Animal Kingdom Pirates: Japanese One Piece TCG Set Guide (ST-04)

The Animal Kingdom Pirates starter deck (ST-04) launched on 8 July 2022 as the fourth and final launch starter deck for the One Piece Card Game. Led by Kaido of the Beasts, this deck commands the fearsome Beasts Pirates and their overwhelming power.

By PulloraX · Published 30 October 2026

Set overview

ST-04 is a pre-constructed starter deck featuring 51 card types. The deck uses the Purple colour, which focuses on DON!! card manipulation and cost reduction mechanics. Purple decks play a longer game, building toward devastating high-cost characters that can overwhelm the opponent.

Key cards

Kaido leads as the Purple Leader card, embodying raw power and endurance. The deck features the All-Stars and Tobiroppo of the Beasts Pirates, including King, Queen, Jack, Who's-Who, Black Maria, Sasaki, Ulti and Page One. These powerful subordinates form a fearsome lineup that mirrors their strength in the One Piece story.

What is in the box

The starter deck includes a pre-constructed deck with a Leader card, 10 DON!! cards, a playmat and a rule sheet. Purple strategies from ST-04 established ramp-style gameplay as a core pillar of the One Piece Card Game metagame.

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