Mid Piece: A TCG Journey

In Episode 139 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I take a closer look at the new so called “Miracle” build of Red/Green Luffy. I discuss how the introduction of the EB-05 Jewelry Bonney package transforms the deck from a slow, defensive strategy into an aggressive go wide deck with a powerful draw engine. I then recap my week in the hobby, including my latest run in the Chinoize Cup and trips to two d...

In Episode 138 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I begin with a ramble about one of the most frustrating parts of the One Piece Card Game: watching a deck you love go from being relevant in one meta to struggling in the next because of power creep. I then bring back Fundamentals 101, beginning with one of the first decisions you make in every game, whether to keep or mulligan your opening hand. I disc...

In Episode 137 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I briefly say farewell to Green Mihawk as the ban officially takes effect and discuss how his removal could open up the OP-17.5 meta. I also look at some of the leaders receiving new support in EB-05 and consider which decks could benefit most heading into the new format. I then recap my week in the hobby, beginning with my first Chinoize Cup Online bef...

In Episode 126 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I recap my weekend at the London Regionals, from competing in the main Regional event on day one to taking part in the Extra Grand Battle on day two. I break down my results, matchups and overall experience across both events. I’m then joined by special guest Ryan, better known as Fancy Munchlax, to discuss his recent competitive run. Ryan reflects on h...

This week on Mid Piece, we need to talk about the elephant in the room… Green Mihawk is officially getting banned. With the ban coming into effect on October 12th, I have a long and open conversation about Bandai’s decision, my thoughts on the ban, what it means for the game moving forward, and how it feels to be losing a deck that has become such a huge part of my competitive journey. We then mov...

With London Regionals fast approaching, it’s time to step away from the endless Mihawk vs Kaido debate and take a proper look at the rest of the OP17 format. This week, I’m talking through the decks making waves across the meta, from Nico Robin, Sabo and Xebec to Black Luffy, Purple Enel, Luffy & Ace, Red Ace and more. I then rambler about mental fortitude and how important it is for big event...

After the madness of Utrecht, this week on Mid Piece things are a little quieter as I take a much needed week away from actually playing the game, but there's still plenty of One Piece TCG to talk about! We start by catching up on the competitive scene and looking at the results from the latest Regional events in Virginia and Athens, including the winning decks and what those results might tel...

This week on Mid Piece, we're back from Utrecht, and there's a LOT to talk about! I'm breaking down my entire experience at the European Nationals weekend: the highs, the lows, the good, the bad, and everything that happened across an absolutely packed few days of One Piece TCG. We go through my run in the Flame-Flame Colosseum, the European National Finals and Sunday's Extra Grand...

This week on Mid Piece, we take a deep dive into the current state of Green Mihawk and the problems surrounding what has quickly become a Tier 0 deck in the OP-17 meta. We discuss just how dominant Mihawk has become and look at some of the potential solutions Bandai could explore, including whether paired bans could help bring the format back towards a healthier and more balanced place. I then rec...

In Episode 130 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I look back at OP-17 pre-release week, including the different events I attended and my experience winning one of them. I then recap my week in the hobby before exploring some of the new decks and strategies beginning to emerge from the OP-17 format. I discuss the Fish-Man package finding a home in Green Mihawk, the growing use of the Big Mom package ac...

In Episode 129 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I take an extensive look at the OP-17 pre-release and everything you need to know before playing in your event. I break down the cards you should look out for in your six packs, which cards are worth including in your deck, which ones you should avoid, and the key fundamentals that can help you succeed in the pre-release format. I then recap my week in...

In Episode 128 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I discuss the chaos surrounding registration for the OP-17 pre-release events, from the ongoing problems with the Bandai TCG+ app to the growing number of scalpers entering events purely to get hold of product. I share my frustrations about how this affects genuine players and the wider One Piece Card Game community. I then recap my week in the hobby, w...

This week on Mid Piece, we kick things off by discussing one of the biggest issues currently facing the One Piece TCG community, the growing impact of scalpers. We talk about how difficult it's becoming for players to get hold of sealed product, the effect it's having on the game, and why something needs to change to make products more accessible for the people who actually want to play. W...

This week on Mid Piece, we discuss the unique position the OP16.5 format finds itself in as the new structure decks arrive this week. We take a look at how the latest support is set to give decks like Red/Green Luffy and Green Mihawk a huge boost, highlighting some of the key cards that could shake up the current meta. We also dive into every OP-17 reveal so far, discussing the leaders that stand...

This week on Mid Piece, I take a look back at an incredible weekend away at the OPE Wolverhampton Regionals and Treasure Cup. I talk about what it was like meeting so many listeners of the podcast, catching up with members of the One Piece community, and share my experiences from both events. I also break down my matchups, discuss how each tournament unfolded, and reflect on the highs, lows, and l...

This week on Mid Piece, we discuss Bandai’s decision to ban all unofficial One Piece products from being used at organised events. I share my thoughts on the ruling, what it could mean for players, and how it may affect the use of custom accessories within the competitive scene. We then dive into the latest reveals from OP-17, taking a look at the newly announced cards and discussing what they cou...

This week on Mid Piece, we briefly discuss the latest action from the World Cup before diving into my week in the hobby, where I continue putting Black/Yellow Marshall D. Teach through its paces at locals and in testing with friends. With OP16 now a month into its life cycle, we also take a look at how the meta is beginning to shape up, discussing which decks are performing, which strategies are r...

This week on Mid Piece, we kick things off by discussing the ticketing issues surrounding the Season 1 National Finals events in Dallas and Utrecht. We break down what happened, the community's reaction, and share our thoughts on what Bandai could do to improve the process for future competitive events. We then take a look at my week in the hobby, where I headed to locals with Black/Yellow Mar...

This week on Mid Piece, there's no shortage of One Piece TCG news to discuss as we break down all of the latest reveals from Bandai. We take a look at the final Super Rare cards revealed from the six upcoming structure decks, discuss the newly announced tournament formats for Nationals, and dive into the first reveals from OP17 and what they could mean for the future of the game. After that, I...

This week on Mid Piece, I discuss why I've decided to pick up Black/Yellow Marshall D. Teach for the OP16 format. I break down what I like about the deck, the strengths and weaknesses I've discovered during testing, and what continues to intrigue me about the leader as I prepare for the new meta. I then take a look at my week in the hobby, including taking part in an OP16 pre-release event...

In this week's episode we jump into the start of OP16 with the start of pre releases beginning to take place. Levi talks about trying out the new Black Yamato and new Black/Yellow Blackbeard leaders from OP16. Before jumping into his week in the hobby with his last locals of OP15 and he run in a pre-release for OP16, then as always he wraps the show up with questions sent in from the community...

This week on Mid Piece, I take a deep dive into my experience at the UK TCG Expo in Birmingham, where I spent the weekend surrounded by trading card games, demos, exhibitors, and, of course, three back to back One Piece Treasure Cups. I talk about everything I got up to across the weekend, the different games I had the chance to try, and what it was like being part of one of the biggest TCG events...

This week on Mid Piece, we revisit the big talking point from Episode 116 as we go through the community’s responses to the debate around splitting prizing at events and whether there’s a right or wrong way to approach it in competitive One Piece Trading Card Game. After that, I break down my week in the hobby, including my regular locals testing with Green Dracule Mihawk, before recapping all thr...

This week on Mid Piece, we kick things off by diving into a competitive discussion that has been causing plenty of debate within the One Piece Trading Card Game community. I discuss whether players should be trying to manipulate final standings through opposition score at high-level events, whether splitting prizing is the right move, and the debate around keeping prizing for yourself versus shari...

This week on Mid Piece, we dive into one of the biggest conversations currently happening in the One Piece Trading Card Game community....Power creep. I give my thoughts on whether the game is moving too fast, why Purple Enel feels incredibly strong right now, and why some players already believe OP16 could push the deck out of the meta before it’s had time to fully settle. We also take a look at...