OP-03 Characters: Ace, Kaido, Katakuri, Oden and Kid in Pillars of Strength

Updated November 10, 2026

Ace is the red Leader OP03-001; the other four are the key cards named on our booster box page.

What are the key facts about OP-03 Pillars of Strength?

OP-03 is the third ONE PIECE CARD GAME booster set, released in Japan on February 11, 2023. The table gives the facts you need to name the product exactly.

The English-language edition is a separate release: its official page lists June 30, 2023 and an MSRP of USD $4.19 per pack. This guide covers the Japanese edition.

Which characters define OP-03?

Our box page lists Kaido, Katakuri, Oden and Kid as key cards, and the official card list shows Ace as the first card of the set.

The box page also says the set features characters from Wano Country and the Worst Generation, and that the box includes alt-art parallel cards. The official theme covers enemies the Straw Hat Pirates fought in the East Blue, Water Seven and Whole Cake Island arcs. The official page also says the set includes Big Mom Pirates characters and pairs with the ST-07 starter deck. For the wider picture of which cards collectors chase, read our OP-03 chase cards guide.

What does the Ace card in OP-03 do?

Ace is a red Leader, OP03-001, whose effect turns discarded Event or Stage cards into extra power. The official text reads: when this Leader attacks or is attacked, you may trash any number of Event or Stage cards from your hand, and it gains +1000 power during this battle for every card trashed.

The card works on attack and defense, only Event and Stage cards count, and the bonus lasts for that battle. Each trashed card adds +1000, so the more Event or Stage cards you choose to discard, the higher the power for that one battle. The English official card list also shows OP03-001 for Ace.

Does Ace have a parallel version in OP-03?

Yes. The official card list shows Portgas.D.Ace (Parallel) under the same number OP03-001, with identical stats and effect. Only the art treatment differs.

For play, the two are the same card. The set has 27 types of parallel cards in total, and our box listing says the box includes alt-art parallel cards. Our OP-03 parallel and alt-art card list covers them.

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Where can you read about the Sogeking card in OP-03?

Our separate guide covers the Sogeking card with card number OP03-122, Read the Sogeking OP03-122 card guide for that card alone.

How many cards of each rarity are in OP-03?

OP-03 has 127 card types across seven rarity groups. The official English page gives these counts.

The set also introduces the Yellow color, including multicolor Leader cards with new color combinations. Many cards in the set support the ST-07 Big Mom Pirates starter deck. The official page notes that multiples of one card may appear, and a full set may be hard to assemble. For every card number, use our OP-03 complete card list.

How do you buy OP-03 characters from Japan?

The route we list is the sealed box: open packs and look for the characters above. The OP-03 Pillars of Strength Japanese One Piece Booster Box (actualización: agotado — pide reposición vía Quick Order) is brand new and sealed and ships from our Tokyo warehouse via FedEx. It is randomized, so no individual card is guaranteed.

Two discounted options exist. The Damaged Box has cosmetic outer-box damage, and the Carton – Damaged Box has a damaged outer carton. Both are sold as-is with no returns or refunds, and the photos are samples. See Which OP-03 Box to Buy for choosing between them.

Our shipping policy lists FedEx International Connect Plus (usually 3-7 business days after dispatch) and FedEx International Priority (usually 2-5 business days), both tracked and both estimates. Most orders ship within 5 business days after PayPal or Wise payment clears. Payments are in Japanese yen via Wise, PayPal, or cards through PayPal; Wise carries no processing fee, while PayPal and cards carry 5%.

More OP-03 guides

• OP-03 Booster Box Buying Guide
• OP-03 Chase Cards and Top Hits
• OP-03 Complete Lista de cartas

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