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Bandai is set to shake up the One Piece Trading Card Game with its new English-language PRB-02 premium reprint set, slated for release in October 2025. This expansion is designed to improve accessibility for new players and level the playing field in the fast-growing One Piece TCG community. For collectors, competitive players, and card shop owners alike, this reprint set is a welcome move that promises to drive down prices for key meta staples and fuel interest ahead of the global launch format coming in 2026.
As a longtime Magic: The Gathering fan and card shop owner, I’ve watched the English One Piece game grow since Romance Dawn dropped in 2022. The gameplay is accessible, the meta is vibrant, and Bandai’s decision to make premium reprints available worldwide is a game-changer for anyone who’s struggled to pick up highly-played cards at reasonable prices.
Why PRB-02 Reprints Are a Big Deal
Historically, English One Piece players have paid steep prices for competitive singles due to low supply and lagging releases compared to Japan. With PRB-02, Bandai is reprinting top cards from earlier sets, which will be legal in Standard, and is already pushing prices down by as much as 40% in some cases.
What does this mean for the average player?
Staple cards like Boa Hancock, Portgas D. Ace, and the in-demand Monkey D. Luffy 061 are now within reach, making it much easier to build competitive decks without breaking the bank.
New archetypes get a boost, and veteran players can revisit strategies that were previously cost-prohibitive.
The English meta will finally sync more closely with the Japanese format—goodbye, lag time!
As PRB-02 spoilers rolled out, secondary market prices started dropping almost immediately—Monkey D. Luffy 061 (alt art) alone has lost $25+ off its previous high, and other big reprints like Bon Clay, Sanji, Cavendish, and Rayleigh are all seeing their prices fall.
Rotation, Legality, and Block Structure
One concern with reprint sets is playability after rotation, but Bandai’s new global approach keeps things clear. All PRB-02 cards are slated to be legal in Standard play even after April 2026’s first scheduled rotation, since these reprints are being marked as Block Four—even if they originated in earlier sets. The only cards rotating out will be original Block One releases (OP01–OP04). PRB-01 and PRB-02 reprints will remain legal for Standard, so you don’t have to worry about picking up a card now and seeing it banned a few months later.
What’s Inside One Piece PRB-02?
Bandai hasn’t revealed an official English street date, but the set drops in Japan July 26 and is expected worldwide in October. Each booster pack should retail for around $5.99 and includes 10 cards. The PRB-02 set features:
46 Common cards
29 Uncommon cards
15 Promotional cards
41 Rare cards
34 Super Rare cards
8 Secret Rare cards
1 Special rarity card
30 Don!! cards
The set totals 209 cards, with new alternate arts, updated effects, and even a few new cards making their debut.
Is Now the Time to Jump Into One Piece TCG?
For anyone considering the One Piece card game, there’s never been a better moment. Bandai’s global release schedule and PRB-02’s focus on reprints are making the TCG more accessible and affordable than ever. Start with a Starter Deck, get involved in your local game store scene, and you’ll find it easier than ever to build a solid, competitive deck at a reasonable cost. Weekly tournaments are growing, and if your LGS hasn’t supported One Piece yet, these changes may finally tip the scales.
As the One Piece TCG evolves, PRB-02 is proof that Bandai wants everyone on board—from new players to veteran competitors and card shop owners. Lower prices, accessible staples, and a global meta: it’s a win across the board.
