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🔋 OP09 Weekly Power Rankings - February 6th🏴☠️
🕑 Added 2025-02-06 17:30:02 +0000 UTC
Introduction
The OP09 meta is in full swing, with dominant decks cementing their place at the top and unexpected challengers shaking up the competitive landscape. While some strategies continue their reign, others are clawing their way into the spotlight, adapting to the ever-evolving battlefield.
This week’s report dives deep into the latest power plays, standout performers, and the potential upsets that could redefine the meta in the coming weeks.
Let’s break down the decks shaping the OP09 battlefield!
Doflamingo: The Unchallenged King
Blue Doflamingo remains the deck to beat in OP09, refusing to surrender its throne. Its ability to fluidly switch between aggression, control, and defense makes it the ultimate all-rounder. With near-perfect tempo, consistent draw power, and a suffocating board presence, this deck punishes even the slightest misstep from opponents.
Despite numerous attempts to counter Doflamingo, no strategy has successfully knocked it off its pedestal. If you’re not preparing for Doffy, you’re preparing to lose.
How to beat it? Precision, innovation, and a little bit of luck.
Purple Luffy: The Meta’s Juggernaut
Purple Luffy continues to gain traction, delivering some of the most devastating turns in the game. With explosive offense and rock-solid late-game endurance, it forces opponents to think twice before overcommitting.
The recent inclusion of Gum-Gum Giant has only strengthened its position, allowing it to control the board while maintaining relentless pressure. It’s fast, it’s powerful, and it’s becoming a serious problem for the competition.
If you like big swings, calculated risks, and crushing opponents under raw strength, Purple Luffy might be your go-to.
Black/Yellow Luffy: The Adaptive Warrior
As the OP09 meta settles, Black/Yellow Luffy has emerged as one of the most consistent threats in competitive play. Unlike its more explosive counterparts, this deck thrives on stability, adaptability, and smart decision-making.
While it lacks the sheer power of Purple Luffy, it makes up for it with flexible matchups and calculated plays. It’s not about overwhelming the opponent in one fell swoop—it’s about outlasting and outmaneuvering them.
With continued refinement, Black/Yellow Luffy is climbing the competitive ladder fast.
Blackbeard (Teach): The Mastermind’s Choice
If you love controlling the game, dismantling your opponent’s strategy, and making them play at your pace, Blackbeard is the deck for you.
With a unique leader ability that dictates the flow of battle, Blackbeard rewards high-skill play and careful sequencing. It excels at shutting down key threats and turning the tide when the opponent overextends.
However, it struggles against Doflamingo’s relentless tempo, making it a deck that requires careful play and matchup knowledge. For those willing to put in the effort, Blackbeard remains one of the most rewarding decks in OP09.
Shanks: The Late-Game Assassin
Red Shanks is a time bomb, and when it goes off, there’s no stopping it.
While it may struggle in the early game, patient and skilled players are rewarded with one of the deadliest endgames in the format. Its synergy-driven finishers allow it to obliterate control decks and withstand aggressive openings.
Shanks isn’t for the reckless, but if you’re willing to play the long game, it’s a nightmare for opponents who think they’ve got the match in the bag.
Red/Purple Luffy: The Ultimate Wild Card
Few decks in OP09 match the versatility of Red/Purple Luffy. With a blend of aggression and adaptability, it can pivot between multiple strategies depending on the opponent.
Recent card pool expansions have unlocked new strategies, allowing this deck to challenge even the most established powerhouses. Quick decision-making and sharp tactical execution separate the good Red/Purple Luffy players from the great ones.
In a constantly shifting meta, versatility is key, and this deck delivers.
Rob Lucci: The Thinking Man’s Threat
Rob Lucci remains a high-skill player’s dream. With a playstyle that thrives on fluidly transitioning between control and aggression, Lucci rewards strategic depth and tight, calculated gameplay.
While it can struggle against hyper-aggressive decks, its ability to turn difficult positions into winning scenarios keeps it competitive. Mastery of this deck means mastery of OP09.
For those who love outsmarting rather than overpowering, Lucci is a top-tier contender.
Closing Out the Top 10
🌀 Enel – The best counter to Doflamingo but struggles against a broader range of decks, limiting its overall success.
🔥 Katakuri – Solid, consistent, but lacking the firepower to challenge the true top-tier threats.
🍀 Bonney – Still relevant, but matchups against Shanks and Lucci have been rough.
Conclusion
The OP09 competitive scene remains a dynamic battlefield, with Blue Doflamingo holding strong at the top, while challengers like Purple Luffy, Black/Yellow Luffy, and Red Shanks continue to rise. Meanwhile, decks like Rob Lucci, Blackbeard, and Red/Purple Luffy provide strong alternatives for players looking to adapt to the shifting landscape.
With innovation and strategic adjustments being the key to staying ahead, the race for the next big breakthrough is on. Whether you're refining your deck for high-level play or scouting for the next sleeper pick, keeping up with these trends will be crucial for success.
💥 Stay tuned for next week’s report as we track the latest shake-ups in OP09!
Decklists
Doflamingo:
1xOP01-060
4xEB01-023
3xOP01-077
3xOP06-047
4xOP07-040
4xOP07-045
4xOP07-046
1xOP07-047
3xOP08-047
2xST03-004
4xST03-005
4xST17-002
2xST17-003
4xST17-004
4xST17-005
1xOP04-056
2xOP06-058
1xOP07-057
Purple Luffy:
1xOP05-060
4xOP05-070
4xOP05-074
2xOP06-076
4xOP07-064
3xOP09-065
4xOP09-069
2xOP09-119
2xST10-010
3xST10-013
4xST18-001
4xST18-003
4xST18-004
4xST18-005
2xOP03-072
4xOP09-078
B/Y Luffy:
1xST13-003
4xOP02-096
4xOP04-083
4xOP06-086
1xOP06-093
2xOP07-091
2xST08-006
4xEB01-056
4xOP06-106
4xOP07-109
4xST13-007
1xST13-012
4xST13-013
4xST13-014
4xST13-015
2xST08-014
2xST13-019
Blackbeard:
1xOP09-081
4xEB01-048
4xOP09-083
4xOP09-086
3xOP09-088
4xOP09-089
4xOP09-090
2xOP09-091
4xOP09-093
4xOP09-095
4xEB01-051
4xOP03-096
3xOP09-096
3xOP09-098
3xOP09-099
Shanks:
1xOP09-001
4xOP01-006
4xOP01-013
2xOP03-013
3xOP07-015
4xOP08-118
4xOP09-004
2xOP09-005
4xOP09-009
4xOP09-011
4xOP09-013
2xOP09-014
3xOP09-015
1xOP09-118
2xST15-002
2xST15-005
3xOP01-026
2xOP04-016
R/P Luffy:
1xST10-002
4xOP01-016
4xOP07-015
3xOP09-009
4xOP09-013
4xEB01-061
4xOP05-067
2xOP05-070
4xOP07-064
4xOP09-119
2xST04-005
4xST10-013
4xST18-001
1xOP01-029
4xOP09-078
2xST04-014
Lucci:
1xOP07-079
2xEB01-043
4xEB01-046
2xOP02-096
3xOP02-106
3xOP03-081
3xOP03-086
2xOP04-083
4xOP05-091
4xOP05-093
4xOP06-086
3xOP07-080
3xOP08-084
1xST06-008
1xST06-010
1xEB01-051
4xOP02-117
1xOP03-095
1xOP03-097
4xOP07-096
Enel:
1xOP05-098
4xEB01-056
3xEB01-057
2xOP03-116
4xOP03-123
4xOP04-100
4xOP04-112
4xOP05-102
3xOP07-107
4xOP07-119
4xOP08-106
4xOP09-101
4xEB01-059
2xOP05-115
3xOP06-115
1xOP09-117
Katakuri:
1xOP03-099
2xOP03-112
4xOP03-113
4xOP03-114
4xOP04-100
3xOP05-102
2xOP05-105
3xOP06-101
3xOP06-104
2xOP07-107
2xOP07-109
4xOP08-106
3xST07-007
4xST07-010
4xST20-003
4xOP06-115
2xOP07-116
Bonney:
1xOP07-019
4xEB01-012
2xEB01-015
3xOP01-039
3xOP01-051
3xOP04-031
4xOP04-032
4xOP05-030
4xOP05-034
3xOP06-035
2xOP07-026
1xOP07-029
4xOP08-023
4xST02-007
2xST02-008
4xST16-004
3xOP05-037
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!
