The Korean ONE PIECE CARD GAME rollout began with STK-01 and STK-02 in March 2024. This historical guide covers STK-01 through STK-09, fixed starter-deck contents, regional differences, and the first four Korean booster releases.
Originally published March 20, 2024. Last updated July 16, 2026.
The Korean One Piece Card Game starter-deck line launched in South Korea on March 22, 2024 with STK-01 Straw Hat Crew and STK-02 Worst Generation. These fixed constructed decks began the Korean-language rollout before Romance Dawn OPK-01 arrived on April 25 as the first Korean booster expansion.
This historical guide replaces the original provisional roadmap with verified 2024 dates. It covers STK-01 through STK-09, the Leader and theme of each deck, Korean product contents, regional differences, and the first four Korean booster releases.
Korean One Piece Card Game 2024 Timeline
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March 22: STK-01 Starter Deck – Straw Hat Crew
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March 22: STK-02 Starter Deck – Worst Generation
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April 11: STK-03 Starter Deck – The Seven Warlords of the Sea
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April 11: STK-04 Starter Deck – Animal Kingdom Pirates
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April 25: OPK-01 Booster Pack – Romance Dawn
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May 17: STK-05 Starter Deck – ONE PIECE FILM edition
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June 21: STK-06 Starter Deck – The Navy
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July 29: OPK-02 Booster Pack – Paramount War
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August 23: STK-07 Starter Deck – Big Mom Pirates
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September 6: STK-08 Starter Deck – Side Monkey D. Luffy
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September 6: STK-09 Starter Deck – Side Yamato
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October 25: OPK-03 Booster Pack – Pillars of Strength
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December 20: OPK-04 Booster Pack – Kingdoms of Intrigue
Paramount War was originally scheduled for July 26, but an official notice moved its release to July 29. The completed timeline also shows why the original prediction of one booster approximately every three months should not be retained: the intervals varied throughout the first Korean rollout.
What STK and ST Product Codes Mean
STK identifies the Korean sealed starter-deck product. ST identifies the established original starter-deck series and remains visible in individual card numbers such as ST01-001.
For example, STK-01 is the Korean Straw Hat Crew product, while its Leader retains the ST01-001 card number. The Korean decks follow established deck identities, but they remain separate regional releases with Korean-language cards, packaging, release dates, contents, and promotional details.
STK-01 and STK-02 Launch the Korean Starter-Deck Line
STK-01 Straw Hat Crew is a red deck led by Monkey D. Luffy. Its main theme is direct offensive pressure, including Characters that can attack quickly through Rush effects.
STK-02 Worst Generation is a green deck led by Eustass “Captain” Kid. It emphasizes resting and reactivating cards while balancing offense and defense.
The official Korean pages list a 51-card constructed deck using 17 deck-card types, 10 DON!! cards, one play sheet, and two promotional cards. Their rarity information lists one promotional-card type, so the Korean configuration should not be copied directly from earlier regional ST-01 and ST-02 products.
STK-03 and STK-04 Complete the First Four-Color Wave
STK-03 The Seven Warlords of the Sea is a blue deck led by Crocodile. It uses blockers, hand or deck movement, and board-control effects associated with The Seven Warlords of the Sea.
STK-04 Animal Kingdom Pirates is a purple deck led by Kaido. Its strategy uses DON!! acceleration and reduction to reach powerful high-cost Characters and effects.
These decks launched together on April 11. Their Korean product pages list the same core configuration as STK-01 and STK-02: a 51-card constructed deck, 10 DON!! cards, a play sheet, and two promotional cards.
STK-05 Through STK-07 Expand the Deck Themes
STK-05 ONE PIECE FILM edition launched May 17. The purple deck is led by Shanks and includes Characters associated with ONE PIECE FILM releases. The Korean product includes a play sheet, unlike an earlier Asia-region listing that described indices.
STK-06 The Navy followed on June 21. This black deck is led by Sakazuki and focuses on reducing opposing Character costs before removing lower-cost targets.
STK-07 Big Mom Pirates launched August 23. The yellow deck is led by Charlotte Linlin and uses effects that inspect, add, remove, or otherwise manipulate Life cards.
The official Korean pages list each of these products with a 51-card constructed deck, 17 deck-card types, 10 DON!! cards, and one play sheet.
STK-08 Side Monkey D. Luffy and STK-09 Side Yamato
STK-08 and STK-09 launched together on September 6.
STK-08 Side Monkey D. Luffy is a black deck led by Monkey D. Luffy. It features Characters encountered during Luffy’s journey and supports an offensive strategy involving cost reduction and resources gained when Characters are knocked out.
STK-09 Side Yamato is a yellow deck led by Yamato. It uses Life-based effects and a defensive approach, with the Leader gaining power when its Life total is low.
Both Korean products contain a 51-card constructed deck, 10 DON!! cards, and a play sheet. Readers should use the official Korean card lists for the exact number of unique card designs because the product-page type count conflicts with the numbered card lists and rarity totals.
What Korean Starter Decks Include
A starter deck is a fixed product with a predetermined deck list. Multiple copies of some cards are included intentionally so the product contains 51 playable cards built around one Leader and strategy.
Korean starter decks also include 10 DON!! cards. Accessory and promotional contents vary by release wave, so one universal contents statement should not be applied to all nine products.
Starter decks do not use booster pull rates. Opening one does not involve randomized rarity odds, and repeated cards are part of the intended deck list rather than accidental duplicates.
Korean Decks vs. Earlier Regional Releases
The Korean STK line draws from established ONE PIECE CARD GAME starter-deck identities, but it is not identical to every earlier Japanese or Asia release.
Regional differences can include the product code, language, packaging, release date, play sheet or index contents, promotional cards, pricing, and text corrections. The official Korean pages should therefore be used as the source of truth for Korean contents.
Players can consult the official Korean card search and official Korean card-text corrections for current records and errata.
Romance Dawn and the 2024 Korean Booster Rollout
Romance Dawn OPK-01 launched on April 25 as the first Korean-language booster expansion. It followed the first four starter decks and introduced randomized booster cards that could be used to expand or modify constructed decks.
The remaining 2024 booster releases were Paramount War OPK-02 on July 29, Pillars of Strength OPK-03 on October 25, and Kingdoms of Intrigue OPK-04 on December 20.
Readers can explore the dedicated Korean Romance Dawn OPK-01 set guide and Korean Paramount War OPK-02 set guide for expansion-specific information.
Starter Decks vs. Booster Boxes
Starter decks use fixed card lists and provide a playable foundation built around one Leader. Booster boxes contain randomized packs and expand the available card pool.
A booster box is not required to open or use a starter deck, and one booster expansion does not necessarily support every starter deck equally. Starter-deck and booster cards may be combined when deck building, subject to current rules, restrictions, and regional event requirements.
Where to View Official Products and Current PokeUnlimited Releases
The official Korean ONE PIECE CARD GAME product archive provides the historical deck and booster schedule. Individual deck lists are available through the official Korean card search.
PokeUnlimited currently lists Korean booster releases through its Korean One Piece Card Game booster-box collection. The Korean Romance Dawn OPK-01 Booster Box page provides current store information for the first Korean booster expansion.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Korean One Piece Card Game starter-deck line launch?
STK-01 Straw Hat Crew and STK-02 Worst Generation launched on March 22, 2024.
What is the difference between STK-01 and ST-01?
STK-01 identifies the Korean sealed starter-deck product. ST-01 identifies the established original deck series and appears in card numbers such as ST01-001.
Are Korean starter decks randomized?
No. They contain predetermined constructed deck lists. Booster packs are the randomized products.
Which starter decks launched together?
STK-01 and STK-02 launched together, followed by STK-03 and STK-04, then STK-08 and STK-09.
When was Romance Dawn released in Korea?
Romance Dawn OPK-01 was released on April 25, 2024 as the first Korean booster expansion.
Why was Paramount War released on July 29?
OPK-02 was originally scheduled for July 26, but an official delay notice moved the release to July 29.
Does PokeUnlimited currently sell the Korean starter decks?
The current PokeUnlimited Korean One Piece collection lists booster boxes rather than STK starter decks. Use the official Korean product archive for starter-deck information and the PokeUnlimited collection for products currently carried.
