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🔋 OP10 Weekly Power Rankings - May 1st🏴☠️ + Bonus EB02 Rankings Preview!
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EB02 Meta Preview!
With the recent switch to EB02 in the western queue, we’ve gathered some early data showing how the format is beginning to take shape. While these results are still preliminary and likely to shift significantly in the coming weeks, we wanted to give our readers an early look at the evolving meta!
🔝 This Week in the OP10 Meta – Familiar Faces, Fresh Momentum
As the OP10 metagame matures, the top contenders are beginning to settle into form—yet there's still movement beneath the surface. Flexibility, refinement, and matchup awareness remain key themes, as several decks continue to evolve and reposition themselves. Here's how the meta’s top performers are shaping up this week:
🥇 Shanks – Back on Top with Flexible Power
Shanks reclaims its position at the summit, thanks to its ability to flex between aggression and control across multiple builds. Whether piloting a tempo-heavy list or leaning into disruption, Shanks gives its users the freedom to shape the flow of the game. While the “perfect” list remains a moving target, its dominance is anything but uncertain.
🧠 Blackbeard (Teach) – Control Master
Blackbeard continues to thrive through value engines like Kuzan and Liberation, anchoring its control gameplan. As players fine-tune their early plays and tech choices, Teach remains a premier pick for those who favor a patient, calculated route to victory.
🔄 Doflamingo – Proven Contender
Doflamingo stays locked in the top ten thanks to its synergy-focused control strategy and reliable transitions into the midgame. It rewards technical play and clean sequencing, proving week after week that substance wins over flash.
💥 Purple Luffy – Steady, Strong, and Unshaken
Purple Luffy maintains its rock-solid status. With a midgame that explodes on cue and a core list that requires minimal tweaking, it continues to deliver consistent results. Subtle tech updates have smoothed early turns, but its core strengths remain unchanged.
🚀 Green/Purple Lim – Respected Contender
Lim remains a standout after an undefeated Regional run a few weeks ago. Its adaptability across matchups and commanding board development make it a real contender.
📈 Yellow Kid – Solid Contender
After weeks of hovering, Yellow Kid finally breaks into the spotlight. More refined builds and improved sequencing are paying off, and its potential as a top control contender is starting to show. Keep an eye on this one—it may still have room to grow.
⚔️ Zoro – Still Swinging, Still Strong
Though no longer the most talked-about aggro leader, Zoro hasn’t lost a step. Its breakneck speed and relentless offense continue to punish decks that stumble early. The meta has adapted—but Zoro still demands respect.
🎲 Red/Purple Luffy – The Wild Card of OP10
Red/Purple Luffy remains one of the most unpredictable and flexible forces in the format. Its seamless transition between aggression and control makes it a constant threat, especially in the hands of skilled players. For those who thrive on tempo shifts and clutch decisions, this deck remains a thrilling option.
🔄 Blue/Purple Reiju – Staying in the Mix
Reiju maintains a hold in the top 10. A renewed focus on its tempo-control hybrid playstyle is yielding solid results. While it’s too early to call it a mainstay again, Reiju is clearly benefiting from the format’s current shakeups.
🌿 Bonney – Steady Hands, Strong Results
Bonney does what Bonney always does: deliver. With reliable engines and clean sequencing, it continues to reward players who value fundamentals over flash. In a meta filled with curveballs, Bonney is as steady as they come.
🧭 Looking Ahead
While several decks are beginning to lock in their positions, the evolving tech choices and brewing experimentation suggest the OP10 meta still has surprises in store. Flexibility and matchup awareness remain your biggest tools—master those, and you’ll stay ahead of the curve.
Decklists of the week:
Shanks:
1xOP09-001
4xOP01-006
2xOP01-013
4xOP01-016
2xOP07-015
4xOP08-118
3xOP09-004
2xOP09-005
4xOP09-009
2xOP09-011
1xOP09-118
4xOP10-005
4xOP10-011
1xST01-012
2xST15-002
2xST21-003
4xST21-014
3xOP01-026
2xOP04-016
Blackbeard:
1xOP09-081
1xOP09-084
4xOP09-086
4xOP09-088
4xOP09-089
2xOP09-091
4xOP09-093
4xOP09-095
4xOP10-082
4xOP10-086
4xEB01-051
3xOP05-096
4xOP09-096
3xOP09-098
1xOP10-098
4xOP09-099
Doflamingo:
1xOP01-060
4xEB01-023
4xOP01-077
2xOP06-047
3xOP07-040
4xOP07-046
4xOP08-047
4xST03-004
4xST03-005
4xST17-002
4xST17-003
4xST17-004
4xST17-005
3xOP04-056
2xOP06-058
Purple Luffy:
1xOP05-060
4xEB01-061
4xOP02-085
4xOP05-070
4xOP07-064
3xOP08-069
2xOP09-065
4xOP09-069
2xOP09-119
4xST18-001
3xST18-002
4xST18-003
4xST18-004
4xST18-005
4xOP09-078
Lim:
1xOP09-022
4xOP09-026
4xOP09-027
4xOP09-031
3xOP09-035
4xOP09-037
4xOP10-024
4xOP10-025
4xOP10-029
2xOP10-030
3xOP10-033
4xOP10-037
3xP-078
4xOP01-098
1xOP01-116
2xOP03-074
Yellow Kid:
1xOP10-099
4xEB01-057
4xOP04-100
3xOP05-100
3xOP05-102
4xOP07-107
3xOP07-119
2xOP08-106
2xOP10-105
2xOP10-108
4xOP10-109
4xOP10-111
3xOP10-112
4xOP10-114
4xOP10-119
2xOP06-115
2xOP10-116
Zoro:
1xOP01-001
3xEB01-003
4xEB01-006
3xOP01-015
4xOP01-016
3xOP01-025
3xOP02-015
4xOP04-010
2xOP07-015
4xOP08-007
4xOP08-010
4xOP08-013
2xOP08-015
2xST21-014
4xEB01-009
2xST01-016
2xST21-017
Reiju:
1xOP06-042
2xOP06-047
2xP-068
4xOP06-060
4xOP06-061
4xOP06-063
4xOP06-068
4xOP06-069
1xOP06-072
4xOP07-066
4xOP07-072
2xOP08-074
4xOP10-063
3xOP10-075
2xOP04-056
1xOP06-077
1xOP06-078
4xOP06-079
R/P Luffy:
1xST10-002
4xOP01-016
2xOP07-015
4xOP09-004
4xOP10-011
4xEB01-061
4xOP05-067
1xOP05-119
4xOP07-064
2xOP09-069
4xOP09-072
4xOP09-119
4xST10-013
4xST18-001
1xOP05-077
4xOP09-078
Bonney:
1xOP07-019
4xEB01-012
4xEB01-015
2xOP01-039
2xOP01-051
4xOP04-031
4xOP05-030
4xOP06-035
4xOP07-021
4xOP08-023
2xOP10-030
4xOP10-032
4xST02-007
2xST02-008
4xST16-004
2xOP05-037
Here’s how we evaluated each leader:
Step 1: Game Percentage Ranking (Popularity)
Leaders are ranked based on their presence in the meta, measured by the number of games they’ve been played. The most-played leader scores a perfect 100%, while the least-played receives 0%. This step highlights which decks players are gravitating toward, even if they’re not necessarily dominating.
Step 2: Win Rate Ranking (Performance)
Next, we ranked leaders based on their win rates. The highest-performing leader scores 100%, with all other leaders scaled relative to this benchmark. This step focuses on raw efficiency and success, rewarding decks that consistently secure victories.
Step 3: Ideal Leader Comparison
This step imagines the “perfect” leader: one that combines the highest win rate with the most games played. Each leader is measured against this ideal, balancing performance with popularity. A deck that’s widely played but underperforms—or one that excels in a smaller sample size—falls short of the perfect leader.
Step 4: Score Calculation
Finally, we distill these comparisons into a simple, intuitive scoring system from 0 to 10. Leaders closer to the “100/100” ideal earn higher scores, giving a clearer picture of their overall strength in the current meta.
By leveraging this enhanced approach, we’ve painted a more nuanced picture of the OP09 metagame. As we move forward, these insights should provide valuable guidance for those still engaging with the meta. Let’s dive into this week’s rankings!
Special Thanks:
We'd like to give a big shoutout to SakuraKingdom for handling all the calculations for the advanced metrics. Their expertise has been invaluable! Check out their amazing content on YouTube, where they dive deep into statistical data and analysis. Be sure to support them—they're doing fantastic work in the community!
