Mid Piece: A TCG Journey

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, whether splitting prizing is the right move, and the debate around keeping prizing for yourself versus sharing it out. After that, I break down my week in the hobby, talking about taking part in both Pirate Party events and the Grand Battle extended format. To round things off, we answer questions sent in by the listeners and finish another packed week in the world of One Piece Trading Card Game. As always, thank you for listening to Mid Piece Don't miss out on the excitement and in-depth discussions of Mid Piece: A TCG Journey Podcast. Subscribe, listen, and embark on a weekly adventure into the world of One Piece Trading Card Game! Don't forget to join the discord server, so if you want more One Piece TCG content from Levi and the community then come and join and hang out! https://discord.gg/mMvP9Qn We now have a Patreon, to help us fund and improve the podcast. So go over and give it a look. https://www.patreon.com/c/MidPieceTCGPodcast We now have a discount code for you guys from the fantastic https://www.bulkbox.co.uk/store/ for all your card storage and bulk needs, their fantastic bulk boxes have got you covered. So use MIDPIECE10 at checkout for 10% off on BulkBox QUADbundle, both of their special edition BulkBoxes, the Watercolour and Grizzly, as well as on their new products the BulkBox SLAB (single) and the SLABbundle (SLAB triple pack). So go give them a look!

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 OP16 could push the deck out of the meta before it’s had time to fully settle. We also take a look at my week in the hobby as I continue testing Green Dracule Mihawk at locals, break down some of the newly revealed cards coming in OP16 this June, and finish things off by answering questions sent in from the community. Don't miss out on the excitement and in-depth discussions of Mid Piece: A TCG Journey Podcast. Subscribe, listen, and embark on a weekly adventure into the world of One Piece Trading Card Game! Don't forget to join the discord server, so if you want more One Piece TCG content from Levi and the community then come and join and hang out! https://discord.gg/mMvP9Qn We now have a Patreon, to help us fund and improve the podcast. So go over and give it a look. https://www.patreon.com/c/MidPieceTCGPodcast We now have a discount code for you guys from the fantastic https://www.bulkbox.co.uk/store/ for all your card storage and bulk needs, their fantastic bulk boxes have got you covered. So use MIDPIECE10 at checkout for 10% off on BulkBox QUADbundle, both of their special edition BulkBoxes, the Watercolour and Grizzly, as well as on their new products the BulkBox SLAB (single) and the SLABbundle (SLAB triple pack). So go give them a look!

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 learned from both events. I also talk about regional prep and what players should be doing in the lead up to big events, before wrapping things up by answering questions sent in from listeners. If you’re testing for upcoming events or trying to make Dracule Mihawk work, this episode is for you. Don't miss out on the excitement and in-depth discussions of Mid Piece: A TCG Journey Podcast. Subscribe, listen, and embark on a weekly adventure into the world of One Piece Trading Card Game! Don't forget to join the discord server, so if you want more One Piece TCG content from Levi and the community then come and join and hang out! https://discord.gg/mMvP9Qn We now have a Patreon, to help us fund and improve the podcast. So go over and give it a look. https://www.patreon.com/c/MidPieceTCGPodcast We now have a discount code for you guys from the fantastic https://www.bulkbox.co.uk/store/ for all your card storage and bulk needs, their fantastic bulk boxes have got you covered. So use MIDPIECE10 at checkout for 10% off on BulkBox QUADbundle, both of their special edition BulkBoxes, the Watercolour and Grizzly, as well as on their new products the BulkBox SLAB (single) and the SLABbundle (SLAB triple pack). So go give them a look!

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 next level, this one’s for you. I also run through my week in the hobby, including a tough run at locals where I had to battle through a gauntlet of four purple Enel's matchups back to back. Plenty of lessons, pressure moments, and takeaways to share from that experience. And as always, we wrap things up by answering questions from the community, covering everything from gameplay tips to wider thoughts on the current meta. Don't miss out on the excitement and in-depth discussions of Mid Piece: A TCG Journey Podcast. Subscribe, listen, and embark on a weekly adventure into the world of One Piece Trading Card Game! Don't forget to join the discord server, so if you want more One Piece TCG content from Levi and the community then come and join and hang out! https://discord.gg/mMvP9Qn We now have a Patreon, to help us fund and improve the podcast. So go over and give it a look. https://www.patreon.com/c/MidPieceTCGPodcast We now have a discount code for you guys from the fantastic https://www.bulkbox.co.uk/store/ for all your card storage and bulk needs, their fantastic bulk boxes have got you covered. So use MIDPIECE10 at checkout for 10% off on BulkBox QUADbundle, both of their special edition BulkBoxes, the Watercolour and Grizzly, as well as on their new products the BulkBox SLAB (single) and the SLABbundle (SLAB triple pack). So go give them a look!

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 decks sitting just behind them in the meta, looking at how they compete and where they fall short in comparison to the top contenders. I then move into my week in the hobby, where I took a new Mihawk testing list to locals, talking through how it performed, key takeaways, and whether it has potential moving forward. To close out the episode, I answer questions sent in by listeners, sharing thoughts and insights from the community before wrapping things up.Don't miss out on the excitement and in-depth discussions of Mid Piece: A TCG Journey Podcast. Subscribe, listen, and embark on a weekly adventure into the world of One Piece Trading Card Game! Don't forget to join the discord server, so if you want more One Piece TCG content from Levi and the community then come and join and hang out! https://discord.gg/mMvP9Qn We now have a Patreon, to help us fund and improve the podcast. So go over and give it a look. https://www.patreon.com/c/MidPieceTCGPodcast We now have a discount code for you guys from the fantastic https://www.bulkbox.co.uk/store/ for all your card storage and bulk needs, their fantastic bulk boxes have got you covered. So use MIDPIECE10 at checkout for 10% off on BulkBox QUADbundle, both of their special edition BulkBoxes, the Watercolour and Grizzly, as well as on their new products the BulkBox SLAB (single) and the SLABbundle (SLAB triple pack). So go give them a look!