Yamato Starter Deck: Japanese One Piece TCG Set Guide (ST-09)

The Yamato Starter Deck (ST-09) features the fan-favourite character from the Wano Country arc. Released alongside the Monkey D. Luffy Starter Deck (ST-08) in March 2023, this yellow-colour deck showcases Yamato's strength and introduces a competitive Leader card that found strong success in tournament play.

By PulloraX · Published 30 October 2026

Set overview

Series: One Piece Card Game
Set code: ST-09
Japanese name: スタートデッキ ヤマト
Release date: 25 March 2023
Total cards: 51 (17 unique cards, including the Leader Yamato)
Product type: Pre-constructed starter deck

Key cards

Yamato leads as the deck's Leader card with a yellow-colour identity. The deck features characters from the Wano Country and Beast Pirates arcs, including Kozuki Oden and allied samurai. The Yamato Leader card gained significant competitive relevance, making this starter deck popular among both new and experienced players. Support cards provide synergy with Yamato's abilities and the yellow colour archetype.

What is in the box

Each starter deck contains a 51-card pre-constructed deck, a playmat sheet, and a rule guide. The ST-09 deck pairs naturally with ST-08 for players wanting to collect both March 2023 starter releases.

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