Strongest One Piece leader cards make their mark in the Royal Blood set, bringing the unforgettable chaos of the Punk Hazard arc into the TCG. Fans will remember the hilarious body-swapping antics—like Chopper ending up in Sanji’s body or Sanji taking over Nami’s—which now inspire the set’s mix of strategy, unpredictability, and fun.
This release also shines when paired with Supernova and Donquixote Family cards, creating room for bold, combo-heavy deck builds. With only six leader cards introduced, we’ve ranked the top five based on power, synergy, and overall utility. Let’s find out which one stands at the top.
5. Caesar Clown (Red/Blue)
Ability Highlights:
- Board Control: Can K.O. a 4,000-power-or-less enemy character when attacking.
- Utility Bounce: Returns a low-cost Punk Hazard character to your hand while clearing threats.
Caesar Clown brings early-game control with his ability to K.O. an opponent’s character with 4,000 power or less. It’s a strong tool for clearing weaker threats, though it won’t help much against bulkier units. Plus, it costs two DON!! and only activates when attacking—so careful timing is crucial. Still, the ability to bounce a low-cost Punk Hazard character back to your hand while removing a threat makes for clever plays. The catch? Your opponent just has to make sure their units stay above the 4,000 threshold.
4. Usopp (Blue/Black)
Ability Highlights:
- Cost Manipulation: Increases cost of your Dressrosa characters (2+ cost) by 1.
- Deck Synergy Reward: Benefits decks that fully commit to Dressrosa cards.
Dual-color leaders offer flexibility, but Usopp makes things tricky. One effect bumps up the cost of your Dressrosa characters (those costing two or more) by one—a drawback for aggressive decks. But don’t count him out: his second ability rewards you for building around Dressrosa units, offering synergy if you play your cards right. He’s not the easiest to use, but the payoff can be worth it with the right deck build.
3. Eustass “Captain” Kid (Yellow)
Ability Highlights:
- Blocker Granting: Reactivates a Supernova character and gives it Blocker at the end of your turn.
- Survivability: Helps protect your leader and key characters.
- Wide Range Compatibility: Supports 3-8 cost Supernova units effectively.
Kid brings serious defensive power. At the end of your turn, he reactivates a character and gives it Blocker—especially strong with high-cost Supernova units. This makes him great for protecting both your leader and key characters. The effect stays valuable all game, and with five life, Kid can hold his ground while frustrating your opponent’s offense. If you enjoy well-timed defenses and powerful combos, Kid’s your go-to leader.
2. Smoker (Red/Green)
Ability Highlights:
- DON!! Recovery: Once per turn, gain 2 active DON!! if you control a 7,000+ power character.
- Deck Focus: Best in Navy/Punk Hazard-heavy builds with big bodies.
Smoker’s deck screams Navy pride. First, he boosts all your Navy and Punk Hazard characters by +1,000 power during your opponent’s turn, making your field tougher to crack. Then there’s his once-per-turn effect: if you control a character with 7,000 power or more, you get to activate two DON!!. In late-game scenarios, that’s a game-changer. More DON!! means bigger plays and more pressure. Smoker isn’t just about surviving—he turns the tide in your favor.
1. Sugar (Red/Purple)
Ability Highlights:
- Resource Looping: Ready one DON!! at the end of turn if you have a 6,000-power Donquixote Pirates character.
- Synergy: Works especially well with Donquixote Pirates and Event-heavy decks.
Sugar takes the crown as the strongest leader in the Royal Blood set. Her first effect lets you ready one of your DON!! at the end of your turn, provided you have a 6,000-power Donquixote Pirates character—ideal for setting up counters and events. But her second effect is where she really shines: every time you play an Event, you get to activate a DON!! from your deck. This creates a loop of consistent resource gain, letting you keep the pressure on while your opponent falls behind. With the right deck, Sugar turns efficient play into unstoppable momentum.
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