Mid Piece: A TCG Podcast
by Mid Piece
Welcome to the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, a weekly One Piece Card Game podcast hosted by Levi.Each week I break down the latest One Piece TCG meta, new card reveals and upcoming releases, alongside my own tournament experiences, deck testing and life as a competitive player. Expect honest opinions, the occasional rant, community questions and plenty of discussion about everything happening in the One Piece Card Game.Whether you’re grinding for your next regional, testing something new at locals or just love talking One Piece TCG, come along for the journey.🎙️ New episodes every week.Join the Mid Piece community on Discord:https://discord.gg/mMvP9Qn
Episodes
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Episode 139 "The Miracle Luffy Build” 26/10/2026
In Episode 139 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I take a closer look at the new so called “Miracle” build of Red/Green Luffy. I discuss how the introduction of the EB-05 Jewelry Bonney package transforms the deck from a slow, defensive strategy into an aggressive go wide deck with a powerful draw...
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Episode 138 "Mulligan or Regret It?” 21/10/2026
In Episode 138 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I begin with a ramble about one of the most frustrating parts of the One Piece Card Game: watching a deck you love go from being relevant in one meta to struggling in the next because of power creep. I then bring back Fundamentals 101, beginning with…
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Episode 137 "Mihawk Banned, Kaido Delivers” 14/10/2026
In Episode 137 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I briefly say farewell to Green Mihawk as the ban officially takes effect and discuss how his removal could open up the OP-17.5 meta. I also look at some of the leaders receiving new support in EB-05 and consider which decks could benefit most heading...
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Episode 136 "A wild Fancy Munchlax appears” 7/10/2026
In Episode 126 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I recap my weekend at the London Regionals, from competing in the main Regional event on day one to taking part in the Extra Grand Battle on day two. I break down my results, matchups and overall experience across both events. I’m then joined by…
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Episode 135 "Mihawk’s Days Are Numbered” 30/9/2026
This week on Mid Piece, we need to talk about the elephant in the room… Green Mihawk is officially getting banned. With the ban coming into effect on October 12th, I have a long and open conversation about Bandai’s decision, my thoughts on the ban, what it means for the game moving forward, and…
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Episode 134 "Is OP17 Actually a Good Meta?” 23/9/2026
With London Regionals fast approaching, it’s time to step away from the endless Mihawk vs Kaido debate and take a proper look at the rest of the OP17 format. This week, I’m talking through the decks making waves across the meta, from Nico Robin, Sabo and Xebec to Black Luffy, Purple Enel, Luffy &...
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Episode 133 "So… What Now?” 16/9/2026
After the madness of Utrecht, this week on Mid Piece things are a little quieter as I take a much needed week away from actually playing the game, but there's still plenty of One Piece TCG to talk about! We start by catching up on the competitive scene and looking at the results from the latest...
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Episode 132 "25 Games Later…” 9/9/2026
This week on Mid Piece, we're back from Utrecht, and there's a LOT to talk about! I'm breaking down my entire experience at the European Nationals weekend: the highs, the lows, the good, the bad, and everything that happened across an absolutely packed few days of One Piece TCG. We go through my...
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Episode 131 "Next Stop: Utrecht” 2/9/2026
This week on Mid Piece, we take a deep dive into the current state of Green Mihawk and the problems surrounding what has quickly become a Tier 0 deck in the OP-17 meta. We discuss just how dominant Mihawk has become and look at some of the potential solutions Bandai could explore, including…
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Episode 130 "The OP-17 Meta Takes Shape" 26/8/2026
In Episode 130 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I look back at OP-17 pre-release week, including the different events I attended and my experience winning one of them. I then recap my week in the hobby before exploring some of the new decks and strategies beginning to emerge from the OP-17 format. I...
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Episode 129 "Six Packs, One Deck" 17/8/2026
In Episode 129 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I take an extensive look at the OP-17 pre-release and everything you need to know before playing in your event. I break down the cards you should look out for in your six packs, which cards are worth including in your deck, which ones you should avoid,...
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Episode 128 "Bandai App Chaos" 12/8/2026
In Episode 128 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I discuss the chaos surrounding registration for the OP-17 pre-release events, from the ongoing problems with the Bandai TCG+ app to the growing number of scalpers entering events purely to get hold of product. I share my frustrations about how this...
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Episode 127 "A Frustrating Week" 5/8/2026
This week on Mid Piece, we kick things off by discussing one of the biggest issues currently facing the One Piece TCG community, the growing impact of scalpers. We talk about how difficult it's becoming for players to get hold of sealed product, the effect it's having on the game, and why…
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Episode 126 "We Need To Do Better" 29/7/2026
This week on Mid Piece, we discuss the unique position the OP16.5 format finds itself in as the new structure decks arrive this week. We take a look at how the latest support is set to give decks like Red/Green Luffy and Green Mihawk a huge boost, highlighting some of the key cards that could…
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Episode 125 "Regional results are in...." 22/7/2026
This week on Mid Piece, I take a look back at an incredible weekend away at the OPE Wolverhampton Regionals and Treasure Cup. I talk about what it was like meeting so many listeners of the podcast, catching up with members of the One Piece community, and share my experiences from both events. I...
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Episode 124 "OP17 Reveals!" 15/7/2026
This week on Mid Piece, we discuss Bandai’s decision to ban all unofficial One Piece products from being used at organised events. I share my thoughts on the ruling, what it could mean for players, and how it may affect the use of custom accessories within the competitive scene. We then dive into...
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Episode 123 "The Wheel Is Back!" 8/7/2026
This week on Mid Piece, we briefly discuss the latest action from the World Cup before diving into my week in the hobby, where I continue putting Black/Yellow Marshall D. Teach through its paces at locals and in testing with friends. With OP16 now a month into its life cycle, we also take a look…
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Episode 122 "Bandai Need to Do Better" 1/7/2026
This week on Mid Piece, we kick things off by discussing the ticketing issues surrounding the Season 1 National Finals events in Dallas and Utrecht. We break down what happened, the community's reaction, and share our thoughts on what Bandai could do to improve the process for future competitive...
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Episode 121 "Bandai been busy" 24/6/2026
This week on Mid Piece, there's no shortage of One Piece TCG news to discuss as we break down all of the latest reveals from Bandai. We take a look at the final Super Rare cards revealed from the six upcoming structure decks, discuss the newly announced tournament formats for Nationals, and dive...
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Episode 120 "Joining the dark side"17/6/2026
This week on Mid Piece, I discuss why I've decided to pick up Black/Yellow Marshall D. Teach for the OP16 format. I break down what I like about the deck, the strengths and weaknesses I've discovered during testing, and what continues to intrigue me about the leader as I prepare for the new meta.…
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Episode 119 "OP16 Pre- Release!"10/6/2026
In this week's episode we jump into the start of OP16 with the start of pre releases beginning to take place. Levi talks about trying out the new Black Yamato and new Black/Yellow Blackbeard leaders from OP16. Before jumping into his week in the hobby with his last locals of OP15 and he run in a...
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Episode 118 "A Weekend at the Expo" 3/6/2026
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...
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Episode 117 "Three Grand Battles Later..." 27/5/2026
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…
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Episode 116 "Competitive Integrity" 20/5/2026
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…
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Episode 115 "Too Strong, Too Fast?" 13/5/2026
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...
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Episode 114 "Locking in Mihawk" 6/5/2026
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...
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Episode 113 "Practice, practice, practice" 29/4/2026
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...
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Episode 112 "Nami vs Enel: The Two Decks Defining OP15" 22/4/2026
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...
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Episode 111 "Back to Back!" 15/4/2026
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...
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Episode 110 "Invite in the bag!" 8/4/2026
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...
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Episode 109 "New Set, Who this?!?!?! " 1/4/2026
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...
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Episode 108 "The Grind" 25/3/2026
In this week’s episode, I start by breaking down the Top 32 placing from the recent Bonn Regional, taking a look at the deck, the meta, and what we can learn from its performance. From there, I dive into my week in the hobby, where I attended three Treasure Cups, talking through the decks I…
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Episode 107 "Worlds, bans, treasure cups and more! Throw everything at them" 18/3/2026
In Episode 107 of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I break down the One Piece TCG World Finals, including the top decks, where the finalists came from, and the deck that ultimately took the championship. I also dive into the newly revealed ban list, discussing the highs, lows, and what it could mean…
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Episode 106 "To many decks, not enough time!" 11/3/2026
In this episode of the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, I talk about what makes each colour in the One Piece TCG feel so unique and how the new OP15 leaders bring fresh mechanics to the game. I also recap my locals run with Green Bonney, highlight a few standout OP15 cards that are already shaping decks…
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Episode 105 "Green is my colour" 4/3/2026
In this week's episode of the podcast, I return back to full health but had taken a week off from attending in person locals. Instead I take to the sim and run 2 sim based tournaments. We discuss decks starting to make a impact in op15 followed by what deck I be running for the Heroines cups…
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Episode 104 "Product? Product where?!?!?" 25/2/2026
In this week's episode of the podcast, Levi return half alive, barely after a week of illness here talks about the little time he's had in the hobby to not let you guys down before talking about the fun times of obtaining EB03 or not being able to. He then talks about how EB03 and the cards in…
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Episode 103 "Is yellow finally back?"18/2/2026
In this week's episode of the podcast, Levi has a good ramble about grading cards and weather it is a good or bad thing for the hobby. He talks about his week in the hobby and locals he attended, before wrapping up the episode with the many questions sent in. Don't miss out on the excitement and...
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Episode 102 "Another week, another locals"11/2/2026
In this week's episode of the podcast, Levi has a good ramble about grading cards and weather it is a good or bad thing for the hobby. He talks about his week in the hobby and locals he attended, before wrapping up the episode with the many questions sent in. Don't miss out on the excitement and...
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Episode 101 "Kaido can't be beat!" 4/2/2026
In this week's episode of the podcast Levi rambles and I mean rambles. He go off on a trail on his thought on is this the year yellow decks make a return and if it's a good or bad thing for the game. He talks about his week in hobby, both at locals and another online tournament. He talks about…
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Episode 100 "Milestone reached!" 28/1/2026
We’ve officially hit Episode 100, and what a way to celebrate it. In this milestone episode, I break down my recent weekend in the hobby, covering both Tuesday locals with Purple Kaido and Yellow Luffy in tournament play. I also dig into an important and sometimes spicy topic: rolling back…
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Episode 99 "Best Set Ever?!?!?!?" 21/1/2026
In this week's episode of the podcast Levi delves into why OP14/EB04 is the best set that has come out with so much deck variety. He talks how scalpers are driving the prices of sealed product up and what that could mean for the game, before talking about his insane week in the hobby and his…
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Episode 98 "Who will you be playing?" 14/1/2026
In this week's episode, Levi talks about his excitement for op14/ebo4. His time spent at locals for the last op13 meta and then his first op14 pre release. he dives into a few reveals from op15 before answering questions from the listeners at home. Don't forget to join the discord server, so if…
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Episode 97 "Activate main: New Year" 7/1/2026
In the first episode of 2026, Levi welcoming you all back to the podcast where he discuss his last few weeks of the hobby, before talking about the contentious subject of Pokémon investors stepping into the One Piece TCG market and how their effecting it. Before giving tips and tricks into…
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Episode 96 "What a mess" 17/12/2025
In this week's Episode, Levi waffles on as always about his excitement for OP14/EB04, he talks about the next cards revealed and breaks down the top performing decks in the most recent regionals in America, Europe and Australia, before as always rounding the show off by answering questions sent…
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Episode 95 "Time for a guest" 10/12/2025
In this week's episode, Levi talks about the different leaders coming out in OP14 and how fun they are and shake up the current meta. He then talks about his time at locals with Purple Kaido, before having the privilege to interview Johku DMD about his custom Kards he creates for the card game....
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Episode 94 "Treasure Cup Season" 3/12/2025
In this week's episode, Levi talks about guides and how it helped him improve as a player. He then talks about his week in the hobby across three treasure cups and a store locals, before as always answering questions from the community. Don't miss out on the excitement and in-depth discussions of...
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Episode 93 "Reporting Live!" 26/11/2025
In this week's episode, Levi returns after his first stint as a commentator at the Edinburg regionals. He talks about his experience as a commentator instead of a player. He talks about his week in the hobby with Red/Blue Ace then he wraps the show up with questions from the community. Don't miss...
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Episode 92 Big New!" 19/11/2025
In this week's episode, Levi finally gets to reveal that he will be one of the commentators casting for the last regionals of the season during the Scottish regional in Edinburgh. He then talks about his week in the hobby, before rounding the show off by answering questions from the listeners at...
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Episode 91 "Flame Emperor" 12/11/2025
In this week's episode of the podcast, Levi takes a look at OP13 Red/Blue Ace and what cards it runs, he talks about his week in locals both in another op13 pre-release event and a online tournament where he ran OP13 Red/Black Sabo, before wrapping the episode up from questions sent in. Don't…
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Episode 90 "King of sealed" 5/11/2025
In this week's episode of the podcast, Levi discuss what are things to think about during your turn, he talks about his week in the hobby, building decks and pre releases for op13 and then as always answers questions from you guys at home! Don't miss out on the excitement and in-depth discussions...
About this show
Welcome to the Mid Piece TCG Podcast, a weekly One Piece Card Game podcast hosted by Levi.Each week I break down the latest One Piece TCG meta, new card reveals and upcoming releases, alongside my own tournament experiences, deck testing and life as a competitive player. Expect honest opinions, the occasional rant, community questions and plenty of discussion about everything happening in the One Piece Card Game.Whether you’re grinding for your next regional, testing something new at locals or just love talking One Piece TCG, come along for the journey.🎙️ New episodes every week.Join the Mid Piece community on Discord:https://discord.gg/mMvP9Qn
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