Two new One Piece Card Game starter decks are on the way. Bandai lists Starter Deck The Desert Princess and the Pirates [ST-37] and Starter Deck Baroque Works [ST-38] for English release on Friday, December 18th, 2026, and Card Pop is hosting events at both stores that weekend.
At a Glance
- Release date: Friday, December 18th, 2026
- ST-37: The Desert Princess and the Pirates, themed around Luffy, the Straw Hat Crew and the Kingdom of Alabasta
- ST-38: Baroque Works, a Blue/Black deck built around the Baroque Works members
- Each deck: a 51-card ready-to-play deck, 10 DON!! cards, a 3-card bonus pack and a playsheet
- Card Pop events: Saturday, December 19th at 6:30 PM at Card Pop Jefferson, Sunday, December 20th at 6 PM at Card Pop Route 30, and Monday, December 21st at 6:30 PM at Card Pop Jefferson
What's Inside
| Deck | Theme | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| ST-37 The Desert Princess and the Pirates | Straw Hat Crew and Alabasta | 51-card deck (1 Leader, 2 Super Rare and 14 Common card types), 10 DON!! cards, 3-card bonus pack, playsheet |
| ST-38 Baroque Works | Blue/Black Baroque Works | 51-card deck (1 Leader, 2 Super Rare and 14 Common card types), 10 DON!! cards, 3-card bonus pack, playsheet |
Which Deck Should You Pick?
- Fans of the Alabasta arc and the Straw Hats: start with ST-37.
- Players who like a villain deck: ST-38 puts Baroque Works in the spotlight.
- Brand-new players: either deck is ready to play out of the box, and our team can walk you through your first game.
Starter decks also make easy stocking stuffers for One Piece fans.
ST-37 and ST-38 Events at Card Pop
- Release Event: Saturday, December 19th at 6:30 PM (Central) at Card Pop Jefferson, 1114 W Jefferson St., Joliet. This takes the place of Jefferson's Saturday One Piece night.
- Deck Battle: Sunday, December 20th at 6 PM (Central) at Card Pop Route 30, 2543 Plainfield Rd., Joliet. This takes the place of Route 30's Sunday One Piece night.
- Release Event: Monday, December 21st at 6:30 PM (Central) at Card Pop Jefferson, 1114 W Jefferson St., Joliet. This takes the place of Jefferson's Monday One Piece night.
- Entry: ask our team in-store about entry and sign-ups
- How to sign up: register for the event in the Bandai TCG+ app
Event details can change; confirm with our team in-store.
One Piece Starter Deck FAQ
When do ST-37 and ST-38 come out?
Bandai lists both for English release on Friday, December 18th, 2026.
What comes in each starter deck?
A 51-card constructed deck, 10 DON!! cards, a 3-card bonus pack and a playsheet.
Is Card Pop hosting events for the new decks?
Yes: Saturday, December 19th at 6:30 PM at Card Pop Jefferson, Sunday, December 20th at 6 PM at Card Pop Route 30, and Monday, December 21st at 6:30 PM at Card Pop Jefferson. Register in the Bandai TCG+ app.
One Piece Starter Decks at Card Pop
Ask our team in-store about ST-37, ST-38 and availability at 1114 W Jefferson St. or 2543 Plainfield Rd. (Route 30), serving Joliet, Plainfield and Will County. One Piece game nights run Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6:30 PM at Card Pop Jefferson and Sundays at 6 PM at Card Pop Route 30.
Official details: ST-37 on the One Piece Card Game official site