Quick Tips On How To Build Your First One Piece Deck!

Tips on building your first One Piece Deck

Start With Deck Lists With Positive Results

We recommend beginning with One Piece Top Decks, a free website that shows successful deck lists from real players.

How to use deck lists effectively

  • Search for the leader or deck you want to build
  • Look at multiple versions of the same deck
  • Pay attention to card ratios, not just individual cards
  • Notice patterns, such as cards that appear consistently across top decks

The key advice is to base your first deck on what is already proven to work, then adjust it to suit your preferences.

Use YouTube for Visual Learning

YouTube is another valuable resource. Follow our channel here for more videos.

Why YouTube helps

  • You can see full deck breakdowns card by card
  • Gameplay videos show how the deck actually functions
  • You learn common combos, play patterns, and win conditions

Watching others pilot a deck makes it much easier to understand how and why certain cards are included.

Choosing a Leader as a Beginner

With the growing number of leaders in the game, it can be overwhelming as a new player.

The recommended approach

  • Pick a leader from a character you like
  • Do not worry about the meta at first
  • Focus on enjoying the game and learning mechanics

Enjoying your deck is more important than chasing the strongest competitive option, especially when starting out.

Test Your Deck Before Buying Cards

Before committing money to a deck, testing is strongly encouraged using the One Piece TCG Sim.

Benefits of testing on the simulator

  • Play against random players and friends
  • Test multiple matchups
  • Adjust card choices and ratios easily
  • Learn without owning physical cards

This helps you understand whether your deck is fun, functional, and competitive enough for your goals.

Use Proxies to Save Money

We massively reccomend proxies for those who wish to practice with friends in real life but may not want to or be able to buy cards.

Why proxies are useful

  • You can test decks without upfront cost
  • Ideal for casual games with friends
  • Allows experimentation before investing

With a combination of proxies and online testing, the game is far more accessible to new players.