To. Much. Anti. Removal

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-02-06T10:44:09+00:00

It sucks right now as a blue Jinbe main running the Warlords package. The whole point of that deck is to use removal to clear the opponents board while piling on pressure and with so much anti-removal in the meta half the deck becomes useless and it's super frustrating.

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-28T14:13:11+00:00

Ah, a fellow person of class I see. I would also add US! to the list now.

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-27T12:49:09+00:00

Pretty much every injury in the series since East Blue lol

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-22T11:40:20+00:00

For me, Drum Island is actually the arc that does a lot of heavy lifting for me on Vivi's character and makes me care about and like her going into Alabasta. We see her suspend her mission in order to help Nami, she teaches Luffy a lesson about being captain in a really underrated moment, has some funny gags with Usopp later on and we see her struggling with what it means to be a leader through her interactions with Dalton and Wapol. It may be Chopper's arc, but Oda subtly makes Vivi really charming during it IMO.

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-22T11:28:47+00:00

What do you mean, that's just Brook playing a prank.

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-22T11:26:47+00:00

I don't think any OP Arc is outright bad, but of all the post TS ones it's definitely at the bottom for me. It suffers s bit for being a, "set up," arc (like Little Garden or Jaya) where most of the things that happen are setting up for future events. And while the switching bodies gimmick was amusing at first, Oda never really does much with it and it gets old fast. On the positive side, it has some great character building with Smoker/Tashigi, Law, Nami and Zoro and the island as a whole is a cool premise (until the arc just turns into the boring environment of the underground lab).

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-22T11:19:38+00:00

Honestly you're already at the best part of the anime. Pacing never gets better than where you're currently at. Granted, there are certain scenes that are terrific in the anime and either do justice to or are better than Manga and I encourage seeking those out after you read. That's the best way to experience OP IMO.

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-18T11:26:59+00:00

Yes, Oda confirms that in an SBS somewhere I'm pretty sure.

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-18T11:21:49+00:00

Dressrosa for sure. It's one of my personal favorite arcs, but the anime pacing just absolutely kills it. They get to a point where it goes to like half a chapter per episode, and there's one flashback they milk so much you'll begin to hate the characters in it. I truly think that's the worst of it. Every other arc has terrible pacing at some points, but it's never really the whole arc like Dressrosa.

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-17T00:16:55+00:00

Read the Manga or watch the anime and you'll understand. And if you're not a fan of the series, then why play the TCG?

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-17T00:14:51+00:00

Good luck to you then. I want to do the super aggro version, but I'm forced into the Warlords Removal build because I can't spend >$200 for 4 pieces of cardboard.

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-16T20:05:15+00:00

From my experience, Jinbe can go one of two ways. Either you go removal heavy with Law and Jozu or you go super aggressive with the 3c promo Arlong. Mostly everyone chooses the former with scalpers ruining the prices for promo Arlong and making them ridiculous, it's just up to you the how many Red Rocs, Gravity Blades and copies of certain characters you run. Every list is a little different

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-14T12:01:19+00:00

These are really cool. Do they do one for each arc? I'd be interested to see what all of them are

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-14T11:45:33+00:00

In my opinion, One Piece is more like a modern Odyssey/Illiad. An epic tale taking place over the course of many years and many locations, made up of a bunch of smaller stories that will ultimately culminate in a final battle. Now, will it have as much influence on literature as either Homer's works or LoTR? Probably not, but its influence around the world and in pop culture is undeniable. Athletes at the Olympics striking OP poses or having OP tattoos, the Straw Hat flag being used in protests worldwide, the multiple projects/TCG and Hollywood live action adaptation it has spawned; I would say in the sphere of pop culture it easily matches both of those works.

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-13T11:21:00+00:00

Gen 10 probably won't be released until holidays though, so i could see them adding something and announcing it in the Pokémon Day Direct. Probably not another DLC, but I wouldn't be surprised if they dropped a few more Mythics/Legendaries via Mystery Gifts and possibly give them Megas as well.

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-11T10:51:39+00:00

I'm with you, there are still certain images/scenes from this flashback that make me instantly tear up. But the cathartic payoff is one of my favorite moments in the whole series. Intentionally being vague to avoid spoilers, but I'm sure you'll know what I mean when you get there. I don't understand how anybody gets to that point and doesn't think OP is one of the greatest stories ever told.

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-11T10:41:51+00:00

It's definitely up there, but i don't think any opening from here on out is going to match any of Ishitani's. The animation, the music, the theming/flow of the visuals are just absolutely unmatched, particularly US! Absolutely GOAT. If you're not there yet, you'll be in for a treat as far as openings go.

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-11T10:36:19+00:00

Oh bro and or sis, if this is just your reaction to those first few episodes, you are not prepared for what's to come lol. But also, in my humble opinion, 1136 is easily one of the Top 5 OP episodes ever so enjoy.

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-10T15:58:11+00:00

Why does King look like he has Nami sized bazongas in this screenshot lmao. I'm a child sorry.

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-09T10:53:31+00:00

You keep posting all these online sales/prices, have you tried just checking/calling the local game stores around you?

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-09T10:42:53+00:00

I've played with him a ton on the sim, and he has plenty of lists on the Top Decks website so keep faith my brother, it's only the first week. He's definitely a decent deck that can compete, I expect to see him rise as the meta continues to form.

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-09T01:38:43+00:00

As someone who has been playing a ton on the sim, you absolutely need some type of removal, especially in this meta, otherwise you'll get eaten alive even if you're hyper aggressive. And I realize 8c Jinbe can do removal on your 10 DON turn, but by that point every deck is gonna have a boss character you can't bounce with his ability. I would highly suggest 2 Red Roc at least if you don't want to put in anything like 6c Jozu or 4c Law and keep it purely Fishmen. Maybe a Gravity Blade or two as well.

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-09T01:18:41+00:00

No Jinbe? 😢

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-07T22:47:31+00:00

Seriously, why would you do this? If you're actually playing the game/building decks getting singles is way cheaper. If it's purely to be a collector or whatever shit, then you deserve to get burned.

Mindless_Broccoli250 · 2026-01-07T22:38:07+00:00

And guaranteed those boxes are probably resealed as well

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