Alex Chen
Tournaments and format analysis
Alex Chen is the byline for event coverage, ban and rotation analysis and comparisons between card games. Results come from event pages and standings, and every comparison is checked against each game's own rules. The voice is measured, with the occasional dry joke.
- Results taken from event pages and standings
- Other games checked against their own official rules
- Opinions marked as ours, with the reason
79 articles by Alex Chen
One Piece TCG DON Cards: 10 Per Deck, Rest or Attach
One Piece TCG DON cards: every deck gets a 10-card DON!! deck. Gain 2 per turn, then rest them to pay costs or attach one for +1000 power. Full rules.
· 10 min read
One Piece TCG Mulligan Guide: When to Keep or Redraw
This One Piece TCG mulligan guide's rule: keep hands with early plays and enablers, plus ideally a counter; redraw anything missing curve or enablers.
· 11 min read
OP-16 Where to Buy: Post-Launch Buying Guide for 2026
OP-16 where to buy after launch: compare MSRP with dated sealed-market prices, verify English product, and choose between a box or singles today.
· 10 min read
One Piece TCG Counter Rules: Counter Step and Values
One Piece TCG counter rules: in the Counter Step, trash a Counter Character from hand or pay for a Counter Event to add power. Values, timing and Blockers.
· 11 min read
OP-16 EN Launch Guide: What Happened After Release
OP-16 EN launch guide retrospective: verified release dates, early-access event rules, product MSRP, and a safer post-launch buying checklist for 2026.
· 12 min read
OP-16 vs OP-15 power level comparison: what changed?
OP-16 vs OP-15 power level comparison: compare the new leaders and mechanics, with dated tournament data and a clear post-OP17 Standard context.
· 11 min read
One Piece TCG Standard Format Guide 2026: Legal Sets
One Piece TCG Standard format guide for 2026: learn the current Block 2 through Block 5 window, deck rules, restrictions, and how to check legality.
· 12 min read
One Piece TCG Deck Building Guide: Build From Scratch
One Piece TCG deck building guide: how to build a 50-card deck from scratch, the leader-first method, card ratios, the counter package, and curve for 2026.
· 12 min read
One Piece TCG Meta Rotation Guide: When to Sell Cards
One Piece TCG meta rotation guide: understand Block rotation, ban-list risk, power creep, and how to plan card sales without treating prices as guaranteed.
· 15 min read
Dragon Ball Super Fusion World Beginner Guide 2026
Dragon Ball Super Fusion World beginner guide: learn the rules, deck basics, starter products, costs, and what to check before playing in 2026.
· 14 min read
Union Arena Tournament Guide 2026: Rules and Formats
Union Arena tournament guide 2026: deck construction rules, match format, registration, the competitive structure, and how to prepare for your first event.
· 12 min read
Union Arena vs Dragon Ball Super Card Game: 2026 Guide
Union Arena vs Dragon Ball Super Card Game: compare official rules, English availability, entry cost, and competitive options for new players in 2026.
· 11 min read