OP-17 Leaders Preview: All 6 Confirmed, Xebec Is Blue

TL;DR: OP-17 The World's Strongest Warriors has six leader slots, and all six are now officially confirmed: Edward Newgate (Red, OP17-001), Monkey D. Luffy (Black, OP17-079), Shanks (Green, OP17-020), Kaido (Purple, OP17-058), Charlotte Linlin/Big Mom (Yellow, OP17-099), and Rocks D. Xebec (Blue, OP17-039). EN pre-release starts August 21, 2026, Japan's product release is August 22, and EN wide release is August 28. The official 131+4 breakdown also identifies OP17-040 Edward.Newgate as the Treasure Rare card treatment, a Blue 6-cost 8000-power Character with an On Play draw-1 effect.

What Happened

Bandai's official card list confirms OP-17 contains six leader slots, continuing the standard leader count from recent sets including OP-16 The Time of Battle. The lineup is Edward Newgate as Red (OP17-001), Shanks OP17-020OP17-020Shop on TCGplayer as Green (OP17-020), Rocks D. Xebec OP17-039OP17-039Shop on TCGplayer as Blue (OP17-039), Kaido as Purple (OP17-058), Monkey D. Luffy as Black (OP17-079), and Charlotte Linlin/Big Mom as Yellow (OP17-099). Xebec was the last slot to close, on August 3, 2026. For the full rundown of OP-16's six leaders and how that set plays, see the OP-16 complete guide.

That release schedule matters because the early data windows overlap. EN pre-release events start August 21, 2026, the Japanese product release follows on August 22, and the EN wide release is August 28. The official English product page says cards are legal from the pre-release date at participating local game stores, so Japanese retail results were not automatically the first legal OP-17 data available to EN players.

OP-17 also adds Treasure Rare to the official rarity list. Bandai's product page lists 131+4 card types in total, and the official card list identifies Edward.Newgate OP17-040OP17-040Shop on TCGplayer as OP17-040, a Blue 6-cost, 8000-power Rocks Pirates Character with an On Play effect that draws 1 card. The Treasure Rare treatment uses that card number. Rarity alone does not establish a card's pull rate or market value, so check dedicated pull-rate and price data separately.

Why It Matters

The set's title, The World's Strongest Warriors, follows directly after OP-16's Marineford coverage. That framing opens the door to a wide range of powerful characters in One Piece lore, and Bandai has now delivered on that promise in full: Shanks, Kaido, Charlotte Linlin/Big Mom, and finally Rocks D. Xebec are all officially confirmed leaders, not leaks.

What IS confirmed: all six leader slots named, an official 131+4 card-type breakdown with a confirmed Treasure Rare slot, and a staggered Japanese and English release schedule. The early data window was split between EN prerelease events from August 21, Japanese retail release on August 22, and the EN wide release on August 28. That gave the competitive community several early signals rather than a single clean Japan-first timeline.

GODEEPER: Get up to speed on everything officially confirmed. OP-17 Release Date Update: August 28 Wide Release →

For context on how OP-17 fits into the current format, the One Piece TCG Standard Format Guide 2026 covers which sets are legal and how rotation works now that the August release window has passed.

Now that the new leaders have landed, it's worth knowing where OP-16 stands. The One Piece TCG Meta Rotation Guide breaks down how to think about hold-or-sell decisions as a new set enters the format.

GODEEPER: Compare which OP-16 cards remain worth chasing after OP-17's release. OP-16 Best Cards to Pull: Chase and Value Guide (2026) →

The sixth and final OP-17 leader landed on August 3, 2026: Rocks D. Xebec, confirmed as the set's Blue leader and marking his first-ever appearance in the card game. See the full Rocks D. Xebec reveal for his card numbers and on-play ability. The OP-17 spoilers complete tracker now serves as the archive for the confirmed leader and card reveals.

For a complete picture of where OP-16 stood after five weeks of EN play, the OP-16 One Month Meta Report covers which leaders settled at tier as OP-17 entered the format.

For the full collection and budget context after release, including how to evaluate OP-17 singles, the OP-17 Preparation Guide has a step-by-step breakdown. The OP-17 pre-order guide still provides retailer and MSRP context, but check current stock and pricing before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many leaders are confirmed for OP-17? All 6. The official list confirms Edward Newgate (Red, OP17-001), Shanks (Green, OP17-020), Rocks D. Xebec (Blue, OP17-039), Kaido (Purple, OP17-058), Monkey D. Luffy (Black, OP17-079), and Charlotte Linlin (Yellow, OP17-099).

When does OP-17 release? EN pre-release events start August 21, 2026, Japan's product release is August 22, and the EN wide release is August 28. Cards are legal from the EN pre-release date at participating local game stores according to the official product page.

What is the Treasure Rare rarity in OP-17? Treasure Rare is a distinct premium rarity in the official OP-17 breakdown. The official card list identifies OP17-040 Edward.Newgate as a Blue 6-cost, 8000-power Rocks Pirates Character with an On Play draw-1 effect, and the Treasure Rare treatment uses that card number.

Who is the OP-17 blue leader? Rocks D. Xebec, revealed August 3, 2026, is the Blue leader on OP17-039. OP17-118 OP17-118OP17-118Shop on TCGplayer is a separate Secret Rare Rocks D. Xebec Character, not an alternate-art label for the leader. This is his first appearance in the card game.

What arc does OP-17 cover? OP-17 The World's Strongest Warriors follows OP-16 The Time of Battle, which covered the Marineford arc. The new set's title suggests continued focus on the strongest fighters in the One Piece world.

Will OP-17 be legal in standard format on release day? Yes, with regional timing. English pre-release events start August 21, 2026, and cards are legal from that pre-release date at participating local game stores. Japan's product release is August 22, while the English wide release is August 28.

References

• Official OP-17 English product page: English pre-release and wide-release dates, card-count breakdown, rarity list, and local-store legality note
• Official OP-17 English card list: leader numbers, colours, card types, and OP17-040 and OP17-118 card text
• Official Japanese OP-17 release announcement: August 22, 2026 Japanese release and Rocks D. Xebec's first appearance
• Bounty OP-17 card list: Treasure Rare OP17-040 context and card-number treatment