
Japanese release August 23, 2025, 220 yen per pack, 6 cards per pack
English release November 7, 2025, USD $4.99 MSRP per pack (official English page)
Versions Standard and one parallel art version of OP13-079
OP-13 Carrying on His Will Japanese One Piece Booster Box, the box that contains the Imu Leader OP13-079
The Japanese OP-13 booster box, the product that contains Imu’s Leader card.

What Does the Imu Leader Card Do?

Imu’s OP13-079 is a Black Leader that changes deck building and draws cards by trashing Celestial Dragons or hand cards. The official card list prints the effect as follows.

  • Under the rules of this game, you cannot include Events with a cost of 2 or more in your deck.
  • At the start of the game, play up to 1 {Mary Geoise} type Stage card from your deck.
  • [Activate: Main] [Once Per Turn] You may trash 1 of your {Celestial Dragons} type Characters or 1 card from your hand: Draw 1 card.

The official card list prints Attribute and Type as “?” for this card. Read the full text on the official card list before you build around it.

Stat OP13-079 Imu
Rarity / type L / Leader
Life 4
Power 5000
Counter –
Color Black
Attribute / Type ? / ?

Is There a Parallel Art Version of Imu OP13-079?

Yes, the official card list shows a parallel art version of OP13-079 with the same card number, stats and effect. Only the artwork differs. The list prints identical text for both, so the parallel is a collector choice, not a gameplay one.

The official Japanese product page also shows a variant image of OP13-079 in its World Government section. If you want every printing of the Imu Leader, plan for both the standard and the parallel version.

Why Is Imu in OP-13 Such a Big Debut?

Imu makes its first appearance in the ONE PIECE Card Game in OP-13, and the set is presented as Imu’s debut as a Leader. The ONE PIECE.com news post of August 22, 2025 announced the set for sale the next day at 220 yen per pack, and said it marks the card game’s 3rd anniversary. Its main theme is the three brothers Ace, Sabo and Luffy.

The same post says Imu appears on Official Card Sleeve 12, which went on sale the same day for 880 yen (tax included). The sleeve features four Leader cards: Roger, Sabo, Luffy and Imu. Gol D. Roger also debuts as a Leader in this set.

Which Cards Go with the Imu Leader in OP-13?

The official Japanese page lists OP13-082 and OP13-098 as related cards for the Imu Leader deck, along with OP13-082p, the parallel version of OP13-082. These are the cards the publisher points to for the deck. Look them up on the official OP-13 page.

The English page shows the Five Elders as Imu-linked cards:

  • OP13-080 St. Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro
  • Jaygarcia Saturn
  • Shepherd Ju Peter
  • Topman Warcury
  • Marcus Mars

The ONE PIECE.com post adds that the Five Elders have a parallel card with an illustration by Gege Akutami, creator of Jujutsu Kaisen. For the Five Elders as collectibles, see our guide to the Five Elders OP13 R-RP cards.

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Where Does Imu Sit Among the Other OP-13 Leaders and Brothers?

Imu is one Leader in a set built around Ace, Sabo and Luffy, so the box also carries their cards. Our site has separate guides for them: the OP-13 Leaders guide, the Sabo OP13 guide and the OP-13 chase cards article.

Monkey D. Luffy OP13-118 card from the OP-13 set
Monkey D. Luffy, OP13-118, one of the three brothers in the set.
Portgas D. Ace OP13-119 card from the OP-13 set
Portgas D. Ace, OP13-119.
Sabo OP13-120 card from the OP-13 set
Sabo, OP13-120.

When Was Imu’s OP-13 Released in Japanese and English?

The Japanese edition released on August 23, 2025, and the English edition released on November 7, 2025. The Japanese set has 132+1 card types per the official Asia English page, and the English page lists 133+1 types.

The English page says cards become tournament legal 7 days after the release date in your region. It also says Red Super Alt-Art is exclusive to this pack. For the full dates, read our OP-13 release date article.

How Can You Buy the Imu OP13 Card Through a Booster Box?

The way we offer Imu’s set is the sealed Japanese box: OP-13 Carrying on His Will Japanese One Piece Booster Box (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order). It holds 24 booster packs of 6 cards (144 cards per box) in the Japanese Original Edition. It is a sealed, randomized product, so individual card pulls, including Imu, are not guaranteed.

There is also a discounted option: the OP-13 Damaged Box. The outer box has cosmetic damage such as dents or scratches, and the cards inside are unaffected. Photos are samples, the item is sold as-is, and returns and refunds are not accepted.

Sample photo of an OP-13 Carrying on His Will Japanese booster box with outer box damage
Sample photo of a damaged OP-13 box. The box you receive may differ.
Second sample photo showing typical dents and scuffs on a damaged OP-13 booster box
Condition photos are samples of the typical level of damage.
Thumbnail of the regular OP-13 Carrying on His Will Japanese booster box
The regular OP-13 box, for identifying the set.

For box specs and more detail, see our OP-13 booster box buying guide.

How Does Shipping and Payment Work for an OP-13 Box?

We ship from Tokyo with FedEx, and the shipping cost is calculated at checkout for your address. Per our shipping policy:

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Payments are in Japanese yen through Wise, PayPal, or credit and debit cards via PayPal. Wise bank transfer is the only method without the 5% payment processing fee. Details are on the payment methods page. After handoff to FedEx, customs and carrier delays are outside our control.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Imu card number in OP-13?

Imu is OP13-079, a Black Leader. A parallel art version shares the same card number.

What are Imu’s stats in OP13-079?

Life 4, Power 5000 and no Counter. Color is Black, and Attribute and Type are printed as “?”.

Is Imu a Leader or a character card?

The card list shows Imu as a Leader (rarity L). The OP-13 pages introduce it as Imu’s debut as a Leader.

Did Imu appear in the ONE PIECE Card Game before OP-13?

No. ONE PIECE.com states that Imu makes its first appearance in the game in OP-13.

Is Imu guaranteed in an OP-13 booster box?

No. The box is a sealed, randomized product, and individual card pulls are not guaranteed.

Are damaged OP-13 boxes different inside?

No. The damage is cosmetic to the outer box, and the cards inside are unaffected. The box is sold as-is with no returns or refunds.

Read the broader set picture in our complete OP-13 guide.

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