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Every Manga Rare in One Piece OP-17: THE WORLD'S STRONGEST WARRIORS

  • Writer: Gregory Thornberry
    Gregory Thornberry
  • Jul 27
  • 4 min read

One Piece Card Game collectors have always chased Manga Rares. They're the cards that define entire booster sets, spark endless pack-opening videos, and become centerpieces in graded collections.


With OP-17: The World's Strongest Warriors, Bandai is taking that concept even further.

During the official reveal, the One Piece Card Game team unveiled the game's first-ever Super Leader Parallel featuring Monkey D. Luffy, alongside stunning Super Parallel cards celebrating the original Four Emperors. While Bandai officially calls the new rarity the Super Leader Parallel, collectors have already begun referring to Luffy as the game's first "Manga Leader." 


If you're wondering which cards could become the biggest chase cards in OP-17, here's everything revealed so far.


Every Premium OP-17 Manga-Style Card Revealed So Far



The Biggest Chase Card Isn't a Manga Rare


Near the end of the official OP-17 presentation, producer Shun introduced a special version of Monkey D. Luffy's Leader card unlike anything collectors have seen before.

Its official name is the Super Leader Parallel.


The card features: original manga artwork, premium gold foiling, special textured finish, a manga-inspired background and is the first Leader card ever to receive this treatment


Leader cards have always been the centerpiece of every One Piece Card Game deck. Every match begins with one. Yet until now, Bandai reserved its highest-profile collector treatments for Character cards, and OP-17 changes that.


Is "Manga Leader" the Official Name?


No. This is one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding OP-17.


During the reveal, Bandai clearly identified Luffy's new rarity as the Super Leader Parallel.


Collectors quickly noticed that the card combines original manga artwork with a premium Leader card treatment. Since Manga Rares are already the most recognizable chase cards in the hobby, many fans naturally started calling Luffy the first Manga Leader.


"Manga Leader" is a useful nickname, but it's important to remember that it's community-created rather than Bandai's official terminology.


Monkey D. Luffy: The First Super Leader Parallel


Monkey D. Luffy’s OP17-079 Super Leader Parallel, the historic card collectors have nicknamed the “Manga Leader.”
Monkey D. Luffy’s OP17-079 Super Leader Parallel, the historic card collectors have nicknamed the “Manga Leader.”

If there's one card that defines OP-17, it's Luffy.


Not because he's the strongest card, but because he's guaranteed to be the most valuable, because he's the first. Plus, I mean...he's Luffy.


Every collectible card game has landmark releases that collectors remember years later.

For Pokémon, it's Base Set Charizard.


For Magic: The Gathering, it's Alpha. For One Piece, OP-17 could become remembered as the set that introduced premium Leader cards.


During the reveal, the presenters highlighted Luffy's unique gold foiling and manga artwork while describing it as the first Super Leader Parallel ever released.


That's history.


Every Four Emperors Super Parallel Revealed


Luffy isn't the only premium card stealing the spotlight.


Bandai also revealed four gorgeous Super Parallel cards featuring the original Four Emperors.


Shanks


Shanks OP17-022 Super Parallel showcases the captain of the Red Hair Pirates as one of the premium chase cards revealed for One Piece Card Game OP-17: The World's Strongest Warriors.
Shanks OP17-022 Super Parallel showcases the captain of the Red Hair Pirates as one of the premium chase cards revealed for One Piece Card Game OP-17: The World's Strongest Warriors.

Shanks has become one of the most collectible characters in the One Piece Card Game. His alternate arts consistently attract attention, and this OP-17 Manga gives him another premium showcase card worthy of the captain of the Red Hair Pirates.


Edward Newgate (Whitebeard)


Edward Newgate (Whitebeard) OP17-005 Super Parallel celebrates one of the original Four Emperors with stunning premium artwork in One Piece Card Game OP-17: The World's Strongest Warriors.
Edward Newgate (Whitebeard) OP17-005 Super Parallel celebrates one of the original Four Emperors with stunning premium artwork in One Piece Card Game OP-17: The World's Strongest Warriors.

Whitebeard's Super Parallel celebrates one of the greatest pirates in One Piece history.

His inclusion feels fitting for a set centered around the legendary Four Emperors.


Kaido


Kaido OP17-062 Super Parallel features the former Emperor in one of OP-17's premium collector treatments, highlighting the set's Four Emperors theme.
Kaido OP17-062 Super Parallel features the former Emperor in one of OP-17's premium collector treatments, highlighting the set's Four Emperors theme.

Kaido immediately stood out during the official presentation thanks to both his gameplay reveal and premium artwork.


Collectors who enjoy bold, intimidating card designs will likely have this one near the top of their wish lists.


Charlotte Linlin (Big Mom)


Charlotte Linlin (Big Mom) OP17-112 Super Parallel completes the original Four Emperors lineup with a premium collector card in One Piece Card Game OP-17: The World's Strongest Warriors.
Charlotte Linlin (Big Mom) OP17-112 Super Parallel completes the original Four Emperors lineup with a premium collector card in One Piece Card Game OP-17: The World's Strongest Warriors.

Big Mom completes the original Four Emperors lineup.


Together, these four cards create one of the most cohesive premium collections Bandai has released in a single booster set.


OP-17 Feels Different


Let's be honest. Every new One Piece set has "must-have" cards.

So what makes OP-17 any different?


For me, it's that Bandai didn't just reveal one incredible chase card and call it a day. They built an entire premium lineup around the Four Emperors, then introduced the first-ever Super Leader Parallel to top it all off.


Whether you're chasing Luffy or hoping to collect the entire set, OP-17 already feels like one of those releases collectors will be talking about for years.


There's Still More to Come


The fun isn't over yet.


Bandai has already hinted that more premium cards are on the way, including new Four Emperors and Haki-themed cards. If the first reveals are any indication, OP-17 may still have a few surprises left before release.


We'll keep this guide updated as those cards are announced.


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