Two listings, one set, a ¥460 gap between them. OP-16 “The Time of Battle” is one of the very few sets on our shelves right now where the Damaged Box actually costs less than the regular box — and by a real, live margin, not a rounding difference.
This guide puts the two OP-16 listings side by side, explains exactly what “Damaged Box” means on our site, and tells you which one to buy depending on what you actually want out of the purchase. We’re not covering pull rates or a full card list here — we’ve already published those separately, and we’ll link to them below.
OP-16 The Time of Battle regular box is currently ¥12,000 (~$75), and the Damaged Box version is ¥11,540 (~$73) (更新：当前售罄 — 可通过 Quick Order 申请补货) — a genuine ¥460 (3.8%) discount as of publish date. The cards inside are identical, factory-sealed booster packs; only the outer box is affected. That real discount is unusual — most Damaged Box listings across the site currently show no price gap at all, which makes OP-16 one of the few pairs worth actually comparing before you buy.
Prices are our own live listings as of publish date, converted at ¥159/USD. Sealed-box prices move over time — treat the yen figures on the product pages as authoritative and the dollar figures as a same-day reference.
Two Listings, Two Prices: OP-16 Regular vs Damaged Box
OP-16 “The Time of Battle” is a Japanese-language One Piece Card Game booster box, and we currently carry it in two separate listings:
- OP-16 The Time of Battle Japanese One Piece Booster Box (regular) — ¥12,000 (~$75)
- OP-16 The Time of Battle Japanese One Piece Booster Box — Damaged Box (更新：当前售罄 — 可通过 Quick Order 申请补货) — ¥11,540 (~$73)
Both are sealed booster boxes of the same set. The only distinction the listings themselves make is condition: one is sold as a standard box, the other as a Damaged Box. Everything else — what’s printed inside, how many packs per box — is the same product.
Price Comparison at a Glance
| Listing | 状态 | 价格 |
|---|---|---|
| OP-16 The Time of Battle Booster Box | Regular | ¥12,000 (~$75) |
| OP-16 The Time of Battle Booster Box | Damaged Box | ¥11,540 (~$73) (更新：当前售罄 — 可通过 Quick Order 申请补货) |
The gap is ¥460, or 3.8% off the regular box price. It’s not a dramatic discount, but it’s a real one — on the day this was checked, the Damaged Box was simply the cheaper way to get the same sealed product.
What “Damaged Box” Actually Means
“Damaged Box” is a condition category we use for sealed booster boxes where the outer box — not the contents — is affected. The booster packs inside stay factory-sealed; it’s the box itself that’s listed under this condition. Beyond that, we don’t have further verified detail to add about the specific type of box damage for this listing, so we’re not going to guess at it here — the product page is the source for anything more specific.
What it does not mean is any change to the sealed contents. You’re still getting the same OP-16 booster packs, in the same box count — the listing distinction is condition of the outer packaging, not the product inside it.
Why This Discount Is Real (When Most Aren’t)
If you’ve shopped Damaged Box listings on sealed Japanese product before, don’t assume “Damaged” automatically means “cheaper.” Across the site’s regular-vs-Damaged-Box pairs, most currently show no discount at all — some Damaged Box listings are priced the same as the regular box, and some are priced higher. Pricing on each listing moves independently over time, and the two variants aren’t guaranteed to track each other.
OP-16 is one of the exceptions. As of publish date, the Damaged Box is genuinely ¥460 cheaper than the regular box — a live, checkable number on both product pages, not a promotional framing. We can’t say why the gap exists on this particular pair (box condition, remaining stock count, and independent pricing on the regular box could all play a part, and we don’t have data isolating the cause). What we can say is that today, if price is your deciding factor and box condition isn’t, the Damaged Box is the better buy on this set.
Because Damaged Box pricing moves independently of the regular box, always compare both current prices before ordering — don’t assume the gap you see today will still be there next time you check, and don’t assume it applies to other sets.
What’s Inside OP-16 The Time of Battle
Whichever condition you buy, the packs come from the same OP-16 set. Here’s a look at four cards from the set, in their Japanese printings:
These four span the range of the set — a Leader card, an early Uncommon, a Super Rare, and a Secret Rare — but they’re a sample, not the full checklist. For the complete card-by-card breakdown, see our OP-16 full card list and our OP-16 parallel and alt-art card list. If you’re weighing pull odds rather than box condition, our OP-16 pull rates and best cards guide covers that separately.
Which One Should You Buy
The decision comes down to what you’re optimising for:
- Buying purely to open packs. The Damaged Box at ¥11,540 (~$73) (更新：当前售罄 — 可通过 Quick Order 申请补货) gets you the same sealed packs for less. If the box itself isn’t going on display, the condition difference doesn’t affect what you pull from it.
- Buying to keep the box sealed and presentable. The regular box at ¥12,000 (~$75) is the safer choice if box condition matters to you — for display, resale, or just personal preference.
- Comparing against OP-17. If you’re deciding between sets rather than conditions, our OP-17 vs OP-16 box buying guide covers that separate question — regular box to regular box, across sets, not condition to condition within OP-16.
Either way, you’re buying the same OP-16 booster packs. For a wider view of which One Piece boxes are worth stocking up on right now, see our guide to the best One Piece boxes to buy.
Where to Buy OP-16 Boxes
We ship both OP-16 listings from Tokyo with tracked delivery. If price is the deciding factor today, the Damaged Box is the one carrying the discount.
Prefer the regular box instead? It’s listed here: OP-16 The Time of Battle Japanese One Piece Booster Box (regular), ¥12,000 (~$75). For OP-16 singles, other One Piece sets, or a mixed order, our Quick Order page is the fastest route. You can also browse related characters in our Nico Robin One Piece cards guide if you’re building out a specific pull list.
常见问题
Is the OP-16 Damaged Box actually cheaper than the regular box?
Yes, as of publish date. The Damaged Box is ¥11,540 (~$73) against ¥12,000 (~$75) for the regular box — a ¥460 (3.8%) difference. Both prices are live on their product pages and can move over time.
What does “Damaged Box” mean on this listing?
It refers to the condition of the outer box, not the contents. The booster packs inside stay factory-sealed. We don’t have further verified detail on the specific type of box damage beyond what’s noted on the product listing.
Is the sealed product any different between the two OP-16 listings?
No. Both listings are the same OP-16 factory-sealed booster packs. The only stated difference is the condition of the outer box.
Is a Damaged Box discount normal across all sets?
No — most Damaged Box listings across the site currently show the same price as the regular box, or a higher one. OP-16 is one of the exceptions where the Damaged Box is genuinely cheaper today.
Where can I see the full OP-16 card list?
See our OP-16 full card list and OP-16 parallel and alt-art card list for the card-by-card breakdown; this guide covers box condition and pricing only.
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