The Rarest One Piece Cards Collectors Chase
Every One Piece set has a few cards that collectors want more than the rest. They are usually the manga alternate arts and special versions of the biggest characters. Here are the ones collectors chase most, set by set.
Shanks Manga (OP01-120, Romance Dawn)
The manga version of the Shanks Secret Rare from the very first set is one of the defining One Piece cards. Romance Dawn is where the game began, so its manga Shanks is a centrepiece for many collections.
Gear 5 Luffy (OP05-119, Awakening of the New Era)
OP05 Awakening of the New Era introduced Luffy's Gear 5 form, and its Secret Rare has more versions than almost any card in the game: alternate art, manga, wanted poster, special alternate art, gold special alternate art and premium versions.
Zoro and Sanji Manga (OP06, Wings of the Captain)
Wings of the Captain gave the Straw Hats' two swordsman-and-cook rivals matching manga Secret Rares, Roronoa Zoro (OP06-118) and Sanji (OP06-119). Collectors often chase them as a pair.
Roger and the Emperors (OP09, Emperors in the New World)
Emperors in the New World has the manga Gol D. Roger Secret Rare (OP09-118) and manga versions of Shanks, Buggy and Marshall D. Teach, plus a run of Luffy OP09-119 versions.
The Red Manga Brothers (OP13, Carrying On His Will)
OP13 added red manga versions of the Luffy, Ace and Sabo Secret Rares. Together with their manga, wanted poster and Treasure Cup versions, they make OP13 one of the deepest sets for chase cards.
Super Alternate Arts (OP17, The World's Strongest Warriors)
OP17 brought super alternate art versions of the Rocks D. Xebec Secret Rare, the Kaido Super Rare and the Luffy Leader, alongside manga Super Rares of Newgate, Shanks, Kaido and Big Mom.
Buying Chase Cards Safely
For cards like these, buy singles from a seller who checks every card and shows the exact version and condition. Graded copies add a sealed case and an independent condition grade, which many collectors prefer for their top cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rarest One Piece card version?
Manga alternate arts, red manga versions, super alternate arts and Treasure Cup prize versions of Secret Rares are the hardest versions to find in modern sets.