Japanese OP-09 Emperors in the New World centers on the Four Emperors, second-anniversary parallel cards, Gol D. Roger, and ONE PIECE ODYSSEY characters. This guide explains the set, rarity categories, and booster format.
Originally published August 6, 2024. Last updated July 16, 2026.
One Piece OP-09 Emperors in the New World is a Japanese ONE PIECE CARD GAME booster release that launched on August 31, 2024. The set focuses on the new generation of Four Emperors—Shanks, Monkey D. Luffy, Buggy, and Marshall D. Teach—and includes anniversary card treatments, new Leader cards, ONE PIECE ODYSSEY characters, and the card-game debut of Gol D. Roger.
Collectors also commonly search for OP-09 as the Four Emperors set. Emperors in the New World is the official English set name, and the release formed part of the Japanese game’s second-anniversary period.
Emperors in the New World OP-09 Quick Facts
- Official set name: Emperors in the New World
- Set code: OP-09
- Game: ONE PIECE CARD GAME
- Japanese release date: August 31, 2024
- Language: Japanese
- Cards per pack: 6 randomized cards
- Packs per booster box: 24
- Cards per booster box: 144 randomized cards
- Official card-type statement: 129+1 card types
- Featured theme: The new Four Emperors
- Anniversary context: Japanese second-anniversary release
- Additional theme: ONE PIECE ODYSSEY characters
Why the Four Emperors Lead OP-09
The central theme is the new generation of Four Emperors:
- Shanks
- Monkey D. Luffy
- Buggy
- Marshall D. Teach, also known as Blackbeard
Each Emperor appears as a Leader card tied to a different color and crew strategy. The official Leader lineup also includes Lim and Nico Robin, bringing the total to six Leaders.
The four Emperor Leaders received parallel versions with new illustrations. These parallel Leader cards are separate from the set’s four super-parallel Emperor cards, which use another premium collectible treatment.
Specific Emperor cards, parallel designs, and super-parallel cards are not guaranteed in an individual pack or booster box.
Four Emperor Parallel and Super-Parallel Cards
Emperors in the New World revisits the Four Emperor parallel-card concept during the game’s second-anniversary period. Shanks, Monkey D. Luffy, Buggy, and Marshall D. Teach each received newly illustrated parallel Leader cards.
OP-09 also became the first release to include four types of super-parallel Emperor cards in one product lineup. “Super-parallel” is the official terminology used for these premium versions and should not be treated as interchangeable with Leader parallels, Secret Rare cards, or every card collectors may informally call a manga card.
One booster box does not guarantee a parallel Leader, a super-parallel Emperor, or one premium card for each Emperor.
Gol D. Roger in OP-09
Gol D. Roger makes his first appearance in the ONE PIECE CARD GAME card lineup as OP09-118. The standard card carries the Secret Rare designation, while a super-parallel version features a distinctive gold visual effect.
The gold-effect card is a special parallel treatment rather than a guaranteed inclusion. It should not be described as a guaranteed case card, Gold Secret Rare, one-of-one card, or investment product without authoritative support for those terms.
Lim, Nico Robin, and ONE PIECE ODYSSEY
Characters associated with ONE PIECE ODYSSEY are included in OP-09. Lim appears as a green and purple ODYSSEY-type Leader, supported by characters connected with the video game.
Nico Robin also receives a purple and yellow Leader card in the set. Although both Leader cards are highlighted by the official product guide, Nico Robin’s Leader should not automatically be described as an ODYSSEY-type card.
This video-game representation expands the set beyond the Four Emperors without turning OP-09 into a dedicated ONE PIECE ODYSSEY release.
Official Card Types and Rarity Breakdown
The official Japanese-region product page lists 129+1 card types and publishes the following breakdown:
- Special Cards: 10
- Leader Cards: 6
- Secret Rare: 2
- Super Rare: 10
- Rare: 26
- Uncommon: 30
- Common: 45
- DON!! Card: 1
Special Cards, parallel illustrations, and super-parallel versions must be distinguished from the base checklist and printed rarity categories. A parallel card is not automatically a Secret Rare, and a card with premium artwork does not necessarily represent a separate base card type.
For card numbers, official names, colors, card types, and rarity designations, use the official Emperors in the New World OP-09 card list.
Japanese Pack and Booster-Box Configuration
Each Japanese OP-09 booster pack contains six randomized cards. PokeUnlimited’s active Japanese product page identifies the sealed booster-box configuration as 24 packs, producing 144 physical cards across the box.
The 144-card total does not mean that every card will be different. Duplicates may occur, and one booster box does not guarantee:
- A complete set
- A particular Leader card
- A parallel Leader
- A super-parallel card
- Gol D. Roger
- One premium card for each Emperor
- A fixed number of high-rarity cards
Japanese and English OP-09 products should not be treated as identical sealed configurations. Their languages, release dates, packaging, regional campaigns, and product specifications may differ.
Where to View the Official Set Guide
The official Emperors in the New World OP-09 product guide includes the Japanese-region release information, featured card treatments, rarity breakdown, and anniversary themes.
Use the official card list as the primary reference for individual card names and classifications rather than relying on early prerelease graphics or informal rarity terminology.
Where to View the Japanese Booster Box
Visit the One Piece Card Game Japanese Emperors in the New World OP-09 Booster Box page for current product information and packaging images.
Price and availability should remain on the product page so this article can continue serving as an evergreen informational guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was One Piece OP-09 released in Japan?
Emperors in the New World was released in Japan on August 31, 2024.
Why is OP-09 called the Four Emperors set?
The release centers on Shanks, Monkey D. Luffy, Buggy, and Marshall D. Teach, who represent the new generation of Four Emperors.
How many cards are in a Japanese OP-09 pack?
Each Japanese booster pack contains six randomized cards.
How many packs are in a Japanese OP-09 booster box?
The Japanese booster box contains 24 packs, for 144 randomized cards in total.
How many Leader cards are in OP-09?
The official rarity breakdown lists six Leader cards: Shanks, Lim, Buggy, Monkey D. Luffy, Nico Robin, and Marshall D. Teach.
Does OP-09 include ONE PIECE ODYSSEY characters?
Yes. The set includes ONE PIECE ODYSSEY characters, with Lim appearing as an ODYSSEY-type Leader.
Is a super-parallel card guaranteed in one booster box?
No. Specific parallel cards, super-parallel cards, and rarity pulls are not guaranteed.
Does one Japanese booster box contain the complete set?
No. Cards are randomized, duplicates may occur, and one box is not guaranteed to complete the set.
