OP-16 Manga Rare Guide: Admiral Prices and Pull Odds

TL;DR: The latest dated TCGplayer market snapshot used here lists the three OP-16 Admiral premium printings at $1,127 for Sakazuki, $1,109 for Kuzan, and $1,043 for Borsalino (September 12, 2026). Bandai calls the feature Super Alt-Art, while marketplace listings commonly use Manga or Comic Parallel. The split chase makes a specific Admiral difficult to pull, so buy singles if you want one. You never need the premium versions to play; standard prints exist.

Note (prices checked September 12, 2026): OP-16 EN launched June 12, 2026. InkSight's dated TCGplayer snapshot lists Sakazuki at $1,127, Kuzan at $1,109, and Borsalino at $1,043. These are market-price references from one dated snapshot, not guaranteed completed-sale prices. Thin high-end markets can move quickly, so verify the exact printing, condition, language, and live listing before transacting.

OP-16 manga rare guide: quick answer

OP-16 "The Time of Battle" gives collectors three premium Admiral printings: the Marine Three Admirals Sakazuki, Kuzan, and Borsalino. Bandai's English product page calls the feature Super Alt-Art, while marketplaces and collector guides commonly label the individual printings Manga or Comic Parallels:

• Sakazuki / Akainu , the top chase, around 500,000 JPY in a July Japanese market snapshot
• Kuzan / Aokiji , around 400,000 JPY in the same historical snapshot
• Borsalino / Kizaru , also around 400,000 JPY in that source's historical listing snapshot

Because the premium chase is split three ways, pulling the specific Admiral you want is far harder than targeting one card. That is the single biggest fact shaping how to approach OP-16 as a collector.

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Why Three Admiral Chase Printings Change Everything

These premium chase printings use manga-panel artwork and are among the collector-focused treatments in One Piece TCG. Many main sets concentrate that kind of chase around one card; OP-16 spreads it across the three Admirals instead.

OP-16 spreads that chase across three cards. Two consequences follow:

1. Specific-card pull odds collapse. When the premium treatment covers three cards, your chance of pulling the particular Admiral you want is a fraction of a one-card chase. Bandai does not publish official pull rates, so the exact odds are unknown. Completing the trio organically is widely described as extremely difficult.
2. Demand concentrates on iconic characters. The Admirals are among the most popular Marines in One Piece, and the Marineford arc is a fan-favorite. Three beloved characters competing for collector attention keeps the top end expensive, even as individual prices move.

This is why OP-16 is often described as a collector-first set: the headline chase is the Admirals, not a single competitive staple. For context on where OP-16's collector value sits relative to the entire One Piece TCG card pool, the One Piece TCG most expensive cards 2026 guide covers all-time values including older Manga-labeled printings that the Admirals are competing with.

This real asset shows the standard OP16-065, OP16-063 Kuzan, and OP16-073 Borsalino card art, not the separate premium Manga or Super Alt-Art printings. It identifies the three Admiral Characters discussed in this guide.

OP-16 manga rare prices: the three Admirals

These are early Japanese-market figures from just after the May 30 release. They are volatile; treat them as a snapshot, not a fixed value.

Sakazuki (Akainu), the top Japanese chase: OP16-065OP16-065Shop on TCGplayer The July SNKRDUNK snapshot listed the premium printing around 500,000 JPY at the high end. As the Fleet Admiral and the arc's central Marine, Sakazuki has strong collector demand, but the current EN snapshot is the better reference for an English purchase.

Kuzan (Aokiji), around 400,000 JPY. The same July source listed the Japanese premium printing around 400,000 JPY. Demand is driven partly by collectors trying to complete the trio, but that historical figure should not be treated as a current quote.

Borsalino (Kizaru), also around 400,000 JPY in that snapshot. It rounds out the three premium printings and remains scarce, although current English market data places it below Sakazuki and Kuzan.

Those Japanese figures are a dated listing snapshot, not completed-sale guarantees. Use the current English market references below for an English copy, and always check the exact printing and live source before transacting.

EN Market Prices: September 12, 2026 Snapshot

OP-16 EN launched June 12, 2026. For a current anchor, InkSight's September 12 daily snapshot of TCGplayer market prices lists Sakazuki at $1,127, Kuzan at $1,109, and Borsalino at $1,043. All three are still four-figure cards in that snapshot, with Sakazuki highest and Borsalino lowest. These are market-price references rather than guaranteed completed sales, and high-end listings can move quickly.

Day-one pull coverage from Japan gives a useful before-and-after read on where these chase cards started.

Buying timing: the current snapshot puts all three premium printings above $1,000, while the standard and regular alternate-art versions remain far cheaper. That gap is why buying the exact single is usually more sensible than opening boxes for one specific Admiral. TCGplayer prices update and market depth is thin at this level, so verify the current listing, condition, language, and treatment before transacting.

Pull Rates: Why You Should Not Chase

Bandai does not publish official pull rates, and the figures circulating are community estimates based on Japanese box and case behavior. The key point holds regardless of the exact number: with the premium treatment split across three Admirals, the odds of pulling a specific one are difficult to quantify and likely much worse than targeting a single chase.

In practice this means:

• Opening boxes to complete the trio is, by the Japanese market's own description, nearly impossible.
• Chasing one specific Admiral through packs will, on average, cost far more than simply buying that single.
• A July Japanese market guide reported boxes dried up at retail, so availability can be as uncertain as the odds. Check current stock and price before treating sealed product as an MSRP gamble.

The takeaway: open for the experience and the dream, but if you want a specific Admiral, buy the single.

This real asset shows the standard OP16-065 Sakazuki beside a Portgas.D.Ace Leader card, not the premium Manga or Super Alt-Art treatment. It is included as a card-identity reference, not as a product image of the chase printing.

You Do Not Need These to Play

A crucial point for players: the premium Admiral printings are collector cards, not competitive requirements. If you want to understand what you actually need to build the Admiral-powered Sengoku deck, the OP-16 budget deck guide shows what the competitive shell costs using only standard prints. The Admirals also exist as:

• Standard prints , fully playable, inexpensive
• Regular alternate-art prints , Sakazuki (OP16-065), Kuzan (OP16-063), Borsalino (OP16-073), striking alternate art at a more attainable price than the premium printings

All of these play identically. Sengoku's competitive Purple Marine deck wants the Admirals as Characters, but it wants the cheap standard prints, not the four-figure English premium printings. Keep your play budget and your collection budget separate.

How the Admiral Chase Compares to Past Sets

To understand why OP-16 is so collector-driven, compare it to a set with one concentrated premium chase. OP-16 spreads that treatment across three beloved Admirals, so the chase is broader and a specific pull is harder to target. The result is a high-value mix of iconic characters, a fan-favorite arc, and scarce premium printings. Japanese market coverage reported early box shortages, but sealed-product demand and future prices are not guaranteed. For collectors, it means the chase is both more exciting and more expensive than usual.

OP-17 pushes this pattern further still. The OP-17 Super Parallel breakdown covers three premium treatment families spread across 11 cards, while separating additional anniversary and Pirate Crew treatments from that count.

Step-by-Step: Buying an Admiral Manga Rare Safely

1. Decide whether you are buying to play or to collect. If you just want Sengoku's competitive Marine deck, skip this entire chase; standard Admiral prints (OP16-065, OP16-063, OP16-073) play identically and cost a fraction as much.

2. Pick the specific Admiral you actually want. Sakazuki leads the current English snapshot, Kuzan sits second, and Borsalino is the most accessible of the three in that dated sample. Decide before you shop, since chasing all three at once multiplies the cost fast.

3. Check live prices across at least two sources. Compare current TCGPlayer listings against the Limitless price tracker rather than relying on the figures in this guide; these cards have moved hundreds of dollars in a single month already.

4. Buy the single instead of gambling on packs. With the premium treatment split three ways, opening boxes to pull your specific Admiral is a much worse targeting strategy than buying the single. Treat box openings as entertainment, not a sourcing strategy for a specific card.

5. Factor in grading only after you own the card. If the copy you bought is in strong condition and you're holding long-term, look into whether grading is worth it for a card at this price point separately; do not let grading costs factor into whether you buy in the first place.

Should You Buy In?

• Collectors who love the Admirals or Marineford: the premium printings are the definitive chase, but buy the specific single you want rather than gambling on packs.
• Players: ignore the premium printings entirely; buy standard Admiral prints for Sengoku.
• Investors: be cautious. Prices are early, volatile, and elevated by launch hype. The Sakazuki holy grail has the most durable demand, but do not assume current highs hold.

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Key Takeaways

• OP-16 has three premium Admiral printings: Sakazuki, Kuzan, and Borsalino; Bandai calls the feature Super Alt-Art while marketplaces use Manga or Comic Parallel
• The September 12 TCGplayer snapshot lists Sakazuki at $1,127, Kuzan at $1,109, and Borsalino at $1,043
• The Japanese July snapshot cited roughly 500,000 JPY for Sakazuki and 400,000 JPY for Kuzan and Borsalino
• Exact pull rates are not published, so buy a single when you want a specific Admiral
• Prices are volatile; verify the exact printing and live market before transacting
• You never need the premium printings to play; standard and regular alternate-art prints exist
• OP-16 is a collector-first set built around this Admiral chase

GODEEPER: Building the deck the Admirals belong to? The Sengoku guide covers the Purple Marine ramp shell. OP-16 Sengoku Deck Guide

Related Reading

• One Piece TCG OP-16 Guide: Set Review & Leaders (2026): Full OP-16 set overview, all six leaders, and key mechanics.

• One Piece TCG Attack and Battle Rules for Beginners: One Piece TCG attack and battle rules explained.

• OP-16 Three Admirals Guide: Why Sakazuki, Kuzan, and Borsalino are Characters, not Leaders, and how they fit the deck.

• OP-16 Collectors Guide: Rarity tiers and what to hold long-term.

• OP-16 Japanese vs English Price Guide: Import trade-offs and which version to buy for the Admiral chase.

• One Piece TCG Card Grading Guide: Whether to grade a chase Admiral.

• OP-16 Best Cards to Pull: Chase and value ranking across the set.

• OP-16 Price Guide: What Every Card Is Worth (2026): Post-launch EN market prices for all OP-16 rarity tiers, including current Admiral Manga Rare and SEC values as the market settles.

• OP-16 Singles Buy Hold Sell: Full Week 1 Verdict 2026: Week 1 buy, hold, or sell verdict for Admiral Manga Rares and SEC cards, with EN price correction timing advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the OP-16 Admiral Manga Rares? A: The three premium Admiral printings are Sakazuki (Akainu), Kuzan (Aokiji), and Borsalino (Kizaru). Bandai calls the feature Super Alt-Art; marketplace listings commonly call the cards Manga or Comic Parallels.

Q: How much is Sakazuki Manga Rare worth? A: The September 12 English snapshot used here lists it at $1,127, while the July Japanese guide cited around 500,000 JPY at the high end. Both are dated references, so verify current prices.

Q: Why three Manga Rares? A: OP-16 spreads its premium Admiral treatment across three cards, which makes pulling a specific one harder and concentrates collector demand across the trio.

Q: What are the pull rates? A: Bandai does not publish them. The three-card treatment makes a specific Admiral difficult to target, but no exact percentage is verified. Treat organic completion as highly unlikely.

Q: Chase or buy singles? A: Buy singles for a specific Admiral. Chasing through packs adds uncertain odds and can cost far more than buying the exact card outright.

Q: Needed to play? A: No. They are collector cards. Standard and regular alternate-art prints (OP16-063/065/073) play identically and cost far less.

References

• SNKRDUNK OP-16 Marineford Manga Rare guide: Admiral Manga Rare market prices
• Buyee OP-16 Kuzan Manga Rare guide: chase cards and buying
• OP-16 The Time of Battle Official Page: set contents and card numbers
• InkSight OP-16 Market Snapshot: September 12, 2026 TCGplayer market prices for the three premium Admiral printings
• TCGPlayer One Piece TCG: EN market pricing reference
• Limitless TCG Sakazuki OP16-065 price tracker: per-card TCGPlayer price history for the Admiral Manga Rares
• Limitless TCG Kuzan OP16-063 price tracker: current standard, alternate-art, and premium print prices
• Limitless TCG Borsalino OP16-073 price tracker: current standard, alternate-art, and premium print prices
• r/OnePieceCardGame: community pull and price tracking