One Piece Card Game EB-05: Heroines Edition Vol.2 Drops 30 October — What to Expect

With OP-18 still a few weeks away, the next One Piece Card Game release to land on shelves is actually an Extra Booster: EB-05, officially titled Heroines Edition Vol.2, arriving on 30 October 2026 in English (31 October in Japan). It is a tight window before the bigger set, but Extra Boosters have consistently delivered some of the game's most sought-after pulls — and this one carries a theme that already proved its popularity.

What Is EB-05?

EB-05 is the second Extra Booster set built around the heroines of the One Piece universe, following the original Heroines Edition (EB-03), which released in English back in February 2026. Extra Boosters differ from mainline sets: they are smaller, more focused releases packed into fewer card slots per pack, and they tend to skew heavily towards fan-favourite characters with premium artwork treatments.

The official English product page confirms EB-05 for 30 October 2026 at $4.99 per pack — expect UK retail pricing to land in the familiar £3.50–£4.50 per pack range depending on your local game store or online retailer. Shop events in Japan are scheduled to run from 31 October through to 15 November 2026, so UK stores running their own launch events should have plenty of runway.

Timing: Sandwiched Between Two Big Releases

EB-05 arrives in an interesting position on the calendar. It follows OP-17 The World's Strongest Warriors, which released in August 2026, and lands roughly three weeks before OP-18 THE DOMINANCE OF GOD, which is dated 20 November 2026 on the official English page. For collectors managing their budgets, October is therefore a two-purchase month: the Extra Booster now, and the mainline booster in November.

That said, Extra Boosters rarely clash in terms of audience. Players chasing competitive staples tend to prioritise mainline sets; collectors and fans of specific characters are the natural home for EB-05. If you loved what Heroines Edition did the first time around, this follow-up is aimed squarely at you.

Why the Heroines Theme Resonates

The original Heroines Extra Booster was one of the more talked-about releases of early 2026 in the UK community, thanks to its focus on female characters from across the One Piece timeline — characters who often receive less coverage in the mainline sets that tend to centre on crew leaders and arc antagonists. EB-05 continues that philosophy, and with the One Piece anime deep into its current arc, the timing of character inclusions is always part of the conversation.

Card reveals for EB-05 have been posted on the official One Piece Card Game social channels in the run-up to release. Keep an eye on those accounts and the TCG Listing blog over the next fortnight for individual reveal breakdowns as more cards are confirmed.

What UK Collectors Should Do Now

• Check your local game store. UK stockists will be receiving EB-05 allocations ahead of 30 October. Ring ahead or check online listings now — Extra Boosters can move quickly, particularly those with a dedicated fan following.
• Consider sealed versus singles. If there are specific characters you are after, waiting a week or two post-release and picking up singles is often more cost-effective than cracking packs for the chase cards.
• Keep budget aside for OP-18. With THE DOMINANCE OF GOD just three weeks after EB-05, it is worth planning both purchases together rather than being caught short in November.

EB-05 is a focused, fan-first release — and with Heroines Edition already having built a strong reputation, the follow-up has real expectations to meet. We will have more coverage as the final card list comes together before launch.