One Piece TCG Collector Guide
Top 10 Underrated One Piece TCG SP Cards to Collect
SP cards are some of the most collectible cards in the One Piece TCG, but not every great SP gets the same attention as manga rares, wanted posters or the most expensive alternate arts. This guide ranks 10 underrated SP cards based on artwork, character appeal, collector demand, set relevance and how overlooked they feel compared with bigger chase cards.
Quick answer: what is the most underrated One Piece TCG SP card?
One of the most underrated One Piece TCG SP cards is Eustass"Captain"Kid OP05-074 from OP-07. It has strong character appeal, a clean SP treatment and good collector value without always getting the same attention as manga rares or the biggest headline cards. Magellan OP02-085, Charlotte Linlin OP03-114 and Kuzan OP10-082 are also strong underrated SP picks.
What makes an SP card underrated?
For this list, underrated does not simply mean cheap. An underrated SP card is a card that has strong artwork, character appeal or collector value, but may be overlooked because it comes from a less-hyped set, features a less obvious character, or sits in the shadow of manga rares, treasure rares, wanted posters and other major chase cards.
Issho
Issho starts the list with an SP that is not the most visually stunning, but it definitely deserves more attention than it gets. The scene is very well designed, and the minimal card text really allows the artwork to shine. This SP is on the cheaper end if you are looking to pick up a card on a budget.
Charlotte Pudding
OP-10 is a set that many collectors disregard because the cards within it are generally not that exciting. However, there are many excellently designed SPs, one of which is this Charlotte Pudding. The scene is very on-theme with the Whole Cake Island arc, and the colours are used very well to help the card pop.
Gecko Moria
Gecko Moria is not the most popular character, and OP-08 is not the most popular set. These two factors mean that this card can often be picked up for a reasonable price. The artwork uses the classic SP style seen in other sets such as OP-05 and OP-09, which many collectors love.
Sanji
This card may be a little controversial, as it may not strictly be considered underrated. The Sanji SP from OP-10 is one of the more expensive cards on this list, but it is also one of the best-looking. This card feels like it should be more expensive than it is, and picking it up now would be a great addition to anyone's collection.
Kuzan
OP-12 introduced a new type of SP card that shows characters with neon outlines. This Kuzan is an underrated card from the set, as the white and grey neon theme on the black background makes for a stunning card. Combined with the small but growing popularity of Kuzan as a character, this puts the card at number 6 on this list.
Rob Lucci
Similar to Sanji, this Lucci card is on the more expensive side compared with other cards on this list. The reason it is ranked here is mainly because it comes from OP-09, which is an extremely popular set. This is one of the least popular SPs from OP-09, which makes it underrated for sure. The leopard-print background also adds to the flavour of the card because of Lucci's Devil Fruit, which makes it even better for true One Piece fans.
Eustass"Captain"Kid
This Kid card comes from the Japanese set EB-04, but in English it can be found inside OP-14. Compared with some of the other OP-14 SPs, Kid is on the cheaper end of the scale. The artwork on this card is very well done, and the use of purple to contrast with the red and yellow really brings the card together.
Charlotte Linlin
OP-06 does not have the greatest selection of SPs we have seen, but this Big Mom card is on the cheaper side, both within the set and compared with SPs in general. The detail on this card is very impressive, with the cake, clouds and even Zeus in the background.
Magellan
Magellan is not the most popular character, but if you like the style of the OP-04 SPs, this card would be a great place to look. This Magellan is very clean-looking, and with the OP-16 SPs sharing a similar design, this could be a great time to add this SP to your collection.
Eustass"Captain"Kid
This is the second time Kid makes the list, and this SP is even more underrated. The colouring on this card is done very well, with the red and purple working together nicely. It also shows the scene from the anime where Kid is captured by Kaido. Compared with other SPs, this Kid is also available at a pretty reasonable price point.
Ranking notes
How this underrated SP top 10 was chosen
Ranking notes
How this underrated SP top 10 was chosen
This ranking is focused on SP cards that feel underappreciated by collectors, not simply the most expensive SP cards in the One Piece Card Game. Some cards on this list may already be popular, but they still feel overlooked compared with manga rares, treasure rares, anniversary cards and other headline chase cards.
The ranking considers character popularity, artwork, set appeal, how memorable the card looks, how often the card is discussed by collectors, and whether it feels like it deserves more attention than it currently receives. Price can be a useful signal, but this is not intended to be a live market price ranking.
SP cards are also interesting because they often reuse cards from earlier sets, starter decks or popular archetypes with a premium artwork treatment. That can make them especially appealing to collectors who want display-worthy versions of important characters without chasing the rarest cards in the game.
If you are still learning how SP cards fit into the wider rarity system, read the One Piece TCG rarities explained guide. For broader chase-card comparisons, see the rarest One Piece cards by set page.
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Should you buy underrated SP cards or open packs?
If you want one specific SP card, buying the single is usually the safer option. SP cards are not easy to pull, and chasing a single card from sealed product can quickly become expensive. Opening packs is better if you enjoy the chase, want to build a wider collection, or are happy with several possible hits from the same set.
Buy singles if...
You only want one specific SP card, such as Kid, Magellan, Charlotte Linlin, Kuzan or Pudding. Buying singles gives you more control and avoids relying on difficult pull rates.
Open packs if...
You enjoy the pack-opening experience and would be happy pulling a range of alternate arts, leaders, secret rares, manga rares or SP cards. You can use the One Piece pack simulator to try opening packs before buying sealed product.
Underrated SP card FAQ
What does SP mean in the One Piece TCG?
SP usually refers to a Special Rare or special alternate artwork treatment. These cards often give existing characters a more premium design, making them popular with collectors even when they are not the highest-rarity cards in a set.
Are SP cards rarer than alternate arts?
SP cards are generally premium hits and can be difficult to pull, but exact pull rates can vary by set and product. They are usually treated as collector-focused cards rather than ordinary alternate arts. For a wider explanation, see the One Piece TCG pull rates guide.
What is the best underrated SP card to collect?
Eustass"Captain"Kid OP05-074 from OP-07 is one of the best underrated SP cards to collect because it has a strong character, clean artwork and good collector appeal. Magellan OP02-085 and Charlotte Linlin OP03-114 are also strong choices for collectors who want something slightly less obvious.
Are underrated SP cards good investments?
This page is written from a collector point of view, not as investment advice. SP card prices can rise or fall based on supply, reprints, character popularity, grading demand and the overall market. It is usually better to collect cards you actually like rather than buying only because a card looks undervalued.
Should beginners collect SP cards?
SP cards can be a good collecting target for beginners because they are visually exciting and usually easier to understand than deep competitive staples. However, they can still be expensive, so beginners may want to compare SP cards with alternate arts, leaders and other chase cards before deciding what to collect.
Want to try pulling SP cards?
Open virtual One Piece packs, build your collection, and see whether you can pull SP cards, alternate arts, manga rares and other major chase cards. You can also browse the full One Piece TCG guides section for more pages on pull rates, rarities, manga rares, booster boxes and the best sets to collect.