One Piece ST-38 Baroque Works Preview: Blue/Black Control and What to Check Before Release
Baroque Works promises a different Alabasta starting point: cycling the hand while answering opposing Characters. A preview can explain that appeal without inventing a finished competitive list.
Preview checked October 23, 2026. This product is announced for December 18, 2026 and is not yet released. Final English card text and package contents should be checked again before release.
What this product is
ST-38 is Baroque Works, announced for December 18, 2026. A constructed 51-card deck, ten DON!! cards, a playsheet, and a three-card bonus pack.
The 51-card deck count includes its Leader and fifty main-deck cards. The DON!! cards are separate. One complete starter supplies one player’s deck; a two-person learning match needs another complete setup. Random bonus cards, where included, are separate from the fixed learning deck.
The confirmed direction
The official product page describes a blue/black deck with hand cycling and K.O. effects, planned for December 18, 2026. Bandai’s detailed product page lists December 18, 2026; check for updates before release. The announced package includes a 51-card constructed deck, ten DON!! cards, a three-card bonus pack, and a playsheet. Exact Leader timing and target restrictions belong to the final English cards.
An exercise for the final card list
Once the card list is final, identify the cards that change hand selection and those that remove Characters. Test whether a sample turn can both prepare an answer and develop your board. Record which discard choices sacrifice future defense. Use the final list to turn this exercise into a concrete teaching turn.
Who should compare it?
Worth watching for Baroque Works fans who prefer control decisions. Compare it with the red/blue ST-37 as a difference in advertised play style, without promising a tested matchup or balanced learning pair.
One mistake to avoid
Do not spend on a preorder because a preview claims a guaranteed competitive result. The final list, current event rules, and actual price are still separate checks.
Before buying or upgrading
Match the exact product code and English language in the selected offer. Compare a sealed package with any deck-only resale by the contents actually included. If you want a particular upgrade, price the eligible singles before opening boosters in pursuit of it. Use the current event rules and restriction list for organized play; an old release-date legality note is not a current eligibility guarantee.
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Sources: Bandai English product details and card-list links · Current rules and restrictions. Checked October 23, 2026. B3’s practice exercise and buying assessment are editorial guidance, without a claim of firsthand playtesting.
Availability and preorder checks
This deck is not yet released. Check the official release details before comparing English ST-38 listings or preorders on TCGplayer. Search the exact product code and English name. Confirm the full package contents, seller, condition, shipping, and total price, plus the estimated delivery date and cancellation policy. We have not verified a matching English Amazon product listing for this guide.