The announcement
On 24 September 2026, Bandai announced a Banned/Restricted Cards Update for the One Piece Card Game. The headline change: OP14-020 Dracule Mihawk is banned from official tournament play, effective 12 October 2026.
Bandai's stated reason is that the card "significantly restricts the viability of Leader cards with the {Slash} attribute" — in other words, it was warping the competitive format around a single Leader.
What's replacing it
Bandai confirmed a new promo Leader, P-163 Dracule Mihawk, will be printed for future events. The key difference: it drops the ability that granted +1000 power whenever the opponent's Leader has the {Slash} attribute. Mihawk stays playable — just without the match-up-defining stat swing.
Why this matters for the meta
Slash-attribute decks have been under pressure since OP14-020 entered the format. Removing it doesn't just retire one card — it reopens deckbuilding space for every Leader that attribute touches. Expect early meta discussion to focus on which Slash Leaders re-enter tournament conversation first.
Where this sits in the story
This isn't a product release — it's a competitive-format correction, and it's a useful reminder that the games we collect for are also games people compete in. We'll keep tracking how the Slash-attribute matchup shifts once the ban takes effect.
Not affiliated with Bandai or the official One Piece Card Game. Information sourced from Bandai's official announcement and public reporting; always confirm current rulings on the official One Piece Card Game site before tournament play.