🔋 OP09 Weekly Power Rankings - January 2nd🏴‍☠️

OP09 Meta Report: Key Trends Emerging in Week 4

The OP09 metagame has entered a fascinating stage as it continues to evolve. The initial flurry of experimentation has given way to more established strategies, with certain leaders asserting their dominance while others rise to meet the challenge. High-rank data from players in the 1Billion+ rankings provides invaluable insights into the current competitive landscape. This week, we see some decks solidify their positions, while others innovate to counter the meta's heavyweights. How have the rankings shifted, and what strategies are emerging as the meta matures?

This week’s report dives into the key trends, highlighting the decks shaping the competitive scene, their strengths, and the strategies defining Week 4 of the OP09 format.

1. Doflamingo: The Unyielding Leader

Blue Doflamingo maintains its position as the premier deck in the OP09 meta, setting the gold standard for competitive play. Its adaptability and consistent performance across all levels of competition make it the deck to beat.
Doflamingo excels against aggressive, midrange, and control archetypes alike, thanks to its steady tempo, reliable draw power, and overwhelming board control. Countermeasures have emerged, but none have successfully dismantled its well-rounded strengths.
Competitors looking to dethrone Doflamingo will need innovative strategies and precise gameplay to overcome this towering presence.

2. Rob Lucci: Tactical Brilliance

Rob Lucci remains a force to be reckoned with, showcasing unparalleled flexibility and depth. Its ability to pivot between aggressive and control strategies makes it a favorite among top-tier players who value high-skill gameplay.
Lucci thrives on intricate interactions and can turn disadvantageous scenarios into opportunities. While it struggles against hyper-aggressive archetypes, its versatility allows experienced pilots to navigate the meta effectively.
As a dependable deck with a high skill ceiling, Rob Lucci continues to shine as a staple in the OP09 meta.

3. Purple Luffy: The High-Stakes Contender

Purple Luffy has risen in popularity, driven by its explosive potential and game-altering plays. OP09 support cards have bolstered its consistency, making it a formidable choice for competitive players.
Known for its high-risk, high-reward style, Purple Luffy overwhelms opponents with sudden bursts of power. While it can be unpredictable, its raw strength ensures its place as a top contender. As deck lists become more refined, Purple Luffy’s stability and threat level continue to grow.

4. Black/Yellow Luffy: The Reliable Choice

Black/Yellow Luffy remains a solid contender in the meta, offering balanced strategies that can handle diverse matchups. While it may lack the flash of other decks, its consistent fundamentals and adaptability make it a competitive option.
As players refine their builds, Black/Yellow Luffy's potential to climb higher in the rankings becomes increasingly apparent, proving it to be a dependable choice for steady results.

5. Shanks: Master of the Late Game

Red Shanks shines with its unmatched late-game potential and robust synergies. While its early game can be inconsistent, its ability to create decisive, game-ending plays makes it a cornerstone of competitive play.
Shanks thrives against control decks and weathers aggressive starts, rewarding pilots who can navigate its early challenges. For those seeking a leader that dominates in the late game, Red Shanks remains a compelling option.

6. Blackbeard: The Strategist’s Deck

Blackbeard attracts skilled players with its unique leader effect and control capabilities. It excels at dictating the pace of matches, making it a rewarding choice for strategic gameplay.
However, Blackbeard struggles significantly against Blue Doflamingo due to its consistent tempo and board control. Despite this challenge, Blackbeard’s potential in favorable matchups keeps it relevant for experienced players.

7. Belo Betty: Aggro’s Vanguard

Belo Betty continues to dominate for aggro enthusiasts, leveraging its speed and efficiency to control the board. OP09 has brought new tools to enhance its game plan, solidifying its presence in the meta.
While opponents are adapting, Belo Betty’s straightforward and powerful strategy ensures its enduring potential. For those who value relentless aggression, this deck remains a top choice.

8. Red/Purple Luffy: The Dynamic Challenger

Red/Purple Luffy’s blend of aggression and adaptability has made it a rising star in the OP09 meta. Recent card additions have enhanced its flexibility, allowing it to excel against a variety of archetypes.
This deck rewards skilled pilots who can think on their feet and capitalize on its innovative gameplay style. With momentum building, Red/Purple Luffy is quickly establishing itself as a key player in the meta.

9. Enel: The Troublemaker

Enel remains a thorn in Doflamingo’s side, leveraging its unique strengths to disrupt the deck’s tempo and maintain a steady board presence. This strong matchup ensures its niche role in the competitive scene.
Outside of Doflamingo, however, Enel struggles against much of the broader meta, limiting its overall impact. Despite this, it remains a skill-check for opponents, often punishing misplays and seizing unexpected wins.

10. Nami: The Endurance Specialist

Nami stands out in the OP09 meta with its unique win condition: exhausting its own deck. By relying on event counters and blockers, it stalls opponents while steadily advancing toward victory.

This defensive strategy excels against control decks, which often struggle to counter Nami’s inevitable game plan. However, its lack of early pressure leaves it vulnerable to fast-paced aggro decks that can overwhelm its defenses.

Despite these challenges, Nami’s distinctive style and strength against control ensure it remains a strong choice for players who prefer strategic, endurance-focused gameplay.

Conclusion

The OP09 meta in Week 4 highlights the ever-evolving nature of competitive play. Blue Doflamingo continues to assert its dominance, but innovative strategies and rising contenders like Purple Luffy and Red/Purple Luffy demonstrate the depth of the format. While some leaders cement their positions, others, like Enel and Blackbeard, offer intriguing niches that reward skilled and adaptive play. As the meta progresses, players will need to stay ahead of trends and refine their strategies to succeed in this dynamic and competitive environment.

Here’s how we evaluated each leader:

Step 1: Game Percentage Ranking (Popularity)
Leaders are ranked based on their presence in the meta, measured by the number of games they’ve been played. The most-played leader scores a perfect 100%, while the least-played receives 0%. This step highlights which decks players are gravitating toward, even if they’re not necessarily dominating.

Step 2: Win Rate Ranking (Performance)
Next, we ranked leaders based on their win rates. The highest-performing leader scores 100%, with all other leaders scaled relative to this benchmark. This step focuses on raw efficiency and success, rewarding decks that consistently secure victories.

Step 3: Ideal Leader Comparison
This step imagines the “perfect” leader: one that combines the highest win rate with the most games played. Each leader is measured against this ideal, balancing performance with popularity. A deck that’s widely played but underperforms—or one that excels in a smaller sample size—falls short of the perfect leader.

Step 4: Score Calculation
Finally, we distill these comparisons into a simple, intuitive scoring system from 0 to 10. Leaders closer to the “100/100” ideal earn higher scores, giving a clearer picture of their overall strength in the current meta.

By leveraging this enhanced approach, we’ve painted a more nuanced picture of the OP09 metagame. As we move forward, these insights should provide valuable guidance for those still engaging with the meta. Let’s dive into this week’s rankings!

Special Thanks:
We'd like to give a big shoutout to SakuraKingdom for handling all the calculations for the advanced metrics. Their expertise has been invaluable! You can follow them on Twitter or check out their amazing content on YouTube, where they dive deep into statistical data and analysis. Be sure to support them—they're doing fantastic work in the community!

Stay tuned for further updates as we monitor the developments in the competitive scene!

Doflamingo:

1xOP01-060

4xEB01-023

4xOP01-077

2xOP06-047

3xOP07-040

4xOP07-045

4xOP07-046

3xOP08-047

2xST03-004

4xST03-005

4xST17-002

3xST17-003

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4xST17-005

1xOP04-056

2xOP06-058

2xOP07-057

Lucci:

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2xEB01-043

3xEB01-046

3xOP02-106

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4xOP05-093

4xOP06-086

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2xST06-010

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2xOP03-095

4xOP07-096

Purple Luffy:

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4xOP09-069

2xOP09-071

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4xST18-001

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4xST18-003

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4xST18-005

4xOP09-078

Shanks:

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3xOP09-005

4xOP09-009

4xOP09-011

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3xOP09-015

3xST15-005

4xOP01-026

2xOP01-027

1xOP04-016

B/Y Luffy:

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3xOP02-096

4xOP04-083

4xOP06-086

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4xOP06-106

4xOP07-109

4xST13-007

2xST13-010

2xST13-011

1xST13-012

4xST13-013

4xST13-014

4xST13-015

3xEB01-059

1xOP07-116

2xST13-019

R/P Luffy:

1xST10-002

4xOP01-016

3xOP07-015

3xOP08-118

4xOP09-009

2xOP09-118

4xEB01-061

4xOP05-067

4xOP07-064

4xOP09-065

4xOP09-072

4xOP09-119

4xST18-001

2xOP01-029

4xOP09-078

Blackbeard:

1xOP09-081

4xEB01-048

4xOP09-083

4xOP09-086

4xOP09-088

4xOP09-089

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2xOP09-091

4xOP09-093

4xOP09-095

4xEB01-051

2xOP07-096

4xOP09-096

2xOP09-098

4xOP09-099

Enel:

1xOP05-098

4xEB01-056

4xEB01-057

2xOP03-116

4xOP03-123

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4xOP05-102

2xOP07-107

4xOP07-119

4xOP08-106

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4xEB01-059

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2xOP06-115

2xOP09-117

Belo Betty:

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4xOP05-004

4xOP05-005

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4xOP05-017

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4xOP06-003

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3xOP07-015

4xOP09-100

2xOP09-103

4xOP09-108

Nami:

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3xOP03-050

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2xOP04-050

2xOP07-054

4xOP09-050

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4xOP03-054

4xOP03-055

4xOP03-056

4xOP06-059

4xOP07-055

4xST03-017