OP-16 Most Expensive Cards Ranked: Top 6 by Price (2026)

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 (prices as of mid-July 2026): OP-16 EN launched June 12, 2026. The Admiral Manga Rares did not settle low, they climbed hard: Sakazuki and Kuzan Manga Rares now both trade in roughly the $1,150-1,600 range on TCGPlayer and market trackers, essentially neck-and-neck, with Borsalino close behind around $1,050-1,400. Blackbeard's SEC ($23-25 market) still outprices Ace's SEC ($12-13 market) on the base printing, though Ace's alternate art SEC ($62) commands more than Blackbeard's alt art (roughly $50). Verify live before transacting.

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.

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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): OP16-065OP16-065Shop on TCGplayer is the top chase, trading roughly $1,150-1,600 on TCGPlayer and market trackers as of mid-July 2026. As the Fleet Admiral and Marineford's central Marine, his demand is the cleanest and most durable in the set. Early JP auctions hit 500,000 JPY at the high end, and the EN market has since climbed to close much of that gap rather than settling into a cheaper range.

Kuzan (Aokiji) is close behind, and by some trackers has actually matched or edged past Sakazuki, landing in roughly the same $1,150-1,600 band. The two are effectively neck-and-neck; verify live on TCGPlayer for the current spread since the gap moves day to day.

Borsalino (Kizaru) rounds out the three at roughly $1,050-1,400. Still a premium Manga Rare, and genuinely scarce because the Manga Rare slot is split three ways rather than concentrated on one card.

The price gap between Admirals has narrowed since launch, with Sakazuki and Kuzan clustering close together at the top and Borsalino trailing by a few hundred dollars rather than a wide margin. All three play identically in competitive contexts.

The three Admiral Manga Rares are OP-16's top value. Sakazuki and Kuzan both trade roughly $1,150-1,600 EN as of mid-July 2026; Borsalino follows around $1,050-1,400. The split-slot rarity makes each one genuinely scarce.

4-5: The SEC Leaders

Below the Admiral Manga Rares sit the two SEC (Secret Rare) leaders, and their pricing has an unexpected twist.

Marshall D. Teach / Blackbeard (OP16-119) is the pricier of the two base SEC prints, sitting around $23-25 on TCGPlayer as of mid-July 2026, down from the low-$30s it touched shortly after launch. As the Marineford antagonist, he carries the durable "villain premium" that tends to hold over time, and his alternate art SEC trades around $50.

Ace (OP16-118) actually runs cheaper on the standard SEC print, around $12-13 on TCGPlayer, but his alternate art version flips the order, trading around $62, the highest single print among the two leaders. Ace's appeal is character-driven rather than meta-driven, so market commentary still treats him as one of the safer long-term singles: his demand does not depend on the competitive meta the way a tournament staple's would.

The gap between "market price" and "alt art price" matters here: if you're chasing the SEC leaders as collector pieces rather than playable cards, the alternate art prints are the ones actually holding a premium. EN launched June 12; both prices are live and tracked on TCGPlayer. The Japanese market remains a useful leading indicator for long-term value.

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. For the complete OP-16 collector hierarchy covering every rarity tier, the OP-16 collectors guide explains which cards to hold long-term and how the SEC, Manga Rare, and Super Alt-Art tiers rank against each other.

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. For the cheapest way to build a competitive OP-16 deck without touching any of these chase cards, see the OP-16 budget deck guide.
• 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.

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Key Takeaways

• The three Admiral Manga Rares are OP-16's top value: Sakazuki and Kuzan are now roughly tied around $1,150-1,600 EN, with Borsalino close behind around $1,050-1,400
• SEC leaders Blackbeard ($23-25) and Ace ($12-13) are the next tier; Blackbeard's base print currently outprices Ace, but Ace's alt art ($62) beats Blackbeard's (~$50)
• 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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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 How to Read a Card: Every Part Explained: One Piece TCG how to read a card.
• OP-16 Best Cards to Pull: Value and competitive ranking.
• One Piece TCG Most Expensive Cards 2026: All-time OPTCG value context.

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: As of mid-July 2026, Blackbeard's base SEC runs ~$23-25 versus Ace's $12-13, but Ace's alternate art ($62) beats Blackbeard's alt art ($50). Verify live on TCGPlayer before buying.

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: Portgas D. Ace SEC (OP16-118): live Ace SEC market price
• TCGPlayer: Marshall D. Teach SEC (OP16-119): live Blackbeard SEC market price
• TCGPlayer One Piece TCG: EN market pricing reference