The next major One Piece Card Game release is almost here. OP-17 The World's Strongest Warriors arrives in English on August 28, 2026, giving collectors in Canada a new set built around some of the most important names in the series: the Four Emperors, the Rocks Pirates, and the warriors of Elbaf.
This is also a significant release for the game’s collector side. OP-17 introduces several new or expanded chase treatments, including the first-ever Super Leader Parallel, the new Pirate Crew Super Parallel, a lineup of manga-art Super Alt-Arts, Conqueror’s Haki Special cards, and a Treasure Rare featuring Edward Newgate.
For collectors tracking One Piece TCG Canada releases or looking for One Piece cards Canada, here are five OP-17 chase lanes worth watching before launch.
OP-17 release date and set theme
Bandai’s official OP-17 product page confirms an English release date of August 28, 2026, with pre-release events beginning August 21. The set contains 131+4 card types and is part of the One Piece Card Game’s fourth-anniversary celebration.
The set’s central theme is the power of the Four Emperors:
- Edward Newgate, also known as Whitebeard
- Shanks
- Kaido
- Charlotte Linlin, also known as Big Mom
OP-17 also brings the Rocks Pirates into the spotlight, including Rocks D. Xebec and several members of his crew. Elbaf and the Straw Hat Crew are part of the wider visual and story focus, making this a set with plenty of appeal beyond any one character.
You can view the official OP-17 card list and the full The World's Strongest Warriors product information for the confirmed release details.
1. Monkey D. Luffy OP17-079 Super Leader Parallel
The biggest structural change in OP-17 is the introduction of the Super Leader Parallel, also referred to by Bandai as a Super Leader Alt-Art card.
Leader cards are already important to One Piece TCG players because they determine deck-building requirements and define a deck’s play style. Until OP-17, leaders had received alternate treatments, but this set introduces a new premium tier specifically for them.
The headline card is Monkey D. Luffy OP17-079, featuring manga artwork. For collectors, the appeal is straightforward. It combines the character most closely associated with the series with a new card treatment that has not appeared in the game before.
The Super Leader Parallel is not limited to Luffy. OP-17 includes premium leader versions for the set’s six leaders:
- Edward Newgate
- Monkey D. Luffy
- Shanks
- Kaido
- Charlotte Linlin
- Rocks D. Xebec
Luffy’s manga-art version is likely to receive the most immediate attention, but collectors building character-focused or leader-focused collections will want to track all six.
2. The Pirate Crew Super Parallel: Luffy and Rocks D. Xebec
The second major chase tier is the Pirate Crew Super Parallel. This treatment focuses on pirate crews rather than simply presenting a premium version of an individual character.
The two cards collectors are watching are:
- Monkey D. Luffy OP17-079
- Rocks D. Xebec OP17-118
That pairing gives the parallel an interesting contrast. Luffy represents the current Straw Hat era, while Rocks D. Xebec connects OP-17 to one of the most mysterious and powerful pirate crews in One Piece history.
Rocks is especially notable because OP-17 gives collectors a major opportunity to add the character to their collections in multiple premium forms. His appearance also fits the set’s broader focus on the strongest pirates from different periods of the story.
The Pirate Crew Super Parallel should not be confused with a standard alternate-art card. It is a distinct premium treatment, and the fact that only these two cards receive it makes this one of the most clearly defined OP-17 chase lanes.
3. The Four Emperors manga-art cards
OP-17 continues the One Piece Card Game’s manga-art tradition with four Super Alt-Art cards built around the Four Emperors.
The cards to watch are:
- Edward Newgate OP17-005
- Shanks OP17-022
- Kaido OP17-062
- Charlotte Linlin OP17-112
These cards are notable because they use manga-art treatments for four characters who have shaped the balance of power in the One Piece world. Each card also gives collectors a different way to approach the set. Some will focus on one favourite Emperor, while others will try to assemble the full group.
Edward Newgate’s inclusion is particularly fitting because Whitebeard appears in several important OP-17 collector categories. Shanks, Kaido, and Charlotte Linlin complete the Four Emperors theme and make this one of the most cohesive premium subsets in the release.
For Canadian collectors who already follow manga rares and alternate-art cards, these four cards will be natural comparison points. The artwork, card numbering, surface finish, centring, and condition will all matter when evaluating individual copies after release.
4. Conqueror’s Haki Special cards
OP-17 also introduces a named Special card theme based on Conqueror’s Haki, known in the official product material as Color of the Supreme King Haki SP cards.
The confirmed characters are:
- Roronoa Zoro
- Kozuki Oden
- Monkey D. Garp
- Gol D. Roger
- Yamato
- Silvers Rayleigh
The black-and-white presentation gives this group a noticeably different identity from the colourful manga-art and alternate-art chase cards. Rather than centring on one crew or one era, the lineup connects several characters known for exceptional willpower and influence.
This is also a useful reminder that “chase card” does not always mean one single character card. Some collectors prefer to build thematic pages in a binder, and the Conqueror’s Haki cards are designed for that kind of collection. A complete six-card display could bring together heroes, legends, and major figures from across the story.
Yamato is an especially interesting inclusion for collectors who have followed the character through previous One Piece TCG releases. Raging Canucks’ One Piece cards collection includes a range of character and leader cards for collectors building around specific themes.
5. Treasure Rare Edward Newgate OP17-040
The final major chase lane is Treasure Rare Edward Newgate OP17-040.
Treasure Rare is positioned as a premium rarity above Secret Rare, and OP-17 includes one Treasure Rare slot. Edward Newgate is a fitting choice for the set because he connects the Four Emperors theme with the history of the Rocks Pirates.
The OP17-040 card is also separate from the manga-art Edward Newgate card OP17-005. That distinction matters when organizing a checklist. Collectors will be tracking multiple Newgate cards with different card numbers and different treatments:
- OP17-005, the Four Emperors manga-art card
- OP17-040, the Treasure Rare card
The Treasure Rare is likely to become one of the first cards collectors look for when English product begins circulating in Canada. As always, the actual card condition and confirmed market availability will be easier to assess after release, so it is worth comparing clear photos and exact card numbers before buying a single.
What Canadian collectors can already find
OP-17 has not released in English yet, but Canadian collectors do not need to wait to find premium One Piece singles.
Raging Canucks currently lists a selection of One Piece Card Game singles, including alternate-art, manga-style, leader, and foil cards. Two examples show the range of chase cards already available:
Roronoa Zoro OP06-118 Alternate Art Manga Secret Rare
The Roronoa Zoro OP06-118 Alternate Art Manga Secret Rare comes from Wings of the Captain and is listed at $15.00. The product page identifies the card as Near Mint and ungraded.
It is a useful example of the manga-style presentation that makes cards like the OP-17 Emperor treatments so appealing to collectors. Zoro also appears in the new Conqueror’s Haki SP lineup, giving fans of the character another OP-17 category to follow.
Trafalgar Law EB02-045 Alternate Art
The Trafalgar Law EB02-045 Alternate Art from Anime 25th Collection is listed at $46.99. The product page describes it as an English Super Rare foil parallel, Near Mint and ungraded.
Law is not one of the central OP-17 chase characters listed above, but this card shows how collectors in Canada can find premium One Piece cards from more than just the newest booster set.
Final checklist for OP-17
For collectors preparing for the English release, the five OP-17 chase lanes to track are:
- The first Super Leader Parallel, led by manga-art Luffy OP17-079
- The Pirate Crew Super Parallel featuring Luffy OP17-079 and Rocks D. Xebec OP17-118
- Manga-art treatments for Edward Newgate, Shanks, Kaido, and Charlotte Linlin
- Conqueror’s Haki black-and-white SP cards featuring Zoro, Oden, Garp, Roger, Yamato, and Rayleigh
- Treasure Rare Edward Newgate OP17-040
The English release of OP-17 The World's Strongest Warriors is scheduled for August 28, 2026. With a new leader parallel, multiple premium themes, and a set built around the most powerful figures in One Piece, it is one of the most collector-focused releases in the current One Piece TCG lineup.
For more singles and current One Piece cards in Canada, browse the Raging Canucks One Piece cards collection.