What are the most expensive OP-16 cards in order?

Roughly: Sakazuki Manga Rare (~500,000 JPY), Kuzan Manga Rare (past ~400,000 JPY), Borsalino Manga Rare (high-tier), then the SEC leaders Ace (OP16-118) and Blackbeard (OP16-119), followed by the Three Admirals Super Alt-Arts and other parallels. Figures are early and volatile.

How much are the OP-16 SEC cards worth?

Ace (OP16-118) and Blackbeard (OP16-119) are the two SEC leaders. Ace has the cleanest collector demand in the set and is considered a safer long-term single because his value does not depend purely on the meta. Exact EN prices settle after the June 12 launch; verify live.

Are OP-16 cards a good investment?

Be cautious. Prices are early, volatile, and inflated by launch hype. The Sakazuki Manga Rare and Ace SEC have the most durable demand, but current highs may not hold. Buy what you love or need; do not treat launch-window prices as guaranteed returns.

Do I need expensive OP-16 cards to play?

No. Every expensive OP-16 card is a collector chase. The Admirals and leaders all exist in cheap standard prints that play identically. You can build any competitive OP-16 deck without the Manga Rares, SEC, or Super Alt-Art versions.

When is the best time to buy OP-16 singles?

For EN, wait a few weeks after the June 12 launch. SEC and chase prices spike on hype then settle as supply enters. The Japanese market (out May 30) is a useful leading indicator for where EN prices may land. Verify live prices before buying.

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Q: What is the most expensive OP-16 card?

The Sakazuki (Akainu) Manga Rare is the most expensive OP-16 card, reaching around 500,000 JPY (a half-million 'holy grail') at the high end in early Japan trading after the May 30, 2026 release. Prices are volatile; verify a live market before buying.

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TL;DR: The OP-16 most expensive cards are the three Admiral Manga Rares, led by Sakazuki (Akainu) at around 500,000 JPY and Kuzan (Aokiji) past 400,000 JPY, followed by the SEC leaders Ace (OP16-118) and Blackbeard (OP16-119), then the Three Admirals Super Alt-Arts. OP-16 is a collector-first set. All figures are early Japanese-market and volatile; you never need these to play.

Note: OP-16 released in Japan May 30, 2026; EN is June 12. Prices are early Japanese-market figures and volatile. Verify a live market before buying or selling.

OP-16 most expensive cards: quick answer

OP-16 "The Time of Battle" is a collector-first set, and its value is concentrated at the very top in the Marineford Admirals.

Rank	Card	Type	Early JP value (high-end)
1	Sakazuki / Akainu	Manga Rare	~500,000 JPY ("holy grail")
2	Kuzan / Aokiji	Manga Rare	past ~400,000 JPY
3	Borsalino / Kizaru	Manga Rare	high-tier
4	Ace (OP16-118)	SEC	premium, cleanest demand
5	Marshall D. Teach (OP16-119)	SEC	premium
6	Three Admirals	Super Alt-Art (OP16-063/065/073)	mid-tier chase

GODEEPER: Want the deep dive on the headline chase? The Admiral Manga Rare guide covers pull odds and whether to chase. OP-16 Admiral Manga Rare Guide

1-3: The Admiral Manga Rares

The three Manga Rares are all Admirals, which is unprecedented for the main One Piece TCG line (sets normally have one). They are the entire value story of OP-16.

Sakazuki (Akainu) is the holy grail, around 500,000 JPY at the high end. As the Fleet Admiral and Marineford's central Marine, his demand is the cleanest and most durable in the set.

Kuzan (Aokiji) sits second, pushing past 400,000 JPY as collectors compete to complete the trio.

Borsalino (Kizaru) rounds out the three. Still a premium Manga Rare, and genuinely scarce because the slot is split three ways.

Some guides quote a broader 100,000-150,000 JPY ($650-1,000) projection for the Admiral Manga Rares as a group; the half-million figures are the high-end Sakazuki "holy grail" copies. The wide spread reflects how new and volatile the market is.

OP-16 Admiral Manga Rares Sakazuki, Kuzan, and Borsalino as the top three most expensive cards The three Admiral Manga Rares are OP-16's top value, led by Sakazuki near 500,000 JPY. The split-slot rarity makes each one genuinely scarce.

4-5: The SEC Leaders

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Below the Admiral Manga Rares sit the two SEC (Secret Rare) leaders:

Ace (OP16-118) has, per market commentary, the cleanest collector demand in the set. Because Ace's appeal is character-driven rather than meta-driven, he is considered one of the safer long-term singles, his value does not collapse if the competitive meta shifts.

Marshall D. Teach / Blackbeard (OP16-119) is the second SEC leader. As the Marineford antagonist, he carries the durable "villain premium" that tends to hold over time.

Exact EN prices for both confirm after the June 12 launch. The Japanese market is a useful leading indicator.

6: The Three Admirals Super Alt-Arts

The Admirals also appear as Super Alt-Art cards, Sakazuki (OP16-065), Kuzan (OP16-063), and Borsalino (OP16-073). These are striking alternate-art versions at a far more attainable price than the Manga Rares, making them the sensible middle ground for collectors who want premium Admiral art without the holy-grail price tag.

OP-16 SEC Ace and Blackbeard plus Admiral Super Alt-Arts as the mid-tier value cards Below the Manga Rares, the SEC leaders Ace and Blackbeard and the Admiral Super Alt-Arts are the next value tier, and far more attainable.

Should You Buy?

Collectors: the Admiral Manga Rares are the definitive chase; the Super Alt-Arts are the attainable alternative. Wait for the EN market to settle and buy the specific single you want.
Players: ignore all of the above. Standard prints play identically and cost a fraction.
Investors: be cautious. Launch-window prices are volatile and hype-inflated. Sakazuki and Ace have the most durable demand, but current highs are not guaranteed.

Key Takeaways

The three Admiral Manga Rares are OP-16's top value: Sakazuki ~500k JPY, Kuzan past ~400k
SEC Ace (OP16-118) and Blackbeard (OP16-119) are the next tier; Ace has the cleanest demand
Three Admirals Super Alt-Arts (OP16-063/065/073) are the attainable premium option
All figures are early Japanese-market and volatile; verify live before transacting
You never need any of these to play; standard prints are cheap and identical
OP-16 is a collector-first set, its value concentrated in the Admirals

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OP-16 Admiral Manga Rare Guide: The headline chase in depth.
OP-16 Collectors Guide: Rarity tiers and long-term holds.
OP-16 Best Cards to Pull: Value and competitive ranking.
One Piece TCG Most Expensive Cards 2026: All-time OPTCG value context.
One Piece TCG Card Grading Guide: When grading adds value.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the most expensive OP-16 card? A: The Sakazuki (Akainu) Manga Rare, around 500,000 JPY at the high end in early Japan trading. Volatile; verify live.

Q: Most expensive in order? A: Sakazuki MR, Kuzan MR, Borsalino MR, then SEC Ace (OP16-118) and Blackbeard (OP16-119), then the Admiral Super Alt-Arts.

Q: How much are the SEC cards? A: Ace and Blackbeard are premium SEC leaders; Ace has the cleanest demand. EN prices settle after June 12; verify live.

Q: Good investment? A: Be cautious. Prices are early and hype-inflated. Sakazuki and Ace have durable demand, but highs may not hold.

Q: Needed to play? A: No. Every expensive card is a collector chase; cheap standard prints play identically.

Q: Best time to buy EN singles? A: A few weeks after June 12, once hype-driven spikes settle. The JP market is a leading indicator.

References

SNKRDUNK OP-16 Manga Rare guide: Admiral Manga Rare prices
Buyee OP-16 chase cards guide: chase values and buying
OP-16 The Time of Battle Official Page: SEC and Super Alt-Art card numbers
PriceCharting One Piece The Time of Battle: tracked card prices
TCGPlayer One Piece TCG: EN market pricing reference