Mid Piece: A TCG Journey

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...

This week on Mid Piece, I break down my final testing process for Green Dracule Mihawk as I prepare for the Treasure Cups at the end of May. I go through the tweaks I’ve been making to find the right build, discuss two different versions of the deck I tested across two locals, and share what I learned from both events. I also talk about regional prep and what players should be doing in the lead up...

What really separates a good player from a great one? In this week’s episode, I dive into that question and break down the key differences that show up both in-game and outside of it , from decision-making and adaptability to mindset and preparation. If you’ve ever felt stuck just short of that next level, this one’s for you. I also run through my week in the hobby, including a tough run at locals...

In this week’s episode, I take a deep dive into the current OP15 meta, breaking down the top decks shaping the format. We focus on Blue/Yellow Nami and Purple Enel, discussing what makes these two decks stand out and why they’re currently leading the pack. From there, I explore some of the other decks sitting just behind them in the meta, looking at how they compete and where they fall short in co...

In this week’s episode, I dive into the current OP15 meta, breaking down the decks that are starting to define the format and how things are shaping up early on. I then take a look at the recent Regional in Lille, France, analysing the Top 32, the decks that performed, and what we can learn from the results moving forward. From there, I move into my week in the hobby, including my trip to Dice and...

In this week’s episode, we dive into a topic that’s been bubbling in the community, the contrast between playing for the love of the game and those approaching the One Piece TCG as a money-making opportunity. Where do you stand? We then break down the recent yellow pair ban, what it means for the current and upcoming formats, and how it could shape the meta moving forward. After that, we get into...

In this week’s episode, I dive into the launch of OP15, sharing my experience from attending multiple pre-release events and giving my thoughts on the format. We break down the ups and downs of sealed play, including why this set can feel particularly rough in a pre-release environment and what that means for players heading into future events. From there, I talk about my final locals run with Pur...

In this week’s episode, I start by breaking down the Top 32 placing from the recent Bonn Regional, taking a look at the deck, the meta, and what we can learn from its performance. From there, I dive into my week in the hobby, where I attended three Treasure Cups, talking through the decks I played, how each event went, and key moments from my games. With OP15 right around the corner, I then shift...

In Episode 107 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I break down the One Piece TCG World Finals, including the top decks, where the finalists came from, and the deck that ultimately took the championship. I also dive into the newly revealed ban list, discussing the highs, lows, and what it could mean for the meta going forward. I also talk about the expected set and starter deck releases for the rest of...

In this episode of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I talk about what makes each colour in the One Piece TCG feel so unique and how the new OP15 leaders bring fresh mechanics to the game. I also recap my locals run with Green Bonney, highlight a few standout OP15 cards that are already shaping decks, and share details about the upcoming Mid Piece Anniversary Tournament before throwing a couple of questi...

In this week's episode of the podcast, I return back to full health but had taken a week off from attending in person locals. Instead I take to the sim and run 2 sim based tournaments. We discuss decks starting to make a impact in op15 followed by what deck I be running for the Heroines cups before rapping the episode off with questions from the community. Don't miss out on the excitement...

In this week's episode of the podcast, Levi return half alive, barely after a week of illness here talks about the little time he's had in the hobby to not let you guys down before talking about the fun times of obtaining EB03 or not being able to. He then talks about how EB03 and the cards in the set boost the meta before answering questions sent in. A shorter episode I know, but due to i...

In this week's episode of the podcast, Levi has a good ramble about grading cards and weather it is a good or bad thing for the hobby. He talks about his week in the hobby and locals he attended, before wrapping up the episode with the many questions sent in. Don't miss out on the excitement and in-depth discussions of Mid Piece: A TCG Journey Podcast. Subscribe, listen, and embark on a weekly adv...

In this week's episode of the podcast, Levi has a good ramble about grading cards and weather it is a good or bad thing for the hobby. He talks about his week in the hobby and locals he attended, before wrapping up the episode with the many questions sent in. Don't miss out on the excitement and in-depth discussions of Mid Piece: A TCG Journey Podcast. Subscribe, listen, and embark on a we...

In this week's episode of the podcast Levi rambles and I mean rambles. He go off on a trail on his thought on is this the year yellow decks make a return and if it's a good or bad thing for the game. He talks about his week in hobby, both at locals and another online tournament. He talks about the 6 apparent starter deck leaks and then as always round the show up by answering questions sen...

We’ve officially hit Episode 100 , and what a way to celebrate it. In this milestone episode, I break down my recent weekend in the hobby , covering both Tuesday locals with Purple Kaido and Yellow Luffy in tournament play . I also dig into an important and sometimes spicy topic: rolling back misplays during games , when it’s acceptable, when it isn’t, and how it impacts competitive integrity. We...

In this week's episode of the podcast Levi delves into why OP14/EB04 is the best set that has come out with so much deck variety. He talks how scalpers are driving the prices of sealed product up and what that could mean for the game, before talking about his insane week in the hobby and his final pre release event of OP14. He talks about triggers and how to prepare for triggers and react to t...