This week on Mid Piece, I take a deep dive into my experience at the UK TCG Expo in Birmingham, where I spent the weekend surrounded by trading card games, demos, exhibitors, and, of course, three back to back One Piece Treasure Cups. I talk about everything I got up to across the weekend, the different games I had the chance to try, and what it was like being part of one of the biggest TCG events in the UK calendar. I then break down my performance across all three Treasure Cups, discussing my matchups, results, and the lessons learned from an intense weekend of competitive play. We also take an early look at OP16, discuss the upcoming pre-release events, and highlight some of the cards you'll want to keep an eye out for when building your sealed decks. As always, we round out the episode by answering questions sent in by the community.

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This week on Mid Piece, we revisit the big talking point from Episode 116 as we go through the community’s responses to the debate around splitting prizing at events and whether there’s a right or wrong way to approach it in competitive One Piece Trading Card Game. After that, I break down my week in the hobby, including my regular locals testing with Green Dracule Mihawk, before recapping all three Grand Battle Extended Format events and how those went. We then round out the episode by answering loads of questions sent in by listeners from the community.

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This week on Mid Piece, we kick things off by diving into a competitive discussion that has been causing plenty of debate within the One Piece Trading Card Game community. I discuss whether players should be trying to manipulate final standings through opposition score at high-level events, whether splitting prizing is the right move, and the debate around keeping prizing for yourself versus sharing it out. After that, I break down my week in the hobby, talking about taking part in both Pirate Party events and the Grand Battle extended format. To round things off, we answer questions sent in by the listeners and finish another packed week in the world of One Piece Trading Card Game. As always, thank you for listening to Mid Piece

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This week on Mid Piece, we dive into one of the biggest conversations currently happening in the One Piece Trading Card Game community....Power creep. I give my thoughts on whether the game is moving too fast, why Purple Enel feels incredibly strong right now, and why some players already believe OP16 could push the deck out of the meta before it’s had time to fully settle. We also take a look at my week in the hobby as I continue testing Green Dracule Mihawk at locals, break down some of the newly revealed cards coming in OP16 this June, and finish things off by answering questions sent in from the community.

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This week on Mid Piece, I break down my final testing process for Green Dracule Mihawk as I prepare for the Treasure Cups at the end of May. I go through the tweaks I’ve been making to find the right build, discuss two different versions of the deck I tested across two locals, and share what I learned from both events. I also talk about regional prep and what players should be doing in the lead up to big events, before wrapping things up by answering questions sent in from listeners. If you’re testing for upcoming events or trying to make Dracule Mihawk work, this episode is for you.

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What really separates a good player from a great one?

In this week’s episode, I dive into that question and break down the key differences that show up both in-game and outside of it , from decision-making and adaptability to mindset and preparation. If you’ve ever felt stuck just short of that next level, this one’s for you. I also run through my week in the hobby, including a tough run at locals where I had to battle through a gauntlet of four purple Enel's matchups back to back. Plenty of lessons, pressure moments, and takeaways to share from that experience. And as always, we wrap things up by answering questions from the community, covering everything from gameplay tips to wider thoughts on the current meta.

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In this week’s episode, I take a deep dive into the current OP15 meta, breaking down the top decks shaping the format. We focus on Blue/Yellow Nami and Purple Enel, discussing what makes these two decks stand out and why they’re currently leading the pack. From there, I explore some of the other decks sitting just behind them in the meta, looking at how they compete and where they fall short in comparison to the top contenders. I then move into my week in the hobby, where I took a new Mihawk testing list to locals, talking through how it performed, key takeaways, and whether it has potential moving forward. To close out the episode, I answer questions sent in by listeners, sharing thoughts and insights from the community before wrapping things up.Don't miss out on the excitement and in-depth discussions of Mid Piece: A TCG Journey Podcast. Subscribe, listen, and embark on a weekly adventure into the world of One Piece Trading Card Game!

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In this week’s episode, I dive into the current OP15 meta, breaking down the decks that are starting to define the format and how things are shaping up early on. I then take a look at the recent Regional in Lille, France, analysing the Top 32, the decks that performed, and what we can learn from the results moving forward. From there, I move into my week in the hobby, including my trip to Dice and Destiny for a store championship, where I managed to secure back to back wins, continuing the grind and building momentum. To close out the episode, I answer questions from the listeners and the community, sharing thoughts and insights before wrapping things up. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you in the next one. 🏴‍☠️🔥

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In this week’s episode, we dive into a topic that’s been bubbling in the community, the contrast between playing for the love of the game and those approaching the One Piece TCG as a money-making opportunity. Where do you stand? We then break down the recent yellow pair ban, what it means for the current and upcoming formats, and how it could shape the meta moving forward. After that, we get into my week in the hobby, covering two OP15 pre-releases and my first Store Championship of the new season, sharing insights, experiences from the day. To wrap things up, we take a look at the podcast's Anniversary Tournament, discussing the Top 8 and the eventual winner, before closing out the episode by answering your questions from the community.

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In this week’s episode, I dive into the launch of OP15, sharing my experience from attending multiple pre-release events and giving my thoughts on the format. We break down the ups and downs of sealed play, including why this set can feel particularly rough in a pre-release environment and what that means for players heading into future events.

From there, I talk about my final locals run with Purple Kaido before the deck rotates into Extended, reflecting on the games, the deck, and closing out that chapter. We also get into some ban list speculation, discussing what changes could be coming and how they might impact the current meta. To wrap up the episode, I answer questions from the community, sharing thoughts and insights before closing out the show.

Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you in the next one.

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