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 vs Yu-Gi-Oh vs Pokemon: Which Anime TCG
One Piece TCG vs Yu-Gi-Oh vs Pokemon comparison for 2026, with verified deck rules, rotation checks, learning curves, and a practical pick by playstyle.
· 13 min read
OP-16 Pre-Launch Buying Guide: Post-Launch Update 2026
OP-16 pre-launch buying guide updated after release: compare singles, sealed product, and current OP-16 market data without launch-day estimates.
· 11 min read
Best Anime TCG to Play in 2026: 5 Games Ranked and Compared
The best anime TCG to play in 2026 depends on your goals. Compare One Piece, Union Arena, Dragon Ball, Lorcana, and Yu-Gi-Oh by play style and events.
· 8 min read
Union Arena vs One Piece TCG: Which Anime TCG to Play
Union Arena vs One Piece TCG comparison for 2026: rules, deck construction, IP variety, and how to choose a first game without old price claims.
· 10 min read
One Piece TCG Tournament Guide: How to Compete (2026)
This One Piece TCG tournament guide covers official Swiss, top-cut, deck registration, language, and timing rules for 2026 competitive events.
· 11 min read
All Union Arena Sets: Complete EN Release Schedule (2026)
All Union Arena sets EN schedule: UE01BT (Sep 2024) through Re:ZERO and Attack on Titan Vol.2 (Sep 18, 2026), plus confirmed sets into May 2027.
· 12 min read
One Piece TCG Colors: All 6 Colors and Deck Rules (2026)
One Piece TCG colors: Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Black and Yellow. A deck can only use colors on its Leader card. What each color does and how to pick one.
· 11 min read