The EB-01 Memorial Collection is the inaugural side set in the One Piece Card Game. It provides substantial support for older archetypes that were underperforming compared to other meta decks, such as Dressrosa and Impel Down.
Although these decks aren’t part of the current meta, the set includes numerous cards that are widely used in competitive play, such as Mr. 2, enhancing its value for both players and collectors. As with every One Piece set, there’s a small chance of discovering a manga rare, so keep an eye out for this prized card. Chopper fans will especially find this set delightful. Below are some of the cards that you might consider
Mr.2.Bon.Kurei(Bentham) – EB01-061 – SEC – Alternate Art – Foil
The One Piece Card Game excels at staying true to the One Piece canon, and this commitment extends to its alternate art cards. The Mr. 2 card, for instance, references his appearance in Impel Down where he disguises himself as Nami to deceive Hanyabal.
Typically, such cards feature artwork in a distinct style, but this one highlights Bon Clay’s devil fruit powers in action. This makes it an excellent alternate art card that, intriguingly, also counts as a Nami card, presenting a unique dilemma for collectors of the Straw Hat navigator.
Tony Tony.Chopper – EB01-006 – SR – Alternate Art – Manga – Foil
No One Piece set would be complete without a manga rare, and this time, the Straw Hats’ resident doctor, Tony Tony Chopper, has received the manga treatment. As a fan-favorite character, Chopper’s manga rare is likely to become a highly sought-after chase card. At the time of release, it was moderately priced, making it one of the most affordable manga rares to acquire.
Charlotte Flampe – EB01-056 – R – Alternate Art – Foil
If you’re a Pokemon TCG fan seeking similar art in the One Piece Card Game, Charlotte Flampe is the card for you. Its design is reminiscent of alternate art Trainer cards from Pokemon TCG.
Given that yellow decks have consistently dominated the metagame, investing in a few of these Flampe cards could be worthwhile.
Mr.2.Bon.Kurei(Bentham) – EB01-061 – SEC – Foil
As the sole Secret Rare in EB-01, Mr. 2 was destined to be quite pricey. This card excels in nearly any purple deck and is a key component in the format’s top deck, Red Purple Trafalgar Law.
Players will be flocking to their local game stores to secure their playsets of Bon Clay to ensure they can compete at the highest level. This card is likely to remain expensive for a while, so grab it while you can.
Kouzuki Hiyori – EB01-013 – R – Alternate Art – Foil
Players and fans of One Piece thoroughly enjoyed the Wano arc, making the alternate art for this Hiyori card understandably pricey. As a member of the Kouzuki Clan, this Hiyori is searchable by all the Wano support from previous sets and allows you to draw a card, making it ideal for EB-01 Kouzuki Oden.
EB-01 Oden aims to have five-cost characters in play, and this Hiyori card can help you achieve that a turn earlier if you’re going second.
Shirahoshi – EB01-057 – SR – Alternate Art – Foil
Shirahoshi is a perennial fan-favorite character, ensuring her alternate art cards remain pricey, including the EB-01 version. This card is not only adorable but also a crucial and versatile yellow blocker that can heal any deck capable of using it.
Charlotte Flampe – EB01-056 – R – Alternate Art – Foil
If you’re a Pokemon TCG player looking for similar art styles in the One Piece Card Game, Charlotte Flampe is the card for you. The artwork closely resembles the alternate art Trainer cards from Pokemon.
This Flampe card is likely to remain popular, as yellow decks have consistently dominated the metagame since their introduction. Investing in a few of these cards could be worthwhile.
Kid & Killer – EB01-003 – R – Alternate Art – Foil
This alternate art is quite simple, which is its true charm. As the first dual attribute character card, Kid & Killer features Eustass Kid, the captain of the Kid Pirates, alongside his right-hand man, Killer, with a secret third member off to the side. They might as well have named the card Kid & Killer & Heat.
This card is a key component in the top deck of the format and is expected to remain pricey for some time. Don’t delay in purchasing it, as its price is likely to soar once tournament results start coming in.
Manga rare cards are always a valuable investment since collectors are always eager to find them. Moreover, you’ll have even more bragging rights if you manage to pull one from a pack.
Happy gaming!
