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A variant of a card printed with different artwork. In One Piece TCG these are often called parallel or alt art, and they usually cost more than the standard version.

A sealed box containing a set number of booster packs. Buying a box gives better odds at a set's rarer cards than a handful of single packs.

A sealed pack of randomized cards used to expand your collection. TCGs release new booster sets every few months.

The most sought-after card of a set, usually a rare or alternate-art card that drives the price of boxes and packs.

The rare, full-art card variant in Disney Lorcana. Enchanted cards are chase cards and among the most valuable pulls.

A mechanic where you pay for a random reward, borrowed from Japanese capsule toys. Booster packs work the same way, since you don't choose which cards you get.

Sending a card to a company such as PSA or BGS to be inspected, scored for condition, and sealed in a protective case (slab).

A One Piece TCG chase rarity that reproduces a manga panel as the card art. Manga rares are extremely scarce and among the most expensive cards.

The manufacturer's suggested retail price. When a product sells for far more than MSRP, it is usually due to short supply.

A mat that shows the game zones and protects cards on the table. Many games also sell artist-illustrated mats as collectibles.

Buying a product before its release date. Prices and availability shift quickly around launch, so preorders often sell out or rise in value.

How often a specific rarity or card appears in booster packs. Lower pull rates make a card harder to find and often more expensive.

A card printed again in a later product. Reprints usually lower a card's price by increasing supply.

Any unopened product from a set, such as booster boxes, cases, and starter decks. Collectors hold sealed product because it can rise in value.

A high rarity tier in many TCGs. In One Piece TCG, Secret Rare cards carry the SEC rarity code, and a booster set has very few of them: OP-17 has 2 SEC cards among its 119 base cards.

A numbered release of new cards, such as OP-17 or a Union Arena booster set. Each set has its own card list, art, and card codes.

A graded card sealed in a hard plastic case by a grading company, with a label showing its grade.

Protective plastic covers for cards. Players sleeve their deck to protect cards during play, and many tournaments require sleeves that are uniform and opaque.

A preconstructed, ready-to-play deck sold for beginners. In One Piece TCG, starter decks are numbered (ST-01 and up) and are built around a single leader.

A rigid plastic holder that protects a single card from bends and dings, commonly used for storing or shipping valuable cards.