Arlong

The Arlong card from the EB-02 Anime 25th Collection was released as part of a commemorative expansion for the One Piece Card Game. This set was designed to celebrate the milestone anniversary of the anime adaptation, specifically highlighting iconic characters and pivotal moments from the series' long-running history. Arlong, as the primary antagonist of the Arlong Park arc, was chosen to represent the early, defining conflicts that shaped the protagonist's journey and cemented the stakes of the Grand Line.

The design of this card adheres to the stylistic language established by the One Piece Card Game's art direction, which prioritizes dynamic illustrations that evoke the personality of the character. By incorporating motifs familiar to fans of the Fish-Man pirate, the card serves as a nostalgic callback to the East Blue Saga. It was received by the player base as a collectible homage to the franchise's evolution, intended more for fans of the source material and narrative completionists than for shifting the high-level competitive meta.