I drew a line early on, refusing to include Ancient Grudge in the Cube because I really didnt want somebody who bought into the premise of the Artifact Cube getting demolished by a Freshmaker (this is an ancient deck name that predates even Ancient Grudge by a couple of years) deck
They are too expensive for one Secret Lair set by themselves, that would be something like $60+ of cards even in nonfoil
Kobe appeals to arc completionists and narrative collectors
Still, theres enough appeal here for fans of the IP, and the Universes Beyond marketing does some heavy lifting to make this feel like something more than just another Starter Kit, even though in actuality, its kind of just that
This official Bandai starter deck provides new players with everything needed to begin their One Piece Card Game journey immediately, featuring a pre-constructed deck with strategic synergies, a powerful leader card, and carefully balanced card selections that teach fundamental gameplay mechanics while remaining competitive for casual play
Butterfree is the final evolution of the Caterpie line and working through its weaker stages fully rewards you with a capable Pokemon for the beginnings of your journey
